Linux

Lapce is a modern, lightweight, and high-performance code editor designed for developers who prioritize speed and efficiency. Unlike traditional code editors that rely on Electron or other heavy frameworks, Lapce is written in Rust and uses GPU acceleration to deliver a snappy experience. With its native performance, built-in LSP support, and powerful plugin system, Lapce is gaining popularity as an alternative to VS Code and other editors. Lapce Editor: The Fast and Lightweight Code Editor ...

In 2017, PipeWire emerged as a promising alternative to the long-standing PulseAudio. While it initially faced stability issues, it has since matured into a reliable and feature-rich audio server for Linux. Many users are now considering the switch. What is PipeWire? PipeWire is a server for handling audio and video streams on Linux systems. It aims to improve multimedia handling by providing a flexible and efficient framework for routing and processing audio and video data. PipeWire can be used for various purposes, such as playing audio from applications, capturing audio from microphones, and mixing audio streams together. It is designed to be compatible with existing audio and video applications and libraries, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. ...

Arch Linux, a widely popular Linux distribution, is known for its simplicity, flexibility, and user freedom. However, Bengali users frequently face issues with broken Bengali characters. As a Bengali user myself, I can personally vouch for the prevalence of this problem. It’s essential to understand the causes and solutions to this issue. Why Bengali characters break? The primary cause of this issue often lies in font incompatibility. A font is essentially a set of characters designed in a specific style. Bengali writing requires specialized fonts that can accurately render Bengali characters. If the font being used doesn’t support Bengali characters correctly, it can lead to broken or distorted text. ...

There are many popular desktop environments for Linux, such as XFCE, KDE Plasma, GNOME, etc. But I have been using the XFCE desktop environment since the beginning of my Linux journey. XFCE is a light and fast desktop environment known for its simplicity and functionality. It also runs smoothly on less powerful hardware, making it a great alternative to older computers or laptops. What is a desktop environment? A desktop environment (DE) in Linux is a collection of software that provides a graphical user interface (GUI). This GUI lets you interact with your Linux system using a mouse and keyboard, making it more user-friendly and visually appealing. DEs typically include a window manager, file manager, panel or taskbar, desktop, and common applications like web browsers and text editors. ...

My first Linux journey started with Kali Linux. Being very interested in cybersecurity, I came to know about Kali Linux and started using it. I used Kali Linux for more than a year. Then I decided to change the distro. I used Ubuntu for eight months, Manjaro for two years, EndeavourOS for three months, and Fedora for one year. But for various reasons, these distros did not seem right for my needs. Then I started using Linux Mint. Such a beautiful, lightweight, and amazing distro captured my mind. I have been using Linux Mint for four years with the Xfce Desktop Environment. If I ever have time, I will try to write about Linux Mint. ...