Spohnz Tech News Digest – June 18, 2025

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Tech News Digest - 2025-06-18

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[$] A parallel path for GPU restore in CRIU

Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:02:13 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Checkpointing is a technique that captures a process's state, including memory, open files, and CPU state, allowing it to be restored later. In the context of GPU-accelerated applications, restoring this state quickly and efficiently is crucial for fault tolerance, live migration, and fast startups, and recent improvements have eliminated significant bottlenecks in restore processes for AMD GPUs.

The fundamental concept of checkpoint/restore is elegant: capture a process's state and resurrect it later, perhaps elsewhere. Checkpointing meticulously records a process's memory, open files, CPU state, and more into a snapshot. Restoration then reconstructs the process from this state. This established technique faces new challenges with GPU-accelerated applications, where low-latency restoration is crucial for fault tolerance, live migration, and fast startups. Recently, the restore process for AMD GPUs has been redesigned to eliminate substantial bottlenecks.


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## [$] Enhancing screen-reader functionality in modern GNOME Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:06:40 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: At Fedora's annual developer conference, Flock, Lukáš Tyrychtr aimed to raise awareness about accessibility features and improve understanding of the work that goes into developing them. His talk provided insight into using and developing open-source software for visually-impaired users and led to important accessibility improvements in the latest GNOME release.

Accessibility features and the work that goes into developing those features often tend to be overlooked and are poorly understood by all but the people who actually depend on such features. At Fedora's annual developer conference, Flock, Lukáš Tyrychtr sought to improve understanding and raise awareness about accessibility with his session on accessibility barriers and screen-reader functionality in GNOME. His talk provided rare insight into the world of using and developing open-source software for visually-impaired users—including landing important accessibility improvements in the latest GNOME release.


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## Security updates for Tuesday Category: Linux
Tags: Linux, Red Hat
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:43:31 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Several Linux distributions have issued security updates to address various vulnerabilities, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, Slackware, SUSE, and Ubuntu. The updates affect a range of software packages, including .NET, buildah, Firefox, Java, Python, and others.
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (.NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, buildah, containernetworking-plugins, firefox, gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, libsoup3, podman, skopeo, sqlite, thunderbird, unbound, valkey, varnish, and xz), Debian (webkit2gtk), Fedora (fido-device-onboard, python-django4.2, rust-git-interactive-rebase-tool, and thunderbird), Red Hat (libsoup), Slackware (libxml2), SUSE (java-11-openjdk, kernel, and wireshark), and Ubuntu (c3p0, dojo, python-django, python3.13, python3.12, python3.11, python3.10, python3.9, python3.8, python3.7, python3.6, and requests).
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## Changes to Kubernetes Slack (Kubernetes Contributors blog) Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:45:10 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Kubernetes project will lose its "special status" on Slack and be downgraded to the free tier, effective June 20th, due to feature limitations such as only retaining 90 days of history. The project has proposed moving to Discord as the best option to handle the large volume of users and posts, with a decision expected from the Kubernetes Steering Committee in the coming weeks.

The Kubernetes project has announced that it will be losing its "special status" with the Slack communication platform and will be downgraded to the free tier in a matter of days:

On Friday, June 20, we will be subject to the feature limitations of free Slack. The primary ones which will affect us will be only retaining 90 days of history, and having to disable several apps and workflows which we are currently using. The Slack Admin team will do their best to manage these limitations.

The project has a FAQ covering the change, its impacts, and more. The CNCF projects staff has proposed a move to the Discord service as the best option to handle the more than 200,000 users and thousands of posts per day from the Kubernetes community. The Kubernetes Steering Committee will be making its decision "in the next few weeks".


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## Git 2.50.0 released Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:35:03 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Git version 2.50.0 has been released, featuring new user features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. For more information on the updates, see the announcement and a GitHub blog post highlighting the changes.

Version 2.50.0 of the Git source-code management system has been released with a long list of new user features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. See the announcement and this GitHub blog post for details.


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## 10 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Bookmark Managers Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:07:17 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: This article highlights the top 10 free and open source web-based bookmark managers that can help you efficiently organize your online resources. By using one of these tools, you can enhance your browsing experience and have easy access to all your favorite websites and bookmarks.

