The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux – and why I trust them

Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.

Ubuntu 25.04 Upgrade Channel Temporarily Suspended Due to Bugs

For Ubuntu 24.10 users who are going to upgrade to the latest Ubuntu 25.04, the upgrade channel was temporarily suspended due to bugs! Ubuntu 25.04, code-name Plucky Puffin, is the latest Ubuntu version that was officially released in last week! As Ubuntu 24.10 has only 3 months support, it’s usually recommended to upgrade to the […]

Upgrade Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS Before EOL in May 2025

The post Upgrade Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS Before EOL in May 2025 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) has been a reliable and solid operating system for many users. However, as we move
The pos…

Customize Logseq With Themes and Plugins

Extend the capability and enhance the looks for Logseq with themes and plugins.

QEMU 10.0 Open-Source Virtualization Software Released, Here’s What’s New

QEMU 10.0 open-source virtualization software is now available for download as a major release that introduces many new features. Here’s what’s new!
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OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 Released with Linux 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, and Server Edition

OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, GNOME 48, LXQt 2.2, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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Enable ESM in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to Continue Getting Updates

Time is nearly up on support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, with standard software, bug fix and security updates coming to an end on May 29, 2025. Users on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS should consider upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (or newer) if possible, but if unable shou…

7 Linux distros you should avoid until you’ve mastered the command line

If you’re new to Linux, skip these distros until you have plenty of experience.

Distribution Release: Commodore OS Vision 3.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Commodore OS Vision is a 64-bit Linux distribution which maintains a retro C64 style and ships with many games pre-installed. The project’s latest release, version 3.0, includes over 200…

With Android 16, the Linux terminal gets all the space it needs

The latest Android 16 beta lets Pixel phone users allocate as much storage for the Linux terminal as needed.

Debugging and Profiling Linux Applications with GDB and strace

by George Whittaker

Debugging and profiling are critical skills in a developer’s toolbox, especially when working with low-level system applications. Whether you’re tracking down a seg…

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, April 25, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, April 25 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

Ghostty DEBs Now Available for Ubuntu 25.04

Ghostty terminal fans needn’t fear an upgrade to Ubuntu’s latest release, as a community packaging effort just added Ghostty DEB packages for Ubuntu 25.04. The Ghostty Ubuntu project was set up was the aim of providing “Ubuntu/Debian …

Distribution Release: CRUX 3.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The CRUX distribution is a lightweight operating system with software added to the distribution through a collection of application ports. CRUX 3.8 is the first release in about three ye…

The 5 Linux AppImages I depend on daily – and how to add them to your desktop menu

AppImages have come a long way in recent years. Here’s why you should check them out if you haven’t already, and a few of my favorites to start with.

TrueNAS 25.04 Arrives with Thousands of Changes

One of the most popular Linux-based NAS solutions has rolled out the latest edition, based on Ubuntu 25.04.

These 6 lightweight Linux apps let older PCs run blazing fast

Migrating your aging Windows 10 computer to Linux? Try these essential, lightweight apps – my favorites for keeping older machines humming along. And they’re all free.

Miss old-school Linux? This distro will take you back to the early 2000s

This Linux distro is a nostalgic treat.

My two favorite AI apps on Linux – and how I use them to get more done

I was totally against AI until I found two tools that make handling all the research I do every day much easier.

Scribus 1.6.4 Released with New Python Script Functions (Ubuntu PPA)

Scribus, the popular free open-source desktop publishing software, released new 1.6.4 version yesterday. This is a maintenance release for current 1.6 stable release series. It features only some bug-fixes and few minor new features. According to the official release note, Scribus 1.6.4 improved Python scripting support for advanced users, by adding new functions, and a […]