How To Install Java JRE on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you install Java Runtime Environment or JRE on Ubuntu 24.04. We will use the free software version, the GNU GPL licensed one, from the popular OpenJDK Project. JRE is required by a lot of software applications coming from both …

How To Install Java JRE on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you install Java Runtime Environment or JRE on Ubuntu 24.04. We will use the free software version, the GNU GPL licensed one, from the popular OpenJDK Project. JRE is required by a lot of software applications coming from both …

VS Code 1.97 Released with New AI Models, Custom Titlebar for Linux

Visual Studio Code announce new monthly 1.97 release! Here are new features in the IDE release. VS Code 1.97 is the first release in 2025. It added two more models OpenAI’s o3-mini and Gemini 2.0 Flash to choose from when using Copilot. It introduced new Copilot Next Edit Suggestions (Copilot NES) preview feature to help […]

Zellij: A Modern Terminal Multiplexer for Linux

The post Zellij: A Modern Terminal Multiplexer for Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In the world of Linux, terminal multiplexers are essential tools for developers, system administrators, and power users, as they allow…

GNU Artanis: Why you should port Scheme application to GNU Artanis

Source: Planet GNU

Shijima-Qt – New Native Linux App for Desktop Pets

Looking for a digital pet application for your computer? Here’s one that works natively in Linux Desktop. It’s Shijima, a cross-platform shimeji simulation, desktop pets app works on any device, including Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Wii. The app is free to use but sadly NOT open-sourced so far. The PC/laptop edition uses […]

Calibre 7.25 Adds Support for Importing KFX Files from 2024 Kindle Devices via MTP

Calibre 7.25 open-source ebook management software is now available for download with support for importing KFX files from 2024 Kindle devices that use the MTP protocol.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ergonomic Next-Gen Keyboards but Didn’t Know to Ask

For those who are ready to up their game, we take some of the mystery out of what to look for when shopping for an ergonomic, next-gen keyboard.
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OnlyOffice Desktop Editor 8.3 Added Apple iWorks, PDF Stamps Support

OnlyOffice announced the new 8.3 release for its offline Desktop Editor apps yesterday. The new release now is able to open and view files created in Apple iWork’s Pages, Keynote and Numbers, as well as Hancom Office’s .hwp and .hwpx file formats. However, for editing support they need to be converted to OOXML first, i.e. […]

How to Install and Configure Ubuntu Server in 30 Minutes

The post How to Install and Configure Ubuntu Server in 30 Minutes first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Setting up your first Linux server might feel overwhelming at first, especially if you’re new to server management. However, …

Installing Arch Linux with BTRFS and Disk Encryption

The process is pretty much the same as regular Arch install. You just choose a few additional settings.

Ghostty Update Adds Server-Side Decoration Support on Linux

A new version of Ghostty emerged this week and in this post I run-through the key changes. For those unfamiliar with it, Ghostty is an open-source terminal emulator written in Zig. It offers a “fast, feature-rich, and native” experience — d…

FSF Events: Live virtual memorabilia auction on March 23, 2025

The Free Software Foundation will auction off original GNU drawings, awards, and historic tech in an unprecedented virtual memorabilia auction on March 23, 2025, 14:00 to 17:00 EDT.

FSF Blogs: The right to repair supports more than just sustainability and affordability

The right to repair is one of four pillars supporting software freedom

Leveraging Tmux and Screen for Advanced Session Management

by George Whittaker

Introduction

In the realm of Linux, efficiency and productivity are not just goals but necessities. One of the most powerful tools in a power user’s arsenal are te…

KDE Gear 24.12.2 Improves Dolphin, Itinerary, Tokodon, and Many Other KDE Apps

KDE Gear 24.12.2 is now available as the second maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 24.12 open-source software suite series with fixes for various KDE applications.
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Papers Expects to replace Evince as GNOME Default PDF Viewer

As you may know, GNOME is moving to GTK4 + LibAdwaita in recent years. Core apps are either ported to the new frameworks or replaced with new ones. GNOMOE Text Editor, GNOME Camera, GNOME Console, and Loupe replaced Gedit, Cheese, GNOME Terminal, and Eyes of GNOME as default text editor, camera app, terminal, and image […]

LibreOffice 25.2 Released, This is What’s New

LibreOffice 25.2 has been released, this year’s first major update to the leading open-source office software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. As you’d expect, the update delivers a sizeable set of changes spread throughout the productivity s…

LibreOffice 25.2 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What’s New

LibreOffice 25.2 open-source, free, and cross-platform office suite is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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Tails 6.12 Anonymous OS Fixes Security Issues in Tor Circuits, Persistent Storage

Tails 6.12 amnesic incognito live system distribution is now available for download with more fixes for critical vulnerabilities, updated components, and bug fixces. Here’s what’s new!
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