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In this article, you will learn how to navigate the Arch User Repository, clone packages, inspect PKGBUILD files, and install packages from AUR safely.

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The Orange Pi RV2 is a low cost RISC-V single board computer designed to be an affordable option to explore RISC-V technology.

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Node.js is a versatile, open-source JavaScript runtime environment built on Chrome’s V8 engine. It is designed to develop high-performance, scalable network applications. Whether you’re creating real-time communication tools, building APIs, or powering dynamic websites, Node.js offers complete control over your application’s logic and performance. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to install Node.js on Debian 13.

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Explore my favourite ways of installing new software on the Raspberry Pi 5.

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raspi-config is a script that offers an easy way to start configuring the Raspberry Pi 5.

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Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 6.16 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!

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Apple introduced a Swift-powered, open-source alternative to Docker for running Linux containers on macOS, focused on security and isolation.

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In the latest monthly newsletter, Linux Mint project leader Clement Lefebvre revealed one of the attractions of the forthcoming Linux Mint 22.2 release: a new in-house application for managing fingerprint authentication and configuration on computers with fingerprint readers.

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I have tried several distributions on it, including Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin), Ubuntu 24.04.2 (Noble Numbat), Fedora Linux 42, and openSUSE Tumbleweed. Ubuntu 25.04 didn’t work at all because it failed to recognize the keyboard and touchpad, but the rest worked fine.

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Since Linux 6.14 is not a long-term support (LTS) branch, it is now marked as EOL (End of Life) on the kernel.org website, which means that it has reached end of life with the 6.14.11 point release published today by renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman, who is urging users to move to the latest Linux 6.15 kernel series as soon as possible.

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This is the first article in a new series looking at both the Orange Pi 5 Ultra and Orange Pi 5 Max single board computers (SBCs) running Linux. These two SBCs are identical in almost all respects with the exception of their HDMI ports.

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OWASP Nettacker is a free, open-source tool designed for network scanning, information gathering, and basic vulnerability assessment. Built and maintained by the OWASP community, Nettacker helps security pros automate common tasks like port scanning, service detection, and brute-force attacks. It offers a controlled and extensible framework for running these tests.

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Docker Desktop 4.42 adds native IPv6 support, debuts built-in MCP Toolkit, and expanded AI tooling.

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Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” removes Xorg-based sessions, fully embracing Wayland as the new default for GNOME.

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Linux works best with multiple monitors. I’ve had many configurations over the years and have always liked having a dedicated monitor for specific apps such as Thunderbird or VLC. Using a machine with a single monitor severely retracts from my workflow/entertainment whether I’m using a desktop computer, laptop, mini PC, or even a single board computer like the Raspberry Pi 5. I’ve been putting the UPERFECT 15.6″ 1080p Portable Monitor through its paces.

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Many WordPress plugin developers take a tricky approach: they release a limited core version for free under the GPL but lock key features behind a paywall or make them proprietary—turning the plugin into a commercial product. In this post, I’m sharing the five best free and open source WordPress plugins I personally use on this website.

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Network monitoring and analyzing isn’t limited to servers; home network users should consider it too, including Linux users. And let’s be honest, not all of us enjoy dealing with text-based logs or CLI tools. That’s why an open source network analyzer with a dedicated GUI can be incredibly useful — and that’s where ntopng comes into play.

But before diving into ntopng’s features and installation, you might ask: Why should we, as Linux desktop users, monitor and analyze our networks?

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Before the Danish government announced its move, Denmark’s largest cities, Copenhagen and Aarhus, had already announced plans to phase out Microsoft software and cloud services. Here’s why.

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Learn why and how to run multiple shells in Linux. Test your scripts in different shells such as Bash, Dash, Fish, and Zsh for compatibility.

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Gitea 1.24 self-hosted Git service released with performance boosts, enforced 2FA, improved markdown rendering, and more.

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