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MX Linux 23.5 Brings Xfce 4.20 and Updated Kernel Options to the Linux Desktop

MX Linux 23.5 has officially landed, bringing many updates that admins and users will appreciate. Based on the robust Debian 12.9 "Bookworm," this release incorporates the latest Xfce 4.20 desktop environment and updated KDE and Fluxbox versions. ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Enhancing Linux Desktop Security with KDE Plasma 6.2.5

As a Linux admin, you know that keeping your systems up...
Jan 09, 2025
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MX Linux & Xfce: The Perfect Combination for Security & Performance

MX Linux has recently garnered attention for transformi...
Dec 31, 2024
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Enhancing Linux Desktop Security with KDE Plasma 6.2.5

Enhancing Linux Desktop Security with KDE Plasma 6.2.5

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As a Linux admin, you know that keeping your systems up-to-date is crucial for maintaining performance and security. The recently released KDE Plasma 6.2.5 offers significant enhancements essential for maintaining a secure and stable environment. This update, the final one in the 6.2 series, addresses critical issues such as the black lock screen bug and offers robustness against faulty HDR metadata and widgets, which could otherwise be exploited to disrupt system operations.

MX Linux & Xfce: The Perfect Combination for Security & Performance

MX Linux & Xfce: The Perfect Combination for Security & Performance

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MX Linux has recently garnered attention for transforming the Xfce desktop into a highly accessible and practical environment ideal for Linux security administration. With its strong Debian Stable foundation, MX Linux offers key security features such as LUKS encryption for partitions, a UEFI installer for secure boot, and an array of MX Tools designed for streamlined system management.

Linux Mint 22: Elevating Security and Usability for Admins

Linux Mint 22: Elevating Security and Usability for Admins

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Linux Mint has has long been recognized as a versatile and user-friendly distribution and has earned great popularity among administrators and security practitioners. Due to its stability, ease of use, and robust support system, the distro has quickly established itself in professional environments where reliability and performance are crucial.

EndeavorOS Gemini: A Secure, Stable & User-Friendly Linux Desktop

EndeavorOS Gemini: A Secure, Stable & User-Friendly Linux Desktop

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EndeavorOS Gemini is a captivating and charming desktop operating system based on Arch Linux. The new release includes a kernel upgrade, 3D graphics libraries, an updated Welcome app, and enough polish to make users feel like they're using something special. We must commend this release on its user-friendliness, beauty, security, stability, and reliability.

Spiral Linux: A Reliable Distribution with Powerful Data Recovery Tool

Spiral Linux: A Reliable Distribution with Powerful Data Recovery Tool

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Spiral Linux is a Debian-based distribution that offers a range of desktop environments, making it stand out from other Linux distributions. In addition, it comes with a unique tool called SnapperGUI, which simplifies the process of creating operating system snapshots. These snapshots serve as a data recovery solution, allowing users to revert to a previously working state easily.

Why You Should Consider AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta for Your Desktop

Why You Should Consider AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta for Your Desktop

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AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compelling reasons to consider it for desktop usage. While AlmaLinux is primarily known as a reliable server operating system, it can also function effectively as a desktop OS. Security, stability, and long-term support are key advantages of choosing AlmaLinux 9.4 beta as your desktop OS.

KDE Issues Warning After Theme Wipes Linux Users

KDE Issues Warning After Theme Wipes Linux Users

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The KDE team has warned Linux users about the potential risks of installing global themes. They have emphasized the need for vigilance and careful consideration when downloading and using themes, even from official sources like the KDE Store. Global themes and widgets created by third-party developers can run arbitrary code, resulting in unexpected consequences, including deleting personal data. At least one user had had their files wiped after installing a faulty global Plasma theme.

Introducing Canonical’s New Desktop Security Center

Introducing Canonical’s New Desktop Security Center

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Canonical is introducing a new Desktop Security Center, aiming to enhance accessibility to underlying security features for users of Ubuntu and other Linux distros. Although still a work in progress, this Flutter-based tool has generated considerable interest.

Ubuntu Desktop Charting A Course For The Future With Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Next Year

Ubuntu Desktop "Charting A Course For The Future" With Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Next Year

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Oliver Smith at Canonical who serves as the Product Manager for Ubuntu Desktop published a post on "charting a course for the future" of the Ubuntu desktop. "His post notes though how the desktop is evolving with a greater focus on security, a rapid transition of user data and enterprise management to the cloud, cloud desktops, more experimental technologies like embedded AI, and augmented or virtual reality productivity environments coming about."

Ubuntu Core as an Immutable Linux Desktop Base

Ubuntu Core as an Immutable Linux Desktop Base

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Canonical began the development of Ubuntu Core in 2014, to create a fully-containerised platform for IoT. In Ubuntu Core, we use the same kernel container technology that Docker and LXC are built on, to put every component of the system into a secure sandbox, with well-defined upgrade and rollback.

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