Do you feel like your Ubuntu desktop turns messy the moment you open more than a few apps? Always dragging windows around, hoping to keep things a little more organized? Well, you’re not alone. By default, Ubuntu uses a customized version of the GNOME desktop environment, which believes in simplicity above all else, which means: fewer buttons, fewer options, and a heavy push toward Workspaces. GNOME wants you to treat each workspace as a neat little desk, with only one or two windows on it, but if you’re like me, that feels too limiting. I prefer a desktop where I…
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Once again, it’s that time of year when our community steps into the spotlight. The DevOps Dozen is back — and nominations are officially open. If you’ve shipped something meaningful, mentored someone, elevated a team, or built the next great platform, this is your moment to share it with the world.Over the years, these awards have grown into a signal we can trust — honoring the people and products shaping how modern software gets built and run. This year’s program reflects where the market is headed, with deeper attention on AI, platform engineering, and the practical realities of secure software…
In today’s digital landscape, data is both a strategic asset and a potential liability. Organizations are generating vast amounts of information across cloud platforms, on-premises systems, and hybrid environments. Yet with this abundance comes complexity. Data sprawls across silos, compliance requirements evolve rapidly, and the pressure to extract meaningful insights intensifies. Amid this chaos, Microsoft Purview emerges as a beacon of clarity, offering a unified approach to data governance that empowers organizations to manage, protect, and unlock the full value of their data.Microsoft Purview is not just another tool in the enterprise arsenal. It is a comprehensive solution designed to…
Recently I was working in VS Code and I saw a walkthrough for the new Copilot chat features. I decided to give those a try in trying to get some information from my SQL Server instance.This post walks through a few things I did with this GenAI agent. There is a video walkthrough at the end.Note: I have copilot access set on VS Code as a part of my employer’s benefit.This is part of a series of experiments with AI systems.First StepsWhen I start VS Code, I see something like this.One of the Walkthroughts recently mentioned copilot. If I click…
DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted as part of an effort to better serve our audience.Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it just that much easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers.Of course, the pool of available DevOps talent is still relatively constrained, so when one DevOps professional takes on a new role, it tends to create opportunities for others.The five job postings shared this week are selected based on the company looking to hire, the vertical industry segment and naturally, the pay…
Being a System or Network administrator tasked with monitoring and debugging Linux system performance problems on a daily basis is an immensely challenging responsibility. It demands unwavering dedication, a profound understanding of Linux systems, and a constant commitment to ensuring optimal performance and reliability. After dedicating a decade to working as a Linux Administrator in the IT industry, I have come to truly appreciate the arduous task of monitoring and ensuring the continuous operation of systems. In light of this, we have curated a comprehensive list of the top frequently used command-line monitoring tools. These invaluable tools can prove indispensable…
I wanted to try out the new JSON index which is for the moment only available in the SQL Server 2025 preview version. I know, it’s not even available in Azure SQL DB. Cloud not first? What?I already had a virtual machine in Azure, running SQL Server 2025 CTP 2.0 (which uses a pre-made image). I explain how to set that one up in the article Install SQL Server 2025 Demo Environment in Azure. But I wanted to use the latest preview, which is Release Candidate 0 at the time of writing. Unfortunately, there’s no image available (yet?), so I…
Asciinema is an open-source terminal recording tool that makes it super easy to share your command-line work with others. Unlike traditional screen recorders that capture heavy video files, Asciinema records your terminal activity in a lightweight, text-based format, which means the recordings are tiny in size, perfectly reproducible, and can be shared or embedded it into your website or blog with just a small snippet of code. Here’s a quick demo of Asciinema in action: https://asciinema.org/a/85R4jTtjKVRIYXTcKCNq0vzYH?autoplay=1 Notable features: Capture your terminal sessions and play them back exactly as they happened, including pauses, typos, and fixes. Share what you’re doing in…
Wilmington, United States, September 4th, 2025, CyberNewsWireVeteran email security leader to expand MSP and VAR partnerships and accelerate DMARC adoption. Sendmarc today announced the appointment of Rob Bowker as North American Region Lead. Bowker will oversee regional expansion with a focus on growing the Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner community, developing strategic Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partnerships, and broadening the enterprise customer base. Bowker brings more than two decades of experience in email infrastructure, deliverability, and security. He has helped organizations implement and scale Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), Sender Policy Framework (SPF), and DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) to protect email…
The news hit like a thunderclap across the tech world: Atlassian has agreed to acquire The Browser Company for $610 million. On the surface, many are scratching their heads. Why would a software collaboration giant known for Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket want to own a browser? Is Atlassian suddenly gunning to compete with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Apple Safari?If that’s the first question that popped into your mind, you’re not alone. But let me stop you there: Atlassian isn’t crazy. Atlassian is crazy like a fox.Because make no mistake, there’s a shootout at the OK Corral brewing in the…