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The Radxa NIO 12L is available in four memory configurations. (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa NIO 12L: New single-board computer released with long official Ubuntu support for $99

Radxa has released another single-board computer, this time one powered by a MediaTek Genio 1200 chipset promising official support until late 2028 at the earliest. The Radxa NIO 12L starts at $99 and features plenty of ports too,...

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2024 15:08

The newly discovered vulnerability is causing concern in the Linux community (image: generated with Dall-E 3).

New Linux kernel vulnerability grants attackers root privileges

A recently discovered vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow an attacker to gain root privileges. Exploits are available for several Linux distributions, but the vulnerability does not appear to be fully patched.

Alexander Pensler, 12 Apr 2024 14:23

The beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 is available for testing (Image: Canonical).

Beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with GNOME 46 and Linux 6.8 kernel available for download

The beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has been released a week late and is now available for download. The final version of Canonical's Linux distribution is scheduled for release on 25 April 2024.

Alexander Pensler, 12 Apr 2024 10:39

If this trend continues, the Linux desktop could break the 5% mark in the future (Figure: generated with Dall-E 3).

Linux desktop continues to grow with four percent market share

For the second month in a row, Linux on the desktop has reached a market adoption rate of over 4%, according to Statcounter.com. Will 2024 be the much-touted "year of the Linux desktop"?

Alexander Pensler, 11 Apr 2024 13:31

RKGK, or Rakugaki, will launch in Q2 2024 with a bright neon colour palette and fast-paced platforming action. (Image source: Gearbox Publishing - edited)

Rakugaki: Upcoming $19.99 3D platformer game screams chaotic neon cyberpunk rebellion in new trailer

RKGK, aka Rakugaki, sheds the first-person shooter, MMO gameplay and grim, realistic worlds that have become all too common in recent games, opting instead to tell its rebellion story through colourful, surrealistic visuals and fa...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2024 03:32

The EndeavourOS team says "Goodbye" to the ARM version (Image: EndeavourOS).

EndeavourOS discontinues development of the ARM version of the Linux distribution

EndeavourOS, a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, has announced that it will discontinue development of its version for ARM processors. Maintainers are more urgently needed for the x86_64 edition of EndeavourOS.

Alexander Pensler, 09 Apr 2024 13:02

Ubuntu 24.04 should give laptop users longer battery life (Image: Canonical).

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS aims to improve the energy efficiency of the Linux distribution on laptops

The upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will include an updated version of the Power Profiles Daemon. Laptop users in particular, especially those with the latest Intel or AMD components, should benefit from the power management improvement...

Alexander Pensler, 08 Apr 2024 11:42

OpenBSD 7.5 official poster (Source: OpenBSD)

OpenBSD 7.5 now available

Its 30th anniversary less than three years ahead, OpenBSD remains in active development and is considered the most secure operating system based on the now defunct Berkeley Software Distribution. Version 7.5 sports various kernel ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Apr 2024 12:50

Official Minecraft website today (Source: Own)

Minecraft crowned as the video game with most cheaters

Although this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 23:57

Initial release of Google Podcasts for Android (Source: Google)

Google Podcasts is now history

Released in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yeste...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 20:21

Firefox Nightly now available with vertical tabs (Source: Mozilla)

Firefox could get vertical tabs in the future

An idea that surfaced on Mozilla Connect > Ideas more than two years ago has finally became an actual feature in Firefox Nightly. Still in the "very rough proof-of-concept" stage, vertical tabs are now one step closer to becoming ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 18:21

NetBSD's ctwm graphical environment (Source: NetBSD)

NetBSD 10.0 arrives after a long wait

In development since 2019, NetBSD 10.0 is now finally available for download. The list of highlights includes support for WireGuard, Apple hardware and Raspberry Pi boards, SMP tweaks, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes. Some ea...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2024 00:41

Massive vulnerability threatens several Linux distributions, especially those that update quickly (Image: generated with Dall-E 3)

Backdoor injected into XZ compression tools in several Linux distributions

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the XZ compression tools, allowing remote access via SSH remote logins. Rolling Linux distributions are particularly affected, an update is already available.

