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nadla/Getty Images Linux is powerful, flexible, and can do just about anything. However, to really get the most out of Linux and your computer(s), there are certain skills and habits you need to bolster; otherwise, you’re not really enjoying the riches that can be mined from Linux. Also: 8 ways I quickly leveled up my Linux […] More
fotograzia/Getty Images Programmers are using AI more than ever, but they don’t like or trust the tools very much, according to the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey. The survey of almost 50,000 developers found that 84% now use or plan to use AI tools in their workflow, up from last year (76%). Over half of professional developers […] More
Andrew Burton/Getty Images Windows 10 turned 10 years old this week. It’s a bittersweet birthday, as it marks the beginning of a steady march toward a forced retirement that will kick off with the official end of support on October 14, 2025. For a computer operating system, time is measured in something roughly equivalent to […] More
Andrew Burton/Getty Images Windows 10 turned 10 years old this week. It’s a bittersweet birthday, as it marks the beginning of a steady march toward a forced retirement that will begin with the official end of support on October 14, 2025. For a computer operating system, time is measured in something roughly equivalent to dog […] More
Arutthaphon Poolsawasd/Getty Images It’s always in the middle of a heatwave. Your AC hums to life, but instead of the icy rush you’re craving, it pushes out a faint, lukewarm breeze. That’s when the dread sets in. Is the unit failing? Am I about to face a massive repair bill? And how am I supposed […] More
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Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETOpenSnitch is a Linux port of the popular MacOS app Little Snitch. This app is essentially an application firewall that tracks network requests from apps, so you can create rules to block or allow those requests.Why is that important?Also: 7 things every Linux beginner should know before downloading their first distroSay, for example, that you’ve installed a Linux app that shouldn’t require internet access (those do still exist). You’re using that app with OpenSnitch running, and it reports that the app has made an outgoing internet connection. What gives? That shouldn’t be the case. It’s possible the app is sending telemetry (which could include information about your activity) to some third party. You don’t want that. Also: You can try Linux without ditching Windows first – here’s howWith OpenSnitch, you’ll know when these things occur, and when they do, you can take action to block those outgoing requests. This is a great tool to help you keep your privacy and security intact. Let me show you how to install the app and how it’s used.How to install OpenSnitch What you’ll need: I’m going to demonstrate this on Ubuntu Linux 24.04. OpenSnitch can also be installed on Fedora-based distributions, and you’ll only need to modify the installation commands. So, you’ll need a running instance of an Ubuntu-based distribution and a user with sudo privileges. That’s it. Let’s make it happen. More
Dell Premium 16 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dell Premium 16 starts at $1,800. This is a premium laptop capable of handling heavy workloads, especially graphic design, thanks to its top-notch hardware. However, it does share some of the same issues as its predecessor, like its tendency to run warm and power-hungry battery. –> I’ve […] More
