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The new Linux 6.6 kernel is now available, integrating an array of updated capabilities that will impact workstation, server and cloud deployments. . The Linux kernel is the core foundational element of a larger Linux operating system . There are multiple vendors that provide commercially supported Linux distributions, including Red Hat, SUSE, and Canonical. The Linux kernel is developed in a collaborative process with new releases every six to ten weeks. Among the improvements that are part of Linux 6.6 are new deployment options for the widely used server message block (SMB) networking protocol, security improvements and updated support for the latest Intel and AMD silicon . . Linux 6.6 brings innovative features that enhance performance and security, improving task prioritization, file sharing, and threat detection across environments. Linux Kernel Update, Security Improvements, File Sharing Enhancements, Linux 6.6 Features. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Google Chrome 91 has arrived with important security fixes and excellent new features - especially for Linux users! . Google’s Chrome browser and operating system has been updated to version 91, bringing with it a wide variety of features, mainly announcing that Linux support is now official for ChromeOS, alongside being able to copy and paste a file onto a web page and much more. Announced to little fanfare, Google has detailed a bunch of security fixes that plug the holes to vulnerabilities, and is now available on all platforms, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks. . Mozilla Firefox 89 introduces crucial updates and enhancements, improving Windows functionality with additional tools.. Google Chrome, Linux Capabilities, Browser Security, Software Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mozilla, has added two exciting new features available to Linux users to its VPN service that launched last year. . Mozilla launched the VPN service last year at $5 a month. It's available in the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia. The Mozilla VPN will now tell users when they've joined a network that doesn't require a password or is using weak encryption. The notification on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iOS tells users when they're on a poorly secured network, which may be helpful as restrictions ease and people are more comfortable travelling around again. . Mozilla introduces advanced security measures in its VPN tailored for Linux users, prioritizing a protected online experience.. Mozilla VPN, Linux Features, Network Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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