Thank you Odile Bénassy for four years of service on the FSF Board of Directors!

BOSTON (August 27, 2024) — Free Software Foundation (FSF) Board Member Odile Bénassy has stepped down from the Board after four years of service.

4MLinux 46 Mini Linux Distro Released with New Apps, Integrated LAMP Server

4MLinux 46 mini Linux distribution is now available for download with integrated LAMP server, new apps, GTK 4 support, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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How To Use Startpage as Search Engine on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you switch search engine from Google to Startpage.com on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. This is a continuation to the previous tutorial Switch to DuckDuckGo to give you more good alternatives. We pick Startpage here because in rea…

UxPlay: Mirror iPhone/iPad Screen on Ubuntu Desktop

Mirroring refers to displaying a device’s screen on another device’s display in real-time. It is a handy feature whether you are troubleshooting issues, presenting, playing games, or wanting to enjoy your media on a bigger screen. While Android users benefit from multiple ways of mirroring their screens on Ubuntu, Apple users lack that leverage. So, […]

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Linux Distribution deepin 23 Officially Released

by George Whittaker

Introduction
“We don’t consider simply adding or removing a few upstream applications, modifying the language, wallpaper, or adjusting the application layout to be …

Calligra 4.0 Office Suite Is Here with Qt 6 Port, New Sidebar Design, and More

Calligra 4.0 open-source office and graphics suite is now available with a Qt 6 port and a major UI overhaul featuring a new sidebar design. Here’s what’s new!
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, August 30, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, August 30 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

How to Install and Use iostat on Debian 12

iostat is a command-line tool used in Linux to monitor system input/output (I/O) device loading by observing the time devices are active in relation to their average transfer rates.

How to Install PhpMyAdmin with Nginx and Let’s Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 24.04

phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu is a web-based interface that simplifies the management of MySQL or MariaDB databases. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install phpMyAdmin with Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04 and include some additional tips for optimal setup.

What Microsoft’s Borking of Grub Says About Redmond’s ‘Love’ of Linux

Windows might not rule the day at Microsoft anymore, but it’s still a moneymaker and desktop Linux is still the competition.
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13 Tips and Tweaks to Get More Out of KDE Konsole Terminal

It’s time to kustomize the KDE Konsole.

How to Use jq Command to Process JSON in Linux

Jq is a powerful utility that can read and manipulate JSON data. Find out how to use jq to manage large JSON files in Linux and some of its best alternatives today.
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Auto Reset User Account to Original State on Ubuntu 24.04 and 23.04

In this guide, learn how to automatically reset the user account to its original state in Ubuntu 23.04 and 24.04 using the script and Systemd service files.
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Check Laptop Battery Health in Ubuntu from the Command Line

Want to check your battery health in Ubuntu from the command-line, no need to install anything extra? Most of using Ubuntu on a laptop will monitor battery level from the top bar (enabling battery percentage in the top bar is something I always do), an…

How to Start, Stop, and Restart Services in Linux

Controlling services in Linux doesn’t have to be a confounding experience. Learn how the process works and why it is often seen as an overly complicated task in this guide.
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How to Track Your Time in Linux With Bartib

Struggling to stay productive in Linux? Bartib can help! This guide explains how to track your time with Bartib, a time tracking application for Linux.
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CoreELEC 21.1 JeOS for Kodi Released with Enhanced Hardware Support, 3D Playback

CoreELEC 21.1 JeOS Linux distribution for the Kodi media center is now available for download with support for new devices and new features. Here’s what’s new!
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LibreOffice 24.8 Offers New Features

LibreOffice is often considered the de facto standard office suite for the Linux operating system.

6 Linux security commands every new user should know

Linux is the most secure OS on the market for a reason. These are the security-centric commands you should have in your back pocket.

How to Run Jar Files in Ubuntu

Running a JAR (Java Archive) file on Ubuntu is quite straightforward. JAR files are used to distribute Java applications and can include Java classes, libraries, and other resources like images and properties files.
This guide will walk you through the…