CIFS/SMB3 Kernel Maintainer Steve French is Dead
After decades leading Linux's CIFS/SMB3 code, Steve French steps down. Here's what his exit means for Linux-Windows file sharing going forward.
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What Is FAMFS? Linux's New CXL Memory File System
FAMFS turns shared CXL memory into a file multiple servers can map directly. Here's what it actually does and who needs it.
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Why GNOME Extensions Break After Every Shell Update
Every GNOME Shell update quietly disables your favorite extensions. Here's the real mechanism behind it, and a practical fix-it checklist.
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EEVDF vs CFS: What Really Changed in Linux Scheduling
Redox OS just swapped schedulers and claimed huge fairness gains. Here's what EEVDF actually does differently from CFS, and why it matters for Linux too.
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Is KDE Plasma 6.8 Worth Upgrading for Performance?
KDE Plasma 6.8 promises real performance gains, not just new features. Here's a hardware-based framework for deciding if the upgrade is worth it now.
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How to Install Linux on an Apple M3 MacBook (2026)
M3 MacBooks can finally boot Linux at the kernel level. Here's what Asahi Linux really supports today, what's still broken, and how to try it.
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And Folks, We Have a Vibe Coded Linux Distro!
New Linux distributions embrace "vibe coded" design philosophy, prioritizing aesthetics alongside functionality. The vision is compelling, but rough edges and incomplete features remain.
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Should You Disable Firefox Auto-Updates on Linux?
Firefox's new twice-monthly release schedule changes everything for Linux users who value stability. Here's how to disable auto-updates or switch to ESR for better control.
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Omarchy v4 Bets on AI Agents as Linux World Hesitates
While major Linux projects lock AI out of their codebases, Omarchy's v4 release embraces AI agents as fundamental system components. The split reveals deeper tensions.
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Alacritty vs Kitty: Why I'm Switching Terminal Emulators
Two months with Alacritty has challenged my years-long commitment to Kitty. The GPU-accelerated minimalist delivers performance and simplicity that may outweigh Kitty's features.
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CachyOS Beats Windows 11 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
Benchmark data reveals CachyOS outperforms Windows 11 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, with slight advantages over Ubuntu and Fedora. Discover which OS maximizes your hardware performance.
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Brave Containers on Linux: Isolation Without Privacy Claims
Brave containers isolate cookies and site data per tab on Linux, but the company is clear: this is not a privacy feature. Here is what containers actually do and why they matter.
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