Static Global Variables in C++

Practical tutorial on static global variables in C++ to manage the state across functions and files, their characteristics, use cases, and potential challenges.

C++ Sort Vector of Pairs

Practical tutorial on how to sort and display the vector of pairs in both ascending and descending orders in C++ by utilizing the “sort()” method with examples.

GNU Taler news: New EU project NGI TALER will bring private and secure online payments to the Eurozone

We are excited to announce the creation of a European project December 1st 2023, which will run for the next 36 months. This Next Generation Internet pilot named “NGI TALER” is operated by a consortium of 11 partners from 8 European …

XOrg Server and Xwayland Patched Against Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

A new X.Org Security Advisory was published today to warn users about CVE-2023-6816, a heap buffer overflow issue introduced in xorg-server v1.13.0 (released 2012), CVE-2024-0229, an out-of-bounds memory access issue introduced in xorg-server v1.1.1 (r…

How to Take Screenshots in Ubuntu

Tutorial on how to take screenshots in Ubuntu using the keyboard shortcuts, built-in screenshot tool, terminal, Gnome Screenshot tool, or third-party tools.

Lutris 0.5.15 Released With Exciting Features and Critical Fixes

To enhance your gaming experience across multiple Linux distributions, the Lutris team has just dropped the latest version – Lutris 0.5.15. Packed with many updates and critical fixes, this release is poised to elevate your gaming journey by tackling i…

Golang’s Constant Arrays (Const Array)

Comprehensive guide on how to define the constant arrays in the Go programming language to store a collection of values that cannot be changed in a single unit.

Determining a Variable Types in Golang (Get the Type of Variable)

Comprehensive guide on the various methods and techniques that we can employ to determine the data type of a given variable in the Golang programming language.

Golang Date and Time (Datetime)

Tutorial on how to use and work with datetime in Go without using the external packages by taking advantage of the “time” package and the provided methods.

Go JSON Omitempty Usage (JSON Omitempty)

Comprehensive guide on the workings of the omitempty attribute or tag and how it can help us in serializing and deserializing the JSON data in the Go language.

Firebird 5.0.0 DBMS Release: Best New Features

A new major release of Firebird 5.0.0 is now available with multithreading and more performance improvements.
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GNOME 46 Alpha Available for Public Testing

The development team behind GNOME has released the latest alpha build for testing and it offers some pretty cool new additions.

Linux File Compression: gzip, bzip2, and xz Unveiled

by George Whittaker

Introduction

In the world of Linux, file compression is a routine yet critical task, serving the dual purpose of saving disk space and speeding up file transfers. …

Functions as Parameters in Go (Function as Parameter)

Comprehensive guide on the fundamentals of working with functions as parameters in Go to set up a good foundation for good and modular code along with examples.

MenuLibre – Advanced tool to Edit App Shortcuts in Start Menu

Need a tool to edit your apps in the start menu, main menu, or Gnome overview search results? Try MenuLibre! In most Linux, all app icons you see in start menu, dock launcher, and the desktop, are handled by .desktop config files. By editing the file, you can change the app icon, name, hide the […]

Why is a Capacitor used in a Defibrillator

The ability to deliver energy relatively quickly is the distinction between a capacitor and a rechargeable battery to use it in a defibrillator.

Distribution Release: AV Linux MXE-23.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Glen MacArthur has announced the release of AV Linux MXE-23.1, a major upgrade of the project’s Debian and MX Linux-based multimedia distribution. The new version upgrades the underlying…

How to Disable Recent Files in Ubuntu 24.04 | 22.04

This simple tutorial shows how to disable (or auto-delete) “recent” files tab in left side-bar of file manager in Ubuntu 24.04 & 22.04. GNOME Files, aka Nautilus file manager, has a “Recent” tab in left side-bar, which include all the recent opened photos, videos, and documents. It’s useful for user or applications to quickly re-open […]

Linux Mint 21.3 is here. And this is why it’s outstanding

The latest Linux Mint update is an excellent Linux desktop for many reasons.

How to Install Ruby in Ubuntu 24.04 (in 4 ways)

This is a step by step beginners guide shows how to install Ruby and setup local programming environment in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Ruby is an interpreted, high-level programming language designed with an emphasis on programming productivity and simplicity. It was first released 29 years ago in 1995, by Yukihiro Matsumoto in Japan. Ruby is available […]