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Turns out we can have nice things? The sudo command-line tool has been implemented in the Rust programming language to hopefully rid it of any exploitable memory-safety bugs.…

WebAssembly is getting a lot of hype, but is it the game-changer some think it is? Opinion Beginning in 1995 and for decades after, JavaScript was the only game worth playing when it came to web-based scripting. While incredibly versatile, JavaScript had its limitations, especially regarding performance-intensive tasks. As the web evolved, so did the demand for more power, speed, and flexibility in web applications. Enter WebAssembly (WASM).…

This article introduces projects available in Flathub with installation instructions. Flathub is the place to get and distribute apps for all of Linux. It is powered by Flatpak, allowing Flathub apps to run on almost any Linux distribution. Please read “Getting started with Flatpak“. In order to enable flathub as your flatpak provider, use the instructions […]

In the expansive universe of Linux distributions, the choice of which one to use can be overwhelming. Among the galaxies of options, two Arch-based stars have shone increasingly brightly: Manjaro and EndeavourOS. Both are rooted in the Arch Linux ecosystem, yet they cater to different kinds of users and offer unique experiences. If you're currently a Manjaro user contemplating the switch to EndeavourOS, this article aims to help you make an informed decision.

WebAssembly is getting a lot of hype, but is it the game-changer some think it is? Opinion Beginning in 1995 and for decades after, JavaScript was the only game worth playing when it came to web-based scripting. While incredibly versatile, JavaScript had its limitations, especially regarding performance-intensive tasks. As the web evolved, so did the demand for more power, speed, and flexibility in web applications. Enter WebAssembly (WASM).…

Still, it's blisteringly fast and systemd-free too. The latest release of antiX is Linux how it used to be, in the good way. It's not the friendliest, but it does everything – and, wow, it's fast.…

Jellyfin is free software for building a media server. It lets you collect, manage, and stream your media files from multiple devices or clients. This guide will show you how to install the Jellyfin media server on Debian 12.

It also beats its main rival in some speed tests now The latest version of the flagship FOSS browser is out, and it's picked up one of the main features for which we keep Chrome around.…

Earlier this month, the Linux Foundation launched a free course on the online learning platform edX. The organization has designed the course for computer science students, electrical and computer engineers, as well as professionals interested in gaining knowledge about RISC-V.  The program provides participants with practical exposure to RISC-V computer architecture, guiding them in creating […]

Terraform is an open-source infrastructure automation tool that allows you to deploy and manage hundreds of servers via a command-line interface. This tutorial will explain how to install Terraform on Ubuntu 22.04.

Zabbix is a powerful open-source monitoring solution to monitor IT infrastructure. With Zabbix, you can monitor various IT components, including networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services.

Kali Linux itself is derived from Debian, one of the oldest and most popular Linux distros. It was initially designed in 2013 for penetration testing and security analysis. Like most distros, it's an open-source project.

The Linux command line is a powerful tool that gives you complete control over your system. But to unleash its full potential, you must understand the environment in which it operates. One crucial component of this environment is the PATH variable. It's like a guide that directs the system to where it can find the programs you're asking it to run. In this article, we will delve into what the PATH variable is, why it's important, and how to modify it to suit your needs.

Scalene, Scalene, Scalene, Scalene, I'm beggin' of you please improve my code. Interview To make Python code run faster, you can now get performance optimization advice from the Scalene Python profiler and its associated chatbot – and mostly its recommendations help.…

A few days ago, Espressif Systems unveiled a new development kit, the ESP32-S3-BOX-3, featuring the latest ESP32-S3 System-on-Chip and offering support for the Matter ecosystem. This device is targeted at hobbyists, educators, and makers, thanks to its versatile peripherals and range of open-source tools. As its name implies, the BOX-3 accommodates the ESP32-S3 SoC which […]

Orange Pi launched today their latest computer module based on a 64-bit Rockchip RK3566 quad-core processor. The device is compatible with a baseboard which offers a GbE, 40x GPIOs, multiple USB ports and a M.2 slot for SATA or PCIe connectivity. The embedded module measures about 55 x 40mm and features the same Rockchip System-on-Chip […]

This major Linux kernel update brings numerous new features, improvements, and hardware support.

Earlier this year, we announced that we were testing a new way for Firefox Relay users to access their email masks directly from Firefox. Today, we’re taking it to the next level and rolling this feature over the next couple of weeks out to millions of Firefox Account users in Firefox. Signing up for a […] The post Protect your information with email masks now available in Firefox appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

On AWS Firecracker – but there are other new micro-VM engines around, too Replacing a sort algorithm in the FreeBSD kernel has improved its boot speed by a factor of 100 or more… and although it's aimed at a micro-VM, the gains should benefit everyone.…

The Banana Pi BPI-P2 Pro is a compact device built around a quad-core Rockchip RK3308 clocked at 1.3 GHz. The low-cost device offers Wi-Fi/BT, and ethernet connectivity in addition to multiple audio interfaces.    The Banana Pi-P2 Pro is a bit larger than the Orange Pi Zero 3 covered in July and it features an […]