Tech News Digest - 2025-08-03

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[$] The NNCPNET email network

Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:20:36 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

Running a modern mail server is complex and often requires specialized knowledge to combat spam. NNCPNET, a suite of software developed by John Goerzen, aims to simplify running one's own mail server and facilitate communication between NNCPNET servers and the broader internet mail ecosystem.

Running a modern mail server is a complicated business. In part, this complication is caused by the series of incrementally developed practices designed to combat the huge flood of spam that dominates modern email communication. An unfortunate side effect is that it prevents people from running their own mail servers, concentrating people on a few big providers. NNCPNET is a suite of software written by John Goerzen based on the node-to-node copy (NNCP) protocol that aims to make running one's own mail servers as easy as it once was. While the default configurations communicates only with other NNCPNET servers, there is a public relay that connects the system to the broader internet mail ecosystem.

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## More malware uploaded to Arch Linux AUR (Linuxiac) Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:17:03 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: A malicious package called "google-chrome-stable" was briefly available on the Arch User Repository (AUR) before being discovered, which installed a remote-access Trojan along with Google Chrome. This is not the first malware incident on AUR, as a similar attack occurred less than a month ago when three browser packages were uploaded that also installed malicious scripts.

Linuxiac reports that another malicious package has been uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR). This time around the package was google-chrome-stable, which installed a remote-access trojan along with Google Chrome.

The good news—if you can call it that—is that the google-chrome-stable package was available on the AUR only for a few hours before the malware hidden inside was discovered. Still, it did get a few upvotes, which suggests at least some users ended up installing it.

The Arch Linux project had to warn users about a similar attack less than a month ago when a user uploaded three browser packages that also installed a malicious script identified as a remote-access trojan.

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## Security updates for Friday Category: Linux
Tags: Linux, Red Hat
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:08:37 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Multiple open-source operating systems, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Mageia, Oracle, Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu, have released security updates to address various vulnerabilities. The updates cover a range of packages, including web browsers like Firefox and Chromium, as well as other software such as Apache Commons Beanutils, Redis, and Linux kernels.
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (firefox and thunderbird), Debian (libcommons-lang-java, node-form-data, redis, and sope), Fedora (chromium), Mageia (slurm), Oracle (apache-commons-beanutils, firefox, kernel, redis:6, and thunderbird), Red Hat (kernel, kernel-rt, libxml2, and redis), SUSE (chromium, docker, ffmpeg-7, gnutls, kubevirt, virt-api-container, virt-controller-container, virt-exportproxy-container, virt-exportserver-container, virt-handler-container, virt-launcher-container, virt-libguestfs-t, libgcrypt, rav1e, and sccache), and Ubuntu (linux-lowlatency, linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8).
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## Three more stable kernel updates Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:07:25 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Greg Kroah-Hartman has released three new stable kernel versions: 6.15.9, 6.12.41, and 6.6.101. These releases are designed to provide reliable and tested Linux kernels for use by developers and users.

Greg Kroah-Hartman has released the 6.15.9, 6.12.41, and 6.6.101 stable kernels.

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## [$] A look at the SilverBullet note-taking application Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:14:54 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: SilverBullet is a MIT-licensed note-taking application that runs as a self-hosted web server, designed to provide flexibility and customization options. The app stores notes as plain Markdown files and offers a Lua scripting API to customize its appearance and behavior, making it a great choice for users who value control over their note-taking experience.

SilverBullet is a MIT-licensed note-taking application, designed to run as a self-hosted web server. Started in 2022, the project is approaching its 2.0 release, making this a good time to explore the features it offers. SilverBullet stores notes as plain Markdown files, and provides a Lua scripting API to customize the application's appearance and behavior.

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## mkcert: Make Locally-Trusted Development Certificates on Linux Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 15:01:29 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: This guide explains what mkcert is, how it works, and how to install and use it effectively in a Linux environment. The post was originally published on Linux Today.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through what mkcert is, how it works, how to install it, and how to use it effectively in a Linux environment.

The post mkcert: Make Locally-Trusted Development Certificates on Linux appeared first on Linux Today.

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## HDR Video Playback Lands in Chromium on Wayland Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:59:23 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Chromium has added support for Wayland's color-management-v1, enabling HDR rendering on supported platforms with a default-enabled feature flag. This update allows for HDR video playback in Chromium on Wayland, as reported by Linux Today.

Chromium adds Wayland color-management-v1 support, allowing HDR rendering on supported platforms with a default-enabled feature flag.

