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Containerizing distros

Distrobox lets you run Linux distros as containers from the desktop by offering tight integration with the host system.

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Disable Update Notifier Indicator (Refresh Icon) in Ubuntu 24.04

Ubuntu 24.04 has a new circular arrow indicator icon in top right system tray, when there are available system updates. By clicking on it allows to quickly launch Software Updater (Update Manager) tool for installing updates. If you don’t like that indicator icon, here’s how to disable it, as well as stop checking for updates […]

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The best cheap gaming PCs of 2024: Expert recommended

I found some of the best cheap gaming PCs to help you find the right rig for your budget, so you don’t have to sacrifice quality for price.

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This cheap fix made my Google Pixel Buds Pro sound better than ever

If your Google Pixel Buds – or any earbuds, for that matter – won’t stay comfortably sealed, here’s a $17 solution.

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The best Alexa devices of 2024: Expert tested and recommended

I tested the best Alexa devices including the Echo Show 8, Echo Dot, and Ring doorbell that can assist you at home or at the office.

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How to calibrate your TV for the best picture quality – 2 easy and simple methods

You might not be aware of it, but your TV may not be performing at its potential. A proper calibration could be just what you need.

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One of the best productivity laptops I’ve tested is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook

The Asus Vivobook S 15 has a brilliant OLED screen and weighs lighter than it looks, making it a fantastic choice for digital nomads who want an ultraportable laptop.

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I found a budget Android tablet qualified to replace my Kindle (and the price is right)

I’ve been a Kindle user for years, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has quickly become my go-to e-reader for a few reasons.

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One of the best e-readers I’ve tested is an Android phone dupe that’s full of wonder

The Onyx Boox Palma, an Android-based e-reader that looks like a phone, is my new favorite travel companion.

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Linux Mint 22 XFCE Edition New Features and Installation

Linux Mint 22, codenamed “Wilma,”  was officially released and is now available for download. It is based on Ubuntu 24.04 and will be supported until 2029 and comes in three editions: Cinnamon, MATE, and XFCE.
In this guide, we will walk yo…

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Fwupd Linux Firmware Updater Adds Unofficial Support for Raspberry Pi 5

fwupd 1.9.22 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for updating the firmware on the Raspberry Pi 5 computer, as well as various other new features and improvements.
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Gokapi 1.9 File Share Server Introduces Redis Support

Gokapi 1.9, a lightweight self-hosted file share server, brings Redis integration, improved upload speeds, and a fresh Docker image.
The post Gokapi 1.9 File Share Server Introduces Redis Support appeared first on Linux Today.

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Switzerland’s open-source rules and Google’s privacy plans lead the Index

Transparency and privacy are top of mind with this week’s innovations. Meanwhile, Apple and Meta raise the bar for LLMs.

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The best wired earbuds of 2024: Expert reviewed

Ditch your Bluetooth buds — wires are back. We tested the best wired earbuds you can buy.

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Microsoft’s July update may put your PC in BitLocker recovery – here’s how to fix this

A patch is coming, but for now you’ll need to enter your BitLocker recovery key to successfully boot into Windows.

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Darktable 4.8.1 Released with Various Bug-Fixes [Ubuntu PPA]

Darktable, the popular raw image processing software, released new 4.8.1 version few days ago. This is the first minor release for the current 4.8 release series, which contains only bug-fixes. The release fixed the issue that export without high quality sampling but with up-scaling activated, crash when using the -d imageio option, and image jump […]

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Here’s What to Expect from VirtualBox 7.1

The Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.1 BETA introduces a fresh GUI, ARM support for macOS, revamped screen recording functionality, and more.
The post Here’s What to Expect from VirtualBox 7.1 appeared first on Linux Today.

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The best TVs for PS5 of 2024: Expert tested

Sony’s PlayStation 5 is a powerful gaming console, but you need your TV to keep up. We tested TVs from Sony, Samsung, and more for the top refresh rates, audio, and picture quality.

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Elon Musk’s X now trains Grok on your data by default – here’s how to opt out

Your posts and interactions on X are being used to train Grok, but you can put a stop to it.

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VirtualBox 7.1 Beta: ‘Modernised’ UI, Wayland Clipboard Sharing + More

If you plan on trying the new Linux Mint 22 release in a virtual machine, you could double the fun by taking it for a spin in the new VirtualBox 7.1 beta release. Don’t tune out—most VirtualBox updates tend to be fairly minor, but the upcoming re…

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