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📰 FRANK OS 1.0 Launches With a Retro Windows 95-Like Desktop FRANK OS 1.0 debuts with a windowed desktop inspired by Windows 95, running on RP2350 microcontrollers using the FreeRTOS kernel. 🔗 Source: #kernel 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/frank-os-launches-with-a-retro-windows-95-like-desktop/

Microsoft Defender onboarding deployment with a single EXE The Defender deployment tool for Windows now ships as a single .exe with the onboarding package baked in, with configurable expiry dates, a required portal key to activate it, and onboarding event logs visible in the device timeline — replacing the old script/blob approach. The previous tool gave no clear status feedback, leaving admins unable to tell if onboarding was in progress or had failed. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-defender-onboarding-deployment-with-a-single-exe/

📰 Linux 7.1 To Prevent Intel NPUs From Being Exhausted By Single Programs The Intel IVPU accelerator driver will be introducing limits on Intel NPU resource usage by non-root user-space programs beginning with the Linux 7.1 kernel... 🔗 Source: #linux #intel #kernel 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-NPU-Restrictions-Linux-71

📰 Good News! EA Is Expanding Its Anti-Cheat to ARM64, and Linux Could Be Next Javelin, their kernel-level anti-cheat solution, might be heading to Linux. 🔗 Source: #linux #kernel 👉@sysadminoff https://itsfoss.com/news/ea-anti-cheat-expansion-plans/

KDE Gear 25.12.3 Brings Improvements to Merkuro, Calligra, Kasts, and Other Apps KDE Gear 25.12.3 open-source software suite is now available with various bug fixes and small improvements for your favorite KDE applications. The post KDE Gear 25.12.3 Brings Improvements to Merkuro, Calligra, Kasts, and Other Apps appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-12-3-brings-improvements-to-merkuro-calligra-kasts-and-other-apps

📰 AMD HSMP Linux Driver Preps For Zen 6 EPYC With Finer Power Controls The AMD Host System Management Port (HSMP) Linux driver that provides access to various system management features on modern EPYC server processors is preparing for the upcoming EPYC Zen 6 "Venice" processors... 🔗 Source: #amd #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-HSMP-Preps-For-Zen-6-EPYC

📰 Intel Xe Linux Driver Ready With Fix For Brand New Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 Laptop This week at MWC 2026, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 as one of their new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" powered laptops alongside other products. With Panther Lake running rather well on Linux, the new ThinkPad T14 G7 should be in good standing on Linux and especially with a pending Xe graphics driver fix that is on the way... 🔗 Source: #linux #intel 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/ThinkPad-T14-Gen-7-Linux-Xe

3 Must-Have Break Apps for Linux Users (If You Work 8–9 Hours a Day) The post 3 Must-Have Break Apps for Linux Users (If You Work 8–9 Hours a Day) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this article, you will discover 3 excellent break reminder apps for Linux that help prevent RSI, eye strain, and The post 3 Must-Have Break Apps for Linux Users (If You Work 8–9 Hours a Day) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.tecmint.com/best-break-reminder-apps-for-linux/

📰 Rocky Linux Becomes a KDE Patron Rocky Linux has become a KDE patron, joining organizations like Canonical, Google, and SUSE in supporting the KDE open-source ecosystem. 🔗 Source: #linux #opensource #kde 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/rocky-linux-becomes-a-kde-patron/

В Chromebook началась интеграция открытых чипов OpenTitan Компания Google объявила о начале использования в устройствах Chromebook чипов, построенных на базе открытой платформы OpenTitan. Chromebook стали первыми коммерчески доступными устройствами, оснащёнными OpenTitan. Следом в этом году в датацентрах Google планируют начать внедрения серверных систем с OpenTitan. Массовое производство чипов организовано компанией Nuvoton. Дополнительно отмечено о начале работы над второй версией чипа, который позволит использовать для безопасной загрузки и аттестации постквантовые алгоритмы шифрования ML-DSA и ML-KEM, реализующие методы криптографии, основанные на решении задач теории решёток. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=64918

Выпуск kafkalet 0.1, десктопного клиента для Apache Kafka Опубликован выпуск kafkalet 0.1, десктопного графического клиента для работы с Apache Kafka. Приложение поставляется в виде самодостаточного бинарного файла размером около 15 МБ, не требует установки JVM, Docker или запуска серверных компонентов. Код проекта написан на Go и TypeScript и распространяется под лицензией MIT. Сборки подготовлены для macOS (Intel и Apple Silicon), Windows и Linux. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=64916

📰 Intel Begins Preparations For Xe3P Upstreaming To Open-Source OpenGL & Vulkan Drivers Following the mainline Linux kernel beginning to see Xe3P graphics enablement for upcoming Nova Lake integrated graphics as well as the Crescent Island AI inference accelerator, Intel's Mesa OpenGL "Iris" and Vulkan "ANV" drivers are preparing to begin laying out their Xe3P driver support... 🔗 Source: #linux #opensource #intel #kernel 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Mesa-Xe3P-Start

How to Use Rsync Command: 16 Examples for Linux File Sync The post How to Use Rsync Command: 16 Examples for Linux File Sync first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this article, you will learn how to copy, sync, backup, and transfer files locally and remotely using 16 useful The post How to Use Rsync Command: 16 Examples for Linux File Sync first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.tecmint.com/rsync-local-remote-file-synchronization-commands/

📰 NanoPi NEO03 Plus is a tiny, headless single-board PC for $24 The FriendlyELEC NanoPi NEO03 Plus is a tiny single-board computer (SBC) that measures 48 x 48mm (1.9″ x 1.9″) and features a 2 GHz Rockchip RK3528A quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor with Mali-450 graphics. While the little computer isn’t exactly a speed demon, it is cheap. The NanoPi NEO03 Plus available now for $24. But while it’s a . 🔗 Source: #arm 👉@sysadminoff https://liliputing.com/nanopi-neo03-plus-is-a-tiny-headless-single-board-pc-for-24/

📰 T2 Linux 26.3 Is Out with Fully Reproducible Wayland-Based KDE Plasma Experience T2 Linux SDE 26.3 “Desktop Edition” is now available as a massive update for this highly portable source-based Linux distribution. Here’s what’s new! 🔗 Source: #plasma #linux #kde #wayland 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/t2-linux-26-3-is-out-with-fully-reproducible-wayland-based-kde-plasma-experience

📰 systemd 260-rc2 Released With More Changes Last week marked the release of systemd 260-rc1 with a new "mstack" feature, a new "FANCY_NAME" field for os-release, dropping System V service script support, and other changes. Out today is systemd 260-rc2 release with more changes in further working its way toward a stable release for empowering 2026 Linux distributions... 🔗 Source: #systemd #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-260-rc2

📰 Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05... 🔗 Source: #android 👉@sysadminoff https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-security-update-129-vulnerabilities/

Nearby is an unofficial open-source project bringing Google's Nearby Sharing/Connections to Linux. It enables seamless file sharing between Android devices and Linux desktops via Bluetooth/WiFi, like AirDrop. --> 👉@sysadminoff https://github.com/kidfromjupiter/nearby

📰 Don't toss your old laptop, it makes a better home server than most single-board computers Everyone loves a Raspberry Pi — if you don't have one, you love the idea of having one, especially if you have plans on turning it into a small-size addition to your home network. SBCs are surprisingly good at that, except when you need more ports, or you have more than one device to attach to your home network. That's where another device, one you might already have collecting dust in your home, might prove to be way handier, and that is your... 🔗 Source: #raspberry 👉@sysadminoff https://www.xda-developers.com/your-old-laptop-is-a-better-home-server-than-most-single-board-computers/

📰 Linux Mint Previews Native Cinnamon Screensaver With Wayland Support Linux Mint introduces a native Cinnamon screensaver with Wayland support and adds a sensors page to System Reports. 🔗 Source: #linux #wayland 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-previews-native-cinnamon-screensaver-with-wayland-support/