by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2024 | Android 15, Authority Insights, Google, Linux, News
The latest Android 15 QPR2 beta adds the new Terminal app that we previously reported on. The Terminal app lets developers run Linux apps in a virtual machine. It needs to be activated by toggling a developer setting, though. The best Android phones have more than...
by dbadmin | Oct 11, 2024 | Guides, Linux
One of Linux’s standout features is the sheer variety it offers. With countless Linux distributions tailored to different user needs, Linux provides options for servers, desktops, lightweight systems, and more. However, this abundance of choice can be overwhelming for...
by dbadmin | Oct 11, 2024 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Linux, News
Google is developing a Linux terminal app for Android. The Terminal app can be enabled via developer options and will install Debian in a virtual machine. This app is likely intended for Chromebooks but might also be available for mobile devices, too. Although a lot...
by dbadmin | Oct 10, 2024 | Guides, Linux, Ubuntu
In my recent exploration of Microsoft’s Azure Linux 3, I was impressed by its efficient RAM usage — just 115MB upon booting. This sparked my curiosity about the RAM consumption of various Linux distributions. Is there a standout, a champion among Linux distros that is...
by dbadmin | Jul 8, 2024 | Android, Linux, News
Google has committed to a four-year support lifetime for its Linux kernel forks, starting with kernel 6.6. Android devices utilize the Linux kernel and need to be periodically updated to receive fixes for security issues. The upstream Linux kernel project recently...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2024 | Guides, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Windows 11
If you’ve ever interacted with the Linux command line, you’re likely familiar with the sudo command, short for “super user do.” This command allows you to execute actions with elevated privileges, essentially running it as root. This is necessary for system...
