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Rocky Linux Just Made a Big Move… And Most People Missed It
Rocky Linux just got a notable new piece of infrastructure with the CIQ Portal, and the important part is not just the interface....
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Is Almost Here… And It’s Changing More Than You Think
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is shaping up to be more than a routine long-term support update. Between GNOME 50, performance improvements, a stronger move toward Wayland, and some quiet feature removals,...
Rocky Linux Just Entered AI… But Not How You Think
Rocky Linux introduced RLC Pro AI, and the name alone is enough to make people assume Rocky is turning into an AI distro. That is not really the story,...
This Power Supply Could Save Your Entire Build… Or Kill It
A power supply is one of the easiest parts to overlook, but it can have a huge impact on stability, efficiency, and the long-term health of your system....
California Just Mandated Age Verification for Linux. What Happens Now?
California's AB 1043 pushes age verification into operating system account setup, and that includes Linux, FreeBSD, SteamOS, Windows, and macOS. Here is what that means for privacy, open source development,...
An AI Company Said NO to the Government: Here’s Why It Matters
A major AI company publicly drew a line around how its technology should not be used, and that is a bigger deal than it might seem at first glance. This piece breaks down why those boundaries matter,...
Arch Linux Without the Pain? Ezarcher Might Be the Smartest Way to Learn
Ezarcher Linux stands out as an Arch-based live desktop that tries to make Arch more approachable without throwing away the learning opportunity. If you have been curious about Arch but not ready to dive in cold,...
Stop Wasting Your Local AI: Build a Real Linux AI System Admin with MCP + Ollama
Most local AI setups stop at chat, but you can turn a local model into a practical Linux assistant. This walkthrough focuses on the Ubuntu-based MCP and Ollama setup from the video, with an emphasis on safe,...
I Replaced My Docker Stack With This… (Cosmos Server Tested)
I tested Cosmos Server on Ubuntu 24.04 to see whether it can simplify the usual Docker, reverse proxy, and SSL setup in a home lab. Here’s the practical takeaway on installation, app deployment, HTTPS,...
I Self-Hosted Everything for Years… Here’s the Truth Nobody Tells You
After spending a year self-hosting everything from storage and media to DNS, monitoring, automation, and backups, a few lessons become impossible to ignore. The freedom is real, but so are the tradeoffs, the breakages,...