Alexander Pensler, 30 Mar 2024 08:40

Fedora Linux 40 beta now available (Source: Fedora Magazine)

A new Fedora Linux 40 beta release now available

Released in November 2023, Fedora Linux 39 will reach its end of life this November. Its successor is already in the works, and a new beta has just surfaced online. Fedora Linux 40 beta comes with Gnome 46, KDE Plasma 6, Podman 5,...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2024 11:39

Canonical extends LTS support lifecycle from 10 to 12 years

With a history spanning nearly two decades, Canonical's Ubuntu is now moving forward with a renewed security and support pledge that extends the life of LTS releases to no less than 12 years. The Legacy Support Ubuntu Pro add-on t...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2024 23:34

KDE's Global Themes allow scripts to run commands as the root user, resulting in a potential security hazard for users of the Linux desktop environment. (Image source: KDE - edited)

KDE Plasma theming security nightmare: scripting feature can run root commands including the worst Linux meme

KDE Plasma's Global Themes can run scripts in the background, which can run commands as a root user, including the infamous “sudo rm -rf" which wipes the user's root partition, causing significant data loss. KDE is aware of the is...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Mar 2024 21:11

System76 launches 2024 Lemur Pro with Intel Meteor Lake processors (Image source: System76)

System76 Lemur Pro Linux laptop gets updated with Intel Meteor Lake processors

System76 has launched the 2024 refresh of the Lemur Pro. The new Linux laptop brings Intel Meteor Lake processors in a familiar design. To be specific, it’s available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and Core Ultra 7 155U CPUs. As for...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Mar 2024 14:11

PlaytronOS is a new Linux-based operating system that hopes to challenge SteamOS and Windows for gaming handhelds. (Image source: Playtron)

PlaytronOS: new Linux gaming OS aims to dethrone Windows, SteamOS with support for 'every store'

The new Linux-based OS for gaming handhelds throws shade at Windows and SteamOS for being closed platforms. Playtron aims to be a lightweight alternative to Windows and SteamOS, built on open-source software, to offer wide hardwar...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Mar 2024 22:51

Batocera is a fantastic way to play retro games on any system, not just the Raspberry Pi 5 (Source: Batocera)

Here is the easiest and most polished way to play retro games on your Raspberry Pi 5

CheckMag Batocera has been around since 2016 but has reached a level of polish unmatched by its competitors. Great background music, boot animations and box art. Combined with the power of the Raspberry Pi 5, there’s never been a more plea...

David Devey, 21 Mar 2024 19:33

GNOME 46 Linux desktop released with experimental VRR support and more

The GNOME team has released version 46 of its desktop environment for Linux and Unix systems. GNOME 46 "Kathmandu" brings, among other things, an improved search function and experimental support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

Alexander Pensler, 21 Mar 2024 12:23

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" comes with Hungarian aircraft, five rank VII premium ground vehicles, and more

Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five prem...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2024 15:41

Valve announced Steam Families as part of the latest Steam Client Beta, allowing users to more flexibly share their games with family. (Image source: Valve)

New Steam game sharing feature removes clunky Family Share hurdle: Steam Families allows simultaneous library access

Steam launched its new Families feature in Steam Beta. Steam Families consolidates the previous Family Sharing and Family View features into a simpler solution for sharing your games between up to six family members, even allowing...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Mar 2024 01:23

Nvidia Reflex lands on Steam Play via VKD3D-Proton 2.12 (Image source: Nvidia)

Steam Play receives Nvidia Reflex through VKD3D-Proton update on Linux

A new update on the VKD3D-Proton for Linux has added support for Nvidia Reflex on Steam Play. This proprietary tech promises to reduce system latency by keeping the GPU and CPU in sync. So, the frames prepared by the processor don...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Mar 2024 17:29

Pop!_OS 24.04 will still launch with Cosmic as the default desktop environment, but the first alpha release has been delayed until May. (Image source: System76)

System76 delays Cosmic desktop alpha release as devs tease major strides for Pop!_OS DE

System76 says that while it will skip the alpha 1 release for its Cosmic desktop, essentially pushing the alpha release back to May, it is still planning on a full release of Cosmic by the end of September. The developer of the Po...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Mar 2024 23:10

Suyu developers claim to be avoiding monetisation altogether, unlike Yuzu. (Image source: Suyu - edited)

Nintendo Switch: Yuzu emulator returns as Suyu for Linux and Windows gamers

The Yuzu emulator may be dead, but its source code has already been repurposed. Repacked and edited to stave off legal action from Nintendo, Suyu is actively marketed as the 'continuation of the world's most popular, open-source, ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2024 13:15

The R36S retro handheld is on sale for just under $60 at Amazon. (Image via Amazon)

Deal | R36S retro handheld console on sale for 30% off for limited time

The R36S is a Gameboy-styled handheld emulation console with enough power to play most titles through the PlayStation 1 era of gaming. It is currently on sale for 30% off with a promo code.

