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Bash Your Website
Bash tricks for web maintenance
Use tools such as grep and sed to find and fix broken links.
Performance Driven
A customizable, fast Arch Linux-based OS
CachyOS promises lightning-fast speed and optimized performance for experienced users and newcomers alike.
Goodbye Bootloader?
GRUB-free booting
Linux is in constant flux, which naturally affects the boot process. Bootloaders such as GRUB are slowly being replaced with a faster, more secure boot process.
Locking the Gate
Mitigating SSH brute-force threats on Linux systems
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.
Code Inspection
A Python lint tool
Py7 combines seven Python lint tools to deliver a comprehensive check of your Python source code.
Portable Packages
Building your own AppImages with appimagetool
AppImage packages are highly portable and don't require dependencies. A tool called appimagetool will bundle your Python application into a single AppImage executable.
Traffic Watch
Real-Time Network Monitoring with Iftop
The iftop utility looks simple, but this versatile tool can provide a wealth of network monitoring information.
Ad Assassin
Network-wide DNS filtering with AdGuard Home
Do you need a simple solution to block ads, trackers, phishing, and malware sites on your local network? Configure AdGuard Home as your DNS server for comprehensive network protection.
Open Source Vault
A cross-platform password manager
Keep your passwords and other sensitive information safe with the open source Bitwarden password manager.
A Fair Slice
Linux 6.6's new scheduler
Linux 6.6 introduces the EEVDF scheduler, a next-generation CPU scheduling algorithm focused on fairness and responsiveness.
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Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance
A developer changed three lines of code, giving Linux storage performance a 5% bump.
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AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages
Once again the Arch User Repository is plagued by a high volume of malicious packages.
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Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel
If you're a fan of Alpine Linux, it's time to upgrade because the latest version has been released with KDE Plasma 6.6, Gnome 50, and Linux kernel 6.18 LTS.
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EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package
Comprehensive measures adopted by the European Commission aim to reduce dependency on non-EU countries.
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Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring
Within growing security and skills gaps, AI has been found to be a positive driving force behind tech hiring trends in Europe.
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
A new open source portal seeks to coordinate and scale open source efforts across the United Nations system.
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
KDE Linux developers have dropped the Arch User Repository from the build pipeline due to security concerns; other distributions should consider doing the same.
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California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law
After backlash from the Linux community, California may be backing off on its promise to force all operating systems to verify age, but one platform may still have to comply.
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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel
Qualys has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be used to elevate standard user privileges.
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Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features
Ubuntu Core 26 could be a game-changer for organizations looking for increased security and reliability.