Gnome 47.1 Released with a Few Fixes

The latest release of the Gnome desktop is all about fixing a few nagging issues and not about bringing new features into the mix.

11 Useful X-window (GUI Based) Linux Commands

In this article, we will provide a few X-based commands that are generally available in most standard distributions today. If you find that any of the X-based commands listed below are not installed on your system, you can always use apt or yum to inst…

Vivaldi 7.0 Released with New UI, Dashboard Feature + More

Vivaldi 7.0 is out, and the makers describe it as not merely an update but ‘a new Vivaldi’ entirely. Those familiar with the browser will instantly see why, as Vivaldi finally gets an overdue UI redesign: there’s a new theme using pil…

Why remove Russian maintainers of Linux kernel? Here’s what Torvalds says

Many of us like to think that our open-source work is unrelated to geopolitics. Think again.

How to Use diff3 Command for File Merging in Linux

The diff3 command in Linux is a helpful tool that compares three files and shows their differences, which is mainly useful for programmers and system administrators who work with multiple versions of the same file and need to merge them, or identify changes between different versions. In this article, we’ll go through the basics of […]

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How to Use diff3 Command for File Merging in Linux

The diff3 command in Linux is a helpful tool that compares three files and shows their differences, which is mainly useful for programmers and system administrators who work with multiple versions of the same file and need to merge them, or identify changes between different versions. In this article, we’ll go through the basics of […]

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Hardening Linux Servers Against Threats and Attacks

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Linux servers are known for their reliability and security, which has made them popular in both enterprise and individual deployments. However, no sys…

Control GPU/CPU Fan Speed with CoolerControl in Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial shows how to install and use CoolerControl to control your CPU or graphics card fan speed in Ubuntu desktop computer or laptop. I’ve written about how to control fan speed for Thinkpad laptops. But for those who are looking for how to do the job for NVIDIA/AMD GPUs and other laptops, then try […]

Fixed “traceroute: command not found” in Linux

In this article, you will learn how to solve the “traceroute: command not found” error on Linux by applying a simple solution.
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How to Install GCC on Ubuntu 24.04: A Step-By-Step Guide

In this article, you’ll learn how to install GCC on Ubuntu, followed by writing and compiling basic C/C++ programs.
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A Thorough Approach to Improve the Privacy and Security of Your Linux PC

Are you concerned about your online privacy? Let’s explore some useful strategies to enhance the privacy and security of your Linux PC.
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AlmaLinux Kitten Distro: Based on CentOS Stream 10 for Downstream Devs

The AlmaLinux Foundation warns that this new distribution, which was made available today, is not intended for production use but for developers working downstream of AlmaLinux OS.
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Calamares Installer 3.3.10 Released, Here’s What’s New

Calamares 3.3.10 released with updates to permissions handling, keyboard, and locale modules.
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Dtrx – An Intelligent Archive Extraction (tar, zip, cpio, rpm, deb, rar) Tool for Linux

The post Dtrx – An Intelligent Archive Extraction (tar, zip, cpio, rpm, deb, rar) Tool for Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .All of us might have faced a situation at some point of time or another while using Linux tar….

Podman Announces Move to Timed Releases

Podman shifts to a quarterly release cycle, starting with Podman 5.3 in November 2024, offering predictable updates.
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Parabola GNU/Linux-libre: manual intervention required for local pacman repositories

NOTE: pacman v7 is currently in [libre-testing]; but it will be promoted to libre soon
from arch:
With the release of [version 7.0.0] pacman has added support for
downloading packages as a separate user with dropped privileges.
For users with local r…

25 Apache Interview Questions for Beginners and Intermediate Users

The post 25 Apache Interview Questions for Beginners and Intermediate Users first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Apache Web Server is one of the most widely used web servers on the Internet. Understanding its basics and function…

FOSS Weekly #24.43: Coreboot Fiasco, Joplin Tips, Android-Linux Connect, Fedora Offline Update and More

Do you miss a Linux distro from the past?

System76 Unveils the Thelio Astra ARM64 Ampere-Powered Desktop Computer

The System76 Thelio Astra is an ARM64 machine designed for developers working on autonomous vehicles (AV), automotive safety systems (ADAS), and software-defined vehicle (SDV) development, for native testing and simulation on the same architecture as A…

OpenSSL 3.4 Introduces New APIs, FIPS Updates

OpenSSL 3.4 brings new cryptographic features, including integrity-only cipher suites for TLS 1.3, ECC optimizations, and FIPS provider updates.
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