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(Updated) Quartz64 Zero: A Low-Cost SBC Featuring Rockchip RK3566T with 64-bit Arm and 32-bit RISC-V CPUs

Pine64 recently introduced the Quartz64 Zero, a compact and economical single board computer featuring the Rockchip RK3566T SoC. Designed for both hobbyists and commercial applications, this board offers scalable features and a guaranteed long-term supply.

(Updated) Pine64 Unveils Oz64: An Upcoming SBC Featuring Sophgo SG2000 SoC and Wi-Fi 6

The Pine64 Oz64 is an upcoming single-board computer that integrates 64-bit RISC-V cores and 64-bit ARM cores with the Sophgo SG2000 System-on-Chip. This cost-effective device offers fast wireless communication capabilities with Wi-Fi 6 and optional Power-over-Ethernet support.

PINE64 Unveils StarPro64 RISC-V SBC with EIC7700X SoC

The StarPro64 is the latest addition to PINE64’s line of RISC-V-based hardware, continuing their commitment to the architecture over the past three years. Key features include support for up to 32GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and more.

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NetworkManager 1.50 Adds Support for Configuring Wi-Fi Channel Width in AP Mode

NetworkManager 1.50 is here four months after NetworkManager 1.48 and introduces support matching an OVS system interface by MAC address, the ability to specify a system OVS interface by MAC address, support for multiple gateways for a single network, and support for configuring the channel width in AP mode for Wi-Fi.

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Linux Mint’s Software Manager Is Now Faster & Safer

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jun 03, 2024,
updated Jun 07, 2024

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Quoting: Linux Mint’s Software Manager Is Now Faster & Safer —

Linux Mint will introduce important updates to its Software Manager app, enhancing the functionality and security of the application management tool and providing a seamless and safer computing experience for users. Here’s what it’s all about.

The new mintinstall Software Manager boasts a faster load time, with the main window appearing almost instantly upon launch. This improvement addresses one of the common gripes users had with previous versions, where the loading lag was noticeable, leading to a not-so-good user experience.

In addition, the Software Manager received a feature to disable unverified Flatpaks by default to boost security. As you know, this software distribution system has become the de facto standard among Linux users in recent years.

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