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15 hours ago | linuxinsider.com | Jack M. Germain

I finally bit the bullet and swapped out an aging laptop and a failing desktop with much smaller replacements. My initial plan was to buy two well-endowed refurbished desktop computers. Instead, I stumbled upon a new computing approach — mini-PCs.For months, I have been curious about the performance of these 6-1/4″ by 6″ by 2″ aluminum and plastic boxes of tiny computer components.

1 week ago | linuxinsider.com | Jack M. Germain

Open-source software has become a prime target in the escalating wave of cybersecurity threats. As attacks grow more sophisticated, the open-source community is racing to close critical security gaps and stop malicious code before it spreads. With open-source code used in most commercial software, infection risks are rampant across most industries. It is indispensable and dangerously neglected, remarked Jason Soroko, senior fellow at certificate lifecycle management firm Sectigo.

2 weeks ago | linuxinsider.com | Rob Enderle

Last week, I was at Intel’s Vision conference at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas. While the venue was a bit problematic, the content was solid and showcased an empowered Intel that now needs to address some errors my old friend Pat Gelsinger made as CEO. These include turning the office of the CTO back into a visionary organization, empowering the CMO, adequately funding marketing (while fixing MDF), and ending the cycle of layoffs that has disrupted operational stability.

1 month ago | linuxinsider.com | Jack M. Germain

The MakuluLinux LinDoz 2025 edition is one of the most useful and functional AI-powered Linux distributions available. Based on a heavily modified version of the Cinnamon desktop and the latest Debian testing version, it offers free and unlimited access to a loaded AI toolkit. AI is slowly making its way into computer and smartphone devices, and the Linux OS is no exception. However, AI is still not mainstream.

2 months ago | linuxinsider.com | Jack M. Germain

Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science in Canada found that modifying just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel could cut data center energy consumption by 30% to 45%. Linux dominates data centers, where energy use is a growing concern. A more efficient Linux kernel could also lower operating costs for research institutions relying on Linux-powered servers.