After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable – and nearly unbreakable

This FreeBSD-based OS is for Linux users who want a reliable, Unix-like experience. Here’s why.

How to Add Custom Startup Program in Ubuntu 26.04

Ubuntu 26.04 does no longer have the “Startup Applications” utility! Here are alternative ways to add startup programs, scripts, or commands that run automatically at login. As you may know, the default Gnome Desktop (since v49) added the feature to enable auto-start applications by using toggle options in Settings -> Apps. It’s great for beginners, […]

Good News! AI-first Warp Terminal is Now Open Source

Years after the idea was first floated, Warp’s dual MIT and AGPL-licensed code is finally on GitHub.

How to Avoid Retyping Long Commands in Linux

The post How to Avoid Retyping Long Commands in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Ctrl+R and fc let you find, recall, and edit any command from your bash history in seconds, and here’s how
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Distribution Release: Bazzite 44

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Kyle Gospodnetich has announced the release of Bazzite 44, a major update of the project’s Fedora-based immutable distribution with atomic updates and an integrated Steam client, designe…

From Copilot to Canonical: How Ubuntu Plans to Add AI Without Taking Over Your PC

Jon Seager’s roadmap brings agentic AI to Ubuntu through inference snaps and background enhancements, while vowing not to hard‑wire AI into the OS or shove it at unwilling users.
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OS Release: ToaruOS 2.3.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Kevin Lange has announced the release of ToaruOS 2.3.0, the latest version of the independently-developed hobby operating system built from scratch. It comes with a bootloader, kernel, d…

Linux App Release Roundup (April 2026)

April 2026 has been and gone, but not before delivering an array of Linux software updates, including new versions of popular FOSS video editor Kdenlive and Oracle’s virtualisation offering VirtualBox. We also got Firefox 150 with GTK emoji picke…

LVFS Has Turned Up the Heat on Vendors Who Won't Contribute

Announced last year, the first wave of LVFS restrictions went live at the start of this month.

Canonical Unveils Ubuntu AI Strategy: Local Models, User Control, and Smarter Workflows

by George Whittaker

Canonical has officially revealed its long-anticipated plans to bring artificial intelligence features into Ubuntu, marking a significant shift for one of the world…

After 2 Weeks of Delay, Fedora 44 is Finally Here!

It’s good to fix bugs rather than rushing for the release.

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS security support has ended – unless you pay

If you’re still running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus), heads up: Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) ended this month and your system is no longer receiving security updates. Having debuted in April 2016, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS received five years of…

Canonical’s approach to AI is refreshingly thoughtful – Microsoft should take note

With Ubuntu Linux 26.04, you decide how you want to use AI. What a novel idea.

Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory

It may look like a small addition, but standardizing something many Linux users already do can improve workflows, application behavior, and even documentation over time.

Distribution Release: Fedora 44

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Fedora Project has announced the release of Fedora 44. The new version of the experimental distribution introduces changes to the system installer, updates the Workstation desktop en…

Why virtual desktops are so useful – and my top 4 tips for beginners

Is your PC desktop too cluttered? Virtual desktops can help you organize apps and reduce distractions. Here’s how.

How to Install MATE Desktop in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

This tutorial shows how to install the full mate desktop environment in Ubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon. Due to lack of maintainers, there’s no official MATE flavor (aka Ubuntu MATE) release for Ubuntu 26.04. If you want, it’s however easy to install this MATE desktop environment to turn your Ubuntu to “Ubuntu MATE 26.04”. Back in […]

Ubuntu is Going Big on AI (But Not The Copilot Kind You Dread)

Canonical’s plan favors local inference and open models over cloud-dependent AI services.

Microsoft Might Be Rebasing Azure on Fedora Linux

Chatter from a Fedora developer meeting points to Microsoft wanting to shift Azure Linux closer to Fedora.

How to Build a Fast VPN Server with WireGuard on Debian 13

The post How to Build a Fast VPN Server with WireGuard on Debian 13 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .WireGuard is a modern VPN protocol built directly into the Linux kernel since version 5.6, and this guide walks through
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