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Why Linux is my IDE

I prefer choice over integration when it comes to coding.

New Linux 'Dirty Frag' zero-day gives root on all major distros

A new Linux zero-day exploit, named Dirty Frag, allows local attackers to gain root privileges on most major Linux ...
PCMag

New to Ubuntu? Start With These 15 Pro Tips Before You Do Anything Else

I'm a Linux geek and have been using Ubuntu since its original release in 2004. These are the essential settings, apps, and ...

CISA Warning: High-Severity Linux Flaw Puts Unpatched Systems at Risk

CISA warns that the nine-year-old Linux Copy Fail flaw is being actively exploited, allowing local attackers to gain root ...

Switcher 2026: ChromeOS and Chromebooks for the Win ⭐️

While my recent ChromeOS Flex experience was lacking, ChromeOS is a surprisingly strong contender depending on your needs.
Cybernews

One tiny exploit gives full Linux access: all kernels since 2017 are vulnerable

The critical "Copy Fail" bug (CVE-2026-31431) affects all Linux kernels since 2017, allowing unprivileged local users to gain ...
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Your Linux desktop is frozen, but your work isn't lost—here's how to save it

You can recover your desktop session in just a few minutes!
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
Golf Digest

PGA Tour player DQ'd from Farmers Open for using non-conforming yardage book

SAN DIEGO — Only three months ago, Wake Forest alum Michael Brennan made headlines when he captured the Bank of Utah Championship in his very first PGA Tour start, and in doing so he completely ...