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## Calico: Open-Source Solution for Kubernetes Networking, Security, and Observability Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:01:45 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Calico is an open-source solution that provides robust features for Kubernetes networking, security, and observability. It can enhance cloud-native applications with its robust capabilities.

Discover Calico, the open-source solution for Kubernetes networking, security, and observability. Enhance your cloud-native applications with robust features.

The post Calico: Open-Source Solution for Kubernetes Networking, Security, and Observability appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Firefox 141 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:59:08 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The latest version of Firefox, version 141, is now available for download, offering improved performance and new security updates. The update includes various enhancements to enhance the browsing experience.

Discover the latest features in Firefox 141! Download now to enhance your browsing experience with improved performance and new security updates.

The post Firefox 141 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New appeared first on Linux Today.

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## 10 Useful Free and Open Source Network Configuration Management Tools Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:50:12 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The article highlights 10 essential free and open source network configuration management tools that can help streamline network operations and improve efficiency. The tools are useful for managing networks and can be accessed without any costs, as they are open source.

Discover 10 essential free and open source network configuration management tools to streamline your network operations and enhance efficiency.

The post 10 Useful Free and Open Source Network Configuration Management Tools appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Brendan Carr declares victory over the First Amendment Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-08-03T10:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint with the DC Court of Appeals against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, alleging he broke basic principles of conduct for licensed attorneys by misusing his power to control media. The complaint claims Carr repeatedly violated ethical standards while serving as an attorney and FCC chairman.
On Monday, the Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint against Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr. The filing, sent to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel at the DC Court of Appeals, alleges that Carr had repeatedly broken basic principles of conduct as a licensed attorney, including by leveraging his power to control media […]
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## Nintendo raises the Switch 1 price from $299 to $339 Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-08-03T09:46:13-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The original Nintendo Switch has increased in price from $299.99 to $339.99 on Nintendo's online store, while other first-gen models have also seen price hikes. The Switch OLED model now costs $399.99 and the Switch Lite costs $229.99, up from previous prices of $349.99 and $199.99 respectively.
The original Nintendo Switch, which has cost $299.99 in the US since its release in 2017, is now priced at $339.99 on Nintendo’s online store. Other first-gen Switch models are now more expensive, too, with the Switch OLED going from $349.99 to $399.99, and the Switch Lite increasing from $199.99 to $229.99. Nintendo said on […]
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## Lenovo’s rollable laptop is the coolest computer I’ve used all year Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-08-03T09:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Lenovo has successfully brought to life a rollable screen laptop concept with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, making it a reality that consumers can own and use. While the device may seem conventional at first glance, it's actually quite innovative and offers a unique experience.
Part of me still can't believe it, but Lenovo did the thing: it took a bonkers concept for a laptop with a rollable screen and built the tech into something you can actually own and use like a normal computer. Except, as conventional as the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 can be, it's far from a […]
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## A webcam that’s almost like a real camera Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-08-03T08:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The author welcomes readers to the 92nd edition of their newsletter, Installer, where they share their favorite and most exciting content. In this particular issue, the author is excitedly playing through Donkey Kong.
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 92, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I've kept my phone case on all week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I am finally smashing my way through Donkey Kong […]
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## Today I’m toying with Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-08-02T22:15:03-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: "Today I'm Toying With" is a video series that captures the joy of playing with technology, sharing unique experiences with gadgets not everyone gets to try. The series features innovative and fascinating products, such as a 3D printer that prints chocolate, among others.
The simple joy of gadgets — that’s what “Today I’m Toying With” is all about. It’s our video series where we try to encapsulate that joy of playing with technology, sharing what it’s like to experience gadgets that not all of us get to touch! Like a 3D printer that prints delicious chocolate, or the […]
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## Five children see HIV viral loads vanish after taking antiretroviral drugs Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:20:11 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Researchers are finding promising results in treating HIV in children, which could potentially lead to the development of effective cures for the virus. The early age at which HIV can be effectively treated and potentially cured in children may ultimately lead to breakthroughs that benefit adults as well.
The first widespread success in curing HIV may come from children, not adults.
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## With Trump’s cutbacks, crew heads for ISS unsure of when they’ll come back Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:06:42 +0000
