Linus Torvalds recently released the second release candidate (RC2) for Linux Kernel 7.0, and it came with a bit of a surprise. While the first release candidate ( Linux 7.0-rc1) went smoothly, ...

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MidnightBSD has modified its license to exclude California residents from desktop use starting January 1, 2027 due to Digital Age Assurance Act.

System76 releases COSMIC Epoch 1.0.8! Experience a faster COSMIC Store, reduced VRAM usage, and key fixes for the Terminal and Files apps.

Learn how a developer used AI agents to build a native FreeBSD WiFi driver for the MacBook BCM4350 chip. Explore the "vibe ...

Linus Torvalds announced the first release candidate (RC1) of the upcoming Linux Kernel version 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc1.

Your house might be quietly plotting to break while you sleep, but you don't have to stay in the dark. Most homeowners manage their property with a messy "shoebox of receipts" or a sticky note on the ...

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Gentoo Linux is migrating its mirrors from GitHub to Codeberg to avoid forced Copilot usage. Learn how to use the new AGit workflow.

KDE Plasma 6.6 improves Wayland stability, adds screen capture exclusion, Spectacle OCR, auto brightness, HDR fixes, and more.

Worried about the Notepad++ supply chain attack? Notepad++ 8.9.2 adds "Double-Lock" security to stop malware hijacking.

Since its initial launch, elementary OS 8 has received so many improvements. The latest release, elementary OS 8.0.2 (codenamed Circe), is available now, making the system more reliable and accessible ...