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A major new release of Mission Center, a modern system monitor app for Linux desktops, has been released.

Have an NVIDIA GPU? Use GE-Proton? You should probably make sure you're on GE-Proton 9-15 which was just released. This is a "hotfix" build to clear up some problems from the previous recent release.

The x86 platform driver changes that were merged last week for the Linux 6.12 kernel continue to be quite lively with changes for enhancing Linux laptop support along with other Intel platform improvements.

VirtualBox 7.1.2 is the first such point release since the VirtualBox 7.1 series debuted earlier this month. Naturally, it builds on that major release with a flurry of big fixes, performance finesse, and UI refinements, and adds a few new features.

The HiFiBerry DAC8x and HiFiBerry Amp4 Pro are two significant upgrades for enhancing audio capabilities on the Raspberry Pi 5. These devices expand the audio options for users seeking higher-quality output and greater flexibility in audio configurations, offering solutions for both multi-channel audio and powerful stereo amplification.

The Linux 6.12 merge window is wrapping up today with the release of Linux 6.12-rc1 in the coming hours. This is going to be a heck of an exciting kernel.

We've already looked at the Radxa X4 kit featuring an Intel N100 SBC with a design similar to the Raspberry Pi 5 and accessories including a Radxa Power PD 30W power adapter, an NVMe SSD, and a USB-C to USB-C cable in the first part of the review, before installing Ubuntu 24.04 on the board.

Taking place this week in Berlin was systemd's annual "All Systems Go" developer conference. Among the interesting talks was Lennart Poettering talking about the ongoing challenges of D-Bus for inter-process communication (IPC) with systemd and how they are looking at Varlink for IPC needs moving forward.

Lychee is an open-source photo-management software based on PHP and MySQL. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install Lychee Photo Management on Debian 12 server.

If you have been around for a longtime, you probably have seen how audio players have evolved over the years, some have stuck to the old 90s approach, some have gone for a more minimal approach.

The Radxa ROCK 2F is a small computing device designed for a wide range of uses, from development projects to multimedia setups. It’s packed with features, including multiple GPIOs and an HDMI port that supports 4K video at 60 fps, making it versatile for technology enthusiasts.

Want to sift through a massive log file, text file, or dataset? You’re not alone. Reading large files on Linux can be challenging when you want to view and manage content without overwhelming your system resources.

Following AMD and FreeBSD Foundation collaborations and the Sovereign Tech Fund making a big investment into FreeBSD, the FreeBSD Foundation and Quantum Leap Research have announced a $750,000 USD commitment to improve laptop support on this BSD operating system with backing by Dell, AMD, and Framework Computer.

Paradox Interactive teamed up with another developer again for the new Stellaris: Grand Archive DLC, which is blasting off on October 29th. Stellaris has Native Linux support and you can buy it from: Fanatical, GOG, Humble Store and Steam.

The NanoPi M6 is a compact and open-source single-board computer (SBC) designed for high-performance applications, powered by the RK3588S System-on-Chip. Key features include an M.2 M-Key PCIe slot for SSD storage and an optional metal case with an integrated 3.5-inch LCD.

There’s no disputing how versatile the Raspberry Pi is. Not only is it useful for DIY projects ranging from fun to productivity-boosting, but it’s also terrific for entertainment needs like retro gaming or as a media server. However, it’s just not suitable for everything.

The input subsystem updates merged this week bring a number of improvements to existing drivers while adding one new input driver.

In the Overview of cross-architecture portability problems, I have dedicated a section to the problems resulting from use of 32-bit time_t type. This design decision, still affecting Gentoo systems using glibc, means that 32-bit applications will suddenly start failing in horrible ways in 2038: they will be getting -1 error instead of the current time, they won’t be able to stat() files. In one word: complete mayhem will emerge.

The Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 W is an upgraded version of the RP2350 microcontroller, offering more memory and wireless connectivity while keeping the compact form factor of the original Raspberry Pi Pico. It is designed for developers seeking enhanced functionality while maintaining compatibility with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

Using a download manager, besides the one on your web browser, is a handy trick that helps with effortless file downloads. Personally speaking, I have used quite a few over the years, with Motrix being my current daily driver on Fedora.