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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jan 06, 2024

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  1. Security, BSD, IBM, and more
    today's leftovers
  2. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    FOSS links
  3. Programming Leftovers
    Some Python and more
  4. Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi and Hacking BLE
    Some devices with Linux or similar
  5. Package Managers: Glimpse at Deb-Pacman and Sysget
    Two bits of coverage
  6. ttoday's howtos and technical posts
    only 5 for now
  7. Android Leftovers
    Gmail for Android Finally Implements a Crucial Feature It Lacked Since Day One
  8. Stable kernels: Linux 6.6.10, Linux 6.1.71, Linux 5.15.146, and Linux 5.10.206
    I'm announcing the release of the 6.6.10 kernel
  9. TerraMaster unveils F2-424 and F4-424 2-bay/4-bay NAS systems powered by Intel Processor N95 SoC
    Like other TerraMaster NAS systems, the F2-424 and F4-424 run the Linux-based TOS
  10. Games: SteamOS, Jazz Jackrabbit 2, and More
    half a dozen from Liam Dawe
  11. 10 Best Linux Distributions to Watch in 2024
    Surprisingly, over 170 distributions are still on the waiting list
  12. 17 Best RSS Feed Readers for Linux in 2024
    popular and standardized web format
  13. Android Leftovers
    Looking for Android video editing tools? Check out these 5 best apps for 2024 to make job easy
  14. Gaming Linux Nobara 39 released as a complete package with Steam Deck OLED support
    Version 39 of Nobara, the Linux distribution dedicated to games and content creation
  15. Nautilus’ Custom Folder Feature Made Easier to Find
    A few months back I wrote a guide on how to set custom folder icons in Nautilus without needing to install 3rd-party apps or change icon set
  16. GNOME Makes New System Monitor Extension for GNOME Shell
    Keeping an eye on CPU, memory, and network activity in GNOME Shell is easy thanks to an array of community-built extensions tailored-made for the task
  17. 7 Tools to Empower Librarians
    Open source software is a popular choice for libraries and librarians
  18. Cost-effective NanoPi R2S Plus Router Board Emerges with Wi-Fi and eMMC Support
    The heart of the NanoPi R2S Plus is the Rockchip RK3328 System-on-Chip
  19. How to Check Printer Ink Levels in Linux (GUI & Terminal) for HP, Epson and others
    A beginner’s guide to check printer ink levels in various Linux distributions.
  20. today's leftovers
    Applications and more
  21. Security Leftovers
    patches and breaches
  22. Arduino: RISC-V and OpenAutoLab
    a pair of stories
  23. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles
  24. Linux Distro Reviews: Cinnamon Desktop Environment
    Cinnamon is a desktop environment that is developed and maintained by the Linux Mint team and serves as the flagship DE of Linux Mint, as well as its sibling LMDE....
  25. today's howtos
    7 howtos for today
  26. The best Linux software for Windows switchers
    Missing programs are one of the biggest hurdles when switching to Linux. However, this does not affect every user. Apart from specialized applications, there is also a wide range of software available under Linux.

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