A claim that desktops are less secure than mobile devices can be true or false, but this depends highly on their ...

In February, The Linux Foundation’s Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) initiated the Open Source Project Security Baseline (OSPS Baseline) to establish minimum security requirements for ...

Do you want to run a full Linux desktop installation on your Chromebook without giving up ChromeOS? This alteration will give you access to both complete operating systems running simultaneously so ...

LinDoz, a sidelined MakuluLinux distro that made an ideal Windows-to-Linux crossover, welcomes the new year with artificial intelligence and virtual camera powers. I spent the last few weeks working ...

The CyberGeek mini-PC worked flawlessly. After using it for one month, I bought a second mini-PC from Beelink with Windows 11 pre-installed. The Beelink currently costs $419 at Amazon.. I configured ...

There are many VPN protocols available, each with its pros and cons. In this guide, you'll learn how to establish a secure connection using OpenVPN on Ubuntu.

Getting familiar with Linux up close and personal is easy to do with a free service provided by DistroTest.net, which allows testing without ISO downloads or local installations. Are you a wandering ...

The information security industry, with all its raging debates, has rallied around a small corpus of best practices. One of the highest on this list is full-disk encryption, which security experts ...

The report noted a significant drop in confidence in open-source supply chain security — from 23.81% to 12.31%. This decline likely reflects increased awareness of supply chain attacks, such as the XZ ...

Nate Drake has been an ECT News Network columnist since 2024. He specializes in Linux and open-source technologies, cybersecurity, and retro gaming. His writing is featured in various tech ...

Jonathan Terrasi has been an ECT News Network columnist since 2017. In addition to his work as a freelance writer, he is a full-time computer science educator and IT decision-maker. His main interests ...

Canonical released Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” on Oct. 10, 2024. This latest version brings performance improvements and enhanced hardware support while also marking a special milestone — 20 years ...