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Use Steam on any Ubuntu-based Linux distro
Steam is one of the best things to come along for gaming on Linux. Here’s a walk through on how you can easily install the Steam application on any Ubuntu or Debian-based distribution. Games are a huge part of the computer industry. In fact, many would say that the gaming industry helps to inspire innovation… Read more
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The easiest method of installing Docker on Linux
In this TechRepublic “How to Make Tech Work” video, Jack Wallen shows you how to install Docker on Linux machines. If you’re anxious to start your journey with Docker, you might not want to spend the time getting the runtime engine ready to go on Linux. If you’re not familiar with the operating system, it… Read more
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Linux Kernel 6.4 Released: Embracing Apple M2, New Hardware, and More Rust
Another Linux Kernel release is here! This comes just months after the release of Linux Kernel 6.3, right on schedule. This release offers many improvements, such as initial Apple M2 silicon support, storage enhancements, better sensor monitoring, and more. Even though this is not a major upgrade for regular users, it caters to a specific… Read more
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iVentoy: boot, install OS on multiple machines over the network
“… The developer of the multi-boot tool Ventoy has released a new utility called iVentoy. Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drives using one or more disk image formats. Unlike tools such as Rufus, which support creating a bootable USB drive using a single operating system, Ventoy supports multiple operating systems… Read more
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Firefox crash affecting Linux users
“… On Monday morning [June 19, 2023] we (Mozilla) detected a very large crash spike affecting Firefox users on Linux, specifically on an older version of a Debian-based distribution. It turned out to be an interesting bug involving the Linux kernel and Google JavaScript code so let me tell you about it….” Read details here:… Read more
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Linux targeted for Crypto Mining
Microsoft Security’s latest analysis indicates that hackers are launching a new Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign that targets internet-facing Linux systems and IoT Devices. A detailed analysis was published by MS on their security blog page as a warning to Linux Admins. “The threat actors behind the attack use a backdoor that deploys a wide array of… Read more
