Ubuntu 25.10 Aims to Fix Annoying Update Focus Stealing
Ubuntu 25.10 may include a fix for the Update Manager focus stealing by reverting to notifications and app indicators instead of auto-launching windows. You’re reading…
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Raspberry Pi’s New M.2 HAT+ Compact is an SSD Space Saver
With its slimmer install footprint, smarter booting process and qualitative tweaks, Ubuntu 25.10 for Raspberry Pi is looking a real treat — but the biggest…
RPM 6.0 Released with Support for Multiple OpenPGP Signatures per Package
RPM 6.0 package manager for Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distributions is now available with numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new! The post RPM…
How I Configure Polybar to Customize My Linux Desktop
Most major Linux desktop environments like GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce come with their own built-in panels for launching apps, switching workspaces, and keeping track…
MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Enters Public Beta Testing Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
MX Linux 25 distribution is now available for public beta testing based on the Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series. Here’s what’s new! The post…
How to Check DNS Server IP Address in Linux
DNS (Domain Name System) is a fundamental facilitator of several networking technologies such as mail servers, Internet browsing, and streaming services e.g., Netflix and Spotify,…
Calibre 8.10 Introduces Customizable Column Tooltips
Calibre 8.10 e-book manager adds custom column tooltips, audiobook destinations in MTP, and fixes Kindle APNX file issues. The post Calibre 8.10 Introduces Customizable Column…
How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 from Mint 22.1
Here’s how to upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” from 22.1 “Xia”, with all the steps you need to follow for a smooth, safe, and…
Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC (1976–78) Goes Open Source under MIT License
Nearly 50 years after its debut, Microsoft has open-sourced its historic 6502 BASIC, the interpreter that powered early home computers. The post Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC…
My Favorite Linux Distro Just Got Even Better With Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ – What’s New
The new Linux Mint desktop release doesn’t come with many flashy new features, but it remains attractive, easy to use, and far more secure than…
Benchmarking the Minisforum AI X1 Pro
For this article in the series, I’ve run a series of benchmarks on the machine. Most of the tests use the Phoronix Test Suite. The…
BesGnuLinux: a Lightweight, Fast, Furious, and Stable Distro
BesGnuLinux calls itself lightweight, useful, and stable — but after a wild ride with version 3-0, you might find it’s got a lot more ‘fast…
BruteForceAI: Free AI-powered Login Brute Force Tool
BruteForceAI is a penetration testing tool that uses LLMs to improve the way brute-force attacks are carried out. Instead of relying on manual setup, the…
GNOME 49 Brings Back GDM X11 Sessions
GNOME 49 reintroduces X11 sessions in GDM, whereas GNOME 50 is slated to remove most legacy X11 code while maintaining session launching support. The post…
50+ Best Free and Open-Source Software for Linux in 2025
It is time once again to share a list of the best free and open-source software I’ve come across in 2025. Some of these programs…