Sam Medley, 13 Mar 2024 21:15

Powkiddy still only sells the RGB10 Max 3 in two colour options. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy RGB10 Max 3: Cheap retro gaming handheld released with 720p display

The Powkiddy RGB10 Max 3 is now available generally following a short pre-order period. The retro gaming handheld combines a Rockchip RK3566 chipset with a 720p display and 1 GB of RAM, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2024 16:16

Thanks to Steam, Proton GE and Valve, gaming on Linux is far easier that you might think. (Source: Wikipedia)

Tired of Windows tracking and invasive ads? Here's how to game on Linux

CheckMag Microsoft has historically monopolised the PC gaming space with Windows, but with increasingly invasive ads, bloat and data collection, many Windows users are looking for an alternative. Thanks to the Steam Deck, Valve and communi...

David Devey, 03 Mar 2024 22:39

The latest Steam sale pits everyone's favourite fossils against mankinds mightiest marvels with some spectacular discounts in-tow. (Image source: Steam)

Steam sale: 4 best game deals in the Dinos vs. Robots game sale event

CheckMag As the Steam Dinos vs. Robots game sale event is reaching its peak, here are some of the best game deals on Valve's game store. Seek answers in Horizon Zero Dawn, wage war on the machines in Generation Zero, or wrangle velocirapto...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Mar 2024 02:24

Kubuntu Focus M2: The laptop is available with a new processor

Kubuntu Focus M2: Linux laptop appears in new version with greater performance capabilties, also with GeForce RTX 4090

Kubuntu Focus is now offering a new and more powerful version of its high-performance M2 laptop, which is especially suitable for Linux. Customers can choose between different processors and graphics cards.

Silvio Werner, 24 Feb 2024 23:31

February has been a busy month for the Steam Deck and SteamOS. (Image source: Valve)

Valve pushes fresh bug fixes to Steam Deck and SteamOS with new Beta Client updates

Valve has furnished SteamOS and Steam Deck gaming handhelds with another set of improvements. All contained within new Steam Deck Beta Client updates, the bug fixes touch various aspects of SteamOS, including its dedicated Desktop...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2024 19:08

Linux on Phonix (Image Source: Slimbook)

16-inch KDE Slimbook V Linux laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS up for pre-orders starting at €999

Highlights for the KDE Slimbook V include a full aluminum chassis, a 16-inch IPS display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut, as well as the pre-installed KDE Neon distro with the latest KDE ...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Feb 2024 16:43

Hearts of Iron IV launcher after latest update (Source: Own)

Deal | Hearts of Iron IV discounted by up to 70% until next week

Released more than seven years ago, Hearts of Iron IV received multiple updates and will get a new country pack, namely Trial of Allegiance, in about two weeks. Those who still have to get started can grab the basic game or the St...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Feb 2024 12:00

Firefox 123 version details and Google Search visual update (Source: Own)

Firefox 123 launches sporting broken site reporting capabilities

Less than a month since the release of its predecessor, Firefox 123 arrives today packing a new feature with a self-explanatory name: Web Compatibility Reporting Tool. Additionally, Google Search users can enjoy a list of popular ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2024 18:33

The Slimbook Hero combines gaming hardware with Linux. (Image: Slimbook)

Slimbook Hero gaming laptop combines Linux Manjaro with 140W GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The Slimbook Hero is a new Linux-based gaming notebook that is designed for first-class gaming thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, Manjaro Linux, Steam and Proton, all without Windows.

Hannes Brecher, 17 Feb 2024 00:19

The Saturn 17 v5 from Juno Computers starts at USD 1,399 / £1,349 (Image: Juno Computers).

Linux hardware maker Juno Computers releases 17-inch Saturn 17 v5 laptop with Intel i7-13620H, GeForce RTX 4000 GPUs and Ubuntu

Juno Computer's new Saturn 17 v5 notebook is now available to order with a 17.3-inch 2K display, Intel Core i7-13620H processor and either Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 (laptop versions).

Alexander Pensler, 16 Feb 2024 15:10

The first alpha version of System76's new Cosmic Desktop could be released soon (Image: System76).

System76's Cosmic Desktop debuts with Linux distribution Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, first alpha coming soon

The new Cosmic desktop from American Linux hardware and software maker System76 will be released with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. According to the System76 developer blog, a first alpha version of the Cosmic desktop is expected soon.

Alexander Pensler, 16 Feb 2024 12:55

Debian GNU/Linux 12.5 "Bookworm" has been released and comes with many fixes (Image: Debian).

Debian 12.5 brings a host of security updates and bug fixes to the popular Linux distribution

The Debian project has released an update to version 12.5 which includes 68 bug fixes and 42 security updates for the distribution. It is the fifth point release of Debian GNU/Linux 12 "Bookworm".

Alexander Pensler, 15 Feb 2024 11:47

Four different spins of Fedora Linux are now being grouped together under the name "Fedora Atomic Desktops" (Image: Fedora Magazine).

