If you prefer the KDE interface and like living on the cutting edge for updates then give Tumbleweed a try.

Linux is a powerful and flexible operating system, widely used in servers, embedded systems, and even personal computers. However, even the best-configured systems can face performance bottlenecks over time. Performance tuning is essential for ensuring that a Linux system runs efficiently, utilizing available resources optimally while avoiding unnecessary slowdowns.

Ready to run your own Wikipedia-style knowledge repository on Fedora, Centos or RHEL? Hold on tight! We are about to walk you through the steps for installing MediaWiki on the most innovative Linux distro out there. Whether you are a Linux geek or a Linux noob looking to get started with MediaWiki, this step-by-step guide will take you from start to finish, pronto!

There are some idiosyncrasies about macOS that long term Mac users may never notice, but cause frustration in people more used to how Windows does things – or the much more customizable Linux desktop experience. Here are a few of The Reg FOSS desk’s favorite tools we routinely install on new machines to make life a little more comfortable or convenient.

M5Stack has released Cardputer v1.1, an upgraded version of its compact computing platform. The latest version introduces the StampS3A microcontroller, an improved antenna, and a more responsive keyboard, enhancing stability and usability. Additional refinements include optimized power consumption and better RGB LED control, improving overall efficiency.

Docker Desktop 4.39 arrives with a CLI, multi-platform support, security fixes, and upgrades to Compose, Buildx, Kubernetes, and more.

Clonezilla Live developer Steven Shiau released Clonezilla Live 3.2.1 as a new version of this Debian-based, free, and open-source bootable live system for cloning disk drives.

Now working with seven hyperscalers for custom AI silicon. Not working on acquiring bits of IntelBroadcom’s acquisition of VMware appears to be a big success, on the balance sheet at least, after the company announced a big majority of its top 10,000 customers have decided to acquire its Cloud Foundation stack and posted strong growth.

In today’s cloud-native and microservices-oriented world, Docker has become a cornerstone for developing, shipping, and running applications anywhere. However, with great flexibility comes great responsibility, especially regarding security. This article delves into various tools for scanning Docker container vulnerabilities, ensuring that your applications remain secure and compliant.

A hex editor is a special type of editor that can open any type of file and display its contents, byte by byte. We feature our favorite GUI tools.

LILYGO has introduced the T-Watch S3 Plus, an upgraded version of its ESP32-based smartwatch. While maintaining the open-source flexibility of its predecessor, this new model adds GPS positioning, a larger 940mAh battery, and refined hardware features. It supports Arduino-IDE and VS Code making it an adaptable platform for developers and hobbyists.

If it’s just some category or section in forums, then it’s not a blog. No more “Community Blog”.

Goodbye, Skype! You probably won’t be missed. Skype is being discontinued by Microsoft on 5th May. Once a hallmark of the old internet, Skype was already dying a slow death. It just could not keep up with the competition from WhatsApp, Zoom etc despite Microsoft’s backing.

The KDE Project released today KDE Gear 24.12.3 as the third and last maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 open-source software suite to fix more bugs in your favorite KDE apps.

Apache Solr is an open-source search platform built on Apache Lucene, designed to create powerful application search and indexing capabilities. In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Apache Solr on Ubuntu 24.04 server.

If you’re looking for a tiling window manager that has more style, Hyprland is one try – and it just might change the landscape as well.

Samba 4.22 introduces SMB3 Directory Leases, LDAP netlogon pings over TCP, and experimental Himmelblaud authentication for Azure Entra ID.

Distro hopping isn’t exactly uncommon in the Linux world, but have you ever found yourself switching distributions by accident? Because that’s exactly what happened to me when I decided to give the Arch-based CachyOS a try.

Is Huawei planning to ship Linux on its upcoming MateBook laptops instead of HarmonyOS NEXT? A fresh leak out of China this week suggests so.

KeePass 2.58 improved its graphical user interface with some new options. It added Ctrl+H keyboard shortcut for the ‘Show/hide password using asterisks’ option in report dialogs.