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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.

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#Flatpak #Flathub #Linux #Troubleshooting #PackageManagement

Why the Linux Mint Team is Considering a Longer Development Cycle - OSTechNix Linux Mint team is moving away from their six-month release to a longer development cycle to focus on innovation over release management.

Learn why the Linux Mint team is moving away from their six-month release to a longer development cycle to focus on innovation over release management.

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#Linuxmint #DevelopmentCycle #Linux

Ex-GitHub CEO Launches "Entire", a Git Observability Layer for AI Agents - OSTechNix Stop losing AI context. Entire CLI unifies your code with AI reasoning by capturing sessions, tool calls, and checkpoints in Git.

Ex-GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke launches Entire, a Git observability layer for AI agents. Capture reasoning, transcripts, and checkpoints directly in your workflow.

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#EntireCLI #Git #AI #GeminiCLI #ClaudeCode #Developer #AiAgents #Opensource #Code

Discord Announces Global Expansion of Teen Safety - OSTechNix Starting in March 2026, Discord is rolling out "teen-by-default" safety settings and advanced age assurance systems globally.

Starting in March 2026, Discord is rolling out "teen-by-default" safety settings and advanced age assurance systems globally.

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#Discord #TeenSafety #AgeAssurance #AgeInference #Socialmedia #AI #Policy

Linux Kernel 6.19 is Officially Released: 300% TCP Boost Plus More - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds releases Linux Kernel 6.19. Discover the 300% TCP boost, PCIe Link Encryption, Live Update Orchestrator for VMs, and more.

Linus Torvalds releases Linux Kernel 6.19. Discover the 300% TCP boost, PCIe Link Encryption, Live Update Orchestrator for VMs, and why the next version is Linux 7.0.

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#Kernel619 #Linux #Releases #Opensource

How to Build 10MB NetBSD VMs That Boot in 10ms Using smolBSD - OSTechNix Learn how smolBSD creates minimal 10 MB NetBSD VMs that boot in 10ms. Full UNIX system, Docker-like workflow, runs on QEMU and Firecracker.

Learn how smolBSD creates minimal (10 MB) NetBSD VMs that boot in 10ms. Full UNIX system, Docker-like workflow, runs on QEMU and Firecracker.

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#smolbsd #netbsd #microvm #unix #virtualmachine #opensource #qemu #firecracker

tload Command in Linux: Monitor System Load in Real-Time - OSTechNix Complete tload command guide for Linux. Monitor CPU load average with live ASCII graphs. Installation, usage examples, and comparison with top/uptime.

Complete tload command guide for Linux. Monitor CPU load average with live ASCII graphs. Installation, usage examples, and comparison with top, htop and uptime Commands.

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#tload #LinuxSystemLoad #Linuxhowto #Linuxadmin #Linuxcommands

How to Fix Fail2Ban Startup Errors on Debian 13 During SSH Hardening - OSTechNix Error triggered during SSH hardening? No worries! This guide explains how to fix fail2Ban startup error on Debian Linux 13 step by step.

Error triggered during SSH hardening? No worries! This guide explains how to fix fail2Ban startup error on Debian Linux 13 step by step.

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#SSH #SecureShell #Debian #Troubleshooting #Linux

Notepad++ Supply Chain Attack: Is Your Version Secure? - OSTechNix Notepad++ update servers were compromised for 6 months in 2025. Learn how the Chrysalis backdoor targeted users and why you must manually update to version 8.9.1 now.

Notepad++ update servers were compromised for 6 months in 2025. Learn how the Chrysalis backdoor targeted users and why you must manually update to version 8.9.1 now.

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#NotepadplusplusBreach #ChrysalisBackdoor #LotusBlossomAPT #WinGUpVulnerability

Linux Kernel 6.19 RC8 Released - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds released the Linux Kernel version 6.19 RC8. Linux 6.19 final will be released on 8 February 2026.

Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.19-rc8. With tiny patches and stable stats, the kernel is on track for its final stable 6.19 release on 8 February.

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#Kernel619 #Linux #RC8 #Releases #Opensource

Pocket TTS: High-Quality Local Voice Cloning Without GPU - OSTechNix Pocket TTS delivers high-quality text-to-speech on standard CPUs. No GPU, no cloud APIs. It is the first local TTS with voice cloning.