TL;DR: The statement suggests that there is consideration being given to prolonging the current flight, referred to as Crew-11. The details of such an extension have not been specified, but it implies a possible delay or addition of time to the original mission timeline.
"We are looking at the potential to extend this current flight, Crew-11."
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## At $250 million, top AI salaries dwarf those of the Manhattan Project and the Space Race Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:23:42 +0000
TL;DR: A 24-year-old AI researcher can expect to earn approximately $1 million, which is 327 times more than J. Robert Oppenheimer's annual salary of around $3,000 when he was working on the Manhattan Project and developing the atomic bomb during World War II. This significant pay disparity reflects the rapid advancements in technology and the high demand for AI talent in today's job market.
A 24 year-old AI researcher will earn 327x what Oppenheimer made while developing the atomic bomb.
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## RIP Corporation for Public Broadcasting: 1967–2026 Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:05:25 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) provides essential funding to PBS and local public radio stations, supporting educational and informative programming that serves all communities across the United States. If the CPB were to close, every community would be impacted negatively, losing access to trusted news sources, cultural programming, and educational content that enriches their lives.
NPR: Every community will be hurt by Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing.
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## Under RFK Jr, CDC skips study on vaccination rates, quietly posts data on drop Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:45:58 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Vaccination rates have decreased due to an increase in non-medical exemptions. Non-medical exemptions have reached a new high, contributing to a decline in vaccination rates.
Vaccination rates fell once again as nonmedical exemptions hit a new high.
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## The Nintendo Switch 2’s Biggest Problem Is Already Storage Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: By 2025, the need for larger storage capacities will be significant, but adding more storage won't be a straightforward process. The challenge lies in finding ways to increase storage capacity without compromising performance or creating new technological hurdles.
In 2025, 256 gigabytes just isn’t enough, and tacking on more storage isn’t as easy as it sounds.
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## 19 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2025), Tested and Reviewed Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Our favorite shoes are zero-drop and minimalist, allowing for a natural connection to the ground. They provide a direct sensation of the ground beneath one's feet.
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
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## What Happens to Your Data If You Stop Paying for Cloud Storage? Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: If you cancel your paid storage plan, such as Google Drive or iCloud, any files and photos stored on those services may be deleted after a certain period of time, unless you have previously purchased additional storage space or have opted for automatic uploads. The specific deletion policies vary by provider, but generally, cancelled accounts are given a limited amount of time to restore their content before it is permanently removed from the service.
Hit by subscription fatigue? Here’s what happens to your files and photos if you cancel your paid storage plan.
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## Efforts to Ground Physics in Math Are Opening the Secrets of Time Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Mathematicians have demonstrated how individual molecules contribute to the complex motion of fluids, shedding light on the fundamental nature of fluid dynamics. This discovery has also revealed why time cannot flow in reverse, as the underlying mechanisms governing fluid motion are inherently irreversible.
By proving how individual molecules create the complex motion of fluids, three mathematicians have illuminated why time can’t flow in reverse.
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## 12 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2025): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: These outdoor security cameras are designed to withstand the elements, keeping an eye on your property even when you're away. The list features options that are either battery-powered or LTE-enabled, with some not requiring a subscription for use.
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and cameras that need no subscription.
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## [$] The NNCPNET email network Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:20:36 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Running a modern mail server is complex and often challenging due to the constant battle against spam, which has led to a concentration of users on a few large providers. NNCPNET, a suite of software developed by John Goerzen, aims to simplify running one's own mail server, allowing for communication with other NNCPNET servers or through a public relay connecting to the broader internet.

Running a modern mail server is a complicated business. In part, this complication is caused by the series of incrementally developed practices designed to combat the huge flood of spam that dominates modern email communication. An unfortunate side effect is that it prevents people from running their own mail servers, concentrating people on a few big providers. NNCPNET is a suite of software written by John Goerzen based on the node-to-node copy (NNCP) protocol that aims to make running one's own mail servers as easy as it once was. While the default configurations communicates only with other NNCPNET servers, there is a public relay that connects the system to the broader internet mail ecosystem.

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## More malware uploaded to Arch Linux AUR (Linuxiac) Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:17:03 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Another malicious package, named "google-chrome-stable", was uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR) and installed a remote-access trojan along with Google Chrome, but was only available for a few hours before being discovered. This incident follows a similar attack less than a month ago, where three browser packages were found to install a malicious script, highlighting concerns about the security of the AUR.

Linuxiac reports that another malicious package has been uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR). This time around the package was google-chrome-stable, which installed a remote-access trojan along with Google Chrome.

