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This Linux app makes sharing files to Android a breeze - here's how

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-05 22:36:23

Must. Connect. To. Linux. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Almost daily, I need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found some solutions, but this latest option, called Packet, makes sending files from Linux to Android a breeze. Packet works with Quick Share, and both desktop and mobile devices only have to be on the same wireless network to function. Once on the same network, sending a file to Android is simple. Also: My 6 favorite open-source Android app

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Modder runs AMD FSR 4 on unsupported Radeon 7000 series GPUs, performance lags behind FSR 3.1

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-09-06 02:13:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In brief: AMD's new FSR 4 upscaling solution improves tremendously upon FSR 3 but only supports the company's Radeon RX 9070 and 9060 graphics card families. However, the latest version of Mesa for Linux provides a loophole that allowed a modder to benchmark FSR 4 on an older GPU, with intriguing results. Redditor Virtual-Cobbler-9930 recently shared encouraging data after testing AMD's FSR 4 on a

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CISA warns of attackers exploiting Linux flaw with PoC exploit

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-08 10:54:48

CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies about attackers targeting a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's OverlayFS subsystem that allows them to gain root privileges. This local privilege escalation security flaw (CVE-2023-0386) is caused by a Linux kernel improper ownership management weakness and was patched in January 2023 and publicly disclosed two months later. Multiple proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits were also shared on GitHub starting in May 2023, making exploitation attempts

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New Linux udisks flaw lets attackers get root on major Linux distros

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-08 20:45:36

Attackers can exploit two newly discovered local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities to gain root privileges on systems running major Linux distributions. The first flaw (tracked as CVE-2025-6018) was found in the configuration of the Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) framework on openSUSE Leap 15 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15, allowing local attackers to gain the privileges of the "allow_active" user. The other security bug (CVE-2025-6019) was discovered in libblockdev, and it enab

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The best cloud storage services of 2025: Expert tested

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2025-09-11 05:30:14

Who hasn't heard of Google Drive? It's a well-known option for online storage and remains one of my favorites, as well as something I use daily for work. Why we like it: Google Drive used to be just storage before Google combined its online office suite, Google Docs, into Google One. If you're a little confused because Google Workplace is also available, you're in good company. To clarify, Google Workspace Individual is meant for small business owners. At the same time, Google One is a consume

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Want to ditch Windows? This Linux distro makes that transition easy

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-11 07:56:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Over the past year, several Windows-like Linux distributions have been given the spotlight. A couple of those distributions were nothing more than malware in disguise, which has made me a bit squirrely about trying others, but to let a couple of bad apples spoil the entire bushel isn't fair, in my opinion. So when I came across yet another, I decided to give it a try. That distribution is AnduinOS, which is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution to

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Kali Linux gets a UI refresh, new tools, and an updated car hacking toolset

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-11 18:11:28

Kali Linux can be daunting because of all the challenging tools. Jack Wallen\ZDNET Kali Linux is a widely respected Linux distribution geared toward testing and auditing systems and networks, and the latest release has added more hacking tools, updates, and even a UI refresh. First, the CAN Arsenal was renamed CARsenal, so its purpose is obvious. Not only has CARsenal received a UI update, but there are some new tools added into the mix, such as hlcand (a modified version of slcand for ELM327

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'End of 10' offers hope and support to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade their PCs

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-12 10:30:00

End of 10 Windows 10, it's almost time to bid you adieu. Support ends soon, and many of those PCs simply aren't powerful enough to run the successor to what has been one of the most widely used desktop OSes on the planet. But users have choices. They can purchase a new computer, one with enough oomph to run Windows 11 (an expensive proposition in an unstable economy). They can run the risk of using an unsupported OS (not wise in a world that is getting ever more dangerous). They can install

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Kali Linux 2025.2 released with 13 new tools, car hacking updates

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-12 17:18:09

Kali Linux 2025.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download with 13 new tools and an expanded car hacking toolkit. Designed for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers, the Kali Linux distribution facilitates security audits, penetration testing, and network research. The Kali Team has added many new features and refined the distro's user interface. Notable changes include: Renamed and updated car hacking toolset Kali Menu and UI refresh Updates to Kali NetHunte

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Yet another European government is ditching Microsoft for Linux - here's why

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-09-13 12:49:09

querbeet/Getty Images "We're done with Teams!" declared Digitalisation Minister Dirk Schrödter, speaking via an open-source video platform, in his announcement that the German state of Schleswig-Holstein will phase out all Microsoft software from government workplaces. The goal is to fully transition from Microsoft programs to Linux and open-source programs within the next three months. Also: I found a Linux distro that combines the best parts of other operating systems (and it works) The dec

