FOSS Weekly #24.35: COSMIC Desktop, Refresh OS, Konsole Tips and More Linux Stuff

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To do that, first open an image in full screen by right-clicking on it and selecting “Open Image in New Tab”. Now, right-click on the image and then select “Set Image as Desktop Background…”.Know your way around APT by following our detailed guide on it:Enjoy using Linux 😄

  • A new Debian-based Linux distribution.
  • A Windows update breaking dual-booting for many.
  • Proton VPN finally introducing a new protocol for Linux.
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💬 Let’s see what else you get in this editionOn August 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds posted a message that marked the beginning of Linux.

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Some essential tips and tweaks to take your KDE Konsole experience to the next level.

A Simple Ubuntu Fail Made Me Want to Try Fedora: I Love it!Ubuntu let me down after a simple change, and I’m here with Fedora.
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13 Tips and Tweaks to Get More Out of KDE Konsole TerminalIt’s time to kustomize the KDE Konsole.

This open-source Android app can help you keep tabs on your data usage.

Using apt Commands in Linux [Ultimate Guide]This guide shows you how to use apt commands in Linux with examples so that you can manage packages effectively.

Can Fedora be considered better than Ubuntu?

I Installed macOS on Linux in a VM (for fun sake)Installing macOS as a virtual machine in a Linux system? Well, let’s do it for the sake of some ‘virtual fun’

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Linux makes working with old PCs a breeze. One cannot say the same for Windoze. 😝

Data Monitor: The Sleek Open-Source Android App to Track Data UsageHow much data do you use on a daily/monthly basis? Data Monitor helps you track that.
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To mark the birthday of Linux, an interesting thread has gained traction in recent days.

RefreshOS: A Potential Debian-based Alternative to KubuntuIt may not be too exciting, but it’s an alternative to exist. What do you think?

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Is BSD still relevant in the age when Linux dominates the servers? That’s a matter of debate.A “fresh” take on what a Debian-based Linux distro can be. 😉

Running macOS on Linux is possible! But, you have to do it right.

🤣 Meme of the Week

A word of caution: Avoid sourcing wallpapers from shady websites.

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Keyboard problems with laptop running Linux Lite 6.4Hi all, 👋 Seems I´ve run into some problems with my laptop (keyboard) as of late. 🙁 I´m running Linux Lite 6.4 on this laptop (Medion Akloya E6222). It´s been running fine until now. A few days ago our local electricity provider had to cut off power for a limited amount of time, so I disconnected the laptop from the mains beforehand. But it was still on battery of course. 2 days later I reconnected it to mains again and the laptop began charging. Nothing unusual…

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Linux turns 33! What’s your Linux story?I know this story was more suitable yesterday but I forgot to send the draft… 33 years ago, on 25th August 1991, Linux Torvalds made the announcement stating that he is making an OS as a “hobby”. And the same “hobby” is now being used by worlds top 500 supercomputers, the ISS and the entire internet! It is also being used by users like us, who just enjoy using linux and do some good work on it. So what’s your linux story? Let me share mine. I started using linux in March 2020. The first OS I…

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