Portable Packages

AppImage packages are highly portable and don't require dependencies. A tool called appimagetool will bundle your Python application into a single AppImage executable.
Locking the Gate

SSH brute-force attacks are still a major threat to Linux servers in 2025. Learn how to block them with key-only logins, Fail2ban, iptables, knockd, and more.
Programming Snapshot – Zsh and Go

When typing in the shell, Mike Schilli would like a function that offers recently modified files in a terminal user interface and builds them into his commands. The Z shell and two Go programs do the trick.
Pico Pi Parade

The Pi Pico chips are pretty cheap, which has made them hugely popular with hobbyists. This overview helps you decide which of these tiny computers to pick for your project.

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MX Linux 25.1 Features Dual Init System ISO

Desktop , MX Linux , Systemd

The latest release of MX Linux caters to lovers of two different init systems and even offers instructions on how to transition.
Photoshop on Linux?

graphics , Linux , Software

A developer has patched Wine so that it'll run specific versions of Photoshop that depend on Adobe Creative Cloud.
Linux Mint 22.3 Now Available with New Tools

Administration , Linux mint , Tools

Linux Mint 22.3 has been released with a pair of new tools for system admins and some pretty cool new features.
New Linux Malware Targets Cloud-Based Linux Installations

Cloud , Linux , malware

VoidLink, a new Linux malware, should be of real concern because of its stealth and customization.
Say Goodbye to Middle-Mouse Paste

Firefox , Gnome , Security

Both Gnome and Firefox have proposed getting rid of a long-time favorite Linux feature.
Manjaro 26.0 Primary Desktop Environments Default to Wayland

Desktop , Manjaro Linux , Wayland

If you want to stick with X.Org, you'll be limited to the desktop environments you can choose.
Mozilla Plans to AI-ify Firefox

Artificial Inte... , Firefox , privacy

With a new CEO in control, Mozilla is doubling down on a strategy of trust, all the while leaning into AI.
Gnome Says No to AI-Generated Extensions

Artificial Inte... , Gnome , LLM

If you're a developer wanting to create a new Gnome extension, you'd best set aside that AI code generator, because the extension team will have none of that.
Tutorial – Synaptic

While modern software centers prioritize simplicity, Synaptic stands out for its comprehensive control over package management.
Turbocharger

If you're processing a group of files in a single command pipe, the xargs tool just might save you some precious execution time.

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