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Going Back to Linux
I Stopped Using Linux for a Year, Here’s What Brought Me Back Key Takeaways:Linux extends the life of your hardware, eliminating the need for frequent replacements.Linux offers privacy with minimal tracking, providing peace of mind.Linux gives you true ownership over software, empowering you to tweak interfaces and settings to an extent unmatched by any other…
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New 6.11 Kernel with more AMD Support
Linux 6.11 Kernel Features Deliver A Lot For New/Upcoming Intel & AMD Hardware.With all of the exciting hardware launches this summer, I’m a bit behind on writing my summary of the Linux 6.11 kernel features for that next kernel version due out in mid-September. But here it is with a concise look at all of…
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Meta Releases New bots for AI
Meta has 2 new sneaky bots scooping up free AI-training data from the web.Summary: – Generative AI tools are based on models that use huge amounts of content scraped from the web.– Meta has trained several versions of its Llama AI models, which rely heavily on internet content.– The company recently rolled out new bots…
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Switching from Ubuntu to Archcraft
I Just Removed Ubuntu for Archcraft and my Linux PC Looks Awesome! My distro hopping days are not over. And, probably, will never be 😉 On some days, I love Ubuntu, and others, I hate it. But, for the majority, I stick with Ubuntu-based distributions including Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Linux Mint. I have an NVIDIA-powered…
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LF Works With Open Model Initiative on AI
Linux Foundation Welcomes the Open Model Initiative to Promote Openly Licensed AI Models August 12, 2024 — Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, is excited to welcome the Open Model Initiative (OMI) to the Linux Foundation community. The OMI aims to foster the creation and adoption of high-quality,…
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Secure your Linux Laptop or PC
How to Make Your Linux Laptop More Secure in 7 Steps. Chances are that part of the reason you broke away from Microsoft and switched to Linux is the open-source OS’s reputation for greater security. That doesn’t mean your Linux distro is impenetrable, though, and certainly not out of the box. Here are seven steps…
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