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Linux stands at the heart of countless operating systems, driving everything from personal computers to servers and embedded systems across the globe. Its flexibility and open-source nature allow for extensive customization, much of which is achieved through the adept manipulation of kernel parameters. These boot options are not just tools for the Linux connoisseur but essential instruments for any user seeking to optimize and troubleshoot their systems. This guide demystifies kernel parameters, illustrating their importance, common uses, and methods for modification.

Get ready for liftoff! The still-in-development COSMIC Store will bring unparalleled speed to your Pop!_OS desktop. Here's more on that!

Recording live stream music and videos is a highly sought-after capability for content creators, archivists, and enthusiasts. With the power of FFmpeg on Linux, capturing these live streams directly from the command line becomes not only possible but also remarkably efficient. FFmpeg, a leading multimedia framework, supports a wide array of protocols, codecs, and file formats, making it the go-to tool for such tasks. Whether you’re aiming to record a live concert, a webinar, or your favorite online TV show, FFmpeg can handle it all with ease.

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Jaq is the successor of the traditional JQ command, with enhanced improvements, programmatical corrections, and simplicity in syntax.

Krita in 2024: Prioritizing Qt6 porting, enhanced comic book frameworks, and exploring AI in art without compromising ethics. Here's more on that!

Learn how to find which package provides a specific command in various Linux distributions with examples.

New Proton Mail desktop app brings distraction-free, secure email to Windows, macOS, and Linux (beta). Free trial available.

System76 announced the availability of a new version of their Adder WS Linux-powered notebook that features an HX-Class 14th Gen Intel CPU and higher storage.

Szyszka is billed as a fast and powerful file renamer. It’s built with GTK and is cross-platform software.

Discover a step-by-step guide to install the Firefox as a DEB package on an Ubuntu-based distribution without needing the Snap package.

Dedicated computer history enthusiasts from the ITS Reconstruction Project have undertaken the remarkable task of recreating the PDP-10 mainframe, a computing icon from MIT’s AI Lab of the 60s and 70s. This modern version uniquely incorporates the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer, skillfully blending historical significance with the latest technology. The PDP-10 was a significant […]

Many people who regularly use computers suffer from eye strain and fatigue. Looking at a monitor for a long time can strain your eyes or can make any other problems you are having with your eyes seem more apparent.

A new data leakage attack called GhostRace ( CVE-2024-2193 ) was recently discovered. It affects major CPU manufacturers and widely used software. This critical analysis will investigate the implications of this attack and discuss its significance for Linux admins, infosec professionals, and Internet security enthusiasts.

CachyOS's streamlined March 2024 release introduces Plasma 6 with Wayland, new CDNs, and refined filesystems.

nap Backup is billed as the one-click backup utility for safeguarding your important computer files. This is cross-platform software and published under an open source license.

Don't worry, you can still put it back, but it's an accessibility snag. The Fedora development team is discussing dropping the GNOME on X11 session in Fedora 41, meaning that the flagship edition will be Wayland-only.…

Linux clothes specialist HELLOTUX, from Europe, has been making Fedora shirts and hoodies since 2020. They are happy to announce the new Fedora laptop backpacks with an embroidered Fedora logo – and now with a great offer. Many other popular Linux distributions and free software projects are available in the HELLOTUX collection. The partner program […]

A compiler is software that transforms source code written in a computer language (the source language) into another computer language (the target language, often having a binary form known as object code).

Discover two favorite sysadmin commands, known as acct and psacct, that allow them to track the activity of users on the system.