The good news—if you can call it that—is that the google-chrome-stable package was available on the AUR only for a few hours before the malware hidden inside was discovered. Still, it did get a few upvotes, which suggests at least some users ended up installing it.

The Arch Linux project had to warn users about a similar attack less than a month ago when a user uploaded three browser packages that also installed a malicious script identified as a remote-access trojan.

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Security updates for Friday

Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux, Red Hat
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:08:37 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Multiple Linux distributions have issued security updates to fix various vulnerabilities, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Mageia, Oracle, Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu. The updates address issues in software such as Firefox, Thunderbird, Chromium, Redis, Apache Commons Beanutils, kernel, and more, aimed at improving overall system security and protecting users from potential threats.
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (firefox and thunderbird), Debian (libcommons-lang-java, node-form-data, redis, and sope), Fedora (chromium), Mageia (slurm), Oracle (apache-commons-beanutils, firefox, kernel, redis:6, and thunderbird), Red Hat (kernel, kernel-rt, libxml2, and redis), SUSE (chromium, docker, ffmpeg-7, gnutls, kubevirt, virt-api-container, virt-controller-container, virt-exportproxy-container, virt-exportserver-container, virt-handler-container, virt-launcher-container, virt-libguestfs-t, libgcrypt, rav1e, and sccache), and Ubuntu (linux-lowlatency, linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8).
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Three more stable kernel updates

Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:07:25 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Greg Kroah-Hartman has released three new stable kernels: 6.15.9, 6.12.41, and 6.6.101. These kernel releases aim to provide stability and reliability for Linux users.

Greg Kroah-Hartman has released the 6.15.9, 6.12.41, and 6.6.101 stable kernels.

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[$] A look at the SilverBullet note-taking application

Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:14:54 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

SilverBullet is an open-source note-taking app that runs as a self-hosted web server, with a focus on customization through a Lua scripting API. The app stores notes as plain Markdown files and is approaching its 2.0 release, making it a good time to explore its features.

SilverBullet is a MIT-licensed note-taking application, designed to run as a self-hosted web server. Started in 2022, the project is approaching its 2.0 release, making this a good time to explore the features it offers. SilverBullet stores notes as plain Markdown files, and provides a Lua scripting API to customize the application's appearance and behavior.

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wget Removed from Ubuntu Server 25.10 Default Install

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:28:40 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

Ubuntu Server 25.10 no longer includes wget by default, instead opting for wcurl. The change was made for unknown reasons, but it's unclear if it will affect users who rely on wget.

Ubuntu Server 25.10 removes wget from its default installation, in favour of the wcurl tool. Here's why the change was made and if it'll affect you.

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Linux App Release Roundup (July 2025)

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:17:24 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences:

The OMG! Ubuntu blog has published its Linux App Release Roundup for July 2025, highlighting several smaller app releases including Shotcut and Kdenlive video editors, Plank Reloaded dock, and performance fixes for Krita. The roundup provides an overview of these updates, which aim to improve the functionality and usability of various Linux applications.

Roundup of July's smaller Linux app releases: Shotcut and Kdenlive video editors, Plank Reloaded dock, Krita performance fixes, and more.

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US Tariff Change Could Send SBC & Mini PC Prices Soaring

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:17:04 +0000
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The US ending tariff exemption on goods under $800 could significantly increase the prices of Raspberry Pi, mini PCs, and other Linux hardware for buyers in America and potentially worldwide. This change could lead to higher costs for consumers and potentially affect the affordability and availability of these products.

The US ending tariff exemption on goods under $800 could send the price of Raspberry Pi, mini PCs and other Linux hardware soaring — not just for buyers in America.

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Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Gains New Keyboard Shortcuts

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:49:34 +0000
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The DING extension for Ubuntu adds new keyboard shortcuts for selecting desktop icons, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation. This feature aims to improve the usability of managing desktop icons in Ubuntu.

Ubuntu's DING extension adds new keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon selection, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation.

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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:26:33 +0000
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The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available for download, aiming to help the operating system reach stable status. The snapshot can be downloaded by those who want to test and provide feedback on the latest version of Ubuntu.

The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like helping the furry-faced mascot seeks out stable status.