Pocket TTS proves you don't need a GPU for high-quality text-to-speech. 100M parameters, CPU-only, 200ms latency, voice cloning included.

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#PocketTTS #TTS #TextToSpeech #AI #Python #Opensource #KyutaiLabs #SpeechSynthesis #VoiceCloning

How to Use -dry-run in Linux Commands to Avoid Mistakes - OSTechNix Learn how to use --dry-run in Linux commands like rsync, apt, and git. Preview changes before execution to avoid data loss.

Learn how to use --dry-run in Linux commands like rsync, apt, and git. Preview changes before execution to avoid data loss with --dry-run flag.

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#DryRun #Linuxcommands #Linuxbasics #Linuxtips #Linux

Greg Kroah-Hartman Wins Prize for Excellence in Open Source 2026 - OSTechNix Linux maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman won the prestigious Prize for Excellence in Open Source 2026 for his dedication to Linux kernel stability.

Linux maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman won the prestigious Prize for Excellence in Open Source 2026 for his unrivalled dedication to Linux Kernel stability.

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#GregKroahHartman #LinuxKernel #EuropeanOpenSourceAcademy #DanielStenberg #Opensource

Why WhatsApp Migrated to Rust from C++ (And What It Fixed) - OSTechNix WhatsApp migrated 160,000 lines of C++ to Rust to eliminate memory-safety bugs. Here’s how compiler-level security changed its threat model.

WhatsApp migrated 160,000 lines of C++ to Rust to eliminate memory-safety bugs. Here’s how compiler-level security changed its threat model.

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#Whatsapp #Rust #C++ #Meta #MemorySafety #Security

Bazzite Joins Open Gaming Collective: A New Era for Linux Gaming - OSTechNix Bazzite joins the Open Gaming Collective (OGC) with Nobara and ChimeraOS to end fragmentation and improve Linux gaming experience.

Bazzite joins the Open Gaming Collective (OGC) with Nobara and ChimeraOS to end fragmentation and improve Linux gaming experience.

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#Bazzite #OpenGamingCollective #OGC #Linuxgaming #Linux #Opensource #Lutris

32 Essential Python One-Liners for Python's 32nd Anniversary - OSTechNix Python turns 32. Explore 32 practical Python one-liners that show why readability, simplicity, and power still define the language today.

Happy 32nd anniversary, Python! Learn 32 practical Python one-liners that show why readability, simplicity, and power still define the language today.

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#Python #Oneliners #Anniversary #Programming #Opensource #PythonTips

How to Install OpenMediaVault 8 Step by Step - OSTechNix Learn what Openmediavault (OMV) is, how to install latest openmediavault 8 using its ISO and how to install OMV 8 on Debian 13 Linux.

Learn what Openmediavault (OMV) is, how to install latest openmediavault 8 using its ISO and how to install OMV 8 on Debian 13 Linux.

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#Openmediavault #omv #InstallOpenmediavault8 #NAS #Debian13 #Opensource #Linux #NetworkAttachedStorage

Linux Kernel 6.19 RC7 Released: A Large Release Candidate Justifies the Extra Week - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds released the seventh release candidate (RC7) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.19. Here's what's new in Linux 6.19-rc7.

Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.19-rc7. While the patch is larger than usual for this stage, the release is going smoothly with a final stable version expected in two weeks.

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#Kernel619 #Linux #RC7 #Opensource #Releases

Set Up, Configure and Secure SSH on Debian 13 Linux - OSTechNix Learn how to install, configure, and secure SSH on Debian 13 Linux. Complete guide with SSH keys, firewall setup, and fail2ban protection.

Learn how to install, configure, and secure SSH on Debian 13. Complete guide with SSH keys, firewall setup, and fail2ban protection.

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#SSH #SecureShell #Debian13 #Linux #Security #SSHHardening #Linuxadmin #Linuxhowto #Fail2ban #UFW #Firewall

How to Roll Back a Linux Kernel Safely (GRUB, All Distros) - OSTechNix Kernel update broke your system? Learn how to roll back a Linux kernel safely using GRUB or package managers.

Kernel update broke your system? Learn how to roll back a Linux kernel safely using GRUB or package managers.

