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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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Kali Linux 2025.1a released with 1 new tool, annual theme refresh
Kali Linux has released version 2025.1a, the first version of 2025, with one new tool, desktop changes, and a theme refresh. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to red team exercises, penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks. As is typical for the year’s first version, the Kali Team has released new visual…
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Ubuntu Linux 25.04 Will Be a Great Upgrade for Games
Summary Ubuntu 25.04 will support NVIDIA Dynamic Boost for more GPU power on laptops. The nvidia-powerd daemon shifts around power limits for CPU and GPU. Dynamic Boost improves gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering performance in certain cases. Windows has typically been the platform of choice for gaming, but Linux is becoming an increasingly useful option for playing games as…
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This Linux Terminal Tool Supercharges the history Command
Summary The history command stores and displays previous commands, but Atuin enhances this with cross-host sync and a powerful interface. Atuin replaces the default history functionality, improving navigation and search through a TUI and advanced features. Atuin can be easily installed and customized, offering context-specific history, stats, and many configurable options. Spending all day tapping those arrow keys in the…
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How to dual-boot Windows 11 (or 10) and Linux Mint
If you have a computer running Windows 11 (or 10), you can set up a dual-boot configuration with Linux Mint, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this process. Although you can run Linux Mint (and other distributions) alongside Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or a virtual machine, it’s also possible to install this…
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Here’s Why There Are So Many Linux Distros
Summary Each Linux distro follows a different philosophy, catering to unique needs and requirements. Distros can share the same philosophy but disagree on execution, allowing for personalization. Linux offers freedom to create endless distros, fostering innovation and diversity in the OS market. Anyone who has stepped into the world of Linux knows it’s not a singular operating system like Windows…
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