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Master Key
Keep access data secure with Cryptonify
Keep track of your login information for web services with Cryptonify.
Fast and Fluid
Digital audio workstation Tracktion T6 at a glance
The Tracktion digital audio workstation is finally taking off as it reaches version 6.
On the Canvas
The latest ad tracking tricks and what to do about them
We'll tell you about some powerful new ad tracking techniques and how you can stop them.
Open Emu
QEMU 2 as a versatile virtualization platform
The new version of QEMU is a free virtualization solution that offers excellent stability and flexibility. We show how to deploy QEMU 2 in a Live environment.
Sparklines
Conditional formatting in LibreOffice spreadsheets
Integrate graphical information alongside the data it represents with conditional formatting and sparklines.
Skillfully Packaged
Migrating Debian and Ubuntu packages to systemd
You might need to tweak your Debian or Ubuntu packages to get them to work with systemd.
Better Finds
Fuzzy text searches with agrep
The agrep tool expands on grep by adding fuzzy search capabilities to text string-matching operations.
Reinforcements
Desktop backup software
Backup strategies in IT are essential and expensive in terms of planning and administration, but individuals have simpler solutions. We look at five backup solutions for the desktop.
Incredible
Bitwig Studio 1.3.5 digital audio workstation tested
Bitwig Studio 1.3.5, together with the JACK sound server, gives users the freedom to produce professional-quality tracks.
Frame by Frame
Animated slideshows with PhotoFilmStrip
Easy-to-use PhotoFilmStrip produces high-quality videos and offers plenty of useful features.
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Pine64 Halts Production of Linux Devices
With continued DRAM and eMMC shortages, Pine64 has decided to discontinue production of Linux devices.
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The Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative Is Coming
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Linux Mint Shares a Possible Kernel Cleanup Solution
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CachyOS Gets an Update
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The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
Unless a kernel patch is a valid security fix, it will be rejected if it was created using AI.
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Linux Surpasses Double-Digit Market Share
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AI Helped Develop a Linux Exploit
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Yet Another Linux Kernel Vulnerability Discovered
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Ubuntu 26.10 to Include Ubuntu Certified Hardware Check
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Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available
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