Linux NewsLinux Mint 22.3 Now Available with New 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
VoidLink, a new Linux malware, should be of real concern because of its stealth and customization.
Say Goodbye to Middle-Mouse Paste
Both Gnome and Firefox have proposed getting rid of a long-time favorite Linux feature.
Manjaro 26.0 Primary Desktop Environments Default to 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
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
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.
The Classic, Powerful GUI for APT
While modern software centers prioritize simplicity, Synaptic stands out for its comprehensive control over package management.
Faster Finds with the xargs Command
If you're processing a group of files in a single command pipe, the xargs tool just might save you some precious execution time. ß
Analyzing Public Infrastructurewith Shodan
Every pen test begins with information gathering. Give yourself a head start with the Shodan search engine and its powerful toolkit.
Comparing Video Codecs AV1 and VVC
Video codecs help reduce bandwidth and save storage space. We compare AVI and VVC to help you decide which one is right for you.
A Close Look at Pixel Tracking
Linux users bristle at the whole idea of getting "tracked," but pixel tracking is built into the very foundation of the commercial web. We examine the dark art of pixel tracking and tell you about some tools that will keep the trackers at bay.
Connections
The term "vendor lock-in" has been in common parlance for as long as I've been working on this magazine. We don't talk about vendor lock-in as much as we used to, but everyone knows it is still out there, operating in evermore subtle ways to take choice away from users.
Evaluate and Display Your Accounting Data
Mike Schilli analyzes the accounting data exported from the YNAB financial tool to discover where his hard-earned money is going.
Compute Numerical Values at the Command Line
Experts use tools such as bc and dc for arithmetic in the shell. The num-utils and datamash packages open up further opportunities for processing numerical values at the command line.
An AI Terminal Assistant
Gemini CLI helps you write, debug, and test your code, all from the command line.