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A Critical Bug in Libwayland Update Causes Plasma Desktop Freeze on Debian Sid/Trixie

A critical bug in libwayland update causes Plasma Desktop freeze at login in Debian Sid/Trixie. The root cause is identified, and the temporary solution is released!
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Alpaca – New GTK4 App to Chat with AI Offline

Want to chat with AI models locally without internet connection? Here’s a simple app can do the job in Linux Desktop! It’s Alpaca, a free open-source application written in Python programming language. It uses Ollama as backend to manage and chat with multiple AI models, without needing any API keys. By using GTK4 plus Adwaita […]

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My favorite accessory for DIY projects has a useful LED screen – and it’s game-changing

The Arrowmax SES ultra screwdriver kit combines high-quality hardware with customizable settings, and it’s one of the first I’ve seen with a built-in display.

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Forget Dyson: I tested Roborock’s wet-dry hand vacuum and it left my floors spotless

The Roborock Flexi Lite is one of the most used devices in my home. And it’s handled every mess my kids have thrown at it.

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We’ve entered the era of the smart ring. Here’s why it will shake up the wearables market

Samsung’s release of its first-ever smart ring signals a pendulum swing back to discreet, unobtrusive wearables. Here’s why it’s a big deal.

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The best iPad Air cases of 2024: Expert tested

We tested the best iPad Air cases from brands like Logitech, Apple, and more — so you can protect your device while keeping it stylish and functional.

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Qt Creator 14 Open-Source IDE Released with Support for Lua-Based Plugins

Qt Creator 14 open-source IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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Linux Mint 22 Officially Released, This is What’s New

And we’re go – Linux Mint 22 ‘Wilma’ has been officially released and made available to download. This major update is the first to be based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS This major update is built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and sees Linux Mint 22 inh…

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How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android – and what it can do for you

Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries are encrypted and safe from prying eyes. Here’s everything else you need to know.

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Experimenting with Llama 3.1 – 405B Model with 128k window size (8B and 7B)

Llama 3.1 small batch size weigh around 15 GB and consumed 15.03 GB of system memory. The medium batch size is over 16 GB in size and consumed 16.30 GB on my system. Small and medium batch sizes can be run only if you’ve at least 20GB RAM (running Windows or a little less if you’ve lightweight Linux distribution) and 6 GB GPU memory.

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Apple Maps is now on the web – here’s how you can use it, and not just for directions

The new Apple Maps website helps you find businesses, view guides to hot spots, and get walking or driving directions, if you’re using a supported browser.

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Booting Raspberry Pi 5 from NVMe SSD

Running a Raspberry Pi 5 from a NVMe SSD has become a lot easier these days.

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The best foldable phones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best foldable phones on the market from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more. These ones are worth your money.

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The best noise-canceling earbuds of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested out the best noise-canceling earbuds that make silence possible on runs, in the office, and at home for distraction-free listening.

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5 Echo Show settings to change to make your smart display less annoying

I love my Amazon Echo Show, but I find some of its behaviors distracting, triggering, presumptuous, and just plain pushy. Fortunately, there are easy fixes.

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Experimenting with Llama 3.1 – 405B Model with 128k window size (8B and 7B)

Llama 3.1 small batch size weigh around 15 GB and consumed 15.03 GB of system memory. The medium batch size is over 16 GB in size and consumed 16.30 GB on my system. Small and medium batch sizes can be run only if you’ve at least 20GB RAM (running Windows or a little less if you’ve lightweight Linux distribution) and 6 GB GPU memory.

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Gary Benson: Python atomic counter

Do you need a thread-safe atomic counter in Python? Use itertools.count():
>>> from itertools import count
>>> counter = count()
>>> next(counter)
0
>>> next(counter)
1
>>> next(counter)
2
I found this in…

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One of the best foldable phones I’ve tested is not a OnePlus or Motorola

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 6 features notable upgrades across the board – and a higher starting price that will make you think twice.

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Learn Basic Mathematical Operations in Bash Scripting – Part IV

The post Learn Basic Mathematical Operations in Bash Scripting – Part IV first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this post, I will be discussing the scripts from a mathematical and numerical point of view. Although I posted
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FOSS Weekly #24.30: Mint 22 Features, Ultramarine Linux, CrowdStrike on Linux and More

Mint 22 is coming! Mint 22 is coming!

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