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Linux for Windows Users? There’s No Such Thing!

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 06:01

Want Linux to feel like Windows? Here’s why that won’t work—and what you should really expect when crossing over to the Linux side.

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8 Useful Free Books to Learn About Deep Learning

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 05:54

Deep Learning is a subset of Machine Learning that uses multi-layers artificial neural networks to deliver state-of-the-art accuracy in tasks such as object detection, speech recognition, language translation and others. This roundup picks some useful books to learn about Deep Learning.

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Firefox 138 Is Out for Public Beta Testing with New Contrast Control Settings

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:55

With vertical tabs and tab groups now available to everyone, Firefox 138 looks like a smaller update promising only support for copying links for background tabs using the tabstrip context menu on Linux and macOS systems, as well as an improved address and credit card autofill feature that better handles dynamically updated forms.

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Steam Rolls Out April Update with Fixes and UI Improvements

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:53

Steam’s latest update fixes UI bugs, improve download estimates and enhances controller support, HDR rendering, and Remote Play functionality.

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Valve’s Latest Steam Client Release Brings Faster Download of Updates on Linux

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:52

For Linux users, the new Steam Client update improves the download speed of Steam client updates, fixes a rare issue on Linux where non-steam Protons could get assigned an incorrect compatibility tool, and no longer applies compatibility tool filtering to shortcuts.

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Best Free and Open Source Software: March 2025 Updates

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:49

March 2025 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

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Fixing PPA Error: Repository Does Not Have a Release File on Ubuntu

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:44

When managing software packages on Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, it’s common to add external repositories or Personal Package Archives (PPAs) to install software that isn’t available in the default repositories.

However, sometimes you might encounter an error like this:

E: The repository ‘http://ppa.launchpad.net/xyz/ubuntu focal Release’ does not have a Release file.

This error can prevent the apt command from installing or updating packages from that source.

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Incus 6.11 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:41

Incus 6.11 container & virtual machine manager is out with initial Linstor support, improved VM and OCI container features, enhanced network options, and more.

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How to Install Portainer Server on Linux or WSL

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:36

Discover how to install the Portainer Server container on Linux or WSL with the kickstart guide that will help you on your Portainer journey.

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Zorin OS 17.3 Tries to Attract Windows 10 Users

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:31

Zorin OS 17.3 rolls out with new features, enhanced privacy, and a seamless experience aimed at pleasing Windows 10 users.

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KDE Proposes New Plasma Login Manager to Replace SDDM

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:27

KDE developers propose a new Plasma Login Manager to replace SDDM, aiming for deeper integration and a more feature-rich, modern login experience.

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8 Best Free and Open Source Font Viewers

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 09:23

This roundup highlights useful tools to view your fonts. We only feature free and open source software here.

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Tails 6.14.1 Released with Improved Tor Browser Integration

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 12:33

Tails 6.14.1, a privacy-focused Linux distro, brings better Tor Browser usability, security fixes, and updated components.

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GIMP 3.0.2 Has Been Released, Coming With Smal Fixes Only (+Installation Instructions)

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 11:01

As you may know, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source image editing software used a lot on Linux systems, as a free alternative of Adobe Photoshop (that can be used hand-in-hand with Inkscape).

It is widely used by photographers, graphic designers, illustrators and digital artists, providing a set of tools for tasks like photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design. It also includes layer masking, color corection and digital painting, making the tool very powerful.

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Top 6 Telegram Bots to Boost Your Productivity in 2025

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:39

Telegram has eventually become something more than a mere messaging app since its official release in 2013. Back then, nobody could imagine that Pavel Durov’s project would become one of the most popular instant messaging applications with 1 billion active users.

If you use Telegram on your Linux desktop to communicate with other people or get information from its channels, there is a way to make the most of this platform and increase your productivity.

What this means is that there exist various Telegram bots, applications that run on the platform and provide additional features. The best thing about such bots is that they can assist you with different tasks, from document editing to SEO optimization, without leaving the Telegram interface.

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The Ultimate Guide for Displaying Directory Structures in Linux

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:30

When working with files and directories in Linux, it is often necessary to not only see the contents of a directory but also understand its hierarchical structure. Navigating through a complex file system without a clear visual representation can be challenging, especially when dealing with deeply nested directories.

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The Linux cp Command: Practical Examples

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:01

Copying files and directories is one of the most common tasks in Linux, and the cp (copy) command provides a straightforward way to accomplish this. Whether you’re backing up important data, organizing files, or duplicating directories, knowing how to use cp effectively can greatly enhance your efficiency.

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Firefox 137 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 12:00

Firefox 137 open-source web browser adds PDF hyperlink detection, HEVC playback on Linux, and a new built-in calculator directly in the address bar.

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kew adds internet radio support

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:40

kew’s recent development has focused on improving the stability of the program, but the program’s latest release has added internet radio and mouse support.

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7 Best Free and Open Source Restic Front-Ends

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 10:30

restic is a backup program that is fast, efficient and secure. We feature some useful front-ends for restic.

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