See Real-Time Power Consumption in Ubuntu’s Top Panel
If you’re looking for a no-fuss way to monitor real-time power consumption on your Ubuntu laptop, a new GNOME Shell extension makes it deliciously easy. “Why would I want to …
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux 6.11, GNOME 47
Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) is now available for public beta testing with Linux kernel 6.11, GNOME 4.7, and many other enhancements. Here’s what to expect from the final release! The …
A brief look at the new Kamal Proxy replacing Traefik
Kamal 2 is coming with a brand new custom proxy that’s replacing Traefik. Let’s have a look at why is that and what it means. Why Kamal needs a proxy …
New Alpha Release: Tor Browser 14.0a6
Tor Browser 14.0a6 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory. This version includes important security updates to Firefox. We would like to …
Development Release: Ubuntu 24.10 Beta
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Canonical has published a beta snapshot for Ubuntu 24.10. The release notes mention OpenSSL, systeemd 256.5, and GNOME has …
Antenna Use by Frequency Band Among Canadian Amateur Operators
This is the final installment on my analysis of the RAC Survey 2021 on Canadian amateur operators. The previous article examined RF power reported by this national sample of ham …
Ubuntu 24.10 Beta is Now Available to Download
A beta of Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ is now available to download – a day later than planned! Developers and non-developers alike can download the beta to try the new …
Now and then….
Now and then I hit the sweet spot regarding my CW progress. For a while now I have jumped up to 38wpm contesting style CW. At this point in my …
GNOME 46.5 Released with Mutter and GNOME Shell Improvements
GNOME 46.5 is now available as the fifth maintenance update to the GNOME 46 desktop environment series with more bug fixes and improvements. Here’s what’s changed since GNOME 46.4. The …
Convert and Transfer PDFs and eBooks to Kindle Using Calibre
S,o you bought a new e-book from a platform like Humble Bundle or other online stores. And, now you want to transfer it to your Amazon Kindle. Fret not, I …
Vivaldi Web Browser is Now Officially Available as a Snap
Vivaldi web browser has arrived on the Canonical Snap Store – officially. This closed-source, Chromium-based web browser has been available on Linux since its debut in 2015, providing an official …
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17.2
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user …
Proton 9.0-3 Released with Support for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Farlight 84
Proton 9.0-3 is now available with support for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer, Farlight 84, Flatout 3, KinitoPET, and other Windows games. The post …
Zorin OS 17.2 Released, Powered by Linux Kernel 6.8
Zorin OS 17.2 is now available for download, bringing users of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution a welcome set of improvements and updates. The latest release in the Zorin OS 17 …
Zorin OS 17.2 Is Out Now Powered by Linux Kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Zorin OS 17.2 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and featuring various UI enhancements, as well as updated components. Here’s what’s …
A Simple Guide to Data Visualization on Ubuntu for Beginners
by George Whittaker Data visualization is not just an art form but a crucial tool in the modern data analyst’s arsenal, offering a compelling way to present, explore, and understand …
FOSS Weekly #24.38: Arch Experience, Kernel 6.11, Mint vs Ubuntu and More Linux Stuff
Last week, I shared the Linux online course as our new project. Based on the feedback I received from some students, I have divided the course into smaller chapters, which …
Here Are The Best New Features in Ubuntu 24.10
Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ will be released on October 13th, and as you’d expect from a new version of Ubuntu, it’s packed with new features. As a short-term release, Ubuntu 24.10 …
GNOME 47 “Denver” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
GNOME 47 desktop environment is out now with support for accent colors, as well as numerous new features and enhancements across all apps and components. The post GNOME 47 “Denver” …
AI Not Exactly a Selling Point for Consumers
Promoting a product’s AI features might appeal to marketers, but it has the opposite effect for many consumers. A recent study shows that labeling products as “Artificial Intelligence” makes people …