Community Picks·2yGet Creative in the Linux Terminal With These 9 Artsy Commands
Explore creative commands in the Linux terminal to generate ASCII art, draw 3D text, simulate a fire, grow a virtual bonsai tree, and more. These commands bring a fun, artistic flair to the typically text-based terminal environment. Install these tools via apt on Ubuntu or Debian-based systems and transform your terminal into an artistic playground.
Community Picks·2yWelcome to Bluefin
Bluefin offers a custom image of Fedora Silverblue, targeting end users and developers with a near-zero maintenance experience similar to Chromebooks. It focuses on progressive improvement with a Flatpak-centric model for applications and a cloud-native development environment. Bluefin is optimized for mainstream users, emphasizing best practices and a modern tech stack, but may not suit those with niche requirements.
System Weakness·2yInstalling Wazuh on Ubuntu
This guide explains how to install Wazuh, an open-source SIEM, on Ubuntu. It covers the steps to install both the Wazuh Manager and Wazuh Agent, including accessing the Wazuh dashboard and solving common issues such as port conflicts and dashboard accessibility. Detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips are provided to ensure a smooth installation process.
omg! ubuntu!·2yThis $149 RISC-V Tablet Runs Ubuntu 24.04
DeepComputing has launched the DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II, a tablet running Ubuntu 24.04 with a 10.1 inch display and powered by the SpacemiT K1SoC. Available in different memory configurations, it features a baseline 800 MHz GPU, 64 or 128 GB eMMC, a 6000 mAh battery, and both front and rear cameras. The 16GB model will also support a custom build of Android 15 AOSP in the future. Aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts, it starts at $149 and is expected to ship in September.
omg! ubuntu!·2yCheck Laptop Battery Health in Ubuntu from the Command Line
Learn how to check your laptop battery health in Ubuntu using command line tools without needing to install extra software. The guide explains how to use the upower command to find details such as battery capacity, cycle count, and current performance compared to its original state. GUI options like the pre-installed Power Statistics utility are also mentioned, but the focus is on getting all the information through a terminal for those who prefer or require it.
It's Foss·2yGetting the Real GNOME Software Back in Ubuntu 24.04
Ubuntu uses its own App Center focused on Snap packages instead of the GNOME Software Center. This tutorial shows how to install the original GNOME Software Center on Ubuntu, including enabling Flatpak support. It explains how to install, manage, and remove applications using GNOME Software and how to set it as the default for opening deb files.