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Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) for building and managing websites. Known for its flexibility and robustness, Drupal allows users to create and organize content, customize the presentation, …
In Linux, everything is a file. Even any hardware device connected to the system is represented as a special file. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a terminal …
Before modern radio broadcasting, the trails were being blazed both in public broadcast, but also critical links out of the local area. Here’s a side-look back in time…. in this …
If you have not yet explored ham radio repeaters, this might be interesting to you. What is an amateur radio repeater and how do they work? In this video, with …
The old setupAs an avid contester, I find myself sitting at the radio for long periods and I am no longer a spring chicken my body is not as forgiving …
by George Whittaker Linux offers a versatile platform for various computing needs, and creating a portable Linux distribution on a USB drive unlocks a world of mobility and flexibility. Whether …
This tutorial shows how to prepare a Debian 12 server (with Apache2, BIND, Dovecot) to install ISPConfig 3.2. The web hosting control panel ISPConfig 3 allows you to configure the …
PipeWire 1.2 open-source server for handling audio, video streams, and hardware on Linux is now available for download with many new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new. The post PipeWire …
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association is promoting FRS (Family Radio Service) Channel 3 as “the default during backcountry search and rescue (backcountry SAR) emergencies.” FRS channel 3 is the …
NVIDIA 555.58 Linux graphics driver is now available for download with explicit GPU sync support for NVIDIA GPU users on Wayland, as well as many other improvements. Here’s what’s new! …
AI integration is coming to Firefox. Don’t get outraged yet if you are not a fan of AI creeping up in every software. It’s optional and has several choices available …
Arti is our ongoing project to create a next-generation Tor client in Rust. Now we’re announcing the latest release, Arti 1.2.5. This release contains a number of bugfixes and a …
A new version of FreeOffice has been released. FreeOffice 2024 is a free (as in beer) version based on SoftMaker Office 2024, a commercial, cross-platform office suite. Any users of …
Hello and welcome to Episode 546 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts take a look at some of the variations of the newly released Fedora …
Archinstall 2.8.1 Arch Linux text-mode installer is out now with experimental LVM support, as well as many other improvements and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new! The post Arch Linux’s Text-Mode …
System76’s COSMIC desktop environment (ecosystem?) is shaping up to be something truly out of this world, combining modern design with intuitive navigation, embracing customisation, and taking full advantage of the …
Forrester identified top emerging technologies in its latest report, highlighting their potential benefits, use cases, and risks for businesses. The post AI, IoT, Quantum Security Among Top 10 Emerging Technologies: …
KDE Plasma 6.1.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 6.1 desktop environment seris addressing various bugs. Here’s what’s changed! The post KDE Plasma 6.1.1 …
by George Whittaker Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the importance of equipping students with robust, versatile, and relevant skills cannot be overstated. Among the various tools and platforms …
A new version of open-source video editor OpenShot is available to download. OpenShot 3.2 is the first update to the app since early last year, and the editor’s chief developer, Jonathan Thomas, …