Tag: computers
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Install Snap Apps in Linux Mint
Snap is Canonical’s universal package format for Linux. It lets developers build their software once for users on multiple Linux distributions to use. At least, that’s the theory. In reality, few Linux distributions outside of the Ubuntu ecosphere support Snap out of the box. Most carry the underlying Snap daemon package (snapd) in the repositories,…
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Best Laptops for Linux (ZDNet)
The best Linux laptops are user-friendly with high-end components and great battery life. We tested models from Lenovo, Dell, and more to find the top options. Years ago, we were lucky to have one or two Linux laptop options. Now, you’d be surprised at how many laptops are sold with Linux installed, making it a…
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Linux 6.10 adds New Drivers
Arm Mali/Immortalis GPU Driver, New AMD Graphics IP & Lunar Lake Display In Linux 6.10. The big batch of Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) kernel graphics/display driver updates for the Linux 6.10 merge window were sent out today that includes the new “Panthor” driver for newer ARM Mali/Immortalis graphics processors and the usual hearty assortment of…
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Ubuntu outperforms, faster than Windows 11
Written by Aaron Klotz, Freelance News Writer for Tom’s Hardware.Ubuntu beats Windows 11 once again on another Ryzen-powered machine. Phoronix tested the Framework Laptop 16 in Ubuntu to see if the Linux OS can outperform Windows 11 on the most modular portable rig around. In testing — with Ubuntu 23.10 and 24.04, Phoronix discovered that…
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Linux 6.10 Preps Kernel ‘Panic Screen’ – like BSOD
Written by Michael Larabel in Linux Kernel on 19 April 2024 While systemd 255 last year introduced a “blue screen of death” inspired solution with systemd-bsod for presenting logged error messages full-screen, it’s not appropriate for all errors. Systemd-bsod can work out for presenting full-screen messages in case of boot failures and other problems where…
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Find CPU information in Linux
You’ll definitely want to know how to find CPU information in Linux. Your computer’s CPU is like its powerhouse. Knowing more about it isn’t just for tech experts — it’s a basic skill that lets you understand how your computer works. Whether you’re someone who manages systems, writes code, or just likes digging into your…
