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Love GNOME? These 5 Linux Distros Use It as Their Default Desktops
Are you a GNOME user wondering if your current Linux distro is the best way to experience the popular desktop environment? Do you want to test other distros but don’t know where to start? Well, here are the top five Linux distros using GNOME that deserve your attention! The GNOME desktop environment has earned a reputation for its clean and…
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This Joke Linux Tool Will Make You Seem More Productive
Let’s face it, sometimes you just want your screen to look like you’re getting some serious work done, even if you’re just deciding which theme to choose. Meet rust-stakeholder, a tool that makes your terminal look impossibly busy while achieving nothing in the process. rust-stakeholder Makes Your Terminal Look Busy rust-stakeholder is a fake activity generator tool for the terminal.…
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My Linux Install Took 8 Hours Because I Missed This Simple Fix
Summary Searching online forums first can save hours of frustration when troubleshooting Linux-related problems as you learn fixes that actually worked for other people. AI chatbots often have outdated knowledge bases which might not help you solve issues on niche cutting-edge Linux distros like Garuda Linux. Ventoy can solve boot failures by using GRUB 2 to bypass compatibility issues with…
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How to Install and Optimize Obsidian on Linux
Looking for a feature-packed and a clean note-taking app on Linux? Obsidian is a great app to try out, but proper setup is key. Let’s go through the installation process and key optimizations to ensure Obsidian runs smoothly on your Linux system. Why Use Obsidian? When it comes to note-taking apps, there are several options to choose from, such as…
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Why Linux Rules the World of Science
Summary Linux is popular in science due to open-source values, free licenses, and compatibility with custom software. The history of Unix use and the need for custom software deployment make Linux a common choice in academia and research labs. Availability of scientific applications, flexibility, and running on supercomputers solidify Linux’s prominence in the scientific world. Take a look at any…
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What Does It Mean to “Learn” Linux
Summary Modern Linux desktops can be simply used like any OS without extensive education. The learning Linux concept stems from its professional applications in servers, supercomputers, and IT Infrastructure. Linux offers flexibility. You can engage with it casually as a desktop OS, or deeply as a professional skill. The word learn gets thrown around a lot when people talk about…
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New Ubuntu Linux security bypasses require manual mitigations
Three security bypasses have been discovered in Ubuntu Linux’s unprivileged user namespace restrictions, which could be enable a local attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in kernel components. The issues allow local unprivileged users to create user namespaces with full administrative capabilities and impact Ubuntu versions 23.10, where unprivileged user namespaces restrictions are enabled, and 24.04 which has them active by default. Linux…
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7 Linux Features I Miss Every Time I Boot into Windows 11
Ever wondered what you’re missing by sticking to Windows and not trying out Linux? As a dual booter, I jump between Linux and Windows every day, and I find Linux far more feature-rich compared to Windows. I use Linux for my personal projects and Windows for my professional responsibilities. This puts me in a unique position where I get to…
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10 Tricks You Can Do With FFmpeg on Linux
Want to do more with the Linux terminal? You might not instinctively put videos and the command line together, but with FFmpeg you can actually do a lot with a video file just by typing a simple command in your terminal. In case you haven’t heard of it, FFmpeg is a command line tool that can handle anything related to…
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How to Securely Wipe a Hard Drive With Linux
Summary Simple reformatting or physical destruction of devices may not be enough to erase data thoroughly. ShredOS securely wipes storage devices to destroy data, helping prevent privacy breaches, identity theft, or financial harm. ShredOS is based on Linux, and runs from a USB stick that can be created from Linux or Windows. Selling, gifting, or throwing out your PC? You…
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