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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 09, 2024

Updated This Past Day

1. Android Leftovers

   Geniatech XPI-7110 - A Raspberry Pi-sized RISC-V SBC based on StarFive JH7110 processor

   New

2. today's leftovers

   hardware, Canonical, and more games

3. Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast, FLOSS Weekly, and Linux Matters

   3 new episodes

4. Security and Windows/Microsoft TCO Picks

   Some news based around security

5. Software: Sublime, credcheck, and More

   Some FOSS news

6. Programming Leftovers

   Programming picks

7. today's howtos

   only 4 more for now

8. Linux Foundation as a role model for charlatans and scams

   Web3 nonsense

9. Avoid the AI Apocalypse (and Spying) By Switching to Linux for Free

   Every other app and service now seems to be tacking on AI functionality to try to entice weary users or satisfy shareholders. Sometimes, AI features work well. Often, it just results in junk output (at least for now) and a privacy nightmare. Here's how Linux can help you escape the AI apocalypse.

10. Web: Mozilla and Kiwi TCMS 13.5

    Some Web news

11. BSD and IBM Leftovers

    mostly Red Hat

12. Programming Leftovers

    mostly old ones revisited

13. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers

    FOSS links

14. Security Leftovers

    including Linux

15. Openwashing and LLM Scam

    some fake openness

16. today's howtos

    last batch for today

17. Open and Linux-Centric Hardware

    ESP32 and more

18. System76 Launches Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with COSMIC Alpha Desktop Environment

    Linux hardware vendor System76 announced today the release and general availability of the long-awaited Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS distribution featuring the Rust-based COSMIC Alpha desktop environment.

19. TUXEDO Computers Unveils Their First 3-in-1 Convertible Linux Laptop

    German-based Linux hardware manufacturer TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the TUXEDO InfinityFlex 14 notebook as their first convertible Linux-powered laptop that you can turn into a Linux tablet.

20. Surprise! Big Updates for OS 7 Are Here!

    This month we have a bunch of surprise updates for OS 7 and as always a progress update on OS 8

21. Hyprland 0.42 Is a Milestone Release, Here’s Why

    Hyprland 0.42 rolls out packed with features, fixes, and significant changes, such as dropping wlroots and introducing explicit sync

22. How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22

    Ready to revamp your Mint experience? Learn how to install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22 and embrace a whole new level of functionalities

23. Switch from Microsoft Windows 11: Nitrux, Linux Mint, and Linux Lite are your new best friends

    As Windows 11 continues to face criticism over its system demands and privacy concerns, many users are exploring alternatives

24. Join us in saying goodbye to our beloved office on August 16!

    The FSF is officially going remote, so come visit the FSF office one last time

25. Best Free and Open Source Software

    We only feature free and open source software

26. Windows TCO: Ransomware That Kills People and 'Security' Software for Windows That Causes Downtimes in Hospitals

    4 TCO stories

27. Two tricks that make using the Linux command line a lot easier

    Using the Linux command line doesn't have to be the chore you think it is

28. 20 GNOME Extensions To Perfectly Balance GNOME

    GNOME is one of the most controversial Linux desktops out there, but luckily, you can remove a bit of that controversy by adding GNOME extensions to your desktop for extra functionalities

29. 5 Linux distros that offer something for everyone - from beginners to pros

    Whether you're new to Linux or an advanced user, here are five distributions that will up your game

30. 5 reasons why Pop!_OS is this Linux pro's favorite distro

    Selecting a Linux distribution can be daunting but when you finally find the one, you stick with it

31. Games: Humble Bundle, Godot Engine, DRL (Doom, the Roguelike), and More

    Latest 8 from GamingOnLinux

32. Today in Techrights

    Some of the latest articles

33. today's leftovers

    5 assorted links

34. today's howtos

    only 4 more for now

35. Security Leftovers

    Security related news

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