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Zoxide

Apr 21, 2024 | Linux Windows MacOS

Zoxide is an enhanced version of the traditional cd command, drawing inspiration from tools like z and autojump. It’s designed to make navigating your filesystem faster and more intuitive by learning your habits. The more you use it, the smarter it gets, allowing you to “jump” to your most frequently used directories with minimal input.

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VPN Tier List 2024

Apr 19, 2024 | Linux Windows Networking

Did you know most VPNs are owned by only a few companies? Those companies can even sell your data on top of charging you a subscription fee.

In this post, we’ll be looking at the best VPNs for 2024.

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Bazzite Linux

Apr 17, 2024 | Linux

Bazzite is an OCI image designed as an alternative OS for the Steam Deck and a SteamOS-like system for desktops and home theater PCs. It’s built on Fedora, offering broad hardware support and built-in drivers.

Official Bazzite Sites

Key Features

  • Hardware Support & Drivers: Built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia, ensuring wide hardware compatibility.
  • Enhanced Gaming Experience: Includes fsync kernel for HDR support, NVK for non-Nvidia builds, and full hardware-accelerated codec support.
  • Comprehensive Driver Support: Features drivers for AMD GPUs, Xbox controllers, DisplayLink, and more.
  • Gaming Optimizations: Comes with LatencyFleX, vkBasalt, MangoHud, OBS VkCapture, and automated duperemove service.
  • Customization & Tools: Offers Valve’s KDE themes, optional GTK3/4 themes, System76-Scheduler, and Google’s BBR TCP congestion control.
  • Handheld & Desktop Variants: Tailored versions for desktops (bazzite), Steam Deck, and HTPCs (bazzite-deck), each with specific optimizations.

Installation & Usage

  • ISO Downloads: Available on the releases page with a detailed install guide.
  • Rebasing: Instructions provided for rebasing from Fedora Atomic to Bazzite using rpm-ostree.
  • Secure Boot: Follow the secure boot documentation if enabled.

Specialized Features

  • Steam Deck & HTPCs: Direct boot to Game mode, expanded input support, and custom update system.
  • GNOME Builds: Include variable refresh rate support, GSConnect, and optional extensions for an enhanced user experience.
  • Upstream Features: Incorporates features from Universal Blue and Fedora Linux, like pre-installed Nvidia drivers, Flathub, and SELinux.

Why Choose Bazzite?

Bazzite addresses common issues with SteamOS, such as outdated packages and lack of a functional package manager. It offers a stable base with the latest Linux kernel, SELinux, secure boot, and disk encryption support, making it suitable for both gaming and general computing.

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Freedesktop Bans Hyprland

Apr 10, 2024 | Linux

Hyprland maintainer Vaxry has been banned by FreeDesktop. Meaning he can not report or patch anything in FreeDesktop which is a sad state of affairs for the Linux Desktop community as a whole, especially the wayland side of things.

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Is Sony Abusing FreeBSD with Playstation?

Apr 7, 2024 | Linux FreeBSD

The intersection of open-source software and proprietary systems often sparks debate, and Sony’s Playstation is at the heart of a current controversy. This article delves into the complexities of Sony’s use of FreeBSD’s MIT License for its Playstation operating system, examining whether this constitutes an abuse of open-source principles.

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Cursor Editor

Apr 5, 2024 | Linux Windows

Cursor AI Editor is revolutionizing the way developers write code, offering an AI-powered environment that accelerates the software development process. With features like Ctrl+K, Copilot++, and AI chat, Cursor provides an unparalleled coding experience that’s both efficient and intuitive.

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3CX Version 20 Update

Mar 28, 2024 | Linux Windows

3CX just released version 20 of its PBX telephone system. 3CX has been my favorite phone system that I’ve setup at multiple businesses. Let’s explore version 20!

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