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#RollbackKernel #Kernel #Linux #Linuxhowto #Linuxadmin #Troubleshooting

Linux Kernel 6.19 RC6 Released: A Steady Update Despite a Larger Patch - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds released the sixth release candidate (RC6) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.19. Here's what's new in Linux 6.19-rc6.

Linus Torvalds released the sixth release candidate (RC6) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.19. Here's what's new in Linux 6.19-rc6.

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#Kernel619 #RC6 #LinuxKernel #Releases #Opensource

Migrate to MX Linux from Another Distro Without Losing /home - OSTechNix Learn how to migrate to MX Linux from another distribution without losing /home data using Replace Existing Installation option.

MX Linux keeps your /home directory safe! Learn how to migrate to MX Linux from another distribution without losing /home data.

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#Mxlinux #MigrateToMxlinux #HomeDirectory #Linuxdistribution #Debian

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" Released: What's New and How to Upgrade - OSTechNix Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is released. Learn what's new, how long it's supported, and how to upgrade from Linux Mint 22.2 and older versions.

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is released. Learn what's new, how long it's supported, and how to safely upgrade from Linux Mint 22.2 and older versions.

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#Linuxmint223 #LinuxmintZena #UpgradeLinuxmint #Releases #Linux

Lixplore-cli: Command Line Tool for Academic Research - OSTechNix Lixplore-cli is a Python CLI tool for researchers. Search papers, filter results, and manage your library from the terminal. Fast, open-source, cross-platform.

Lixplore-cli is a Python CLI tool for researchers. Search papers, filter results, and manage your library from the terminal. Fast, open-source, cross-platform.

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#Lixplorecli #Python #Academic #Research #Commandline #Opensource #Linux

Ubuntu 25.04 Support Ends January 15, 2026: Upgrade Now - OSTechNix Ubuntu 25.04 reaches end of life on January 15, 2026. After this date, security updates stop. Learn what it means and how to upgrade safely.

Ubuntu 25.04 reaches end of life on January 15, 2026. After this date, security updates stop. Here's what to do next.

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#Ubuntu2504 #PluckyPuffin #EOL #UpgradeUbuntu #Linux

Linux Kernel 6.19 RC5 Released: Torvalds is Still Planning an RC8 Release - OSTechNix Linus Torvalds released Linux Kernel 6.19 rc5, noting that the kernel team is back on a normal schedule after the holiday break.

Linus Torvalds released Linux Kernel 6.19 rc5, noting that the kernel team is back on a normal schedule after the holiday break.

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#Kernel619 #Linux #RC5 #Releases #Opensource

auto-cpufreq v3.0.0 Released: Turbo Boost Overrides and Smarter CPU Control - OSTechNix auto-cpufreq v3.0.0 introduces turbo boost overrides, improved CPU frequency detection, and better battery handling for Linux laptops.

auto-cpufreq v3.0.0 introduces turbo boost overrides, improved CPU frequency detection, and better battery handling for Linux laptops, including ASUS models.

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#autocpufreq #Laptopbattery #CpuSpeedOptimizer #PowerOptimizer #Linux #Opensource

38 Bash Tips: Essential Shell Features and Shortcuts (38th Birthday Edition) - OSTechNix Bash turns 38! Learn 38 built-in shell features and tips: keyboard shortcuts, history tricks, parameter expansion, conditionals & arrays.

Bash turns 38 today! Celebrate Bash's 38th birthday with 38 built-in features and essential tips. Learn keyboard shortcuts, parameter expansion, conditionals & more.

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#Bash #Shell #Bash38 #Linux #Bashtips #Shelltips #Shellscripting

Happy 38th Birthday, Bash!

Happy 38th Birthday, Bash!
#Bash #Shell #Linux

Merge PDF Files in Linux: Complete pdfunite Guide (2026) - OSTechNix Learn how to merge PDF files in Linux using pdfunite command. Step-by-step tutorial with examples, scripting tips, faq and troubleshooting.

Learn how to merge PDF files in Linux using pdfunite command. Step-by-step tutorial with examples, scripting tips, faq and troubleshooting.

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#Pdf #Pdfunite #Poppler #MergePdf #Linux #Commandline