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How to Share Files Between Mac and Linux
Sharing files between a Mac and a Linux machine isn’t complicated. You can do it easily and securely, using practical tools and methods designed for seamless cross-platform sharing. The SMB (Server Message Block) protocol is a widely used standard for sharing files and network resources, including printers using CUPS. It enables seamless communication between different…
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Kali 2024.4 released with 14 new tools
Kali Linux has released version 2024.4, the fourth and final version of 2024, and it is now available with fourteen new tools, numerous improvements, and deprecates some features. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to perform penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability research, security audits, and red team exercises. With…
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New Pop!_OS version built on Rust
By Jack Wallen, Dec. 10, 2024System76 just took everything that was good in Pop!_OS and made it even betterPop!_OS Alpha 4 has arrived and it’s going to be a brilliant Linux desktop. When System76 announced that it would be creating a new Linux desktop environment from scratch and using the Rust programming language, I was…
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Linux Mint beats MX Linux
By Brian Fagioli, December 10 2024 Linux Mint has reclaimed its position as the top-ranked Linux distribution on DistroWatch, dethroning MX Linux. The latest page hit rankings, which reflect the popularity of distributions among DistroWatch users, place Linux Mint in first place with 2,412 hits per day. MX Linux, previously the reigning champ, now sits…
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New OBS Studio With More Tools
OBS Studio 31.0 Released with NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background BlurThis release also adds QSV AV1 screen content coding, support for first-party YouTube Chat features, and Amazon IVS service integration. OBS Studio 31.0 has been officially released as the latest stable version of this powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free software for video recording and live…
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Kernel 6.12 is now LTS
It’s Official: Linux Kernel 6.12 Will Be LTS, Supported for “Multiple Years”The Linux 6.12 kernel series will receive maintenance updates with bug and security fixes at least until December 2026! Renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced today that the Linux 6.12 kernel series has been officially marked as LTS (Long Term Support) on the…
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