Getty Images / BlackJack3D The maker of Proton VPN<!–> has unveiled new features geared toward fighting censorship and protecting free speech around the world. As David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN, said in the release, “It has become increasingly common for authoritarian governments to go beyond purely online technical measures to discourage or block […] More
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Once you get Arch Linux installed, you’re in for a stable, reliable ride. Screenshot by Jack WallenZDNETSome would argue that Linux isn’t for everyone. To those people, I’d say, “nay, nay!” In fact, there’s a Linux distribution suited for every sort of user — even those with zero experience with open-source software.That said, I cannot deny that there are certain Linux distributions from which new users should shy away. Choose the wrong distribution and the experience will sour you on Linux very quickly. Choose the right distribution and it’ll be smooth sailing.Also: The best Linux distributions for beginners: Expert tested and reviewedMost “best of” lists of Linux distributions focus on new users because introducing people to Linux is a calling. For power users with more skills than the average bear, which distribution do you use?I have some suggestions for you. Let’s dig in and review five advanced Linux distributions you should consider trying.1. GentooGentoo is the beast of all beasts within the Linux world. Installing this distro is a remarkable challenge — and the trials don’t let up from there. Gentoo uses the Portage package manager and defaults to the Plasma desktop. Beyond the installation, one of the trickiest aspects of Gentoo is that the package manager compiles all software from source, so you won’t find binary installers for Gentoo. That is a curse and a blessing. It’s a blessing because every package installed will be optimized for your machine, which means it will run like a champ. At the same time, installing the OS and software can be time-consuming. More
MF3d/Getty Images Are you a Kubernetes master? OK, you don’t need to read the rest of this article. But if, like most of us, you have trouble managing Kubernetes clusters, you’ll be interested to know that Red Hat has announced the developer preview release of OpenShift Lightspeed. Also: How Red Hat is embracing AI to […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETLast month, Samsung dropped the newest Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galazy Z Flip 6 smartphones at its Unpacked event in Paris. The brand also offered an exclusive preorder deal on Amazon More
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June Wan/ZDNETAfter making its debut on the company’s flagship phones, Galaxy AI is expanding to several mid-range Samsung models for the first time, bringing AI-powered features to millions more customers. This news comes from sammobile.com, which says the rollout could start this month or next month through the One UI 6.1.1 update.Also: The best Samsung phones you can buy: Expert testedNext in line to get Galaxy AI are two devices on the A series released earlier this year, the Galaxy A5 More
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