Get Dark Mode in VLC on Ubuntu and Other Linux

Go dark with your favorite media player with these tweaks.

5 Must-Try AI Tools for Linux Users in 2024

The post 5 Must-Try AI Tools for Linux Users in 2024 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .It goes without saying that artificial intelligence and AI-powered chatbots, such as ChatGPT, are revolutionizing all aspects of our lives…

How to Debloat (or Swap) an Ubuntu System (Ultimate Guide)

In this guide, learn how to debloat (or swap) Ubuntu system to a cleaner version by removing unnecessary packages and installing new packages as a DEB.
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6 Best Free and Open-Source Web Application Firewalls

A web application firewall (WAF) is a type of application firewall that lets you see and analyze HTTP traffic to and from a web application. It has the objective of preventing attacks that seek to deny service and steal data.
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Clonezilla Live Is Now Patched Against the XZ Backdoor, Powered by Linux 6.7

Steven Shiau released today a new version of his Clonezilla Live system for disk cloning/imaging based on the powerful Clonezilla software, Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-22, which adds a newer kernel and patches the live system against the latest XZ backdoor.
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6 features I wish MacOS would copy from Linux

With a little help from Linux, MacOS could become an even bigger force.

Pop!_OS’s COSMIC Pre-Alpha Shows Impressive Progress

Exciting updates for Pop!_OS and the COSMIC desktop environment, including new features and performance boosts. Here’s more on that!
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Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and ‘hilarious’ AI hype

While all is ‘calm and steady and boring’ with the next kernel, Linux creator Torvalds tells an Open Source Summit crowd exactly how he feels about almost everything else.

Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch

Volla, the maker of the Volla Phone smartphones, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their first tablet device, the Volla Tablet, which will also support the Ubuntu Touch mobile OS.
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Clonezilla Live Is Now Patched Against the XZ Backdoor, Powered by Linux 6.7

Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-22 disk imaging/cloning system is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.7 and patched against the XZ backdoor.
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OpenSSF Warns of Open-Source Social Engineering Threats

Linux dodged a bullet. If the XZ exploit had gone undiscovered for only a few more weeks, millions of Linux systems would have been compromised with a backdoor. We were lucky. But can we stay lucky? The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSF) and the OpenJS Foundation revealed that a similar hacking attempt had targeted several […]

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Distribution Release: Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-22

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Clonezilla Live distribution provides disk and partition cloning tools through a live DVD/USB platform. The project’s latest release introduces kernel upgrades and reverts the xz pac…

Rebuilding and Modifying Debian Packages

by George Whittaker

Introduction

The Debian packaging system is an integral part of managing software on Debian and its derivatives like Ubuntu. It facilitates the installation, upgra…

How to Install Go on Ubuntu 24.04

While Go is a go-to programming language for many developers, you must first install it on Ubuntu 24.04 before you begin using it for your development. We’ve covered three installation methods that anyone can use. Read on!

MPV 0.38.0 Launches with Advanced Video & Audio Upgrades

MPV 0.38.0 video player rolls out with new scripting options, enhanced macOS functionality, and Vulkan support.
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How to Install Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04

Nginx stands out for its higher performance and scalability among the available web servers. Nginx is open-source, and you can use it for different activities on your Linux system. In Ubuntu 24.04, you can install Nginx by sourcing it from the default repository. Once installed, configure your firewall and start using Nginx. This post shares […]

AlmaLinux’s New Beta Releases Return Support for Devices Dropped by RHEL

After recently patching a security bug that Red Hat decided not to patch, the RHEL clone AlamaLinux has now returned support for many devices that are no longer supported by RHEL in beta releases of AlmaLinux 9.4 and 8.10.
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How to Install Dropbox in Ubuntu 24.04/22.04 Desktop & Server

This is a step by step guide shows how to install and setup Dropbox in Ubuntu 24.04 or Ubuntu 22.04 for both Desktop and Server in command line. Dropbox is a popular file hosting service, that provides free account with 2 GB storage and paid plans for more features. It works on multiple platforms, including […]

apt-fast: Speeds Up Your APT Package Downloads in Ubuntu

The post apt-fast: Speeds Up Your APT Package Downloads in Ubuntu first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this editorial, we take a look at a great and powerful utility called apt-fast that you can use to speed up downloading pa…

FOSS Weekly #24.16: New APT, Ubuntu 24.04 Beta Review, Pi Dog and More

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release is approaching. Here are the initial impressions.