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If you've never opened Windows Terminal, you're missing the most powerful tool already on your PC

Harness the power of the command line on Windows.
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Ubuntu CVE-2026-3888 Bug Lets Attackers Gain Root via systemd Cleanup Timing Exploit

Ubuntu CVE-2026-3888 flaw exploits cleanup timing in snap-confine to gain root access, risking full system compromise.
Infosecurity Magazine

New Ubuntu Flaw Enables Local Attackers to Gain Root Access

A newly identified local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability has been discovered affecting default installations of ...

What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy

If you've ever installed Linux and noticed the distribution offers a "minimal" install, you've probably wondered, "Why bother?" Well, there are reasons those tiny options are available.
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5 popular Linux distributions (and who they're meant for)

Your dream Linux distro already exists.

8 powerful apt commands every Linux user should know - or else you're missing out

The Debian/Ubuntu package manager isn't just for installing and removing software. There's more to Apt than you might know.
GamingOnLinux

Proton Experimental brings fixes for REDLauncher, HELLDIVERS 2, Atelier Yumia, KILLER INN and more

Valve released a fresh update to Proton Experimental for March 13th that bring numerous fixes to various games - here's all the details you need to know.
Tech to Geek

Best Linux Distros in 2026 (Beginner, Advanced, and Expert Picks)

Discover the best Linux distros for 2026. Compare beginner, advanced, and expert Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux, and more.

OpenAI releases Codex for Windows

OpenAI today released the Codex app for Windows, powered by OpenAI’s frontier coding models, and it’s now the only coding agent with a first-class Windows experience.