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The Linux Rain is Now Brave Verified ✔

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

For those of you using the Brave web browser, I'm pleased to report we (The Linux Rain) are now Brave Verified. What does this mean? Well if you're using Brave, you're probably familiar with Brave Rewards, BAT (Basic Attention Token) and all that entails. So with being a Brave Verified Creator, we…

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Introducing Sudo Satirical

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

Recently on The Linux Rain I wrote about some recent changes to the site and towards the end of that article I made mention of a new category that had shown up on TLR: satire. Well, in the interest of keeping The Linux Rain fully on its track and focussed, say hello to a new site. Say hello to Sudo…

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All 7 Aveyond Games Released for Linux, DRM-Free

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

Recently here, on The Linux Rain, I reviewed Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist, the latest entry into the Aveyond series and one that had been brought to Linux. Now, only a few days ago, the entire series from Aveyond from Aveyond 1: Rhen's Quest all the way to the aforementioned Aveyond 4: Shadow of…

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The new Linux Rain is Here... well, sort of, almost

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

You might have noticed that The Linux Rain has taken on a whole new look. If you had of tried the beta version of The Linux Rain the new look would look very familiar. So, are we now running a whole new shiny CMS (content management system)? Well, not quite. Not yet anyway. Here's why. It's a whole…

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The 'New' Linux Rain Beta Is Now Live!

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

The "Beta" version of the upcoming new site for The Linux Rain is now live and ready for your perusal and testing. While it is a beta and by no means entirely complete or set in stone, it is more than usable and already reached feature parity with the current site. It is live and…

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A New Redesigned Website Coming Soon For The Linux Rain (Beta)

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

That's right folks, there's some changes afoot here at The Linux Rain. A CMS migration and redesign of the site is in the works right now and a beta version will be available shortly! The change comes on the back of me feeling that a change in CMS (Content Management System) was needed in order to…

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A Linux Rain Update - Nope, not dead

 By Andrew Powell Announcements

For any of those who may be following this site's progress recently during it's quite short life, thus far, you may have noticed the rate of articles has slowed dramatically. And in fact, the last week or so has nearly been a standstill. Fear not however - we are not dead. Quite simply, as this is…

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antiX Linux: A ‘Proudly Anti-Fascist’ Distro That’s ‘Suitable for Old and New Computers’

Discover antiX Linux, a proudly anti-fascist distribution perfect for both old and new computers.

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Collabora Takes First Place at ICME 2025 Grand Challenge

Collabora triumphs at the ICME 2025 Grand Challenge, showcasing innovative solutions and expertise. Discover how they achieved this remarkable victory.

The post Collabora Takes First Place at ICME 2025 Grand Challenge appeared first on Linux Today.

Immich 1.135 Photo and Video Backup Adds iOS Home Screen Widgets

Discover the latest update of Immich 1.135, featuring iOS home screen widgets for seamless photo and video backup.

The post Immich 1.135 Photo and Video Backup Adds iOS Home Screen Widgets appeared first on Linux Today.

ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Launches with Sleek UI, AI Features, and Markdown Support

Discover the new ONLYOFFICE 9.0, featuring a sleek UI that enhances user experience. Explore its innovative tools and improved functionality today!

The post ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Launches with Sleek UI, AI Features, and Markdown Support appeared first on Linux Today.

BrosTrend 5 Port 2.5GB Switch Review

Discover the BrosTrend 5 Port 2.5GB Switch in our detailed review. Explore its features, performance, and why it's a great choice for your network needs.

The post BrosTrend 5 Port 2.5GB Switch Review appeared first on Linux Today.

Hyprland Launches Subscription Plan to Sustain Development

Hyprland stays fully open source—but Premium subscribers can unlock extra support, forum access, and curated desktop experiences for €5/month.

The post Hyprland Launches Subscription Plan to Sustain Development appeared first on Linux Today.

What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting

Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Azure's CTO, hosted a dinner where Torvalds and Gates met for the first time.

The post What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting appeared first on Linux Today.

How to Enable Wake-on-LAN in Ubuntu

We all feel the desire to automate everything: our cars, houses and especially our computers. Wake-on-LAN is the perfect way to automate turning your PC on.

The post How to Enable Wake-on-LAN in Ubuntu appeared first on Linux Today.

Kanister: Open-source data protection workflow management tool

Kanister is an open-source tool that lets domain experts define how to manage application data using blueprints that are easy to share and update.

The post Kanister: Open-source data protection workflow management tool appeared first on Linux Today.

The Curious Case of XLibre Xserver

Freedom of choice in Linux? The XLibre Xserver case suggests it's not as simple as it sounds, raising questions about openness and control.

The post The Curious Case of XLibre Xserver appeared first on Linux Today.

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