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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
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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
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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
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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
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LXC vs. Docker: Which One?
In today’s evolving software development landscape, containerization technology has emerged as a key tool for developers aiming to enhance efficiency and ensure consistency across environments. Among the various container technologies available today, Linux Containers (LXC) and Docker are two of the most popular choices. Understanding the differences between these technologies is crucial for developers to… Read more
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4 Keys to Writing Modern Python
If you want to write Python code that takes advantage of the language’s newest and most powerful features, here are four areas to explore. Although Python had its 30-year anniversary in 2021, the explosion of adoption, growth, and forward-thinking development associated with the language is still relatively new. Many features of Python have remained unchanged… Read more
