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How to Patch Linux Server PwnKit Vulnerability CVE-2021-4034
If you think your Linux server might be affected by PwnKit vulnerability CVE-2021-4034, you should immediately patch it to prevent any mishaps.
How to Upgrade the Linux Kernel in Ubuntu
Upgrading the Linux kernel installed on your PC is as important as updating your apps. Here are two easy ways to do it in Ubuntu.
What Is GNU/Linux and Why Does Hardly Anyone Call It That?
While some people prefer the name "GNU,Linux," others find it to be unnecessarily clumsy and complicated.
5 Reasons Why You Should Update the Linux Kernel
Your distro might constantly notify you to update the Linux kernel. But why should you update it when it's been running fine?
Linux 6.2 Makes Apple Silicon Support Official
The new kernel also features some brand-new AI and gaming hardware enhancements.
Linux Kernel Releases Land, Fixing Frustrating Bugs
The new Linux kernel releases don't break much ground but offer curious users a peek at how the sausage is made.
How to Install and Configure SELinux on Ubuntu
SELinux is a kernel module that injects additional security-focused functionalities into the Linux kernel. Here's how you can install it on Ubuntu.
Linux Devs Release Crucial Updates to Stable Kernels
The kernel developers have also "EOL'd" an older stable kernel. How can Linux users stay up to date?
What Is the CVE-2021-4034 Polkit Privilege Escalation Vulnerability?
Here's everything you need to know about the CVE-2021-4034 Polkit privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How to Set Up Your Fingerprint Scanner With PAM on Linux
If you've got a fingerprint scanner on your Linux device, you can easily set up fingerprint-based authentication for added security.
What Is a Linux Hypervisor and What Does It Do?
A hypervisor is used to create and manage virtual machines. But what is a Linux hypervisor? And is it different from other similar software?
Sad News for Retro PC Users: Linux Kernel Could Finally Drop 486 Support
Linus Torvalds considers 486 chips "museum pieces" but they still have some users. Where will they go without Linux?
Linux 6.0 Lands While Linus Teases Major Change in Next Version
The new version boosts support for Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chips, but people are talking about the upcoming inclusion of Rust code.
Linux Kernel Development Zooms Along With 6.0 Release Candidate 2
After only a week, Linus Torvalds has dropped another Linux kernel release candidate. What's new in this version?
Linux 6.0 Release Candidate Lands, but Linus Insists Version Is Just a Number
Linus Torvalds says there's "nothing fundamentally different" about the new kernel, but what's missing may be bigger news.
What Is Virtual Memory on Linux? How to Manage It
Virtual memory helps an operating system carry out its processes without interruptions. Here's how you can manage virtual memory on Linux.
Linux Kernel 5.19 Released With 7 New Features
The latest version of the Linux kernel, 5.19, has been finally released with several new features and improvements to existing kernel components.
How Does the Linux Kernel Work? The Linux Kernel Anatomy Explained
The Linux kernel powers millions of devices behind the curtain. But not everyone knows how the kernel actually manages hardware and software.
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux 5.19 Kernel Release, With Major Apple Silicon Support Upgrade
Linus Torvalds uses Linux on a Mac now. What will happen to Linux on Intel?
7 Myths About Linux That You Should Stop Believing
Linux distros are powerful, reliable, and easy to use for everyone, but there are too many misconceptions regarding Linux on the internet.