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Category Archives: LXer
MemSed – New Cheat Engine Alternative App for Linux
Looking for a Cheat Engine like application to search and edit memory in Linux Desktop? Here’s a free open-source app work in process!
Mesa 25.0 Linux Graphics Stack Brings Vulkan 1.4 Support on RADV, ANV, and NVK
The Mesa 25.0 open-source graphics stack has been released today as a major update introducing new features and improvements for several of the included graphics drivers.
Linus Torvalds Reportedly Plans To Merge Rust Code Into Linux Kernel
Christoph Hellwig, a Kernel maintainer, has revealed that Linus Torvalds privately expressed his intention to merge Rust code into the Linux kernel.
CachyOS Introduces a Simpler Way to Build Kernels… on Debian
CachyOS introduces a kernel builder tool designed for Debian-based distributions, simplifying the process of creating custom kernels.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 46: Bursting Bubbles
Unlike when building a retro Windows computer which gives you certain milestone releases to target, the incremental nature of Linux leaves it more difficult to settle on which version you wish to run, even if you have decided on a distribution.
How to format USB drives on Linux, MacOS, and Windows
If you need to format a USB flash drive, here’s how it’s done on all three major operating systems.
NVIDIA vs AMD on Linux: Which GPU Should You Choose?
Should you go with NVIDIA or AMD on Linux? Find the answer by understanding the pros and cons of each, and make an informed decision.
Time to make C the COBOL of this century
Lions juggling chainsaws are fun to watch, but you wouldn’t want them trimming your trees. Nobody likes The Man. When a traffic cop tells you to straighten up and slow down or else, profound thanks are rarely the first words on your lips. Then you drive past a car embedded in a tree, surrounded by blue lights and cutting equipment. Perhaps Officer Dibble had a point.
Give Your Animal Crossing Villagers The Gift Of Linux
If you’ve played any of the versions of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing over the years, you’ll know that eventually you get to the point where you’ve maxed out your virtual house and filled it with all the furniture you could possibly want — which is arguably as close to “winning” the game as you can get.
GNOME 48 beta is another nail in X11’s coffin
Our first look at the default desktop for Fedora 42 and Ubuntu ‘Plucky Puffin’. The next version of the default desktop for most of the big Linux distros is in beta. Here’s what to expect next month, or soon thereafter.
Spring detox with Firefox for iOS
A fresh start isn’t just for your home — your iPhone or iPad deserves a privacy detox too. With Firefox for iOS, you can block hidden trackers, stop fingerprinting, and keep your browsing history more private with Enhanced Tracking Protection.
Mastering Kubernetes in the Cloud: A Guide to Cloud Controller Manager
Cloud Controller Manager is a crucial yet often overlooked Kubernetes component that streamlines cloud integrations. Here’s why it matters and how to use it effectively.
Machine Learning in Linux: Serge – web interface for chatting
Serge is a chat interface crafted with LLaMA for running GGUF models.
You Can Now Install Linux Kernel 6.13 on Ubuntu, Here’s How
Linux 6.13 is now the latest stable kernel and Ubuntu users can install it on their machines via the official Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do that via graphical or command-line methods.
CodeWeavers Hiring More Developers To Work On Wine s Proton
The friends at CodeWeavers have relayed work that they are looking to hire multiple Wine developers to join their paid team working on upstream Wine as well as their CrossOver products, Valve’s Proton downstream for Steam Play, and related Wine-based tech.
Ezurio Veda SL917 Expands Industrial IoT Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE
The Veda SL917, developed by Ezurio and based on the Silicon Labs SiWx917 chipset, is a low-power wireless module designed for industrial IoT applications. It provides connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and support for Matter and IP networking, providing secure cloud connectivity and efficient power management.
TigerVNC 1.15 Released with Improved Mouse Support
TigerVNC 1.15 cross-platform VNC client & server brings back/forward mouse button support, clipboard redirection, password security checks, and more.
Canonical Extends Kubernetes Distro Support to a Dozen Years
Vanilla Kubernetes offers 14 months of support; Canonical is now offering 10 times that support, starting with its latest version.
13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Video Converters
The best video converters make the process simple, and support a wide number of different codecs and formats.