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How to Upgrade to Fedora 44 Beta From Fedora 43 Step-by-Step - OSTechNix Learn how to upgrade your Fedora 43 system to the Fedora 44 beta version step-by-step using the DNF system upgrade plugin.

Learn how to upgrade your Fedora 43 system to the Fedora 44 beta version step-by-step using the DNF system upgrade plugin.

Step-by-Step Guide Here: ostechnix.com/upgrade-to-f...

#Fedora44 #UpgradeFedora #Linux #Linuxhowto

11.03.2026 12:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fedora Linux 44 Beta is Released: Here's What's New and How to Upgrade - OSTechNix Fedora Linux 44 beta is officially released. Download and test the beta right now for Workstation, Server, IoT, and Cloud editions.

Fedora Linux 44 beta is officially released. Download and test the beta right now for Workstation, Server, IoT, and Cloud editions.

More details here: ostechnix.com/fedora-linux...

#Fedora44beta #Fedora #Releases #Linux

10.03.2026 15:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linux Kernel 7.0 RC3 Released: A Biggest Update in Recent History - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds released the third release candidate (RC3) for Linux Kernel 7.0. Learn what's new in Linux 7.0-rc3.

Linus Torvalds released the third release candidate (RC3) for Linux Kernel 7.0. Learn what's new in Linux 7.0-rc3.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#Kernel70 #Linux #RC3 #Releases #Opensource

09.03.2026 14:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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KDE Developing Plasma Bigscreen for Smart TVs and HTPCs - OSTechNix KDE is developing Plasma Bigscreen, an open-source TV interface built on KDE Plasma and Wayland for smart TVs, HTPCs, and set-top boxes.

KDE is developing Plasma Bigscreen, an open-source TV interface built on KDE Plasma and Wayland for smart TVs, HTPCs, and media centers.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/kde-developi...

#PlasmaBigscreen #KDE #Plasma #SmartTV #HTPC #Linux #TVInterface #Opensource

09.03.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Daily Vim Tip:  From any bracket, brace, or parenthesis, % teleports you to its matching partner. In files with the matchit plugin loaded, it also hops between if/else/end blocks and HTML tags.

Daily Vim Tip: From any bracket, brace, or parenthesis, % teleports you to its matching partner. In files with the matchit plugin loaded, it also hops between if/else/end blocks and HTML tags.

Daily Vim Tip: From any bracket, brace, or parenthesis, % teleports you to its matching partner. In files with the matchit plugin loaded, it also hops between if/else/end blocks and HTML tags.

Learn more: run `vimtutor` in your terminal, or use `:help %` inside Vim.

#vim #vimtip #ostechnix

06.03.2026 14:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Upgrade Zorin OS 17 to 18: Step-by-Step Guide - OSTechNix Zorin OS 18 upgrade path is open now. Learn how to safely upgrade from Zorin OS 17 in-place while keeping your files and apps.

Zorin OS 18 upgrade path is now open. Learn how to safely upgrade from Zorin OS 17 in-place while keeping your files and apps. Follow our 3-step guide for a seamless transition!

Step-by-step Zorin OS 18 Upgrade guide: ostechnix.com/upgrade-zori...

#Zorinos #UpgradeZorinos #Zorinos18 #Linux

06.03.2026 14:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linux Kernel 7.0 RC2 Released: Why This Update Is Unusually Large - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds released the second release candidate (RC2) for Linux Kernel 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc2.

Linux Kernel 7.0 RC2 is Released. Here's What's New and Why Linus Torvalds Is "Not Super-Happy" With the Size.

More details here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#Kernel70 #RC2 #Linux #Releases #Opensource

04.03.2026 10:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Vim Tip:  Use t{char} or T{char} to land one position just before the target character rather than on it

Vim Tip: Use t{char} or T{char} to land one position just before the target character rather than on it

Daily Vim Tip: t{char} / T{char} - Like f and F but lands one position short, just before the target character rather than on it. This matters when pairing with operators: dt. deletes everything up to but not including the period.

#vim #coding #ostechnix #tips

03.03.2026 14:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Set Battery Charge Thresholds on Linux with TLP - OSTechNix Learn how to extend your Linux laptop's battery lifespan by setting charge thresholds with TLP. Step-by-step config for major Laptop brands.

Learn how to extend your Linux laptop's battery lifespan by setting charge thresholds with TLP in Linux. Step-by-step config for all major Laptop brands.

Step-by-Step Guide here: ostechnix.com/linux-batter...

#tlp #LaptopBattery #ChargeThreshold #Linuxtips #Linuxhowto #CLI

03.03.2026 14:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Claude is down meme

Claude is down meme

Claude is down. Millions of vibe coders lost their job. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜•
#claude #vibecoders #meme

02.03.2026 13:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Daily Vim tip: Use f{char} / F{char} to move the cursor at a specific character on the current line. f jumps forward to it; F hunts backward.