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GNOME and Red Hat Linux eleven years ago (2009)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-13 06:08:42

GNOME and Red Hat Linux Eleven Years Ago By Oscar Laycock Four years ago, I switched on an old PC and found a seven year old (at that time) copy of Linux on it. I still use parts of the 1998 Red Hat Linux, today. Red Hat Linux in 1998 My copy of Red Hat Linux is 5.1, codenamed "Manhattan". It was released on May 22, 1998. The first Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. Finally, Red Hat Linux merged with Fedora on 22 September 2003, when Red Hat started Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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Red Hat Linux in 1998 (2009)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-13 11:08:42

GNOME and Red Hat Linux Eleven Years Ago By Oscar Laycock Four years ago, I switched on an old PC and found a seven year old (at that time) copy of Linux on it. I still use parts of the 1998 Red Hat Linux, today. Red Hat Linux in 1998 My copy of Red Hat Linux is 5.1, codenamed "Manhattan". It was released on May 22, 1998. The first Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. Finally, Red Hat Linux merged with Fedora on 22 September 2003, when Red Hat started Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-09-13 10:00:00

For some people, however, it might be helpful to think through what software you need to run and which operating systems it runs best on will help you determine the hardware you need. And let's not forget: ChromeOS and Linux are still alternative options. So, here's how the four available operating systems break down. Windows: Windows is the stalwart default OS. Windows is the broadest and most widely used operating system, supporting the largest number of applications and hardware. It may be r

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Rufus 4.8 speeds up Windows ISO handling and To Go drive creation

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-14 06:27:00

Rufus is a small utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives. Oh, and Rufus is fast. It can be especially useful for cases where: You need to create USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI, etc.) You need to work on a system that doesn't have an OS installed You need to flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOS You want to run a low-level utility Despite its small size, Rufus provides everything you need. Non-exhaustive list of ISOs Rufus is known

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Why I'm leaving Firefox for good - here's the browser I'm using now instead

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-14 22:05:00

ZDNET I've been using Firefox, on and off, for a very long time. After all, it's been the default web browser for Linux for as long as I can remember. But I'm finally moving on from Firefox and all of its clones. Also: Love Arc browser? You can get early access to its new AI-powered replacement This time it feels permanent. Every other time I migrated away from Firefox (or a Firefox fork), it felt temporary, like I'd soon return, after using whatever browser I adopted, because Firefox was alw

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I found a Linux distro that combines the best parts of other operating systems (and it works)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-14 22:22:00

Jack Wallen/ZDNET There are so many Linux distributions on the market, and they range from the command line only all the way to functioning works of art. The majority of distros fall somewhere in the middle, of course, and that's perfectly fine because most users prefer a blend of aesthetics and functionality. That's why the likes of Linux Mint, ZorinOS, elementaryOS, and Ubuntu are so popular. But every once in a while, a team releases an update to its distribution that reminds you that Linux

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Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-09-15 12:00:10

Apple With so much news at 2025's Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, you might be excused for missing that Apple quietly revealed it was releasing and open-sourcing a new open-source containerization framework and a shell tool called Container. Both are designed to create and run Linux containers as lightweight virtual machines (VMs) directly on MacOS. Also: Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux This framework is optimized for Apple Silicon and wi

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LibreOffice backs campaign to help users move from Windows 10 to Linux – and ditch Office, too

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-16 14:31:00

In context: Microsoft will officially end support for the most widely used editions of Windows 10 in just a few months. The operating system remains in use by hundreds of millions of PC owners, many of whom will soon face a critical decision: upgrade to Windows 11, or explore alternatives. Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 security updates on October 14, 2025, even though the operating system remains the most widely used desktop platform. This move will render a massive number of PC

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Helion: A modern fast paced Doom FPS engine in C#

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 14:56:51

The latest stable release for Windows and most Linux distros can be downloaded here. Nightly experimental builds are also available here for users who want to test the latest features before they’re ready. Helion uses .NET 9. The self-contained Helion releases include it, otherwise Windows users will need to install the Desktop Runtime, and Linux users will need to follow the instructions for their distro. On Linux, you will also need to make sure OpenAL, libsndfile, and libmpg123 are installed

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Can't upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux distro is the best alternative for your Windows 10 PC