Discover the top 10 free and open source web-based bookmark managers to organize your online resources efficiently and enhance your browsing experience.

The post 10 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Bookmark Managers appeared first on Linux Today.


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## How to Install Epic on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:05:26 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to install Epic on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, making it easy for users to enhance their gaming experience. The instructions are available at the original blog post "How to Install Epic on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros" on Linux Today.

Discover the step-by-step guide to install Epic on Ubuntu and other Linux distros. Enhance your gaming experience with our easy-to-follow instructions.

The post How to Install Epic on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros appeared first on Linux Today.


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## What Trump’s and Musk’s Public Divorce Tells Us About the State of Tech Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:02:10 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The article examines the impact of Donald Trump's and Elon Musk's public divorces on the tech industry, providing insights into leadership, innovation, and market dynamics. The post, originally published on Linux Today, aims to shed light on the state of the tech sector through these notable examples of high-profile breakups.

Explore the implications of Trump’s and Musk’s public divorces on the tech industry. Discover insights into leadership, innovation, and market dynamics.

The post What Trump’s and Musk’s Public Divorce Tells Us About the State of Tech appeared first on Linux Today.


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## KDE Gear 25.04.2 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:37 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: KDE Gear 25.04.2 has been released, featuring new apps and enhancements to improve the user experience. The update includes various changes and improvements that are described in more detail on Linux Today.

Discover the latest features in KDE Gear 25.04.2! Explore new apps and enhancements that elevate your user experience.

The post KDE Gear 25.04.2 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New appeared first on Linux Today.


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## 8 Best Free and Open Source Diary Software Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:58:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Discover the top 8 free and open source diary software options to boost your journaling experience. Start documenting your thoughts today with these reliable and accessible tools!

Discover the 8 best free and open source diary software options to enhance your journaling experience. Start documenting your thoughts today!

The post 8 Best Free and Open Source Diary Software appeared first on Linux Today.


