Let’s Make a Free Software Jubilee Happen
Think your country’s got its digital act together? The Digital Sovereignty Index might have a few surprises for you. The post Let’s Make a Free…
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Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation
Kubuntu Focus unveils the Zr GEN 1, delivering the most powerful mobile hardware with an out-of-the-box Linux experience. The post Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1:…
How to configure a Static IP Address on AlmaLinux 10
In this tutorial we are going to explain how to configure a static IP address on AlmaLinux 10 OS. A static IP address is a…
Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with Improved Notifications and Theme Tweaks
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop. The post Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with…
How to Add, Delete and Grant Sudo Privileges to Users in Debian 13 Trixie
This detailed guide walks you through the steps to add, delete, and grant sudo privileges to users in Debian 13 trixie, Debian 12 Bookworm and…
VirtualBox 7.2 Lands with ARM Windows Virtualization, Linux Video Acceleration
VirtualBox 7.2 arrives with ARM Windows virtualization, Linux video acceleration, open-source NVMe controller, GUI changes, and broad host/guest fixes. The post VirtualBox 7.2 Lands with…
Open-source flow monitoring with SENSOR: Benefits and trade-offs
Flow monitoring tools are useful for tracking traffic patterns, planning capacity, and spotting threats. But many off-the-shelf solutions come with steep licensing costs and hardware…
Zen Browser is What Mozilla Firefox Should Be
Mozilla Firefox is a solid web browser, but what if it was… Better? That question finds its answer in Zen Browser. Zen is a free,…
SparkyLinux 8.0 Is Out as One of the First Distros Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
Dubbed “The Seven Sisters”, SparkyLinux 8.0 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 13 “Trixie”, it’s powered by the long-term supported Linux 6.12 LTS…
Arch’s New Bumpbuddy Tracks and Flags Out-of-Date Packages Automatically
Arch Linux introduces Bumpbuddy, a new tool that automatically tracks upstream releases and flags outdated packages for maintainers. The post Arch’s New Bumpbuddy Tracks and…
Happy 34th Birthday, Linux!
Today is Linux’s 34th birthday so join me in wishing Linux many more awesome years to come and to celebrate its amazing journey. The post…
Firefox Web App Support Available to Test (on Windows, At Least)
Mozilla’s long-standing antipathy in supporting Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in Firefox began to thaw earlier this year, as bods behind the browser finally announced plans…
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 24th, 2025
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 24th, 2025, brings news about LibreOffice 25.8, Firefox 142, FFmpeg 8.0, Linux 6.15 EOL, Thunderbird 142, Calibre 8.9, Firefox…
FFmpeg’s ‘Largest Release’ Yet Adds Vulkan-Powered Video Processing
FFmpeg 8.0 introduces Vulkan compute-based codecs for pro-grade video formats, new decoders, Whisper AI transcription, and other assorted improvements. You’re reading FFmpeg’s ‘Largest Release’ Yet…
CachyOS ISO Snapshot for August 2025 Introduces a New Package Dashboard
The CachyOS ISO snapshot for August 2025 is now available for download with a brand-new dashboard for finding packages and other improvements.. Here’s what’s new!…