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-17 21:00:23

ZDNET's key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need. It's a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with. I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. View now at Steve Studios I wouldn't normally suggest an Arch-based Linux distribution for new users, but every so often, I come across one that challenges my perceptions. Recently, I di

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Heroic Games Launcher lets you run Windows-only games on Linux and macOS

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-17 02:48:00

Heroic Games Launcher is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It provides a simple, customizable interface to manage game installations, updates, and compatibility settings. It's especially popular among Linux and Steam Deck users for playing Windows-only games. How does Heroic Games Launcher run Windows games on Linux or macOS? Heroic Games Launcher uses Wine as a compatibility layer to run Windows-based games from the Epic Games Store and GOG on Linux and macOS. When you launch a game th

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Here's how I finally cracked a tricky Linux problem with this AI terminal app

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-17 23:57:00

Warp is scary good at fixing problems. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET I've been using Linux for a very, very long time, and it's rare that I encounter an issue I cannot resolve. However, a few weeks ago, such a problem occurred. The issue was caused by an installed application upgrade that required a dependency that the apt package manager couldn't solve. This meant I couldn't update or upgrade the system, and that, my friends, is a big problem. I tried to resolve the issue. I even attempted

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As the Kernel Turns: Rust in Linux saga reaches the “Linus in all-caps” phase

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-06-02 16:55:11

Rust, a modern and notably more memory-safe language than C, once seemed like it was on a steady, calm, and gradual approach into the Linux kernel. In 2021, Linux kernel leaders, like founder and leader Linus Torvalds himself, were impressed with the language but had a "wait and see" approach. Rust for Linux gained supporters and momentum, and in October 2022, Torvalds approved a pull request adding support for Rust code in the kernel. By late 2024, however, Rust enthusiasts were frustrated wi

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Programmer gets a NES to emulate a PC, and it's as ridiculous as it sounds

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-06-02 06:57:00

Ancient tech showcase: How far can you go in emulating old PC technology on an even older console? One programmer set out to answer this challenging question, relying on an array of software tricks to achieve his goal. Fortunately, no actual hardware was harmed in the process. NES86 is a newly unveiled project designed to bring early PC system emulation to the Nintendo Entertainment System. The emulator can seemingly recreate an Intel 8086 processor, along with essential PC hardware, with enoug

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A programmer got an NES to emulate a PC, and it's as ridiculous as it sounds

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-06-02 16:57:00

Ancient tech showcase: How far can you go in emulating old PC technology on an even older console? One programmer set out to answer this challenging question, relying on an array of software tricks to achieve his goal. Fortunately, no actual hardware was harmed in the process. NES86 is a newly unveiled project designed to bring early PC system emulation to the Nintendo Entertainment System. The emulator can seemingly recreate an Intel 8086 processor, along with essential PC hardware, with enoug

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Latest Tech News

This Linux app makes sharing files to Android a breeze - here's how

Modder runs AMD FSR 4 on unsupported Radeon 7000 series GPUs, performance lags behind FSR 3.1

CISA warns of attackers exploiting Linux flaw with PoC exploit

New Linux udisks flaw lets attackers get root on major Linux distros

The best cloud storage services of 2025: Expert tested

Want to ditch Windows? This Linux distro makes that transition easy

Kali Linux gets a UI refresh, new tools, and an updated car hacking toolset

'End of 10' offers hope and support to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade their PCs

Kali Linux 2025.2 released with 13 new tools, car hacking updates

Yet another European government is ditching Microsoft for Linux - here's why

GNOME and Red Hat Linux eleven years ago (2009)

Red Hat Linux in 1998 (2009)

Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

Rufus 4.8 speeds up Windows ISO handling and To Go drive creation

Why I'm leaving Firefox for good - here's the browser I'm using now instead

I found a Linux distro that combines the best parts of other operating systems (and it works)

Apple quietly makes running Linux containers easier on Macs

LibreOffice backs campaign to help users move from Windows 10 to Linux – and ditch Office, too

Helion: A modern fast paced Doom FPS engine in C#

Can't upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux distro is the best alternative for your Windows 10 PC

Heroic Games Launcher lets you run Windows-only games on Linux and macOS

Here's how I finally cracked a tricky Linux problem with this AI terminal app

As the Kernel Turns: Rust in Linux saga reaches the “Linus in all-caps” phase

Programmer gets a NES to emulate a PC, and it's as ridiculous as it sounds

A programmer got an NES to emulate a PC, and it's as ridiculous as it sounds

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