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Renode Enables Simulation of Ultra-Low-Power MSP430 Microcontrollers

Antmicro recently highlighted the MSP430 microcontroller family, renowned for its ultra-low-power design and versatility in applications such as IoT, automation, and space. Their article explores how the Renode simulation platform facilitates efficient testing and development of MSP430-based systems.

FRDM-IMX93 with Arm Ethos U-65 MicroNPU Runs on Debian Linux

The NXP Semiconductors FRDM-IMX93 Development Board is a development platform designed for industrial and IoT applications. Key features include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple display and camera interfaces, and support for CAN bus communication.

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Solus 4.7 Released with Linux 6.12 LTS, GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Xfce 4.20

Coming more than three months after Solus 4.6 and powered by the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel and Mesa 24.3 graphics stacks, the Solus 4.7 release is dubbed “Endurance” and ships with the latest Budgie 10.9.2, GNOME 47.3, KDE Plasma 6.2.5, and Xfce 4.20 desktop environments.

Shotcut 25.01 Video Editor Adds Native Wayland Support on Flatpak for Linux

Coming more than two months after Shotcut 24.11, the Shotcut 25.01 release introduces native Wayland support (yes, without Xwayland) in the Flatpak bundle for Linux. So if you’re using a GNU/Linux distribution with a Wayland session, it is recommended that you install Shotcut as a Flatpak app from Flathub.

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How-To Geek: Installations (Ubuntu) Laptops

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 26, 2025

The Best Free Software to Install on Ubuntu Right After Setup

You just installed Ubuntu—awesome! But wait, before you start using it, here are some free apps that I think you need to add right now. These tools will enhance your overall Ubuntu experience, boost performance, and make your desktop way more fun. Let's dive in!

Optimize Battery Life on an Ubuntu Laptop With These 6 Power Saving Tweaks

There’s nothing more frustrating than running out battery power when you need it most. Optimizing your laptop battery usage doesn’t have to be tricky. Use these six battery-saving tweaks to boost the duration of your laptop battery significantly and immediately!

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