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Go 1.25 Released with Experimental Garbage Collector and New JSON API

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:44

Go 1.25 lands with major toolchain and runtime enhancements, including experimental GC, encoding/json v2, and new testing/synctest support.

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CachyOS Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:43

The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.

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LibreELEC 12.2 Media Center Debuts with Kodi Omega 21.2

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:42

LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.

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How to Install Docker on Debian 13 (Trixie): A Step-by-Step Guide

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:40

Learn how to install Docker on Debian 13 (Trixie) from start to finish and get your containerization environment ready in minutes.

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Benchmarking the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-255H

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:18

In this article I’ll benchmark the machine. The tests are run using the Phoronix Test Suite, unless otherwise stated. T

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How to Upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from 12 (Bookworm)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 13:16

A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from Debian 12 (Bookworm).

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Debian 13 “Trixie” Released, This Is What’s New

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 13:15

Debian 13 “Trixie” is here with RISC-V support, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, new security hardening, HTTP Boot, updated desktop environments, and over 14K new packages.

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KDE Plasma 6.5 Highlights New Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Toggles

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:18

Plasma 6.5 desktop environment adds quick Bluetooth toggles, Flathub URL support in Discover, and faster firmware updates.

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KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out to Improve Performance of All QtQuick-Based KDE Apps

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 11:44

KDE Frameworks 6.17 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!

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Best Open-Source Notion Replacements You Can Host on Your Own Server

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 11:35

Here are some of the best self-hosted open source Notion alternatives that provide you more control over your workspace and privacy.

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5 Useful Free and Open Source Graphical GRUB Config Tools

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:25

GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader) is a boot loader software commonly used in Linux systems.

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GNOME Plans New Donation Reminder Pop-Up in Upcoming Release

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:23

With GNOME 49, users will get a kind reminder now and then to support the project and its future improvements.

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Paper 7 Is an Open-Source E-Paper Frame with a Spectra 6 Display

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:20

Paper 7 is a 7-inch open-source e-paper frame with a Spectra 6 color display, Wi-Fi 6, months-long battery life, and full firmware customization.

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Debian 13 “Trixie” Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:17

Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system is finally here and you can download it right now, right here. Check out the new features and improvements too!

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How To Upgrade To Debian 13 Trixie From Debian 12 Bookworm

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:15

This Step-by-Step guide explains how to upgrade to Debian 13 trixie from Debian 12 bookworm from command line.

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Redis 8.2 Brings Up to 49% More Throughput

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:25

Redis 8.2 in-memory data store is now GA, delivering up to 35% faster commands, 49% more throughput, and major memory savings.

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4 Best Free and Open Source Travel Planners

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:23

This roundup focuses on software which act as a digital travel assistant. The software makes collecting all the information about your travel inside a single application easy and straightforward.

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Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.17 Release Candidate

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:20

Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 6.17 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!

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GNOME 49 Overhauls Backlight Control

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:19

GNOME 49, coming September 17, revamps HDR backlight controls with Mutter handling brightness for multiple monitors more efficiently.

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PeaZip 10.6 File Archiver Brings Faster Large Archive Browsing

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:17

PeaZip 10.6, an open-source file archiver, brings faster archive browsing, new 7z codec support, improved Zpaq integration, and better file manager features.

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