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KDE Plasma 6.2.2 Released with Bugfixes for KWin, Audio Volume, and More

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:46

KDE Plasma 6.2.2 desktop environment rolls out with new translations and fixes, including updates to KWin, Plasma Audio, and Workspace.

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KDE Plasma 6.2.2 Is Out Now to Improve Compatibility with Specific Hardware

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:41

KDE Plasma 6.2.2 is here only a week after KDE Plasma 6.2.1 to fix a regression that prevented HDR (High Dynamic Range) from working properly in video games that needed certain brightness levels, like a billion nits of brightness, a regression that could cause the cursor to misbehave in certain video games, and an issue that caused visual distortion in the clipboard widget’s configuration window.

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Setting Up OpenLDAP and phpLDAPadmin in Ubuntu

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 10:19

OpenLDAP is an open-source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), which provides a way to manage and access directory information, making it particularly useful for authentication and centralized data storage.

phpLDAPadmin is a web-based graphical user interface for managing OpenLDAP servers, which simplifies the administration of LDAP directories by providing an easy-to-use interface for common tasks such as user management, schema management, and search capabilities.

In this article, we will demonstrate how to install and configure an OpenLDAP server and manage it using phpLDAPadmin on Ubuntu and Debian-based distributions.

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Red Hat reveals major enhancements to Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:49

Only weeks after Red Hat released Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, the company rolled out the next version: RHEL AI 1.2.

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How to Optimize Your Application Performance for Speed and Efficiency

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 08:18

How well your app works is crucial for its success and keeping users happy. If your app is slow or hard to use, people might get upset and leave, costing you money. This blog will give you easy tips to make your app faster and simpler to use so it meets users’ needs and works well.

 

 

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Aranya: Open-Source Toolkit to Accelerate Secure by Design Concepts

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 06:17

SpiderOak launched its core technology platform as an open-source project called Aranya. This release provides the same level of security as the company’s platform, which is already in use by the Department of Defense.

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Rsnapshot: A Powerful Backup Tool Based on Rsync

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 04:09

Rsnapshot is an open-source local/remote filesystem backup utility written in Perl, which leverages the power of Rsync and SSH to create scheduled incremental backups of Linux/Unix filesystems.

Rsnapshot only takes up the space of a single full backup plus the differences, allowing you to store backups on a local drive, external USB stick, NFS-mounted drive, or over the network to another machine via SSH.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing, setting up, and using Rsnapshot to create hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly local backups, as well as remote backups.

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Snap in Linux: Features, History, Controversies, and Installation Guide

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 02:08

Learn the history and controversy surrounding Snap and how to install it on your preferred Linux system with practical examples of its usage.

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How to Install Discord on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 01:07

Discover a step-by-step guide to install the latest version of Discord on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions with practical examples.

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‘All Things Open’ Revives the OpenSource.com Community Abandoned by Red Hat

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 23:04

The All Things Open organization is picking up the baton abandoned by Red Hat when it quit publishing OpenSource.com.

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Flatpak Update Fails After Upgrading Curl To 8.10 In Debian 12 | Here’s How To Fix It

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 22:05

Flatpak update command fails after upgrading Curl to version 8.10 from backports repository In Debian 12 Linux. Here’s how to fix it.

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11 Best Free and Open Source Firewall Tools

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 21:02

One important step to protect a system is using a firewall. Essentially, this is a network security system, acting like a security guard between internal and external networks. Here are 11 of the best free, open-source firewall tools for you to try out.

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3 Easy Ways to Access R from a Python Program

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 19:59

This roundup picks the finest software which lets you access R from within a Python program.

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Kdenlive 24.08.2 Launches with Extensive Bug Fixes

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 18:22

Kdenlive 24.08.2 open-source video editor is here with key bug fixes, addresses crashes, project issues, and more.

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How To Analyze ELF Binaries With Binsider In Linux

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 17:01

In this tutorial, we will explore what Binsider is, its features, and how to use it to analyze ELF binaries effectively in Linux.

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Manage Multiple Versions of NeoVim via Bob Version Manager

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 15:55

Discover an amazing command-line utility named Bob Version Manager for NeoVim that allows you to manage multiple versions of NeoVim on your Linux system.

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Slackware-Based PorteuX 1.7 Launches with Linux 6.11, GNOME 47.1, and More

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 15:30

Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.11 kernel series, PorteuX 1.7 introduces significant changes compared to version 1.6 released at the end of August 2024, including the GNOME 47.1 and KDE Plasma 6.2.1 desktop environments, and experimental build scripts for System76’s Rust-based COSMIC desktop, as well as the upcoming Xfce 4.20 desktop environment.

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Calibre 7.20 Introduces Smart PDF Header/Footer Detection

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 13:48

Calibre 7.20 ebook manager introduces automatic PDF header/footer detection, offering a smoother reading experience with enhanced document analysis.

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Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole Takes Flight with Blend of Innovation and Nostalgia

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 13:20

Twenty years in the making, Ubuntu 24.10 has arrived, and it brings back the Ubuntu 4.10 startup sound. Here’s what else you can expect.

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Pulsar 1.122 Code Editor Enhances C & PHP Support, Launcher Fixes

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 12:45

Pulsar 1.122 cross-platform code editor brings C and PHP enhancements, launcher fixes, opt-in SQL state storage, and more.

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