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  • Review of Linux Solus

    Review of Linux Solus

    Solus is a no-frills desktop distribution that makes using Linux a no-brainerIf you’re looking for a Linux desktop distribution that puts function over form and gets the job done with ease, Solus should be at the top of your list. I’ve spent decades using Linux and testing just about every type of distribution to ever Read more

  • Linux Running on Raspberry Pi Hazard3 RISC-V Cores

    Linux Running on Raspberry Pi Hazard3 RISC-V Cores

    Developer Jesse Taube Gets Linux Up and Running on the Raspberry Pi RP2350’s Hazard3 RISC-V Cores!This Buildroot-based basic Linux distribution runs natively on the RP2350’s Hazard3 RISC-V cores — albeit not very quickly. Developer Jesse Taube has become the first to successfully boot a minimal Linux distribution on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2’s RP2350 microcontroller Read more

  • This week in Plasma: 6.2 beta release

    This week in Plasma: 6.2 beta release

    Technically Akademy isn’t part of Plasma, but most of KDE’s movers and shakers were here in Würzburg for Akademy 2024 this week, so the list of technical work merged was understandably light; we were all busy with conference things! I’ve already blogged about my Akademy experience separately; check it out here if you’re interested. Despite Read more

  • Kali 2024.3 with 11 New Hacking Tools

    Kali 2024.3 with 11 New Hacking Tools

    The Kali Linux team has released Kali Linux 2024.3, the latest iteration of their popular penetration testing and ethical hacking distribution. This update brings a host of new features, including 11 new hacking tools, improved Raspberry Pi support, and various behind-the-scenes optimizations. “Our focus has been on a lot of behind-the-scenes updates and optimizations since Read more

  • Why I Use NixOS (And Why You Should Too)

    Why I Use NixOS (And Why You Should Too)

    NixOS is a Linux distribution that focuses on reproducibility, declarative configuration, and robust package management. Its unique approach to system configuration and package management makes it an attractive choice for users seeking more control over their Linux environment. I first discovered NixOS while listening to the Linux Unplugged podcast. As a die-hard Arch Linux user, Read more

  • Fix AppImage on Ubuntu

    Fix AppImage on Ubuntu

    Can’t Run AppImage on Ubuntu? Here’s How to Fix itAppImage applications not running in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS even with the correct file permissions? You need to install the missing library and try again. Here’s how. There are several applications that are made available for Linux in AppImage format. However, the recent releases of Ubuntu do Read more