Linux

Meta is rolling out group voice and video calls to WhatsApp on the web

There is no denying that the most common way to use WhatsApp is via the mobile apps for iOS and Android. But…

Microsoft releases Coreutils for Windows 11 with familiar Linux commands

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Coreutils for Windows 11 which allows for the running of Linux-like commands on Windows. The…

Opera GX arrives on Linux with built-in ad blocking and VPN

Opera GX has officially arrived on Linux, bringing the gaming-focused browser’s resource controls, customization features, and built-in privacy tools to the platform…

Canonical brings Microsoft Defender to Ubuntu to tighten Linux security

Canonical has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate Ubuntu Pro security features with Microsoft Defender, improving protection for enterprise Linux systems.…

Google is ready to bring Chrome to ARM64 Linux devices

Like so many web browsers, Chrome is available for just about every platform imaginable – but not all. Looking to change this,…

The arrival of audio and video calling to WhatsApp Web is great news for Linux users

One of the good things about WhatsApp is the fact that it is available for so many different platforms. From desktop to…

Linux Mint 22.3 is built for users who value stability over surprises

Linux Mint 22.3, codenamed Zena, has been released as part of the project’s long term support desktop Linux line. The release is…

Wine 11 finally fixes one of the biggest problems with running old Windows apps

Wine, short for Wine Is Not an Emulator, is a long-running compatibility layer that lets Windows software run on POSIX systems by…

Nitrux 5.1 isn't trying to replace Windows 11, but it might tempt you anyway

Windows 11 remains a familiar choice for many users, although complaints about hardware requirements, update behavior, and uneven performance continue to make…

Manjaro 26 makes a strong case for leaving Windows 11 behind

If you’ve been looking for a reason to ditch Windows 11, the latest version of Manjaro Linux might just be it. Manjaro…

Tuxedo unveils Gemini 17 Gen4 Linux laptop for high performance workloads

Tuxedo Computers has launched its latest Linux laptop, the Gemini 17 Gen4. The new 17.3 inch notebook is designed as as a…

Dealing with the challenge of creating a unified SQL Server data estate [Q&A]

Many organizations are running SQL Server across Windows, Linux, containers, and Kubernetes. Obviously there are advantages if that environment can be unified…

Tuxedo halts Linux ARM laptop project over Snapdragon X Elite issues

Tuxedo Computers has paused development of its planned Linux ARM notebook based on Qualcomm’s first-generation Snapdragon X Elite chip, bringing the eighteen-month…

Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 5

Windows 11 remains familiar territory for many users, but it continues to frustrate those dealing with sluggish performance and high system demands…

MX Linux 25 'Infinity' arrives with a cleaner look and easier installation

MX Linux 25 “Infinity” has been released and offers a major update for the Debian-based distribution known for stability and usability. The…