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 A simple and useful download manager for Linux and Windows!

https://news.itsfoss.com/ab-download-manager/ 
 Break free from the flock and spread your wings with Bluesky and Mastodon!

https://itsfoss.com/bluesky-vs-mastodon/ 
 Last chance! ⏳ The O'Reilly Cybersecurity Mega Bundle offer ends soon.

⏱️ Ends on October 31!
💸 $1 or more.

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*Partner Link* 
 Raspberry Pi 4 vs. Pi 5: See what's new and decide if it's time to upgrade! 

https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-4-vs-5/

#raspberrypi 
 We didn't expect Google to do this. 😳

https://news.itsfoss.com/google-android-linux-terminal/

#android #linux 
 The various Arch Linux repos explained. 👇

https://itsfoss.com/arch-linux-repos/ 
 Why rely on Google Maps when you can have an open-source, offline solution? 🤔

https://news.itsfoss.com/organic-maps/ 
 Tired of boring Spotify? Spicetify's got you covered!

https://itsfoss.com/use-spicetify/ 
 Self-host your own Wikipedia or any other knowledge base for complete access and control.

https://itsfoss.com/self-host-web-archives-kiwix/ 
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Thanks, now I do feel old ... 
 Explore Ollama and get all the important details with this guide.

https://itsfoss.com/ollama/ 
 Linus's genius at display here. Do you prefer working from office, or home? 🤔

https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/918/743/220/134/287/original/efd9210c067aecf0.mp4 
 Fractal 8 Released! Experience Matrix with this!

https://news.itsfoss.com/fractal-8-release/ 
 Upgrade your sysadmin skills with this bundle, while also supporting a charity.

⏱️ Ends on July 08
💸 $1 or more.

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 Struggling to decode Intel's processor names? We get it! That's why we're here to break it down for you.

https://itsfoss.com/intel-processor-naming/ 
 Ready for a game-changer in SBCs? ArmSom Sige7 might be it.

https://itsfoss.com/arosom-sige7-review/ 
 Mozilla's push for openness in AI.

https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-open-ai/ 
 LibreOffice alternatives for Linux – because freedom extends to your software choices too!

https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-alternatives-linux/ 
 Take control of which apps get internet access.

https://news.itsfoss.com/netguard/

#android #privacy 
 New to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 'Noble Numbat'? Personalize your desktop with these tips:

https://itsfoss.com/things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-24-04/ 
 Ready to tweak? Customize your GNOME top panel with ease!

https://itsfoss.com/customize-gnome-top-panel/ 
 Winamp has taken the open-source route!

https://news.itsfoss.com/winamp-open-source/

#opensource 
 Gentoo Linux has taken a firm stance against AI-generated code submissions.

https://news.itsfoss.com/gentoo-linux-bans-ai-code/ 
 Neofetch is gone. It was a good run. 🪦

https://news.itsfoss.com/neofetch-rip/

#linux 
 Get all the juicy details of the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release here:

https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-lts/ 
 Imagine the kind of damage it could have done if it had gone on undetected.

https://news.itsfoss.com/xz-utils-backdoor/ 
 Proton has acquired Standard Notes!

https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-standard-notes/

#opensource 
 I'll start with — Don't enter just any random command you read somewhere before knowing what it does.

#linux

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 Time to try something different, Bluesky or Mastodon? What's your pick?

https://itsfoss.com/bluesky-vs-mastodon/ 
 Have you used Thorium? It claims to be “the fastest browser on Earth”.

https://news.itsfoss.com/thorium/ 
 Microsoft, wait, what? 😱

https://news.itsfoss.com/microsoft-ubuntu/

#ubuntu #linux #microsoft 
 Become familiar with the “Cut” command in Linux.

https://itsfoss.com/cut-command/ 
 The release of Linux kernel 6.8 marks an important milestone for the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS!

https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-8-release/ 
 It's time to say goodbye to Windows for Linux 😎

https://news.itsfoss.com/windows-11-linux-switch/ 
 We list out some of the best email clients for Linux:

https://itsfoss.com/best-email-clients-linux/

#linux 
 Get the Zorin OS 17 release with this.

https://itsfoss.com/zorin-os-upgrade/ 
 A Linux distro that sounds cool! 

https://news.itsfoss.com/snoopgod-linux/ 
 Happy birthday to the legend!!! 🎂  Hope you get well soon 🙏 

@b7f1b9a5

#richardstallman #fsf

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 The Proton Mail app for Linux is here!

https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-mail-linux-beta/ 
 Check out our new video on terminal customization in Ubuntu!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grRwgvCMR4s

#linux #ubuntu 
 KDE Plasma 6 release is a loaded one.

https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-6/ 
 Get your notes in order like never before! Discover 13 tips for Obsidian:

https://itsfoss.com/obsidian-tips/ 
 Unlock the world of coding with this comprehensive bundle by No Starch Press!

⏱️ Ends on March 25.
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 Linux Mint is ditching the included IRC client!

https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-jargonaut/ 
 Elevate your writing game with LibreOffice + LanguageTool!

https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-languagetool/ 
 Learn the basics of LVM in Linux with our beginner's guide.

https://itsfoss.com/lvm-guide/

#linux #lvm 
 Linux kernel 6.8 focuses on providing better hardware support!

https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-8-release/ 
 VLC is getting ready with more interesting things!

https://news.itsfoss.com/vlc-online-streaming/ 
 Broadcom recently finalized a deal to sell off VMware's EUC business.

https://news.itsfoss.com/broadcom-vmware-euc/ 
 Ready to break free from the Twitter bubble? Explore the exciting worlds of Bluesky and Mastodon.

https://itsfoss.com/bluesky-vs-mastodon/ 
 Linux desktop market share has crossed the 4% mark!!!

https://itsfoss.com/linux-market-share/

#linux #marketshare 
 Reddit has agreed to sell user data to an undisclosed AI company. Can you guess which one it might be?

https://news.itsfoss.com/reddit-selling-user-content/ 
 This guide can be handy if you are looking to add files and folders to the desktop screen on Ubuntu. 👇

https://itsfoss.com/add-files-on-desktop-ubuntu/

#linux #ubuntu 
 Dive into the debate: Bluesky vs. Mastodon.

https://itsfoss.com/bluesky-vs-mastodon/ 
 Cloudflare's Pingora is now open-source!

https://news.itsfoss.com/cloudflare-pingora/

#opensource #cloudflare 
 KDE Plasma 6 has landed! 🔥

https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-6/ 
 Reddit has signed a deal that allows user data to be sold for training AI!

https://news.itsfoss.com/reddit-selling-user-content/ 
 Enhance your KDE experience! Learn 17 tips and tricks for the Dolphin file manager.

https://itsfoss.com/dolphin-tweaks/ 
 The Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance has been formed!

https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-foundation-quantum/ 
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 @be81ea12 That's a cool find! 🔥