Daily Vim tip: Use f{char} / F{char} to move the cursor at a specific character on the current line. f jumps forward to it; F hunts backward.

Daily Vim tip: Use f{char} / F{char} to move the cursor at a specific character on the current line. f jumps forward to it; F hunts backward. After the first jump, ; repeats in the same direction and , reverses โ€” so you can skip through multiple matches without retyping.

#vim #vimtip #coding

27.02.2026 13:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MidnightBSD Excludes California from Desktop Use Due to Digital Age Assurance Act - OSTechNix MidnightBSD has modified its license to exclude California residents from desktop use starting January 1, 2027 due to Digital Age Assurance Act.

Digital Age Assurance Act Claims its First Victim. MidnightBSD Modifies License to Exclude California Residents Effective 2027 Over Age Verification Mandates.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/midnightbsd-...

#MidnightBSD #DigitalAgeAssuranceAct #AB1043 #California #BSD #Unix #Announcement

27.02.2026 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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COSMIC Epoch 1.0.8 Released: Speed, Stability, and Smarter Apps - OSTechNix System76 releases COSMIC Epoch 1.0.8! Experience a faster COSMIC Store, reduced VRAM usage, and key fixes for the Terminal and Files apps.

System76 releases COSMIC Epoch 1.0.8! Experience a faster COSMIC Store, reduced VRAM usage, and key fixes for the Terminal and Files apps.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/cosmic-epoch...

#System76 #Cosmic #Popos #Desktopenvironment #Linux

27.02.2026 07:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Daily Vim Tip: Use e / E to land on the final character of the current word rather than the start of the next.

Daily Vim Tip: Use e / E to land on the final character of the current word rather than the start of the next.

Daily Vim Tip: Use e / E to land on the final character of the current word rather than the start of the next. Handy when you want to append to a word or delete to its tail. E skips punctuation just like W does.

#vim #vimtip #coding #ostechnix

25.02.2026 12:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How AI Built a Native FreeBSD WiFi Driver: A Vibe Coding Story - OSTechNix Learn how a developer used AI agents to build a native FreeBSD WiFi driver for the MacBook BCM4350 chip. Explore the "vibe coding" workflow.

A Vibe Coding Story: Without writing a single line of code himself, a developer solved a decade-old FreeBSD driver issue using AI vibe coding.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/build-freebs...

#Freebsd #WifiDriver #BCM4350 #VibeCoding #AICodingAgents #PiCodingAgent #Kernelmodule #BSD #Unix

25.02.2026 09:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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FreeBSD Q4 2025 Status Report: Key Updates You Need to Know - OSTechNix The FreeBSD 2025 Q4 report details Rust in the kernel, OSV migration, reproducible builds, Wi-Fi 6 drivers, and major Bhyve improvements.

The FreeBSD 2025 Q4 report details Rust in the kernel, OSV migration, reproducible builds, Wi-Fi 6 drivers, and major Bhyve improvements.

Read highlights here: ostechnix.com/freebsd-2025...

#Freebsd #BSD #Unix #RustKernel #OSV #Bhyve #Unix

24.02.2026 13:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Vim tip of the day Cheat sheet: Use b or B to move backward through Words. b treats every punctuation cluster as its own stop; B leaps back across entire non-space chunks at once. Pair with w to zip through code without touching arrow keys.

Vim tip of the day Cheat sheet: Use b or B to move backward through Words. b treats every punctuation cluster as its own stop; B leaps back across entire non-space chunks at once. Pair with w to zip through code without touching arrow keys.

Vim tip of the day: b / B

Use b or B to move backward through Words. b treats every punctuation cluster as its own stop; B leaps back across entire non-space chunks at once. Pair with w to zip through code without touching arrow keys.

#vim #vimtip #coding

24.02.2026 11:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
FreeBSD Q4 2025 Status Report

FreeBSD Q4 2025 Status Report

FreeBSD Q4 2025 Status Report
#Freebsd #Infographic #Unix #BSD

24.02.2026 08:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Vim Tip of the day: Use w or W to move forward by word

Vim Tip of the day: Use w or W to move forward by word

Daily Vim Tip: w / W

Two flavours of 'move forward by word.' Lowercase w treats punctuation as a word boundary, so it hops between tokens. Uppercase W ignores punctuation and jumps to the next gap in whitespace โ€” useful when navigating camelCase or paths.

#vim #vimtip #coding

23.02.2026 15:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linux Kernel 7.0 RC1 Released: A "Solid Progress" Milestone - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds announced the first release candidate (RC1) of the upcoming Linux Kernel version 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc1.

Linus Torvalds announced the first release candidate (RC1) of the upcoming Linux Kernel version 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc1.

More details here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#Kernel70 #Linux #Releases #Opensource #RC1

23.02.2026 15:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bash Expansion: The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026) - OSTechNix Learn all Bash expansion types with practical examples and clear explanations of execution order, globbing, word splitting, and quoting rules.