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Looking for an Ubuntu Manual? Try This Book

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:27:16 GMT
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The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook provides helpful tips, tricks, and insights to improve one's overall Ubuntu experience, regardless of their level of expertise with the operating system. The book offers practical advice to enhance productivity and get more out of using Ubuntu, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced users.
Whether you’re new to Ubuntu or have been using it for years, The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook offers a wealth of practical tips, time-saving tricks, and insider insights that will help you get even more out of your Ubuntu experience.
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FOSS Weekly #25.31: Kernel 6.16, OpenMandriva Review, Conky Customization, System Monitoring and More

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:28:12 GMT
TL;DR: There is no text to summarize, only a phrase encouraging people to continue using Linux even during the summer months.
Keep on Linux-ing, even in the summer.
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Diablo-like Games You Can Play With Steam on Linux

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:47:12 GMT
TL;DR: This summer, gamers can look forward to exploring Diablo-like games on Linux and Steam, featuring action-packed gameplay with slash, loot, and grind mechanics. These games are sure to provide an exciting experience for fans of the genre.
Slash, loot, and grind your way through these Diablo-like games on Linux and Steam this summer.
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5 Open Source Apps You Can use for Seamless File Transfer Between Linux and Android

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:47:27 GMT
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You can easily share selected files between your Android smartphone and Linux computer using open-source tools, making it convenient to transfer files between devices. These tools provide a seamless way to exchange files without needing any proprietary software or additional hardware configurations.
Want to share selected files between your Android smartphone and Linux computer? Explore these open source tools.
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FOSS Weekly #25.30: AUR Poisoned, Linux Rising, PPA Explained, New Open Source Grammar Checker and More

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:03:42 GMT
TL;DR: I'm happy to help! However, I don't see any text for me to summarize. Please provide the text you'd like me to condense into two sentences about Linux rising in the West.
Linux rises in the west
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Contribute to the Anaconda Installer DNF 5 Test Days, July 28 – August 1

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:20:04 +0000
TL;DR: The Anaconda team has made significant improvements in recent Fedora Linux releases and is now seeking testing assistance for their latest changes in Fedora 43, which includes switching to DNF5 and removing modularity support from Anaconda. To help with this effort, a number of test matrices have been created in collaboration with the Fedora QA team.
The Anaconda team have done some great changes over the last few Fedora Linux releasese. For Fedora Linux 43, they would like your help testing their latest changes – switching Anaconda installer to DNF5 and removing DNF modularity support from Anaconda. With the help of the Fedora QA team, a number of test matrices have […]
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🧱 Building better initramfs: A deep dive into dracut on Fedora & RHEL

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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This guide teaches you how to effectively use Dracut, a powerful tool that manages the boot process in Fedora and RHEL, including creating custom module configurations and optimizing initramfs image performance. By learning Dracut's capabilities, you'll be able to build better initramfs images for your Linux systems.
Learn how to harness the full power of dracut, the modern tool behind Fedora and RHEL's boot process. This hands-on guide explores real-world scenarios, custom module configurations, and performance tuning tips for building better initramfs images.
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🔧 Unlocking system performance: A practical guide to tuning PCP on Fedora & RHEL

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) is a framework for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics, available in Fedora and RHEL repositories. This guide focuses on tuning PCP's pmlogger service to customize its functionality for debugging performance issues or other purposes.
Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) is a robust framework for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics. Available in the repos for Fedora and RHEL, it allows administrators to gather a wide array of data with minimal configuration. This guide walks you through tuning PCP’s pmlogger service to better fit your needs—whether you’re debugging performance issues or […]
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🔧 Deep dive into sosreport: understanding the data pack layout in Fedora & RHEL

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: Red Hat
Published: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences:

The sosreport output is a comprehensive snapshot of system information that can be used to troubleshoot issues on Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and other RHEL-based systems. This article aims to improve the usefulness of the sosreport by providing an understanding of its contents, helping users to better utilize this command-line utility.
This article will describe the content and structure of the sosreport output. The aim is to improve its usefullness through a better understanding of its contents. 🧰 What is sosreport? sosreport is a powerful command-line utility available on Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and other RHEL-based systems to collect a comprehensive snapshot of […]
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System insights with command-line tools: free and vmstat

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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The article discusses two command-line tools, free and vmstat, that provide insight into the health of a Linux system. The free utility provides an instant snapshot of RAM and swap usage, while vmstat offers a real-time view of virtual memory statistics.
In this fifth article of the “System insights with command-line tools” series we explore free and vmstat, two small utilities that reveal a surprising amount about your Linux system’s health. free gives you an instant snapshot of how RAM and swap are being used. vmstat (the virtual memory statistics reporter) reports a real-time view of […]
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