An introduction to Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution developed by Offensive Security, designed for experienced Linux users who need a customized platform for penetration testing. Kali Linux also comes with several hundred specialized tools for carrying out.....»»
Top 10 Linux Distros for Small Students
If your question is what is the best Linux distribution for small students? Then the answer would not be one. This is because of the availability of Linux distributions in various options, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
TOP 5 important aspects when learning Linux for a beginner
Linux is an open-source operating system that has gained popularity in recent years. Many people are switching to Linux because it is more secure and efficient than other operating systems. If you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi.....»»
Spring into Maker Campus
Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to learn a new skill. Join us on April 9th by experiencing workshops covering everything from an introduction to sewing machines to making your own theremin. Be sure to check out our full lineup of cl.....»»
Linux kernel patch resolves a needless headache for IT teams
Rebooting a device with multiple NVMe drives will not take as long......»»
Chrome 100 Has Arrived
The Chrome team: The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 100 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 100 is also promoted to our new extended stable channel for Windows and Mac. This will roll out over the co.....»»
Google Proposes Shutdown Changes To Speed Linux Reboots
UnknowingFool writes: Google has proposed a change on how Linux kernel handles shutdowns specifically when NVMe drives are used. The issue that Google is finding is that the current NVMe drivers use synchronous APIs when shutting down and it can take.....»»
"Rolling Rhino" Tool Converts Ubuntu Into a Rolling Release
"Rolling Rhino is a tool long ago created by Martin Wimpress, who until recently was part of the Canonical team," one Linux blog pointed out recently. "What it does is basically change the repositories of the DailyLive developers...." Neowin sees.....»»
Apple shuts Russian Apple Pay loophole by cutting off Mir cards
Apple has cut off Russia's Mir card payment system from Apple Pay on Thursday, shutting a loophole that allowed some Russian users to continue using Apple's payment platform.Following the introduction of U.S. and E.U. sanctions against Russian banks.....»»
M2-equipped iPad Pro with MagSafe charging expected in the fall
Apple's updates to the iPad Pro line will probably happen this fall, a report claims, with the premium tablet line also expected to be boosted to the M2 chip.Following the introduction of the M1-equipped iPad Air during Apple's "Peek Performance" spe.....»»
Man Creates Entire Game of Pong Inside a Single Commodore 64 Sprite
"Pong on a Commodore 64 is one thing... but Pong in a single C64 sprite? That's uncharted territory," writes Slashdot reader segaboy81. Neowin reports: The Commodore 64 is an iconic machine. For many of us boomers, it was our introduction to progra.....»»
Ubuntu Finally Switches to Rolling Releases
Neowin reports that after more than 17 years, Ubuntu is finally switching to the same "rolling" release cycles that helped popularize Arch Linux: While there are many positive qualities that would draw a user into the world of Arch, its headlining f.....»»
Asahi Linux Is Reverse-Engineering Support For Apple Silicon, Including M1 Ultra
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For months, a small group of volunteers has worked to get this Arch Linux-based distribution up and running on Apple Silicon Macs, adapting existing drivers and (in the case of the GPU) painstaki.....»»
Asahi Linux is reverse-engineering support for Apple Silicon, including M1 Ultra
Developers' work on past M1 hardware is making it easier to support new chips. Enlarge / Slowly but surely, the Asahi Linux team is getting Linux up and running on Apple Silicon Macs. (credit: Apple/Asahi Linux) Apple Silicon.....»»
Steam Alpha Arrives for Chromebooks
Google released today an “alpha-quality” build of Steam for Chrome OS devices. This release will allow Chromebook-wielding gamers to access their Steam library, all thanks to Valve’s Proton compatibility layer, which allows Linux-ba.....»»
Ways To Use Linux To Become Better In College
Ways To Use Linux To Become Better In College Are you a college student looking for ways to get ahead? Are you looking for an edge on your competition? If so, you should be using Linux! Linux is the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web.....»»
Linux Random Number Generator Sees Major Improvements
An anonymous Slashdot reader summarizes some important news from the web page of Jason Donenfeld (creator of the open-source VPN protocol WireGuard): The Linux kernel's random number generator has seen its first set of major improvements in over a d.....»»
Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux
Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux.....»»
Microsoft Edge’s new Linux beta supports cloud-streamed games on Steam Deck
Tests confirm: What's good for Xbox Game Pass is good for Stadia. Enlarge / Web-based cloud-streaming is now live and awesome on Steam Deck, courtesy of... Microsoft? Sure. We'll take it. (credit: Aurich Lawson) The Steam Deck.....»»
Global 5G phone sales surpassed those of 4G handsets for the first time in January 2022
January 2022 was the first month since the introduction of 5G when sales of 5G-enabled smartphones surpassed those of 4G-capable models. According to the latest market report from Counterpoint Research, a lot of that growth can be attributed to the i.....»»
Study finds that natural disasters can increase discrimination, including towards women
China's Yellow River has a long and tumultuous history of flooding, and has been the cause of the some of the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded. Before the introduction of dams and other modern disaster management methods, floods would not on.....»»