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Solar-powered PV PI HAT delivers continuous off-grid operation for Raspberry Pi projects
Kickstarter recently featured the PV PI, a solar charging HAT designed to power Raspberry Pi and other 5V single board computers from a 12V LiFePO4 battery. The add-on enables continuous 24/7 off-grid operation through MPPT-based solar charging and intelligent power management. Developed by Melbourne-based engineer Luke Ditria and his team at AutoEcology, the PV PI […]
Steam Deck Adds Display-Off Mode for Low-Power Downloads
The Linux-powered handheld gaming console, Steam Deck, now allows you to complete game downloads with the screen off, saving power while staying updated.
GNOME 50 Ends the X11 Era After Decades
GNOME 50 completes the long migration to Wayland, dropping X11 backend code and relying on XWayland for any remaining compatibility needs.
Linux Mint Devs Introduce New System Administration & System Information Tools
Linux Mint project leader Clement Lefebvre revealed today in the monthly newsletter for October 2025 two new tools for Linux Mint users, System Information and System Administration.
Ubuntu Server 25.10 Performance On AMD EPYC With “amd64v3” Optimized Packages
Last week Canonical announced Ubuntu “architecture variants” with initially supporting “amd64v3” optimized packages built using the x86_64-v3 micro-architecture feature level. For this initial debut in the Ubuntu 25.10 archive an initial subset of packages are built using that higher feature level that can assume AVX/AVX2 and other more recent CPU ISA additions. More details on that and some initial desktop benchmarks can be found within the Ubuntu 25.10 amd64v3 Benchmarks article. Complementing that are some Ubuntu Server 25.10 benchmarks carried out on an AMD EPYC “Turin” server of the base amd64 packages versus amd64v3…
When Debian won’t do, Devuan 6 ‘Excalibur’ Linux makes the grade
Debian 13 base, minus systemd and RISC-V buildOld school enough to favor Debian, but averse to systemd? Good news: Devuan 6 “Excalibur” is here, and all you need to do is draw it from the stone master its installer.…
SQLite 3.51 Brings New JSONB Functions and Better Performance
SQLite 3.51 introduces new JSONB functions, improved query performance, enhanced CLI tools, and expanded support for 64-bit WebAssembly builds.
Archinstall 3.0.13 Adds WiFi Connection Menu To Arch Linux Installer
Just days after the Archinstall 3.0.12 release for this text-based Arch Linux installer, Archinstall 3.0.13 is now available to deliver a new feature. That new feature is a text-based interface for being able to connect to a WiFi network within Archinstall…
Linux 6.18 Lands Electronic Privacy Screen Hotkey Handling For Some Dell Laptops
Merged yesterday to the mainline Linux 6.18 development kernel were the latest round of x86 platform driver fixes. Mostly some small fixes but standing out is electronic privacy screen hotkey support for some Dell laptops…
CachyOS Continues Delivering Leading Performance Over Ubuntu 25.10, Fedora Workstation 43
With Intel having sunset Clear Linux, when it comes to aggressive out-of-the-box Linux performance there is the Arch Linux based CachyOS as the leading contender. Given the recent releases of Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora Workstation 43, if you are curious about the out-of-the-box performance here are some fresh benchmarks of all three using the Framework Desktop.
Intel ANV Vulkan Driver Finally Exposes Pipeline Binary “VK_KHR_pipeline_binary”
Introduced back in August of 2024 with Vulkan 1.3.294 was VK_KHR_pipeline_binary as a pipeline binary extension to retrieve binary data associated with individual pipelines. The focus of this is to bypass the Vulkan pipeline caching mechanism and so applications can manage caches themselves. Finally today for Mesa 26.0-devel the Intel “ANV” open-source Vulkan driver has enabled this extension…
Grinn GenioBoard Offers MediaTek Genio 700 SoM, Dual M.2 Expansion, and CRA-Ready Security
Grinn has unveiled the GenioBoard, a compact single-board computer aimed at accelerating development of embedded and AI-enabled systems. It integrates the company’s GenioSOM-510 and GenioSOM-700 modules built on MediaTek’s Genio processor family, combining multiple Arm Cortex-A cores with an integrated GPU and NPU for edge inference applications. Powered by the MediaTek Genio 700, which integrates […]
Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition
Discover how Pangolin Reverse Proxy’s new dual licensing model enhances flexibility with its Enterprise Edition, catering to diverse business needs.
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MinIO Again Under Fire for Source-Only Decision
MinIO faces criticism for its source-only decision, raising concerns in the tech community. Discover the implications and reactions surrounding this controversial choice.
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Fwupd 2.0.17 Released with Support for Lexar and Maxio NVMe SSDs
Fwupd 2.0.17 has been released today as the seventeenth maintenance update to the fwupd 2.0 series of this open-source Linux firmware update utility, adding support for more devices, new features, and bug fixes.
FreeDesktop.org Adopts The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
Adding to the array of software projects and specifications under the FreeDesktop.org umbrella, the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard “FHS” has been adopted by these desktop-focused open-source developers…
Our Look at Fedora 43 — With Screenshots, Elton John, and More!
Take Fedora 43 Workstation for a spin with our hands-on review — plenty of screenshots, but don’t trample the Easter egg.
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What is Symbolic Links (or Symlinks) in the Linux
Symbolic links, sometimes also referred to as “symlinks,” are used to create file pointers pointing towards files and directories in the Linux system.
How to Use Blur in Kdenlive: Full, Partial, and Tracking Effects
Learn how to apply blur effects in Kdenlive, including fullscreen blur, partial blur using alpha mask, manual keyframed blur, and motion tracking blur. This video shows how each method works and compares their results. While motion tracking offers speed and automation, manual tracking provides better precision when the object moves unpredictably making it ideal for creators who need to hide faces, license plates, or sensitive details directly in Kdenlive.