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Keep your passwords and other sensitive information safe with the open source Bitwarden password manager.
Comparing cron and systemd for task automation
Cron and systemd are two options for automating tasks in Linux. Which is best? That all depends…
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.
Automating tasks on Linux
Learn how to leverage cron for routine maintenance, backup automation, and critical system monitoring to enhance operational reliability.
Monitor your energy consumption with Go
Before adding a new gadget to the household, Mike Schilli always monitors its power consumption with a Go program and creates intuitive graphs to decide whether it can stay.
Digital encryption in the US
Privacy, commerce, and even politics have influenced, and been influenced by, the issue of data encryption.
Keep track of your notes using QOwnNotes
A deep dive into the open source note-taking application QOwnNotes and its scripting ecosystem.
Sparkling gems and new releases from the world of Free and Open Source Software
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In the news: Linux Kernel 6.16 Reaches EOL; Amazon Ditches Android for a Linux-Based OS; Cairo Dock 3.6 Now Available for More Compositors; System76 Unleashes Pop!_OS 24.04 Beta; Linux Kernel 6.17 Available; Kali Linux 2025.3 Released with New Hacking Tools; Zorin OS 18 Beta Available for Testing; and Fedora Linux 43 Beta Available for Testing.
Steam Deck 2 Rumors Ignite a New Era for Linux Gaming
by George Whittaker The speculation around a successor to the Steam Deck has stirred renewed excitement, not just for a new handheld, but for what it signals in Linux-based gaming. With whispers of next-gen specs, deeper integration of SteamOS, and an evolving handheld PC ecosystem, these rumors are fueling broader hopes that Linux gaming is entering a more mature age. In this article we look at the existing rumors, how they tie into the Linux gaming landscape, why this matters, and what to watch. What the Rumours Suggest Although Valve has kept things quiet, multiple credible outlets report about the Steam Deck 2 being in development and potentially arriving well after 2026. Some of the key tid-bits: Editorials note that Valve isn’t planning a mere spec refresh; it wants a “generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life”. A leaked hardware slide pointed to an AMD “Magnus”-class APU built on Zen 6 architecture being tied to next-gen handhelds, including speculation about
Organized Team Chat the FOSS way: Meet Zulip
Communication is crucial for organizational success but remains a challenge. Zulip aims to address this with its innovative team chat platform. Tim Abbott, Zulip’s Founder and CEO, shares how the platform uniquely structures conversations to improve efficiency, especially for distributed ... Read more The post Organized Team Chat the FOSS way: Meet Zulip appeared first on Linux Professional Institute (LPI).
Kali Linux 2025.3 Lands: Enhanced Wireless Capabilities, Ten New Tools & Infrastructure Refresh
by George Whittaker Introduction The popular penetration-testing distribution Kali Linux has dropped its latest quarterly snapshot: version 2025.3. This release continues the tradition of the rolling-release model used by the project, offering users and security professionals a refreshed toolkit, broader hardware support (especially wireless), and infrastructure enhancements under the hood. With this update, the distribution aims to streamline lab setups, bolster wireless hacking capabilities (particularly on Raspberry Pi devices), and integrate modern workflows including automated VMs and LLM-based tooling. In this article, we’ll walk through the key highlights of Kali Linux 2025.3, how the changes affect users (both old and new), the upgrade path, and what to keep in mind for real-world deployment. What’s New in Kali Linux 2025.3 This snapshot from the Kali team brings several categories of improvements: tooling, wireless/hardware support, architecture changes, virtualization/image w
How to rebase to Fedora Linux 43 on Silverblue
Fedora Silverblue is an operating system for your desktop built on Fedora Linux. It’s excellent for daily use, development, and container-based workflows. It offers numerous advantages such as being able to roll back in case of any problems. If you want to rebase to Fedora Linux 43 on your Fedora Silverblue system, this article tells you how. It not […]
Fedora Linux 43 is here!
I’m excited to announce my very first Fedora Linux release as the new Fedora Project Leader. Fedora Linux 43 is here! 43 releases! Wow that’s a lot. I was thinking about proposing special tetracontakaitrigon stickers to celebrate this release, but I’m not sure anyone would notice they weren’t circles. Thank you and congrats to everyone […]
What’s New in Fedora Workstation 43
Below are a few noteworthy changes in the latest release of Fedora Workstation that we think you will love. Upgrade today from the official website, or upgrade your existing install using GNOME Software or through the terminal with dnf system-upgrade. GNOME 49 Fedora Linux 43 Workstation also ships with the brand-new GNOME 49 release, bringing […]