Immutable Linux: Fedora combines different spins as Fedora Atomic Desktops

The Fedora Project consolidates several Linux systems with an unmodifiable root filesystem under one name: Fedora Silverblue, Kinoite, Sericea and Onyx become Fedora Atomic Desktops.

Alexander Pensler, 15 Feb 2024 10:20

MangoHud provides Linux gamers with useful information such as FPS, system load and hardware temperatures (Image: GitHub).

MangoHud version 0.7.1 improves popular gaming performance overlay for Linux

MangoHud version 0.7.1 has been released, adding minor features and bug fixes to the performance overlay for Linux. Here is an overview of the changes.

Alexander Pensler, 09 Feb 2024 14:47

Linux and Steam Deck users should play Helldivers 2 on PS5 for now (Image: Sony).

Helldivers 2: Does the co-op shooter currently run on Linux and Steam Deck?

Helldivers 2 recently launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC, but how does the third-person co-op shooter fare on Linux and Steam Deck?

Alexander Pensler, 09 Feb 2024 12:51

The Proton Experimental Update from February 7, 2024 extends game support under Linux and the Steam Deck (Image: GitHub).

Steam Deck and Linux: Proton Experimental adds support for Tekken 8 and The Finals

Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental for Linux and the Steam Deck, adding support for Tekken 8, The Finals and Black Desert. There are also bug fixes for Diablo 4, Resident Evil 2 and more.

Alexander Pensler, 09 Feb 2024 10:25

Latest Windows Preview build gets Sudor for Windows (Image source: own)

Microsoft introduces open-source Sudo for Windows; works similar to Linux

There were a good number of reports on Microsoft bringing a command line tool that's similar to the sudo in Linux. Well, it seems like the reports were correct, as the company has officially introduced Sudo for Windows. What's mor...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Feb 2024 10:17

System76 ships powerful workstation laptops and desktops with its home-brew Pop!_OS Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. (Image source: System76)

System76 CEO blames Ubuntu flip-flopping for shift to Pop!_OS, talks up benefits of in-house OS development

In a recent interview, the CEO of System76, the company that makes the Pop!_OS Linux distribution, talks about what prompted the move away from Ubuntu and provides some insights into the end-goal of Pop!_OS.

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Feb 2024 01:25

Kubuntu 24.04 will have to make use of KDE Plasma 5.27, with the switch to Plasma 6 coming in October with Kubuntu 24.10 (Image: FOSS Torrents).

Linux distribution Kubuntu 24.04 will use KDE Plasma 5 instead of Plasma 6

Due to inconsistencies in the release cycle of Ubuntu 24.04 and Plasma 6, Kubuntu 24.04 LTS must be released with KDE Plasma 5 instead of the new Plasma 6 desktop. The switch to Plasma 6 for the Ubuntu flavour Kubuntu will not tak...

Alexander Pensler, 07 Feb 2024 13:18

Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld detailed with Manjaro Linux and Ryzen 7 (Image source: Manjaro)

Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld runs Linux Manjaro OS and packs AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU

Orange Pi, known for having a comprehensive SBC lineup, is venturing into the gaming handheld market. The company’s first offering in this segment is called Orange Pi Neo, which will soon debut with a Linux distro called Manjaro O...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Feb 2024 18:44

A homemade NAS running TrueNAS or Unraid can offer a better experience than almost any off the shelf solution. (Source: EnricoF)

Upgraded to AM5 or Intel 14th Gen? Why not put that old hardware to use and build a NAS

CheckMag Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices will give you remote access to all your files from any device both at home and away. Just add your drives and off you go, but they aren’t cheap. However there are some compelling software sol...

David Devey, 03 Feb 2024 17:05

The rolling release distribution openSUSE Tumbleweed has received numerous package updates in January 2024 (Image: openSUSE).

openSUSE Tumbleweed: New features of the rolling release Linux distribution at a glance for January 2024

Users of openSUSE Tumbleweed received an update to the Linux kernel 6.7 in January. The Mesa open source graphics library and the systemd system service have also been updated to the current versions.

Alexander Pensler, 02 Feb 2024 14:30

The Linux laptop "Serval WS" is now equipped with an Intel i9-14900HX instead of its predecessor 13900HX (Image: System76).

Linux hardware maker System76 now offers 'Serval WS' notebook with Intel i9-14900HX CPU

System76 now offers the Linux notebook "Serval WS" with an Intel i9-14900HX CPU. The laptop is available in 15 or 17 inches and can be configured with a GeForce RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 graphics card.

Alexander Pensler, 02 Feb 2024 11:49