Simplifying Linux File Compression With Tar and Gzip

by George Whittaker

File compression is a crucial technique in managing data, particularly in systems administration and software development. It helps reduce file size, making storage…

Distribution Release: Kubuntu 24.10

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Kubuntu team have announced the release of Kubuntu 24.10, a short-term release version which offers nine months of support. The new release features KDE Plasma 6.1 and defaults to us…

How to Increase Network TCP/IP Connections in Linux

Linux is widely used for servers and networking applications. One common issue administrators face is reaching the maximum number of TCP/IP connections. When this limit is reached, users may encounter connection errors.
This article will explain how to…

TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen6 Linux Laptop Unveiled as High-End Desktop Replacement

TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen6 Linux laptop is now available for pre-order as a high-end desktop replacement in a compact form featuring Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics, and up to 8TB SSD and 64GB RAM.
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KDE Gear 24.08.2 Released with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps

KDE Gear 24.08.2 is now available as the second update to the latest KDE Gear 24.08 software suite with more improvements and bug fixes for your favorite KDE apps.
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Ubuntu 24.10 is Now Available to Download

Ubuntu 24.10 is now available for download after six months of dedicated development. The latest release offers plenty of changes and new features, including the latest GNOME 47 release, more preinstalled tools for developers, and better signalling of …

YARA: Open-Source Tool for Malware Research

YARA enables users to create detailed descriptions, or “rules,” for malware families or any other target based on textual or binary patterns. Each rule comprises a collection of strings and a logical expression, forming the criteria for its detection a…

Linux Kernel 6.10 Reaches End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.11

Linux kernel 6.10 reached end of life and all users are now recommended to upgrade their systems to the latest Linux 6.11 kernel series as soon as possible.
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How To Take Screenshot on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you to take screenshot on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. We will do it using built-in screenshot feature. You can take whole desktop, a window, a free selection, as well as screencast (video recording) with or without showing mous…

Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New

Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.11, GNOME 47, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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How to Reset USB Device Using Command Line in Linux

Resetting a USB device from the Command Line Interface (CLI) can help resolve issues such as unresponsiveness or connection problems. This guide will walk you through the steps to reset a USB device using simple commands.
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How to Use Envsubst to Replace Environment Variables in Linux

Learn how to substitute single or multiple environment variables from a file using the envsubst command-line tool in Linux.
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4 Ways to Disable or Lock Package Updates in Yum and DNF

The post 4 Ways to Disable or Lock Package Updates in Yum and DNF first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .A package manager is software that allows a user to install new software, upgrade the system, or update specific software,
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How to Identify Your Linux System: Desktop or Laptop

When using Linux, you may want to know if your system is a desktop or a laptop, as this information can help you understand the hardware capabilities and how to optimize your system. In this article, we’ll explore a few simple commands that can help you determine whether your Linux system is a desktop or […]

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How to Allow or Deny Access to Websites in Apache

The post How to Allow or Deny Access to Websites in Apache first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Apache is one of the most widely used web servers in the world, offering a robust and flexible platform for
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How to Install ADB and Fastboot on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros

Discover a step-by-step guide to install the ADB and fastboot on Ubuntu and other Linux distros, with practical examples of ADB command usage.
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How to Enable mod_rewrite in .htaccess File

The post How to Enable mod_rewrite in .htaccess File first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .mod_rewrite is an Apache module used to rewrite URLs dynamically, commonly used to create user-friendly URLs, redirect traffic, or manage
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FOSS Weekly #24.41: elementary OS 8 Features, Thunderbird Tips, NotebookLM, Open Source Internships and More

Thunderbirds threads handling tips among other new stuff.

OBS Studio 31.0 Promises NVIDIA Blur Filter/Background Blur, Refactored NVENC

OBS Studio 31.0 promises several new features including NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur, preview scrollbars, v210 format support for AJA device capture, Amazon IVS service integration, QSV AV1 screen content coding, and support for first-party Y…

GNUnet News: GNUnet 0.22.1

GNUnet 0.22.1

This is a bugfix release for gnunet 0.22.0.
It addresses some issues in HELLO URI handling and formatting as
well as regressions in the DHT subsystem along with other bug fixes.

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