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exFAT Achieves Better Sequential Read Performance With Linux 7.0
The open-source Linux file-system driver for supporting Microsoft's exFAT now can deliver better sequential read performance with Linux 7.0 thanks to multi-cluster support...
3 reasons most people stick with Windows, even though Linux is free
Microsoft built a fortress around its user base. From schools to enterprises, Windows is so deeply woven into daily life that change seem unthinkable.
This is the advanced feature every new Linux user needs to know
You want a Linux device that's never broken? Make sure this tool is set up and running regularly.
Why and How I am Using Emacs for Writing My Next Novel
In part II of his Emacs series, novelist Theena Kumaragurunathan, demonstrates how Emacs is becoming an extension of his writing brain.
How I execute terminal commands on my Linux PC from my Android home screen
Turn your Android phone into a powerful control panel for your Linux PC.
3 essential settings I change on every fresh Ubuntu install
Three quick tweaks that make Ubuntu feel faster and more comfortable from day one.
KaOS 2026.02 Debuts Niri Wayland Desktop While Exploring Life Beyond Systemd
KaOS 2026.02 is released without Plasma on the ISO, introducing the Niri and Noctalia Wayland desktops. Plasma 6 remains available in the repositories.
wlroots 0.20 Nears Release With New Protocols, Enhanced Vulkan Renderer
Version 0.20 of the popular wlroots Wayland support library is nearing its official release. Over the past week were two release candidates for wlroots 0.20 were published for this library used by Sway, Wayfire, Cage, Gamescope, and numerous other Wayland compositors...
Uptime Kuma 2.1 Adds Globalping Support, Expanded Notification Integrations
Uptime Kuma 2.1 introduces globalping support and new notification integrations, alongside monitoring and stability improvements.
If you only use Ubuntu, you’re missing out on what Linux is all about
If Ubuntu is your only Linux experience, you might be repeating the same pattern you tried to leave behind.
Linux Kernel Improvement Can Make Hibernation Several Times Faster With Slow SSDs
A patch series sent out for review this weekend can significantly improve the system hibernation performance under Linux. Particularly for those with slower SSDs, the patches can make Linux hibernate up to several times faster...
Mesa's KosmicKrisp Vulkan-On-Metal Achieves MoltenVK Feature Parity
Announced last year by consulting firm LunarG was KosmicKrisp as a Vulkan-on-Metal driver for efficiently leveraging the Vulkan API on Apple macOS systems as an alternative to the MoltenVK project. KosmicKrisp was upstreamed for Mesa 26.0 and continues making great progress for opening up more Vulkan possibilities in Apple's world...
NFS Server Adds Dynamic Thread Pool Sizing In Linux 7.0
The NFS server changes for Linux 7.0 happen to include some nice improvements for this big kernel version number release...