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The system’s man pages contain a wealth of useful information. But sometimes it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. Even experienced users can be bamboozled by the sheer complexity of some man pages

Configuring a static IP address on your Ubuntu server is essential for various reasons, such as ensuring consistent network configuration, facilitating server management, and improving network security. Ubuntu 24.04, like its predecessors, uses the Netplan utility for network configuration, which simplifies the process of setting a static IP address through YAML configuration files.

Discover how to install Dozzle, the ultimate Docker log viewer, for real-time insights into your containers' activities.

Linux stands as a beacon of efficiency and flexibility in the world of operating systems, especially favored by developers, system administrators, and power users for its robustness and open-source nature. One of the keys to unlocking the full potential of Linux lies in mastering its keyboard shortcuts and employing time-saving tips that significantly enhance productivity. This guide will navigate through the essential shortcuts and tips across various Linux desktop environments (DEs), delve into the command line's power, and share advanced techniques for power users.

52Pi has introduced two new HATs tailored for the Raspberry Pi 5, designed to enhance the device’s storage capacity through its new PCIe interface. These boards are engineered to optimize the performance of NVMe M2 SSDs and expand the Raspberry Pi 5’s storage capabilities and performance. The N04 board, a PCIe Peripheral Board, is crafted […]

The GNOME 46 desktop environment is still a couple of months away and more new features are being added these days to various of its default apps and components, including the Nautilus (Files) file manager, which received a new global search mode.

Meta open sources the in-house Simplified executable deployment tool “DotSlash”.

Not only does Windows go down (both share and revenue). GNU/Linux is among the main gainers if not the sole gainer.

To keep you safe online in the easiest way, Mozilla Monitor, formerly known as Firefox Monitor, has unveiled its latest paid subscription service – Mozilla Monitor Plus.

Pyenv is a tool for managing multiple Python versions. Once pyenv is installed you can easily switch between one project that uses Python 3.12 and a system-wide default Python 3.11. Same approach works fine on openSUSE Tumbleweed, SparkyLinux 7.2, SparkyLinux 2024.1

Rust Foundation announces a $1M Google grant to enhance C++ and Rust interoperability, aiming for technical advancement.

Dooit is billed as a to-do manager that you didn’t ask for, but needed. It’s built to be used from the keyboard.

Learn how to install the most recent Firefox on Debian 12 (Bookworm) from Mozilla's official repository for up-to-date browsing.

Secure Shell (SSH) is an essential protocol for securely accessing networked machines remotely. SSH offers a secure channel over an unsecured network, providing strong authentication and encrypted data communications between two computers connecting over an open network such as the internet. Ubuntu 24.04, like its predecessors, supports SSH for remote administration, file transfer, and more. This guide will walk you through the process of enabling SSH on your Ubuntu 24.04 system, ensuring secure and remote management capabilities.

'Noble Numbat' users will face a major post-install upgrade, which isn't ideal. The next major release of KDE Plasma is getting close, but not close enough for the next major Ubuntu release.…

Today, Mozilla Monitor (previously called Firefox Monitor), a free service that notifies you when your email has been part of a breach, announced its new paid subscription service offering: automatic data removal and continuous monitoring of your exposed personal information.  There’s a growing interest among 42% of young adults – aged 18-24 – who want […]

This year, 2024, it seems safe to assume this: GitHub isn't making any money

While your old PC won't run a new OS, it doesn't mean you can't use it. Learn how lightweight Linux distros can make your old machine sing.

The Linux Foundation recently published a report titled Maintainer Perspectives on Open Source Software Security , which provides valuable insights into the perspectives, practices, and challenges faced by OSS maintainers and core contributors regarding open-source software security . The report highlights the importance of utilizing software composition analysis (SCA) and static application security testing (SAST) tools in evaluating the security of OSS packages.

No worries. Your 32-bit packages won't break after 2038 since the Debian team already started working on it.