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Linux Mint 21.2 Promises Better Support for Flatpak Apps, Faster File Management

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The Linux Mint team is also working on strengthening the Warpinator app for better security.

Brittany Day
Mar 03, 2023

Fedora 10: The GNU/Linux Desktop Steps Forward

Any release of a GNU/Linux distribution marks a milestone in a continuous cycle of software development. However, Fedora 10 promises to be a larger milestone than most, both for its development community and users, according to Paul W. Frields, the Fedora leader and chair.

Brittany Day
Feb 28, 2023

X.Org Server Hit By New Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The X.Org Server, a commonly used component to the Linux desktop, keeps on giving when it comes to security vulnerabilities with its massive, aging, and ill-maintained code-base. Disclosed on Monday night was CVE-2023-0494 as the latest security advisory and another discovery by the Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative.

Brittany Day
Feb 22, 2023

Vanilla OS Offers a New Take on Security for the Linux Desktop

If you're looking for a new operating system that takes security seriously, but doesn't cause major user headaches, Vanilla OS might be just the ticket.

Brittany Day
Jan 15, 2023

Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” Is Now Available for Download

The highly anticipated Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” release has started appearing today on various of the official download mirrors of the Ubuntu-based distribution, which means that an official release announcement is upon us.

Brittany Day
Dec 19, 2022

Vanilla OS Is a Brilliant Take on the Linux Desktop

Jack Wallen takes a look at a new Linux distribution with a very unique and impressive way of employing security.

Brittany Day
Dec 16, 2022

First Look at Linux Mint 21.1 Beta with the Cinnamon 5.6 Desktop Environment

The beta version of the upcoming Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” distribution release is here and it comes with the latest Cinnamon 5.6 desktop environment, so I took it for a quick test drive to see what’s new.

Brittany Day
Dec 07, 2022

Why I Love My Chromebook: Reason 1, It's a Linux Desktop

We appreciate power but sometimes it's about getting up and running sooner.

Brittany Day
Nov 27, 2022

Microsoft Teams: Progressive Web App Arrives for Linux Users

Teams Linux users should switch over to the PWA to get the latest features and a desktop-like experience, says Microsoft.

Brittany Day
Nov 27, 2022

Red Hat Releases a Virtual Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop on AWS

The cloud Desktop-as-a-Service gains traction, as you can now run an RHEL WorkStation via any web browser from Amazon Web Services.

Brittany Day
Oct 24, 2022

Want to Ditch Windows? Windowsfx May Be the Ideal Linux Distribution for You

Here's a Linux distribution that does a remarkable job of mimicking Windows 11, which makes it a great option for anyone looking to migrate from the proprietary operating system.

Brittany Day
Oct 20, 2022

Laugh All You Want. There Will Be a Year of the Linux Desktop

It has become a running joke. "20xx will be the year of the Linux desktop." The punchline is, of course, it will never happen. But the real jape is that there will soon be a year of the Linux desktop. It's just not going to happen the way Linux fanboi have believed it will.

Brittany Day
Oct 14, 2022

Linux Mint 21.1 Will Land on Christmas 2022 With Highly-Anticipated Fixes

The new version will land around the 2022 holiday season with improved hardware support and USB stick creation.

Brittany Day
Oct 09, 2022

UbuntuDDE Remix 22.04 Brings the Deepin Desktop Environment to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

The developers of the UbuntuDDE Remix distribution announced the release of UbuntuDDE Remix 22.04 as the latest version of this unofficial Ubuntu flavor featuring the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE).

Brittany Day
Sep 30, 2022

Linux Mint 21 Release Brings Reviewer a Welcome Reunion

Is your favorite Linux desktop Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce? Or you are hankering for a change to something different and potentially better?

Brittany Day
Sep 19, 2022

Ubuntu Isn't Yet Onboard With GNOME's "Device Security" Screen

Coming with GNOME 43 is a "Device Security" panel within the GNOME Control Center. While intended to help ensure their system is protected, Ubuntu isn't onboard with this Device Security functionality yet and has stripped it out from their GNOME build for Ubuntu 22.10.

Brittany Day
Sep 11, 2022

Cool Things You Can Do with the Linux Desktop that You Can't Do with MacOS or Windows

If you've ever wondered what you can do with a Linux desktop, this article will answer that question for you.

Brittany Day
Aug 25, 2022

Businesses Should Dump Windows for the Linux Desktop

It makes perfect sense for enterprises as well as enthusiasts. Just ask GitLab

Brittany Day
Aug 15, 2022

KDE Kicks Off August With More Desktop Bug Fixes

KDE developers have started the month of August to a lot of fixes and polishing for the Plasma desktop.

Brittany Day
Aug 10, 2022

Secure Boot Disabled? GNOME Will Soon Warn You About it!

GNOME is planning to protect insecure hardware by notifying users more about their firmware security status.

Brittany Day
Aug 02, 2022

Desktop Security - Page 2

Linux Mint 22 Unveils Essential Upgrades for Enhanced Security and Usability

Key Security Features and Updates in Linux Mint 22 for System Administrators

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