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8 Best Open-Source Disk Cloning & Backup Tools for Linux (2024)

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:00

The cloning software job is to take all disk data and convert them into a single .img file and give it to you, so you can copy it to another hard drive. Here, we present the best free disk cloning and backup tools for Linux in 2024.

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How to Install yq on Ubuntu and LinuxMint

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 13:00

This tutorial will be helpful for beginners who want to install yq on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04, and Linux Mint 21.3.

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Goodbye GNOME ISO: CachyOS March Release Prioritizes Plasma 6

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:34

CachyOS’s streamlined March 2024 release introduces Plasma 6 with Wayland, new CDNs, and refined filesystems.

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KDE Plasma 6 Desktop Landed to Armbian

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:00

Armbian introduces Plasma 6 desktop images to SBCs enthusiasts, leveraging the power of KDE Neon for superior performance.

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COSMIC Store Prototype Replacement for Pop Shop Unveiled

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:22

Get ready for liftoff! The still-in-development COSMIC Store will bring unparalleled speed to your Pop!_OS desktop. Here’s more on that!

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How to Clear RAM Memory Cache, Buffer and Swap Space on Linux

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 23:10

In the realm of Linux systems, efficient memory management is crucial for maintaining optimal performance. Over time, the memory cache, buffer, and swap space can accumulate unnecessary data, potentially slowing down your system. In this guide, we will explore how to clear RAM cache, buffer, and swap space on a Linux system to enhance overall performance.

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12 Best Virtual Machine Software for Linux in 2024

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:38

Virtualization software has grown in popularity because it significantly expands a system’s capabilities and is the preferred set-up for cloud computing.

In this article, we’ll explore the best virtualization software for Linux.

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Raspberry Pi OS Is Now Powered by Linux 6.6 LTS, Improves Raspberry Pi 5 Support

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 19:12

While still based on the latest Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series, Raspberry Pi OS is now powered by the Linux 6.6 LTS kernel series, which is a major upgrade from Linux kernel 6.1 LTS used in previous releases.

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Linux Kernel 6.8 Released. This is What’s New.

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:00

A new mainline Linux Kernel 6.8 is now available. Find out what are the best new features of this version.

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VLC Player Hits 5 Billion Downloads, Prepares for WebAssembly, Vision Pro App

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 15:05

Free and open-source “OG” media player VLC surpasses 5 billion downloads.

VLC, the popular video player software, has reached a major milestone by surpassing five billion downloads, as reported by the Lowpass newsletter. The VideoLAN project, which develops and maintains VLC, has recorded these downloads since February 2005.

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How to Set Up Apache Web Server in a Docker Container

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 14:25

In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Docker on RHEL-based distributions such as CentOS, Rocky/Alma Linux, and Debian/Ubuntu, and spin up an Apache container from Docker Hub.

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OBS Studio 30.1 Released With AV1 Support for VA-API, PipeWire Camera Source

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:13

Highlights of OBS Studio 30.1 include the PipeWire Video Capture Device source, AV1 support for VA-API, AV1 support for WebRTC/WHIP output, HDR for HEVC over RTMP, multi-track audio support for MPEG-TS, and channel selection for CoreAudio input devices.

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KDE Plasma 6.0.2 Improves Night Color, Discover, Plasma Wayland & More

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:00

Coming just a week after KDE Plasma 6.0.1, the KDE Plasma 6.0.2 update is here to fix a bug that caused the Night Color feature to fail to work on systems with certain GPUs and fix a crash in the Plasma Discover package manager that occurred when searching for some common terms like “libreoffice”.

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KaOS 2024.03 Launches With Plasma 6.0

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:21

March’s KaOS release brings a much-anticipated Plasma 6 desktop environment with Wayland as default and waving goodbye to GTK2 in KaOS.

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Cross-Industry Giants Unite for Speedometer 3.0

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:19

Speedometer 3.0 browser benchmark launches, boosting web app responsiveness testing with input from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla.

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Try Out the Latest Linux Gnome DE With DistroBox

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 23:38

Discover a step-by-step guide to installing and experiencing the latest Linux Gnome desktop environment with DistroBox.

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OpenMediaVault 7 NAS Gains Kubernetes Capabilities

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 21:00

Extend your NAS server functionalities to the maximum with OpenMediaVault’s K3s plugin, bringing cutting-edge container management.

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GNOME 46 Release Candidate Is Now Available With Last-Minute Changes

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 19:00

The GNOME 46 RC (Release Candidate) milestone is here, with one last set of changes for the final release on March 20th. Probably the biggest change is the long-awaited variable refresh rate (VRR) feature (even if it will be an experimental feature that users need to manually enable) along with the corresponding entry in Settings > Display, which also shows the full VRR range for a monitor when possible.

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Hyprland Considers CLA to Deter Commercial Exploitation

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 17:00

Hyprland tiling window manager’s lead dev contemplates BSD-3 license change to prevent commercial misuse. Here’s more on that!

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Mozilla’s New CEO Prioritizes Tab Grouping Feature in Firefox

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 15:15

A welcome decision from the newly appointed CEO to kick-start development for the Tab grouping feature in Firefox.

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