After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems

FreeBSD is a Unix-like operating system that is descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution. The first version of FreeBSD was released in 1993 and was developed from 386BSD, one of the first ...

As of 2026, this is my favorite Linux distro of all time - and I've tested them all

If you've read my work enough, you know that I like my desktops to be elegant. This is one of the reasons why I was so excited for Apple to release Liquid Glass. It's one of the reasons why I believe ...
CoinDesk

Bitcoin miners get an open-source alternative as Tether launches MiningOS

Stablecoin issuer Tether said its new MiningOS is a modular, self-hosted software stack built to run mining operations from small home rigs to multi-site industrial setups.

Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack

By AJ Vicens Feb 2 (Reuters) - A Chinese-linked cyberespionage group with a long history hijacked the update process for the ...
CNX Software

TrustTunnel is an open-source, high-performance VPN protocol that’s harder to detect and block

Adguard VPN is a commercial VPN solution, but the company has decided to open-source the VPN protocol and named it TrustTunnel. It's described as a ...

This Debian-based Linux distro has one of the smartest security features I've tested in years

This Debian-based Linux distro has one of the smartest security features I've tested in years ...

I tested the StationPC PocketCloud - a portable NAS that felt like a great idea until I remembered the cost of M.2 storage is skyrocketing

The StationPC PocketCloud is a mobile NAS that offers multi-layer backup possibilities.
OSTechNix

tload Command in Linux: Monitor System Load in Real-Time

Complete tload command guide for Linux. Monitor CPU load average with live ASCII graphs. Installation, usage examples, and ...