Bash expansion explained for beginners. Learn brace, tilde, parameter, command, arithmetic, process, globbing, word splitting, and quote removal with practical examples.

Full guide here: ostechnix.com/bash-expansi...

#BashExpansion #Bash #ShellScripting #Linux #Linuxhowto

23.02.2026 11:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Micasa: A Local-First, Privacy-Focused Home Management TUI - OSTechNix Stop losing receipts. Use Micasa to track home maintenance, project quotes, and appliance warranties in a single SQLite file. No cloud. No subscriptions.

Stop losing receipts. Use Micasa to track home maintenance, project quotes, and appliance warranties in a single SQLite file. No cloud. No subscriptions.

More details here: ostechnix.com/micasa-termi...

#Micasa #TUI #Go #HomeMaintenance #Opensource #Linux #Windows #Macos #AI

21.02.2026 15:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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FreeBSD KDE Desktop Installer Script is Ready for Testing - OSTechNix The FreeBSD Foundation is launching an automated KDE installer for the 15.1 release. Join the FreeBSD KDE Installer Call for Testing.

The FreeBSD Foundation is launching an automated KDE installer for the 15.1 release. Join the FreeBSD KDE Installer Call for Testing.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/freebsd-kde-...

#Freebsd #Kdeplasma #KdeInstaller #FreebsdLaptopInstallation #Freebsd151 #BSD #Script #Unix

20.02.2026 14:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gentoo Linux Migrates Mirror Infrastructure to Codeberg - OSTechNix Gentoo Linux is migrating its mirrors from GitHub to Codeberg to avoid forced Copilot usage. Learn how to use the new AGit workflow.

Gentoo Linux is "liberating" its code. To avoid forced Copilot integration, the project is migrating its PR workflow to @Codeberg.

More details here: ostechnix.com/gentoo-migra...

#Gentoo #Linux #OpenSource #Codeberg #Github #Copilot

18.02.2026 09:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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KDE Plasma 6.6 is Officially Released: Here's What's New - OSTechNix KDE Plasma 6.6 improves Wayland stability, adds screen capture exclusion, Spectacle OCR, auto brightness, HDR fixes, and more.

KDE Plasma 6.6 improves Wayland stability, adds screen capture exclusion, Spectacle OCR, auto brightness, HDR fixes, and smoother high-refresh performance.

Full Plasma 6.6 features walk-through here: ostechnix.com/kde-plasma-6...

#Plasma66 #KDE #Desktopenvironment #Linux #Releases

17.02.2026 16:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Notepad++ 8.9.2 Introduces "Double-Lock" Security to Fix the Update Hijack - OSTechNix Worried about the Notepad++ supply chain attack? Notepad++ 8.9.2 adds "Double-Lock" security to stop malware hijacking.

Worried about the Notepad++ supply chain attack? Notepad++ 8.9.2 adds "Double-Lock" security to stop malware hijacking.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/notepad-plus...

#Notepadplusplus #Doublelock #Security #Malware

17.02.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GhostBSD Switches to XLibre Over Wayland - OSTechNix Eric Turgeon explains why GhostBSD switched from Xorg to XLibre instead of Wayland. Learn Why did GhostBSD abandon Xorg after 15 years.

GhostBSD is going to abandon Xorg after 15 years. Eric Turgeon explains why GhostBSD switched from Xorg to XLibre instead of Wayland.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/ghostbsd-swi...

#Ghostbsd #Xlibre #Xorg #Displayserver #Freebsd #Bsd #Unix

16.02.2026 15:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vim 9.2 Released: Wayland Support, XDG Config, and Improved Diff - OSTechNix Vim 9.2 is released. Explore the major updates in Vim 9.2, including experimental Wayland support, fuzzy completion, and XDG config paths.

Vim 9.2 is released. Explore the major updates in Vim 9.2, including experimental Wayland support, fuzzy completion, and XDG config paths.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/vim-9-2-rele...

#Vim92 #Vim #Texteditor #Releases #Opensource

16.02.2026 11:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Companion: A Web UI for Claude Code CLI - OSTechNix Run Claude Code in your browser with The Companion. Multiple sessions, visual tool tracking, and persistent context. No extra API key needed.

Run Claude Code in your browser with The Companion. Multiple sessions, visual tool tracking, and persistent context. No extra API key needed.

More details here: ostechnix.com/companion-we...

#ClaudeCode #Companion #WebUI #Opensource #AI #AIAgent #CLI

14.02.2026 08:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fix Flatpak "No Such Ref in Remote Flathub" Error [SOLVED] - OSTechNix Fix "No such ref in remote flathub" errors instantly. Clear cached refs, run repair, clean flatpak packages. Works on all Linux versions.

Fix "No such ref in remote flathub" errors instantly. Clear cached refs, run repair, clean flatpak packages. Works on all Linux versions.

Full guide here: ostechnix.com/fix-flatpak-...

#Flatpak #Flathub #Linux #Troubleshooting #PackageManagement

13.02.2026 11:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0