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GIMP configured to look more like Photoshop.

How to make GIMP more like Photoshop

If you're hesitant to try GIMP because the UI looks so different from Photoshop, you're in luck because there's an easy way to transform the interface.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
Linux app Thunderbird on a laptop

Mozilla's new open-source Gmail alternative puts your privacy first

Thunderbird developers are working on a new email service that prioritizes privacy over everything else. Here's everything we know so far.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
LibreOffice 25.2 has more security and more customization options

4 reasons why LibreOffice downloads are way up (hint: you'll relate)

More users than ever are flocking to the open source suite since its latest update. The end of Windows 10 support is far from the only factor.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
Shuah Khan at the 2025 Linux Foundation Member Summit

Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers

You'll get priceless Linux experience from developers such as Linux Foundation Fellow Shuah Khan and kernel stable maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman. Here's how to apply.
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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5 best Linux distros for staying anonymous - when a VPN isn't enough

Need serious privacy on a regular basis? Work with these distributions, and you'll leave no trace. There's even a Windows and MacOS option.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance and Windows compatibility

The new release is finally here with cutting-edge features that should please gamers.
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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EU OS takes a 'layered' approach to its new Linux distro for the public sector

It's a proof of concept, for now, but can this Fedora-based distro push aside Windows in the European Union? Here's how to follow its progress.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
Sample image created with GIMP.

5 powerful GIMP features I use nearly every day for easy, free photo editing

If you didn't think this Photoshop alternative could get any better, wait until you try these tools.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Services & Software
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5 ways I use regex in Linux (and why they're so essential)

Once you get the hang of regular expressions, you'll find them invaluable. The trick is to start small - I'll show you how.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Linux Foundation's trust scorecards aim to battle rising open-source security threats

How do you tell the difference between trustworthy open-source developers and hackers? Here's one idea.
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Security
The Linux Foundation's latest partnership could shake up open-source ecosystems - here's why

The Linux Foundation's latest partnership could shake up open-source ecosystems - here's why

The two biggest corporate open-source foundations are merging.
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
How Linux can better attract new users

Ubuntu vs. Debian: 7 key differences help determine which distro is right for you

Ubuntu is based on Debian, but they're not the same. To help you choose which to install, we compare support, pre-installed software, release cycle, user-friendliness, and more.
1 year ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
Google Pixel 9 Pro Screen Android Search

Your Android phone will run Debian Linux soon (like some Pixels already can)

Google introduces Debian Linux terminal app for Android. My phone's a laptop at last!
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Android
The Homebrew Computer Club 50th birthday and the birth of Apple

What happened at the Homebrew Computer Club 50 years ago: Apple was born, and a revolution began

In the club's garage in Menlo Park, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak showed off the first Apple computer. Bill Gates was decidedly not a member.
1 year ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Tech
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