Tag: ubuntu
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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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Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs
A new phishing campaign dubbed ‘CRON#TRAP’ infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks. Using virtual machines to conduct attacks is nothing new, with ransomware gangs and cryptominers using them to stealthily perform malicious activity. However, threat actors commonly install these manually after they…
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Fedora 41 Released w/ Kernel 6.11, DNF5, etc
Fedora Linux 41 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11, DNF5, GNOME 47, and More!This is the first Fedora Linux release to switch to DNF5 for a faster and more enhanced package management experience. The Fedora Project officially released today Fedora Linux 41 as the latest version of their Red Hat-sponsored GNU/Linux distribution for the masses featuring…
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Converting into a Workstation
I converted a mini PC running Windows 11 into a Linux workstation, and it blew me away!If you’re looking for a small form-factor PC that doesn’t skimp on performance, the Herk Orion might be just what you need. I’ve been using and reviewing PCs for a long time. I used to build my own PCs…
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Happy 20th! Ubuntu 24.10 is Now Available
Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole takes flight – with a blend of innovation and nostalgia.Twenty years in the making, Ubuntu 24.10 has arrived, and it brings back the Ubuntu 4.10 startup sound. Here’s what else you can expect. 2004 was a heck of a year for Linux. SCO was still suing IBM and was sure it…
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Win 10 Only Has A Year of Support Left
Windows 10 only has a year of support: 12 months left to keep Copilot off your desktop or learn Linux! Have you been putting off upgrading to Windows 11 ever since it launched? If you want your rig to be as secure as possible, you don’t have long left until you pretty much have to.…
