Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.3 Is Out with GNOME 49, Improved Webcam Support
Just like PorteuX 2.2, the PorteuX 2.3 release is still powered by the Linux 6.16 kernel series, but it now ships with the brand-new GNOME…
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Just got Linux Mint 22.2? Two more versions are coming soon – and they’re big
The Debian-based version and Linux Mint 22.3 will both be appearing by year’s end. The post Just got Linux Mint 22.2? Two more versions are…
How to Easily Switch Your PC From Windows to Linux Mint – For Free
With Windows 10 about to retire to the big bit farm in the sky, now’s an ideal time to give Linux Mint a try. The…
Why the GNOME Screenshot App Doesn’t Work in GNOME 49
If you see the “unable to capture a screenshot, all possible methods failed” error when using GNOME Screenshot in Ubuntu, it is not a bug…
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Enters Testing with a Brand New Look
A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a cross-platform and open source Qt-based image flashing tool is available for testing — with a BRAND…
Cinnamon Desktop Gets Improved Support for Keyboard Layouts and Input Methods
Cinnamon desktop environment is getting improved support for keyboard layouts and input methods, as well as a revamped application menu. Here’s a first look! The…
Raspberry Pi OS Is Now Based on Debian 13 “Trixie” with Fresh New Look
Raspberry Pi OS 2025-10-01 is now available for download with based on Debian 13 “Trixie” and featuring new GTK and icon themes, as well as…
After Arch Linux, Mageia Faces Infrastructure Outage
After Arch Linux, Mageia is now reporting infrastructure outages, with forums and wiki down due to what looks like another bot-driven attack. The post After…
GNOME 49 “Brescia” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
Highlights of GNOME 49 include a new “Do Not Disturb” toggle in Quick Settings, a dedicated Accessibility menu in the login screen, support for handling…
Linus Torvalds Tinkers with GuitarPedal
Even though the GuitarPedal repo is just an experiment, it comes from the Linux creator, Linus Torvalds, so it’s already creating buzz among open-source fans.…
Systemd 258 Drops cgroup v1, Raises Kernel Baseline to 5.4
Systemd 258 drops cgroup v1, sets kernel baseline 5.4, tightens TTY perms, and makes OpenSSL the only TLS backend, marking security-focused changes. The post Systemd…
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 “Gigi” Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing
Based on the latest Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series, the beta version of the upcoming Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 release is powered…
Volla Phone Quintus running Ubuntu Touch: Waydroid battery life
Waydroid is a container-based approach to boot a full Android system on Ubuntu Touch (and other Linux systems) running Wayland based desktop environments. The post…
A Shell Script to Monitor Disk Usage and Send an Alert if it Exceeds 80%
If you’ve ever run a Linux system in production or even just kept a personal server, you’ll know that running out of disk space is…
SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” Released with Debian “Forky” Base
Sparky semi-rolling 2025.09 “Tiamat” is out with Linux kernel 6.16, GCC 15, Calamares 3.4, and Debian “Forky” testing base. The post SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” Released…