How to Set Up a Debian Development Environment

by George Whittaker

Setting up a development environment is a crucial step for any programmer or software developer. Whether you’re building web applications, developing software, or d…

Nitrux 3.7 ‘ub’ Brings the Latest Software and Security Fixes

Systemd-free Linux distro Nitrux 3.7 is now available for download bringing the latest software, bug fixes, and Liquorix kernel 6.10.
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5 Reasons Why I Love and Use Emacs in Linux

Emacs is a free and open-source cross-platform text editor. Learn some of the reasons why I use Emacs in Linux and for productivity tasks.
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Worried about that critical RCE Linux bug? Here’s why you can relax

Yes, there are security holes in OpenPrinting CUPS, which Linux, Chrome OS, MacOS, and some Unix systems use for printing, but it’s not that bad. Here’s how to check if you’re at risk.
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Halcyon Creates Anti-Ransomware Protection for Linux

As more and more Linux systems are getting targeted by ransomware, Halcyon is stepping up its protection.

Linux Candy: PyBonsai – generates procedural ASCII art trees

PyBonsai is a Python script that generates procedural ASCII art trees in the comfort of your terminal. This is free and open source software.
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How to Install MongoDB on AlmaLinux 9

MongoDB is an open-source, cross-platform, and distributed NoSQL (Non-SQL or Non-Relational) database system. This guide will show you how to install MongoDB on an Alma Linux 9 server.

qBittorrent: A Lightweight, Feature-Rich BitTorrent Client for Linux

The post qBittorrent: A Lightweight, Feature-Rich BitTorrent Client for Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .qBittorrent is a popular open-source BitTorrent client that allows users to download and share files over the int…

PyGObject: A Guide to Creating Python GUI Applications on Linux

The post PyGObject: A Guide to Creating Python GUI Applications on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Creating graphical user interface (GUI) applications is a fantastic way to bring your ideas to life and make your prog…

FOSS Weekly #24.40: Deprecated Commands, SSD Temp, Aria2App, Spotify Customization and More Linux Stuff

October is the month of contributing to open source projects.

Mozilla’s New Branding Looks Even Better Animated

A few months ago I reported that Mozilla is getting a brand revamp and that it incorporates the non-profit company’s iconic red dinosaur mascot – now I have a lick more info. A reader, Nicolas, recently pointed me to the website of global design …

NetworkManager 1.50 Adds Support for Configuring Wi-Fi Channel Width in AP Mode

NetworkManager 1.50 open-source network connection manager for Linux-based distributions is now available with various improvements and new features. Here’s what’s new!
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How to Limit SSH Connections to Local Network on Linux

SSH (Secure Shell) is a popular tool that allows users to connect to remote systems securely over a network. By default, SSH is accessible from any network as long as the appropriate firewall and network settings are in place. However, sometimes you may want to restrict SSH access to only your local network for security […]

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Rust in Linux Now: Progress, Pitfalls, and Why Devs and Maintainers Need Each Other

Where do Linux and Rust go from here? A roundtable of kernel developers share their thoughts.
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Pine64’s Linux-Powered E-Ink Tablet is Making a Return

Pine64 has confirmed that its open-source e-ink tablet is returning. The PineNote was announced in 2021, building on the success of its non-SBC devices like the PinePhone (and later Pro model), the PineTab, and PineBook devices. Like most of Pine64&#82…

Manjaro 24.1 “Xahea” Released, Here’s What’s New

Manjaro 24.1 “Xahea” is now available, featuring KDE Plasma 6.1.5, GNOME 46, and the latest kernel enhancements.
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HardenedBSD and Protectli Partner to Build a Censorship-Resistant Mesh Network

The HardenedBSD Foundation has partnered with Protectli, a manufacturer of open-source firewall appliances, to develop a censorship- and surveillance-resistant mesh network.
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FFmpeg 7.1 Promises Major Improvements in Video Processing

FFmpeg 7.1 “Peter” debuts with full Vulkan encoding pipelines, enhanced AAC decoding, MV-HEVC support, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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Machine Learning in Linux: Reor – AI note-taking app

Reor is a private AI personal knowledge management tool. Think of it as a notes program on steroids. Each note is saved as a Markdown file to a “vault” directory on your machine.
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Audacious 4.4.1 Open-Source Audio Player Brings New Features and Improvements

Audacious 4.4.1 is here three and a half months after Audacious 4.4, a major release that added a Background Music plugin to make sound equally loud within and between tracks, re-introduced the Lyrics plugin for the GTK interface, added Disc Number sup…