Ardour: A Powerful Tool for Music Making and Audio Editing

Ardour is a simple, easy-to-use, and powerful audio recording and processing tool for Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and Windows. Ardour is a freeware application that comes with its own set of built-in features to record and organize sound. As a sophisticated tool, Ardour requires a little bit of experience with recording and processing sound. Ardour’s main […]

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How to Add User to Sudoers in Debian 12

Sudo (superuser do) is a command utility allowing trusted users to run commands as root. It is necessary to run a program requiring root access. Only certain users in the sudo/wheel group can do it. If an unauthorized user attempts to run a command, sudo will notify the administrator via email. Let’s look at how […]

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Ubuntu Gamer? The Steam Snap Now Runs Better Than Ever

If you’re using Canonical’s Steam snap to game on Ubuntu you may be pleased to hear that a number appreciable performance improvements have begun to filter out. Valve recommend Ubuntu users stick to the official Steam DEB for the best exper…

Learn MySQL: Create, Update, and Delete Data in Database

A database is a structured set of data stored electronically. The concept of a database was known to our ancestors even when there were no computers. However, creating and maintaining such databases was a very tedious job. For instance, in a manual database of 100 pages, searching for all employees whose salaries were less than […]

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openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 Launches with Self-Install and Full Disk Encryption Images

After being in development for the past several months, openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 delivers a new self-install image that replaces the traditional installer. The self-install image writes a preconfigured image to the disk and then it enlarges the root par…

antiX Linux 23.2 Released, Here’s What’s New

A Debian-based systemd-free antiX 23.2 rolls out packed with updates and customization options, featuring both legacy 5.10 and modern 6.1 kernels.
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OBS Studio 31.0 Promises NVIDIA Blur Filter/Background Blur, Refactored NVENC

OBS Studio 31.0 enters public beta testing with NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur, refactored NVENC encoder, preview scrollbars, v210 format support for AJA device capture, and more.
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OBS Studio 31.0 Promises NVIDIA Blur Filter/Background Blur, Refactored NVENC

OBS Studio 31.0 enters public beta testing with NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur, refactored NVENC encoder, preview scrollbars, v210 format support for AJA device capture, and more.
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9 Best Free and Open Source TypeScript Static Site Generators

A static site works very well in certain use cases. For example, it’s great for documentation. And static sites can be just as engaging as dynamic sites.
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Tails 6.8 Introduces File System Repair When Unlocking Persistent Storage

Tails 6.8 introduces a new file system repair feature when unlocking the Persistent Storage and there are errors. As such, Tails will prompt users to repair the file system from the Welcome Screen. The Tails devs also wrote comprehensive documentation …

Distribution Release: Tails 6.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian-based live DVD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The project’s latest release, Tails 6.8, imp…

How to Install and Configure FreeNginx on Linux (Ultimate Guide)

FreeNginx is a community-driven move aimed at keeping open-source projects more aligned with public interest rather than making them puppets for companies.
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Gnome Foundation’s Financial Woes Worsen

The Gnome Foundation indicates increased belt tightening in its new budget due to continuing financial woes.
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, October 11, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, October 11 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

More on What’s New: KDE Plasma 6.2 Desktop Environment Released

Plasma 6.2 desktop environment is here with artist-friendly features, tablet calibration, power management updates, and enhanced accessibility.
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OpenRazer 3.9 Launches with Expanded Support for Latest Razer Devices

OpenRazer 3.9 enriches gaming for Linux users by supporting the latest Razer devices and switching to more reliable notification commands.
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How to Completely Disable Suspend/Hibernate in Ubuntu 24.04 | 22.04

This tutorial shows how to completely disable suspend and/or hibernate function, so your Linux computer will never go to sleep. Linux can automatically go to sleep when system is idle or laptop lid is closed, though user can configure to disable that behavior via either graphical options or logind.conf configuration file. But, if you never […]

Securing Linux Systems with Two-Factor Authentication

by George Whittaker

In the age of increasing digital threats, securing sensitive data and systems is more crucial than ever. For Linux users, whether they are managing personal project…

How To Fix Rhythmbox Cannot Play MP3/M4A Audio Files on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you play MP3 and M4A audio file formats on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. We want you to be able to play them with Free Software only without resorting to proprietary (nonfree) software at all and the requirements are relatively s…

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 Launches with Self-Install and Full Disk Encryption Images

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 is now available for download as a secure, reliable, and lightweight operating system for containerized and virtualized workloads. Here’s what’s new!
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