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## Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-17T21:48:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The Senate passed the GENIUS Act with an overwhelming 68-30 vote, marking bipartisan support and establishing a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, which are crypto tokens pegged to the value of the US dollar. The bill was supported by 18 Democrats joining the majority of Republicans in passing the legislation.
In a 68-30 vote on Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support. Eighteen Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in passing the bill, which is the first to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, crypto tokens that are pegged to the value of the US dollar. In the past […]
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## The best instant cameras you can buy right now Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-17T19:30:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: Despite the convenience of modern smartphones, there's something special about using an old-school instant camera to take photos that can be seen and touched almost instantly. Instant cameras allow users to capture moments and see the results with just one click, making it a tactile and magical experience.
Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the old-school instant camera. With just a click of a button, you can capture a moment in a photo that you can see and touch almost immediately. Images captured by an instant camera […]
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## Iran is going offline to prevent purported Israeli cyberattacks Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-17T19:14:20-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Iran has started slowing down internet access for its civilians to allegedly limit Israel's ability to engage in cyberwarfare. The country plans to disconnect entirely from the global internet by Tuesday night, according to Fateme Mohajerani, a government spokesperson.
In a purported attempt to limit Israel's ability to wage cyberwarfare, Iran has begun throttling its civilians' access to the internet and plans to disconnect entirely from the global internet by Tuesday night. Fateme Mohajerani, a government spokesperson, said during a recent television broadcast that the speed reduction was "temporary, targeted, and controlled, aimed at […]
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## Trump is giving TikTok another ban extension Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-17T18:48:33-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: President Donald Trump will extend the deadline for TikTok to spin out from its Chinese parent company or face a US ban for the third time. Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week, extending the deadline by another 90 days.
For the third time, President Donald Trump will extend the deadline for TikTok to spin out from its Chinese parent company or face a US ban. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a statement Tuesday that Trump will sign an executive order this week extending the deadline another 90 days, landing the new […]
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## Senate confirms Trump’s FCC pick, Olivia Trusty Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-17T18:37:34-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty, a Republican nominee by President Donald Trump, to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a 53-45 vote. The confirmation ends the brief lack of quorum at the agency and allows Trusty to join another Republican FCC member, although only one Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), voted in her favor.
The Senate confirmed Republican Olivia Trusty to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, installing another nominee by President Donald Trump and ending the brief lack of quorum at the agency. The vote was 53-45, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) being the only Democrat to vote in her favor.  Trusty will join Republican […]
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## All 17 fired vaccine advisors unite to blast RFK Jr.’s “destabilizing decisions” Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:26:40 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the statement in 2 sentences: Experts criticize Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for demonstrating a lack of respect for scientific integrity through his actions.
The experts say RFK Jr.'s actions show "troubling disregard for scientific integrity."
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## Cybersecurity takes a big hit in new Trump executive order Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:33:01 +0000
TL;DR: The previously planned provisions on secure software, quantum-resistant cryptography, and other security measures have been removed. This decision will likely impact the overall cybersecurity posture of organizations and individuals relying on these protections to safeguard their digital assets.
Provisions on secure software, quantum–resistant crypto, and more are scrapped.
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## X sues to block copycat NY content moderation law after California win Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:59:41 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: A lawsuit has been filed against X for allegedly failing to fact-check Elon Musk, according to accusations made by New York lawmakers. The dispute apparently centers around Musk's statements or actions that were not properly vetted by X, resulting in legal action being taken.
Lawsuit comes after New York lawmakers accused X of failing to fact-check Musk.
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## Trump’s EPA to “reconsider” ban on cancer-causing asbestos Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:08:09 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Donald Trump has advocated for the continued use of asbestos, despite its well-documented health risks. He has also sought to deflect blame for the material's negative reputation by claiming that organized crime groups (the "mob") were responsible for spreading misinformation about its dangers.
Trump has supported use of asbestos and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.
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## Prepare to bid farewell to The Sandman with S2 trailer Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:42:06 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Stories are universally enjoyed and can evoke strong emotions. However, ultimately every story reaches its conclusion, marking the end of the narrative and the emotional connection it fosters.
"Everyone loves a good story. But all stories come to an end."
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## The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:33:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Motorola phones are a budget-friendly option that still offers a lot to like, including affordable prices, vibrant designs, and straightforward software. Despite being considered old-school, Motorola's simplicity and value make their Android smartphones a great choice for those on a tight budget.
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
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## Those Creatine Gummies You Bought Online Might Not Contain Any Creatine Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Sales of a certain workout supplement, particularly gummies, are experiencing rapid growth. However, many of these best-selling gummies on the market do not actually contain any creatine or only have trace amounts, raising concerns about their effectiveness and labeling honesty.
Sales of the workout supplement are skyrocketing. But some of the most popular gummies available online contain little to no creatine at all.
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## The Definitive, Insane, Swimsuit-Bursting Story of the Steroid Olympics Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: The idea of creating the Enhanced Games was initially met with skepticism, but it eventually came to fruition through the efforts of a group including Peter Thiel, retired athletes, and financial backers with ties to the Trump administration. The project required significant investment and resources, as well as the use of performance-enhancing substances, in order to make it a reality.
At first it was dismissed as a crazy joke. Making the Enhanced Games a reality needed a Peter Thiel posse, a couple of retired swimmers, some MAGA money, and a whole lot of drugs.
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## Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:03:51 +0000
TL;DR: The "Appeal to Heaven" flag, a symbol of Christian nationalism, was flown above the Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters after being previously associated with the January 6 Capitol riots. The raising of this flag on SBA premises has sparked controversy and concerns about the intersection of faith and government.
The “Appeal to Heaven” flag, a popular symbol for Christian nationalists that was waved by January 6 rioters, was raised over the Small Business Administration headquarters last week.
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## The 56 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (June 2025) Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Disney+ has several great shows to watch this month, including "Underdogs", "Doctor Who", and "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld". These shows offer something for everyone, from animated adventures to sci-fi classics and epic tales of good vs. evil.
Underdogs, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
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## [$] A parallel path for GPU restore in CRIU Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:02:13 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Checkpointing involves capturing a process's state, including memory, open files, and CPU state, and then restoring it later. This technique faces new challenges with GPU-accelerated applications that require low-latency restoration for fault tolerance, live migration, and fast startups, and recent improvements have been made to the restore process for AMD GPUs to eliminate bottlenecks.

