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Review: Expirion 6.0 and openKylin 2.0
News: Future plans for Linux, bug fixes in Haiku, Slackware packages dracut
Questions and answers: Managing confi…
Don’t ever run these Linux commands if you want to preserve your system.
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This tutorial will help you adjust sound volume up to 150% on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. You do not need to install additional programs to do this but please remember our advice that it’s not a good idea to do this for a long time as it may breaks yo…
Read MoreThere’s one feature in the Nautilus file manager I use daily: the Recent files shortcut. One-click gives me access to my most recently downloaded, modified, and newly created files together, regardless of the folder they’re in. I find it de…
Read MoreLearn how to use Direnv, an open-source shell extension for Linux and macOS, to manage isolated environment variables for better project organization and deployment.
The post Direnv: Manage Isolated Environment Variables for Specific Project in Linux a…
This article identifies the finest free and open source graphical web browsers that have a small footprint.
The post 10 Best Free and Open Source Lightweight Graphical Web Browsers appeared first on Linux Today.
The Beta release of Ubuntu 24.10, code-name Oracular Oriole, is out last night on Sep 20. This is a short-term release with 9 months support. It so far features Linux Kernel 6.11 and GNOME 47 desktop. To celebrate the 20th anniversary, the new release includes a “Warty Brown” accent color and new optional wallpapers in […]
Read MoreDive into Linux memory management, explore the differences between cache and buffer, and discover how to clear them for optimal system performance.
The post How to Clear Buffer and Cache Memory in Linux appeared first on Linux Today.
In a nutshell, Compute Module is the brain but without much of the body.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a no-fuss way to monitor real-time power consumption on your Ubuntu laptop, a new GNOME Shell extension makes it deliciously easy. “Why would I want to see energy usage?” – anyone asking that question probably do…
Read MoreA package manager is a tool that monitors the software installed on your computer, facilitating the installation of new applications, upgrading existing software to more recent versions, or removing previously installed programs. As the name indicates, a package manager manages packages, which are groups of files packaged together for installation and removal as a single […]
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Read MoreDiscover a step-by-step guide to learn how to install the NPX package manager and use it in different scenarios with practical examples.
The post How to Install and Use NPX on Ubuntu (Ultimate Guide) appeared first on Linux Today.
Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) is now available for public beta testing with Linux kernel 6.11, GNOME 4.7, and many other enhancements. Here’s what to expect from the final release!
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The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Canonical has published a beta snapshot for Ubuntu 24.10. The release notes mention OpenSSL, systeemd 256.5, and GNOME has been upgraded to version 47. “GNOME has been updated to include…
Read MoreManaging a server is certainly not an easy job, especially for beginners. If you are busy managing various technical matters manually, then cron jobs are an excellent solution. Cron jobs are a feature in Linux OS that can help you automate the tasks on a server easily. In this article, we invite you to learn […]
The post Crond: Daemon to Execute Scheduled Commands appeared first on Linux Today.
Read MoreGNOME 46.5 is here five weeks after the GNOME 46.4 release and fixes smartcard logins, adds user permissions to new Wi-Fi connections for restricted users, fixes the showing of pending PAM messages on the login screen, and fixes the “Locate Pointer” ac…
Read MoreA beta of Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ is now available to download – a day later than planned! Developers and non-developers alike can download the beta to try the new features in Ubuntu 24.10, check compatibility, and flag any issue for…
Read MoreValkey, the Redis fork, is kicking rump and taking names. At Open Source Summit Europe, the Linux Foundation announced the release of Valkey 8.0, a giant step forward to the open-source in-memory NoSQL data store. This release focuses on enhancing performance, reliability, and observability, marking a major milestone for the project initially forked from Redis […]
The post Valkey 8 Sets a New Bar for Open-Source In-Memory NoSQL Data Storage appeared first on Linux Today.
Read MoreWind River’s new Debian-based server and edge Linux distribution was born out of a need to create a CentOS replacement that would remove Red Hat from the equation.
The post How Red Hat’s Bad Actions Led to Wind River’s eLxr Pro Linux Distro appeared fi…
GStreamer 1.24.8 multimedia framework rolls out with bug fixes for video encoding and software encoder enhancements.
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