How to View Your Stats on Spotify?

To view the stats on your Spotify account, simply tap on the “Profile” icon and open the “Listening history” or use third-party sites like Stats for Spotify.

First steps in managing Ubuntu Server for beginners

This beginner’s guide to Ubuntu Server provides an easy-to-follow introduction to setting up and managing an Ubuntu Server. Learn the essentials of installation, configuration, and basic server tasks, paving the way for a successful and efficient serve…

Blue Recorder, Linux Screencast App, Ported to GTK4

GNOME Shell’s built-in screen recording feature is perfect at capturing short clips but when you need to record longer sessions you should use a dedicated screen recording app. Such tools give you greater control over video quality, output format…

How to refresh your DNS cache on Linux systems

Flushing the DNS cache in Linux can resolve a host of network issues. This guide provides simple instructions for clearing the DNS cache on various Linux distributions, helping to refresh your network settings and solve connectivity problems quickly an…

How to fix ‘sudo Command Not Found’ error in Ubuntu

Encountering ‘sudo command not found’ in Ubuntu can be a hurdle. This guide provides clear instructions to diagnose and fix the issue, whether it’s installing sudo, adjusting the PATH, or accessing the root account. Regain control and ensure smooth sys…

Distribution Release: OpenMandriva Lx 5.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The OpenMandriva team have announced the availablity of a new release of their user-friendly, desktop-focused operating system. “OpenMandriva Lx 5.0, the long-awaited release of the inde…

Analyzing Linux log files: grep vs. awk vs. sed

This article explores the strengths and use cases of grep, awk, and sed for log file analysis in Linux. Learn how each tool can be effectively utilized for searching, extracting, and manipulating data within log files, providing valuable insights for s…

The impact of intelligent automation on the insurance industry

According to Gartner, a mere 38% of insurance brands allow users to enroll online after submitting a quote request form. This statistic underscores a significant gap between customer expectations and the digital offerings of many insurance companies.  This article delves into intelligent process automation in insurance and explores its profound implications for the sector’s operations […]

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Comparing Linux compression tools: gzip, bzip2, and xz

This guide delves into the functionalities and comparisons of gzip, bzip2, and xz, three widely-used compression tools in Linux. Learn about their compression ratios, speed, and practical applications to choose the most suitable tool for your file comp…

How to Install Gitea DevOps Platform using Docker on Debian 12

Gitea is an open-source code-hosting solution based on the Git platform. This article will cover installing and configuring Gitea on a Debian 12 server and setting up your first Git repository.

Musique Music Player Ported to Qt6, Refreshes UI

It’s been a long time since I last wrote about Musique, a desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Amazingly, the app is still going, and it just got its first major update in nearly 3 years. “This Musique update is the first Qt …

GNU Guix: Write package definitions in a breeze

More than 28,000 packages are available in Guix today, not counting
third-party channels. That’s a lot—the 5th largest GNU/Linux
distro! But it’s nothing if the one package you
care about is missing. So even you, dear reader, may one day find
your…

Add Shortcut Key to Switch Monitor Input Source in Ubuntu 22.04

Have 2 or more PCs connected to a single external monitor? If you run Ubuntu (or other Linux) on one of the PCs, then here’s how to add a keyboard shortcut to switch video source on the monitor. Most external monitors today have more than one video input ports, e.g., HDMI1, HDMI2, DP1, allowing to […]

Distribution Release: Ultramarine Linux 39

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Ultramarine Linux is a Fedora-based distribution featuring extra package repositories such as RPM Fusion, the Budgie (or Cutefish) desktop, and multimedia codecs. The project’s latest re…

Andy Wingo: tree-shaking, the horticulturally misguided algorithm

Let’s talk about tree-shaking!But first, I need to talk about WebAssembly’s dirty secret: despite the
hype, WebAssembly has had limited success on the web.There is
Photoshop,
which does appear to be a real success. 5 years ago there was
Figma, thoug…

iptables vs. firewalld: Choosing your Linux firewall solution

This article compares iptables and firewalld, two key firewall management tools in Linux. Understand their unique features, ease of use, and management capabilities to make an informed decision on the best tool for securing and managing network traffic…

parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20231122 (‘Grindavík’) released

GNU Parallel 20231122 (‘Grindavík’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  Got around to using GNU parallel for the first time from a suggestion by @jdwasmuth … now I’m wishing I starte…

GNOME Shell 45.1 Update Arrives in Ubuntu 23.10

The recent GNOME Shell 45.1 update has begun rolling out to users of Ubuntu 23.10. As the first point release issued to GNOME Shell since the GNOME 45 release in September, the update ships with an miscellaneous assortment of bug fixes, code cleanups, …

Distribution Release: rlxos 2023.11

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. rlxos is an independent Linux distribution which runs on an immutable filesystem and features the Xfce desktop. The project has made some significant changes for its latest stable releas…

Linux Performance Monitoring: Using Tools Like top, vmstat, and iostat

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Linux systems are renowned for their robustness and efficiency, making them a preferred choice for servers, desktops, and embedded systems. However,…