The fundamental concept of checkpoint/restore is elegant: capture a process's state and resurrect it later, perhaps elsewhere. Checkpointing meticulously records a process's memory, open files, CPU state, and more into a snapshot. Restoration then reconstructs the process from this state. This established technique faces new challenges with GPU-accelerated applications, where low-latency restoration is crucial for fault tolerance, live migration, and fast startups. Recently, the restore process for AMD GPUs has been redesigned to eliminate substantial bottlenecks.


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## [$] Enhancing screen-reader functionality in modern GNOME Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:06:40 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: At Fedora's developer conference, Flock, Lukáš Tyrychtr gave a talk aimed at raising awareness about accessibility features and improving understanding of the work that goes into developing them. His session provided insight into using and developing open-source software for visually-impaired users, including highlighting important accessibility improvements in the latest GNOME release.

Accessibility features and the work that goes into developing those features often tend to be overlooked and are poorly understood by all but the people who actually depend on such features. At Fedora's annual developer conference, Flock, Lukáš Tyrychtr sought to improve understanding and raise awareness about accessibility with his session on accessibility barriers and screen-reader functionality in GNOME. His talk provided rare insight into the world of using and developing open-source software for visually-impaired users—including landing important accessibility improvements in the latest GNOME release.


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## Security updates for Tuesday Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux, Red Hat
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:43:31 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Multiple Linux distributions have issued security updates to fix various vulnerabilities, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, Slackware, SUSE, and Ubuntu. The affected packages include .NET, buildah, Firefox, Gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, Java, kernel, libxml2, libsoup, Podman, Python, Rust, Thunderbird, Unbound, Varnish, Webkit2gtk, Wireshark, and others.
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (.NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, buildah, containernetworking-plugins, firefox, gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, libsoup3, podman, skopeo, sqlite, thunderbird, unbound, valkey, varnish, and xz), Debian (webkit2gtk), Fedora (fido-device-onboard, python-django4.2, rust-git-interactive-rebase-tool, and thunderbird), Red Hat (libsoup), Slackware (libxml2), SUSE (java-11-openjdk, kernel, and wireshark), and Ubuntu (c3p0, dojo, python-django, python3.13, python3.12, python3.11, python3.10, python3.9, python3.8, python3.7, python3.6, and requests).
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## Changes to Kubernetes Slack (Kubernetes Contributors blog) Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:45:10 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Kubernetes has announced that it will lose its "special status" on Slack and will be downgraded to the free tier, resulting in feature limitations such as limited history retention and disabled apps. The project plans to migrate to Discord as an alternative platform, with a decision expected from the Kubernetes Steering Committee within the next few weeks.

The Kubernetes project has announced that it will be losing its "special status" with the Slack communication platform and will be downgraded to the free tier in a matter of days:

On Friday, June 20, we will be subject to the feature limitations of free Slack. The primary ones which will affect us will be only retaining 90 days of history, and having to disable several apps and workflows which we are currently using. The Slack Admin team will do their best to manage these limitations.

The project has a FAQ covering the change, its impacts, and more. The CNCF projects staff has proposed a move to the Discord service as the best option to handle the more than 200,000 users and thousands of posts per day from the Kubernetes community. The Kubernetes Steering Committee will be making its decision "in the next few weeks".


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## Git 2.50.0 released Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:35:03 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Version 2.50.0 of Git has been released, featuring new user features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. For more information, see the announcement and GitHub's blog post highlighting the updates.

Version 2.50.0 of the Git source-code management system has been released with a long list of new user features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. See the announcement and this GitHub blog post for details.


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Microsoft’s New CLI Text Editor Works Great on Ubuntu

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:15:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Microsoft has released an open-source command-line text editor called Edit, which supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. The article explores what Edit can do and provides instructions on how to try it out on Ubuntu.

Edit is a new open source command line text editor from Microsoft that supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Learn what it can do, and how to try it on Ubuntu.

