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The Linux Foundation, in collaboration with OpenSSF and Linux Foundation Education, has released the Cybersecurity Skills Framework, a global reference guide that helps organizations identify and address critical cybersecurity competencies across a broad range of IT job families.

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MySQL is one of the world’s most popular and widely used relational database management systems (RDBMS). Developed in 1995 by MySQL AB, the software is now under the auspices of Oracle Corporation. MySQL is known for its efficient data management capabilities, flexibility, and compatibility with various platforms and programming languages. This article will show you how to install MySQL server on AlmaLinux 10.

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Learn how to use the Linux cd command to navigate file directories easily, from basics to shortcuts, aliases, and handling hidden folders.

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CIQ is now offering Rocky Linux especially purposed for large-scale AI deployments.

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KDE Plasma 6.4 promises a major UI revamp for the Spectacle screenshot utility, support for per-virtual-desktop custom tile layouts, KWin-X11 easy to use, but flexible X window manager, and the Aurorae theme engine for KWin window decorations.

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Built from the same sources as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6, AlmaLinux OS 9.6 continues to enhance performance, development tools, and security.

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Pyright is a free and open-source static type checker developed by Microsoft for Python that is written in TypeScript and runs with Node.

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While plenty are scoffing at the billions big tech is burning on generative AI, there’s growing evidence that a pot of gold really does wait at the end of this rainbow.

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Immich v1.133 adds VectorChord, casting, in-app notifications, locked folder, and more—note the breaking changes before upgrading.

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NixOS 25.05 lands with Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, Linux kernel 6.12/14, 7840 new packages, and early COSMIC desktop support.

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Happy 10th Anniversary, Rust! A decade of safe, fast, and reliable systems programming that reshaped how to build software.

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Nextcloud slams Google for blocking full file uploads in its Android app, blaming Big Tech gatekeeping and anti-competitive practices.

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Archinstall 3.0.5 is here to add support for the Labwc Wayland window-stacking compositor, Niri scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor, River dynamic tiling Wayland compositor, and XMonad dynamically tiling X11 window manager that is written and configured in Haskell, as profiles.

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The Linux kernel is the core component of any Linux operating system, managing hardware resources and system processes.

Installing the latest Linux kernel release candidate, like Kernel 6.15 RC6, can help you test new features and improvements ahead of the stable release. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or just an enthusiast, having control over your kernel is a powerful tool—especially when combined with advanced command-line techniques. If you’re comfortable using tools like ps and grep for process inspection, you might find this useful trick helpful when managing system processes during kernel testing.

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In the market for a stylish case for your Raspberry Pi 5? With aluminum and clear acrylic panels, the SunFounder Pironman 5 case transforms the Raspberry Pi 5 into a beautiful desktop mini PC with optional NMVe storage.

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When it comes to protecting your Linux system from unwanted network connections, having a good firewall is essential. While most Linux users rely on traditional firewalls like iptables, firewalls, or ufw, these usually work at the network level and don’t give detailed control over which applications can connect to the internet.

This is where OpenSnitch comes in, a GNU/Linux application firewall designed to give you control over your outgoing connections on a per-application basis.

In this article, we will explore what OpenSnitch is, how it helps secure your Linux machine, and guide you through simple installation and usage steps.

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Ubuntu 24.10 was released on October 10th, 2024, and will be supported for a couple more months, until July 2025. Since this isn’t an LTS (Long Term Support) release, users might want to consider upgrading to Ubuntu 25.04 as soon as possible.

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Microsoft Loop is an online collaborative workspace offering a variety of features to help users gather, organize, and build notes, ideas, and projects.

Loop is proprietary software and not available for Linux. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.

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Ubuntu maker Canonical now donates $10K monthly via thanks.dev to support smaller open source projects powering its work, giving back to the developer community.

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Mastering one-liner commands in the terminal can significantly boost your efficiency, whether you’re managing systems or just organizing your files. These compact, clever snippets can automate repetitive tasks and save valuable time. If you’re interested in enhancing your productivity even further, check out these 20 powerful find command oneliners that can be added to your toolkit.

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