Going back to January 2023 were patches for enabling Secure TSC support for use by SEV-SNP guests with AMD EPYC 7003 "Milan" and newer processors... Two years later and after sixteen rounds of revising the Linux kernel patches, it looks like the AMD Secure TSC support is finally ready for landing in the mainline Linux kernel.
Simply the best FOSS desktop OS there is, outside of the Windows and Unix families. Haiku still hasn't quite reached that magic Version One Point Zero line in the sand, in part because its developers are setting the bar much higher than that of any other FOSS OS.
The KDE Project released KDE Frameworks 6.10 today as a new monthly update to this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt, which provide commonly needed functionality for KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop.
The Linux Foundation, alongside Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera, have announced today the formation of the new Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers.
SpacemiT, a RISC-V AI CPU company based in China, has announced progress in the development of its server CPU chip, the SpacemiT Vital Stone V100. The chip represents an advancement in RISC-V technology, providing a complete hardware and software platform designed to meet server specifications and support demanding applications.
Bash scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks in Unix-like operating systems. One of the most common tasks is redirecting output to a file. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive example of a Bash script that outputs data to a file, along with explanations and instructions on how to use it effectively.
KDE developers today released Plasma Wayland Protocols 1.16 as the newest feature update to this set of non-standard Wayland protocols used by the Plasma desktop.
If you're just now jumping onto the Linux train, you might be wondering what apps to install first. Here are the first 10 I find should be installed by all.
KDE Gear 24.12.1 apps collection is now available for download. Key updates for Dolphin, Kasts, Kdenlive, Okular, and more.
Quite a nice surprise! Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games / 2K has been given the green tick of approval from Valve, as it's now steam deck verified Steam Deck Verified ahead of release.
VLC media player, the popular open-source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system.
Steve's dedication to open source principles and his ability to bridge commercial and community interests set a standard for future developers.
Handheld gaming consoles have seen a surge in popularity thanks to their portable nature, with devices now packing enough power to run games originally designed for computers and consoles.
KDE KWin developer Xaver Hugl is out with a new blog post on his quest of providing optimal High Dynamic Range (HDR) display experience with the KDE desktop. The latest focus by Xaver has been on fixing the "night light" mode support under KDE Plasma on HDR displays.
The new release added illuminance sensor support for Linux users. Meaning you can play Boktai with real light, just as intended. While, it’s also working on sunlight and camera support.
Pilet is an upcoming open-source portable mini-computer powered by Raspberry Pi 5, offering both versatility and portability. Initially named Consolo, it will be available in two models: a 5-inch and a 7-inch, to suit different needs.
Flatpak, the popular Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework, has been updated today to version 1.16, a major release that comes with new features and improvements.
KDE Plasma 6.3 Beta is now available for public testing, featuring exciting improvements and new functionalities. Here's more about that!
In today’s tech-driven world, conserving power on our devices is more important than ever. If you’re often away from your computer and want to automate putting it into a suspended state, then a simple Bash script can help. This Sleep Timer Bash Script allows users to set a timer in minutes, after which the system will suspend, saving energy and resources.
For fans of the Budgie desktop environment that got its start out of the Solus Linux distribution, the Budgie 10.10 release expected later this quarter will be their first release that is Wayland-only.