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KDE Plasma 6.4 Released, This is What’s New

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:45:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

KDE Plasma 6.4 has been released, featuring several improvements such as an HDR configuration wizard and per-desktop tiling. The release includes a range of new features that enhance the user experience on Linux desktops.

white text that reads KDE plasma 6.4; KDE plasma 6.4 screenshot on a laptopKDE Plasma 6.4 has been released with a huge range of improvements, including an HDR configuration wizard, per-desktop tiling, and more.

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Ubuntu Adopts Chrony + NTS for Secure Network Time

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:59:00 +0000
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Ubuntu 25.10 will use Chrony with Network Time Security (NTS) for authenticated time synchronization, improving security compared to its previous setup. This change enables secure network time syncing and enhances overall system security.

Ubuntu 25.10 switches to Chrony with Network Time Security (NTS) for authenticated time sync, improving security over the existing setup.

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Find ASCII Emoji Easily with this GNOME Shell Applet

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:45:00 +0000
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The ASCII Emoji extension for GNOME Shell allows users to search and copy ASCII emojis directly from their panel, eliminating the need to open a browser. This simple applet provides easy access to a wide range of ASCII emojis, making it a convenient tool for those who frequently use them in their digital communications.

A simple GNOME Shell extension that lets you search and copy ASCII emoji from your panel without needing to open a browser and hit up a website.

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High Tide (GTK4/libadwaita TIDAL Client for Linux) Hits Flathub

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:29:14 +0000
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High Tide, an unofficial TIDAL client for Linux, is now available on Flathub and features new updates such as Discord integration, animated album covers, and more. The client, which uses GTK4 and libadwaita, aims to provide a native desktop experience for TIDAL users on Linux platforms.


High Tide, an unofficial desktop TIDAL client for Linux, is now available on Flathub. It also adds Discord integration, animated covers, and more.

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FOSS Weekly #25.24: Nano Tips, Wayland-only Ubuntu, End of Mint 20 and 13 Years of It's FOSS

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:28:41 GMT
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

It's FOSS, a website dedicated to promoting and educating about Linux, has reached a milestone of 13 years, celebrating freedom, community support, and gratitude. Over the past decade and a half, It's FOSS has been committed to spreading knowledge and supporting those interested in Linux.
13 years of It's FOSS. 13 years of freedom. 13 years of educating Linux. 13 years of community support. 13 years of gratefulness.
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Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 Into Miniature Desktop Gaming Rig With These Tower Cases

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:36:14 GMT
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The Raspberry Pi 5 is a notable device that deserves a high-quality case. By using one of these special cases, you can transform your Raspberry Pi 5 into a compact desktop tower PC.
Pi 5 is a remarkable device and it deserves an awesome case. Transform your Raspberry Pi 5 into a miniature desktop tower PC with these cases.
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FOSS Weekly #25.23: Helwan Linux, Quarkdown, Konsole Tweaks, Keyboard Shortcuts and More Linux Stuff

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:30:10 GMT
TL;DR: I'm happy to help! However, I don't see any text for me to summarize. Could you please provide the text you'd like me to summarize about Linux gaming?
Linux gaming rising up...
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My Favorite Obsidian Plugins and Their Hidden Settings

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:59:54 GMT
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You're excited to share your go-to Obsidian plugins, which enhance the functionality of your knowledge base by adding valuable features. These plugins provide additional capabilities that make managing and exploring your digital library even more efficient and effective.
Sharing my favorite Obsidian plugins that add useful extra features to my knowledge base.
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CrowPi 3: An All-in-one AI Learning Kit With Cyberdeck Feel

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:28:22 GMT
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This coding education kit provides a hands-on, interactive way to learn programming concepts by transforming abstract ideas into tangible experiences. With over 100 projects to work through, learners can gain practical knowledge and skills in a fun and engaging way.
A Swiss Army knife for coding education as this kit transforms the programming concepts into tangible experiences. Learn from more than a hundred interactive projects.
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Making sense of software licensing with FSFE REUSE: A beginner’s guide for open source developers

