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Secure Shell is an essential tool for remote system administration. Learn how to set up and configure SSH on Fedora Linux 43.

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#SSH #SecureShell #Fedora43 #Linux #Linuxadmin #Linuxhowto
How To Set Up And Configure SSH On Fedora Linux 43 - OSTechNix
Secure Shell is an essential tool for remote system administration. This guide explains how to set up and configure SSH on Fedora Linux 43.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Remove Background From Images Using Rembg Python Library in Linux, macOS and Windows.
#Rembg #Python #Backgroundremover #Linux #Macos #Windows #Opensource
Remove Background From Images Using Rembg Python Library in Linux, macOS and Windows.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Learn how to remove background from images using Rembg in Linux. Rembg works locally and completely free for unlimited images!

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#Rembg #BackgroundRemover #AI #Python #Linux #Opensource #Macos #Windows
How To Remove Background From Images Using Rembg - OSTechNix
Learn how to remove background from images using Rembg python library in Linux. Rembg works locally and completely free!
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November 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Linus Torvalds released the seventh release candidate (RC7) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18.

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#Linux #Kernel618 #RC7 #Releases #Opensource
Linux Kernel 6.18 RC7 Released: Final Version Will Be Out Next Week - OSTechNix
Linus Torvalds released the seventh release candidate (RC7) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18. Here's what's new.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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KDE Plasma 6.6.0 now allows you to exclude windows from screen capture. Keep certain parts of your desktop private when recording.

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#KDE #Plasma66 #Screencast #ExcludeWindows #Linux
KDE Plasma 6.6 Adds 'Exclude Certain Windows From Screen Recording' Feature - OSTechNix
KDE Plasma 6.6.0 allows you to exclude windows from screen recording. Keep certain parts of your desktop private when recording your screen.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Android's Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop. This change brings direct easy file sharing between Android and Apple devices.

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#Quickshare #Airdrop #Android #Apple #Macos #Filesharing #Pixel10
Android Quick Share Now Works with Apple AirDrop - OSTechNix
Android's Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop. This change brings simple, fast, and direct sharing between Android and Apple devices.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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KDE Spectacle received the new OCR functionality. Now you can copy text directly from your screenshots in Linux!

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#Kde #Spectacle #Ocr #Screenshot #Linux #Plasma
KDE Spectacle Adds OCR Support To Copy Text Directly From Screenshots - OSTechNix
KDE Spectacle screenshot tool received the OCR functionality. Now you can copy text directly from your screenshots in Linux!
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November 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Learn about downdetectorsdowndetector, a small independent status checker that monitors downdetector service to see if it is reachable.

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#Downdetectorsdowndetector #Downdetector #MonitorWebsiteUptime #Uptimechecker #Webservice
Introducing Down Detector for Downdetector Web Monitoring Site - OSTechNix
Learn about downdetectorsdowndetector, a small independent status checker that monitors downdetector.com to see if it is reachable.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Downdetector is Down! The Irony!!
#Downdetector #meme
Downdetector is Down Meme
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Cloudflare had a major outage due to a "feature file" glitch on November 18, 2025. See how a database change crashed the web.

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#Cloudflare #CDN #ContentDeliveryNetwork #Website #Internet #DNS #Proxy
Cloudflare Outage 2025 Explained: What Caused the HTTP 500 Errors? - OSTechNix
Did you see a 500 error today? Cloudflare had a major outage due to a "feature file" glitch. See how a database change crashed the web.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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The Debian Project released the second update for Debian 13 trixie. Here's what's new and how to upgrade to the Debian 13.2 release.
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#Debian13 #Debiantrixie #Release #Linux
Debian 13.2 Released With Numerous Security Fixes And Updates - OSTechNix
The Debian Project released the second update for Debian 13 trixie. Here's what's new and how to upgrade to the Debian 13.2 release.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Linus Torvalds tagged and pushed out the sixth release candidate (RC6) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18.

Here's what's new: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#Kernel618 #Linux #Releases #Opensource
Linux Kernel 6.18 RC6 Released: Linus Says It is Larger than Usual - OSTechNix
Linus Torvalds released the sixth release candidate (RC6) for the Linux Kernel version 6.18. Here's what's new in Linux 6.18-rc6.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Want a harmless Linux trick? Here's how to enable the 'Activate Linux' watermark on your desktop.

