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.....»»
Nasty Linux Netfilter Firewall Security Hole Found
Sophos threat researcher Nick Gregory discovered a hole in Linux's netfilter firewall program that's "exploitable to achieve kernel code execution (via ROP [return-oriented programming]), giving full local privilege escalation, container escape, what.....»»
Debian Developer Demoted, Quits After Two Decades With Project
juul_advocate shares a report from iTWire: A developer who had more than two decades of service in the Debian GNU/Linux project was stripped of his status in December leading to him deciding to leave the project. Norbert Preining told iTWire in respo.....»»
Researcher uses Dirty Pipe exploit to fully root a Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung S22
It was bound to happen. Worst Linux vulnerability in 6 years fells two popular handsets. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A researcher has successfully used the critical Dirty Pipe vulnerability in Linux to fully root two models.....»»
10 Social Media Best Practices Every Business Needs To Follow
Introduction So, why do you use social media? Is it because you want to use it for your personal gain? Or, Is it because you are determined to take your business to the next level and start using social media analytics to measure your success? Whatev.....»»
Dual Booting: Windows and Ubuntu
Dual booting is a great way to get the best of both worlds of Windows and Linux. It's relatively straightforward and it's a great opportunity to learn more about computers and how software works......»»
Arch Linux Turns 20
"Arch Linux, the rolling Linux distribution that powers Valve's Steam Deck is now 20 years old," reports Neowin. Slashdot reader segaboy81 writes that "What's cool to see here is that everything changed behind the scenes, but on the surface, things.....»»
The Five Reasons Why Techies Are Obsessed With Linux
We all know people who are obsessed with tech. For the vast majority, it’s people obsessed with the more traditional forms of the media and web. Obsessing over Google, Chrome or developing on Apple.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w.....»»
How Linux Has Changed The Business Landscape & what The Future Holds For Linux
An operating system is a software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with our devices. It is the bridge of communication between the software and the hardware of our... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full.....»»
Create 3D graphics and animations with Blender, free of charge
Blender lets you create animated movies, visual effects, 3D printed models and even games. It's open source and available for Windows, macOS & Linux......»»
Google Hints at Windows Games Running on Stadia
Google appears to have built its own solution for running Windows games on Stadia. Google is planning to detail its Windows "emulator" for Linux next week at the company's Google for Games Developer Summit on March 15th. From a report: Reddit users h.....»»
Kuo: Upcoming MacBook Air won"t have an M2 chip or a Mini LED screen
Apple’s Peek Performance event saw the introduction of the Mac Studio, a new desktop Mac powered by a gigantic M1 Ultra chipset and compact enough to fit below a monitor like the new 27-inch Studio Display — or pretty much any of the best monitor.....»»
Linux Has Been Bitten By Its Most High-Severity Vulnerability in Years
Cognitive Dissident writes: Ars Technica is reporting a major new vulnerability in Linux. Named "Dirty Pipeline" it involves abuse of 'pipes' at the shell level as you might guess. The name Dirty Pipe is meant to both signal similarities to Dirty Cow.....»»
System76 Launch review: Linux-friendly keyboard with a USB hub
USB hub and quality keycaps tempt, but stiff switches are polarizing. Enlarge / System76 Launch mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: System76 Launch Switches Kailh Box Jade or Kailh Box Roya.....»»
Linux has been bitten by its most high-severity vulnerability in years
Dirty Pipe has the potential to smudge people using Linux and Linux derivitives. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Linux has yet another high-severity vulnerability that makes it easy for untrusted users to execute code capable o.....»»
Play with Netcat in Ubuntu
Now that you know what netcat is , it is time for some basic operations and real life tasks with the TCP/IP swiss army knife. Linux distributions come with Netcat already compiled and installed but I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
How Linux Can Help a College Student
Our article is about how Linux can help a student or any user who wants to get started in this world. Hopefully, you will like this tutorial and you will surely love the idea of using Linux as a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website.....»»
Linux Foundation"s "Census II" of Open Source Libraries Urges Support, Security, and Standardization
"Much of the most widely used free and open source software is developed by only a handful of contributors," warns the Linux Foundation, in the executive summary for its massive new census of free and open source software application libraries. It wa.....»»
Why the Steam Deck might be too “open” for Fortnite and Destiny 2
Linux-based OS doesn't easily allow for "kernel-level" anti-cheat protections. Enlarge / The Steam Deck. (credit: Valve) In our recent review of the Steam Deck portable console from Valve, we noted that continued updates to t.....»»
Bungie Rejects Steam Deck"s Linux, Threatens To Ban Destiny 2 Players There
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: When will Bungie let Destiny 2 come to Valve's Steam Deck handheld gaming PC? It's looking like the answer is never -- because the soon-to-be Sony subsidiary has published a help page that not only.....»»
Finland"s Jolla, Maker of Sailfish OS, is Trying To Cut Ties With Russia
Jolla, a Finnish startup that develops a mobile Linux-based alternative to Google's Android which has had some take-up by the Russian government in the past, is looking to restructure its business to jettison links to the Russian state. TechCrunch re.....»»