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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Software licensing is often overlooked or treated as an afterthought in software development, despite its importance, leading to feelings of bureaucracy and complexity. The REUSE project, maintained by the Free Software Foundation Europe, aims to address these issues and provide guidance on license management for developers.
Among the many details developers juggle, software licensing is often treated as an afterthought. We know we need it. However, faced with choosing the right license, tracking inherited code, and keeping things consistent, license management can feel like a bureaucratic burden. Licensing is what makes the REUSE project, maintained by the Free Software Foundation Europe […]
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Contribute at the Fedora Linux Test Week for Kernel 6.15

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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The kernel team is working on final integration for Linux kernel 6.15, which was recently released and will soon be available in Fedora Linux. As a result, the Fedora Linux kernel and QA teams have organized a test week from June 8 to June 15, 2025, to ensure the new kernel meets quality standards.
The kernel team is working on final integration for Linux kernel 6.15. This version was just recently released, and will arrive soon in Fedora Linux. As a result, the Fedora Linux kernel and QA teams have organized a test week from Sunday, June 08, 2025 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. The wiki page in this […]
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Python CI on Fedora with GitHub Actions

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:57:02 +0000
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As a Python developer, ensuring code works across different Python versions can be time-consuming and tedious. However, using GitHub Actions and tox, you can automate this process through continuous integration (CI) pipelines, making it easier to test your code against multiple Python versions.
As a Python developer you work hard to ensure code works correctly across different Python versions. You have to test against Python 3.11, 3.12, 3.13 and beyond, it can be tedious. But what if your continuous integration (CI) pipeline could handle it automatically? This is where GitHub Actions and tox come in – a powerful […]
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How to use Authselect to configure PAM in Fedora Linux

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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Authselect is a tool that manages PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) configurations using profiles, and it became a hard requirement for configuring PAM starting with Fedora 36. This article will teach you how to configure PAM using Authselect, which is important for computer security as unauthorized access can lead to data theft and other cyber threats.
Authselect is a utility tool that manages PAM configurations using profiles. Starting with Fedora 36, Authselect became a hard requirement for configuring PAM. In this article, you will learn how to configure PAM using Authselect. Introduction. Unauthorized access is a critical risk factor in computer security. Cybercriminals engage in data theft, cyber-jacking, crypto-jacking, phishing, and […]
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Don’t Panic! There’s an F42 Release Party on Thursday!

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 27 May 2025 16:24:15 +0000
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The F42 release party will be held on May 29th on Matrix, and anyone is invited to join the celebration from 1:00-4:00 PM UTC. At the event, attendees can expect to hear from Jef Spaleta, the new FPL (Feature Proposer Liaison), and learn about the design process for various features.
On Thursday, May 29 (yes, two days away!) we will host the F42 release party on Matrix. We would love for you to join us to celebrate all things F42 in a private event room from 1300 – 1600 UTC. You will hear from our new FPL Jef Spaleta, learn about the design process for […]
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Dallas, a seasoned professional with a diverse background, transitions seamlessly between roles as a systems admin turned developer, technical writer, and curriculum developer at Red Hat. With a knack for unraveling complex concepts, he crafts engaging materials primarily in DocBook, guiding enthusiasts through the intricacies of Red Hat's certification courses. In his earlier days, Dallas's passion for Anime led him to contribute to Anime News Network, channeling his creativity and expertise into captivating content. His contributions extended beyond writing as he interviewed prominent figures in the Anime industry, offering insights into their creative processes and visions. Beyond his professional pursuits, he's a devoted husband and father, cherishing moments with his loved ones. Dallas's journey in the tech industry spans various roles, from a security developer at NTT Security to an operations architect overseeing Linux servers for commercial transcoding. His tenure at esteemed institutions like Goldman Sachs and Lockheed Martin has honed his skills as a systems engineer, instilling in him a deep-rooted understanding of complex systems. An avid FPV pilot, Dallas finds exhilaration in soaring through the skies with his drones, often contemplating the lessons learned from his aerial adventures. His diverse experiences, including serving as a naval submariner aboard the USS Alexandria and pursuing higher education in England, enrich his perspective and fuel his thirst for knowledge.