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#ActivateLinux #Fun #Linux #Linuxtricks
Enable Activate Linux Watermark Notification In Linux - OSTechNix
This brief guide shows you how to enable Activate Linux watermark notification in Linux desktop operating systems.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Canonical extends Ubuntu LTS security and support to 15 years via the Legacy add-on for Ubuntu Pro. Coverage starts with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

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#UbuntuPro #Ubuntu #LongTermSupport #Linux #Livepatching #Security #Support
Canonical Extends Ubuntu LTS Support to 15 Years - OSTechNix
Canonical extends Ubuntu LTS security and support to 15 years via the Legacy add-on for Ubuntu Pro. Coverage starts with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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News: Kaspersky released Antivirus for Linux. 😃
#meme #antivirus #virus #linux
Antivirus meme
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Learn how to easily backup and restore installed packages, PPAs, Snap, Flatpak apps, and dotfiles in Ubuntu Linux.

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#Ubuntu #PackageManagement #Linux #Linuxhowto
How To Backup And Restore Installed Packages In Ubuntu Linux - OSTechNix
Learn how to easily backup and restore installed packages, PPAs, Snap, Flatpak apps, and dotfiles in Ubuntu Linux.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Rust 1.91.1 Released With Two Critical Bug Fixes.
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#Rust #programming #Opensource
Rust 1.91.1 Released With Two Critical Bug Fixes - OSTechNix
Rust 1.91.1 released with critical fixes for two significant problems that appeared in the previous 1.91.0 release. Update it today!
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November 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Learn how to easily migrate Python packages between virtual environments in Linux.

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#Python #Pip #VirtualEnvironment #Virtualenv #Programming #Linux
Migrate Python Packages Between Virtual Environments In Linux - OSTechNix
Learn how to migrate all Python packages from one virtual environment to another using simple pip commands in Linux.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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The Rust uutils' du command in Ubuntu 25.10 shows incorrect disk size usage when parent and subdirectories overlap. A Bug Report Filed.

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#du #Directorysize #Diskusage #Rust #Uutils #Ubuntu2510 #Bug #Linux
[Bug] Rust uutils du Command Reports Wrong Size in Ubuntu 25.10 - OSTechNix
The Rust uutils' du command in Ubuntu 25.10 shows incorrect disk size usage when parent and subdirectories overlap.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Learn what Pacsave files are in Arch Linux, why pacman creates .pacsave files, and how to restore your old configurations safely after removing a package.

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#Pacsave #Pacman #Archlinux #Packagemanagement #Linuxcommands #Linuxbasics #Linuxhowto
Understanding pacsave Files in Arch Linux - OSTechNix
Learn what Pacsave files are in Arch Linux, why pacman creates .pacsave files, and how to restore your old configurations safely after removing a package.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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A serious and important issue. Fixing this bug seems difficult! 😄
#Git #Github #Programming #Bug
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Linus Torvalds tagged and released the fifth release candidate (RC5) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18.

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#Linux618 #Kernel #Release #Opensource #RC5
Linux Kernel 6.18 RC5 Released: Linus Says It is Small and Boring! - OSTechNix
Linus Torvalds released the fifth release candidate (RC5) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18. Here's what's new in Linux 6.18-rc5.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Plasma 6.6 brings the long-awaited multi-monitor control, new QR code Wi-Fi connectivity, and a massive 100 MiB reduction in memory usage.

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#KDE #Plasma66 #DesktopEnvironment #Linux
Plasma 6.6 Brings Primary-Screen Virtual Desktops, QR Code Wi-Fi, Plus More! - OSTechNix
Plasma 6.6 brings the long-awaited multi-monitor control, new QR code Wi-Fi connectivity, and a massive 100 MiB reduction in memory usage.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Jean-Baptiste Kempf, leader of the VLC Media Player project, has been honoured with the 2025 European SFS Award.

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#VLC #JeanBaptisteKempf #EuropeanSFSAward #FSFE #LUGBZ #SFSCON
VLC Lead Jean-Baptiste Kempf Wins European SFS Award 2025 - OSTechNix
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, leader of the VLC Media Player project, has been honoured with the 2025 European SFS Award by FSFE and LUGBZ at SFSCON.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Learn what are .pacnew files in Arch Linux and how to handle them safely.

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#Pacnew #Pacdiff #Pacman #Archlinux #Linux
Understanding .pacnew Files In Arch Linux - OSTechNix
Learn what .pacnew files are in Arch Linux, why pacman creates the pacnew files, and how to safely merge or replace them using pacdiff tool.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM