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How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux The post How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .RAR files, a common compressed file format, are widely used to store and share large amounts of data efficiently. While The post How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/

Выпуск мультимедиа-пакета FFmpeg 8.1 После семи месяцев разработки опубликован мультимедиа-пакет FFmpeg 8.1, включающий набор приложений и коллекцию библиотек для операций над различными мультимедиа-форматами (запись, преобразование и декодирование звуковых и видеоформатов). Пакет написан на языке Си и распространяется под лицензиями LGPL и GPL. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65004

📰 Ubuntu new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions… Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. The restyled icons are among a number of visual changes to hit Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds in recent days. Redesigned LibreOffice app icons, new accessibility feature symbolics and an adaptive Calculator icon have also been introduced, alongside... 🔗 Source: #ubuntu 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-new-folder-icons

FFmpeg 8.1 “Hoare” Multimedia Framework Brings D3D12 H.264/AV1 Encoding FFmpeg 8.1 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with D3D12 H.264/AV1 encoding, xHE-AAC Mps212 MPEG-H decoder, and more. Here’s what’s new! The post FFmpeg 8.1 “Hoare” Multimedia Framework Brings D3D12 H.264/AV1 Encoding appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/ffmpeg-8-1-hoare-multimedia-framework-brings-d3d12-h-264-av1-encoding

Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions… Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. These restyled icons are but one of many visual changes to land in Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds recently. There’s also redesigned icons for LibreOffice, an ‘accent adaptive’ Calculator icon, and a shell theme that tacks closer to vanilla GNOME. But it’s the change to folder icons that most will have strong feelings over. Here’s a reminder of how Yaru’s folder icons look (with the default […] You're reading Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-new-folder-icons

📰 PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets easier to use with Steam The free and open source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is getting easier to use with Steam, with the devs announcing a useful new feature.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. 🔗 Source: #steam #opensource 👉@sysadminoff https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-gets-easier-to-use-with-steam/

Выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0 Кент Оверстрит (Kent Overstreet) опубликовал выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0. Выпуск охватывает два пакета: bcachefs-kernel-dkms с модулем ядра, собираемым при помощи системы DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), и bcachefs-tools с запускаемой в пространстве пользователя утилитой bcachefs, реализующей команды для создания (mkfs), монтирования, восстановления и проверки ФС. Пакеты собраны для Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, NixOS и Arch Linux. DKMS-модуль поддерживает работу с ядрами Linux, начиная с 6.16. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65003

📰 Lightpanda Promises a Faster, Lightweight Alternative to Headless Chrome Lightpanda is a new open-source headless browser that claims up to 9× faster automation while using up to 16× less memory than Chrome. 🔗 Source: #opensource 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/lightpanda-promises-a-faster-lightweight-alternative-to-headless-chrome/

📰 Fedora Workstation 44 Beta Benchmarks On The AMD Ryzen AI Max Framework Desktop Since last week's Fedora 44 Beta release I have been testing out this upcoming Fedora Linux version on a few systems in the lab, most notably with the Framework Desktop powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo". Fedora Workstation 44 Beta has been looking nice and running stable albeit in some instances seeing lower performance at this point than Fedora Workstation 43 but overall in good shape. 🔗 Source: #linux #fedora #amd 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/review/fedora-44-beta

📰 Imagination's Open-Source PowerVR Vulkan Driver Now Plays Nicely With Zink OpenGL The past several years Imagination Tech has been investing in an upstream and open-source DRM kernel graphics driver as well as a PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa. Their Mesa focus has exclusively been on the PowerVR Vulkan driver with the plans all along to use the Zink generic OpenGL-on-Vulkan implementation. With next quarter's Mesa 26. 🔗 Source: #opensource #kernel 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/PowerVR-Vulkan-Does-Zink

📰 I dug into the Flipper One's firmware, and it's not a Flipper Zero sequel — it's a pocket Linux PC The firmware of the Flipper One is already publicly available, and there's a lot of interesting tech. 🔗 Source: #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.xda-developers.com/dug-into-flipper-one-firmware-not-flipper-zero-sequel/

PipeWire 1.6.2 Released with Audio Mixer Optimizations and Various Bug Fixes PipeWire 1.6.2 audio/video server for Linux is now available for downlaod with audio mixer optimizations and various bug fixes. The post PipeWire 1.6.2 Released with Audio Mixer Optimizations and Various Bug Fixes appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-2-released-with-audio-mixer-optimizations-and-various-bug-fixes

📰 SteamOS proved the Linux desktop works when you stop trying to make it look like Windows SteamOS hasn't brought about "the great exodus" to Linux, but it does teach distros how to do it right. 🔗 Source: #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.xda-developers.com/steamos-proved-the-linux-desktop-works-when-you-stop-trying-to-make-it-look-like-windows/

📰 Manjaro Linux looks like it's in trouble with the release of the "Manjaro 2.0 Manifesto" At one point it seemed like Manjaro Linux would be the most popular Arch-based distribution, but after many missteps it appears to be at breaking point.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. 🔗 Source: #arch #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/manjaro-linux-looks-like-its-in-trouble-with-the-release-of-the-manjaro-2-0-manifesto/

Windows 11 Insider Preview builds 26300 and 26220: Policy-based removal of preinstalled apps Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8068 (KB 5079464) to the Dev Channel and Build 26220.8062 (KB 5079458) to the Beta Channel. Both updates are based on Windows 11 version 25H2 and are delivered via an enablement package. The releases introduce a stricter kernel-level driver trust policy, expanded enterprise app-removal controls, improvements to point-in-time restore, and a renamed Drop Tray feature. Most changes are initially available to Insiders who enable the early-update toggle in Settings > Windows Update. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/windows-11-insider-preview-builds-26300-and-26220-policy-based-removal-of-preinstalled-apps/

📰 River 0.4 Wayland Compositor Debuts Pluggable Window Managers River 0.4 introduces a new architecture separating the Wayland compositor from the window manager. 🔗 Source: #wayland 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/river-0-4-wayland-compositor-debuts-pluggable-window-managers/

📰 AMD Preps More Graphics Driver Code For Linux 7.1 Last week yet more AMDGPU kernel graphics driver updates were submitted to DRM-Next ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window happening in April... 🔗 Source: #linux #kernel #amd 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/More-AMDGPU-For-Linux-7.1

SparkyLinux 2026.03 Rolling Ships with Linux 6.19, Latest Calamares Installer SparkyLinux 2026.03 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 14 "Forky" and powered by Linux kernel 6.19. The post SparkyLinux 2026.03 Rolling Ships with Linux 6.19, Latest Calamares Installer appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/sparkylinux-2026-03-rolling-ships-with-linux-6-19-latest-calamares-installer

📰 Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse Google is testing a new security feature as part of Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that prevents certain kinds of apps from using the accessibility services API.The change, incorporated in Android 17 Beta 2, was first reported by Android Authority last week.AAPM was introduced by Google in Android 16, released last year. When enabled, it causes the device to enter a heightened. 🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/android-17-blocks-non-accessibility.html #android 👉@sysadminoff

📰 Kagi’s Orion browser hits public beta on Linux Kagi's privacy-focused Orion browser has reached public beta on Linux. Here's what works, what doesn't and how to install it on Ubuntu.You're reading Kagi’s Orion browser hits public beta on Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. 🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/orion-for-linux-beta-release #ubuntu #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://share.google/Wm20pXSElPfgfMnj7