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Review: HITMAN - The Complete First Season

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Here at TLR we recently had a 'first impressions' look at the newly released game in the Hitman series of video games. It is also the debut for the Hitman series on Linux, thanks to the porting efforts of Linux and Mac porting company, Feral Interactive. Having racked up more hours of gameplay and…

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Docker vs. Virtual Machine: Which One You Should Use

Discover the key differences between Docker and Virtual Machines. Learn which technology best suits your development needs and enhances your workflow.

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ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-255H Running Linux: Ubuntu 25.10

Discover the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-255H, optimized for Ubuntu 25.10. Experience powerful performance and seamless Linux integration for your projects.

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How to Upgrade to LMDE 7 from LMDE 6: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how to seamlessly upgrade from LMDE 6 to LMDE 7 with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Enhance your Linux experience today!

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LMDE 7 Officially Released with Debian 13 Base

Discover the features of LMDE 7, now officially released with a robust Debian 13 base. Explore enhancements and improvements for a seamless experience.

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Tails 7.1 Brings Improved Tor Integration and New Offline Start Page

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ytDownloader – Simple Linux GUI for YouTube Video Downloads

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Peppermint OS Rebased on Debian 13 “Trixie” Is Now Available

Discover the latest Peppermint OS rebased on Debian 13 “Trixie.” Experience enhanced performance and user-friendly features. Download now!

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GNOME Flatpak Runtime Drops 32-Bit Compatibility Extension

Discover the latest changes in GNOME Flatpak as it drops 32-bit compatibility. Learn how this impacts developers and users in the evolving software landscape.

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Dash to Panel v72 Update Resolves Fullscreen and Opacity Bugs

Discover the latest Dash to Panel v72 update, which effectively resolves fullscreen and opacity bugs for a smoother user experience. Update now!

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Firefox 144 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Discover the latest features in Firefox 144! Download now to enhance your browsing experience with improved performance and new tools.

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