"Many users have asked me: What are the pros and cons of using Android's upcoming Terminal app to run Linux apps versus something like Termux? Here are the differences, as explained by a developer of Termux . . ."
https://www.threads.net/@mishaal_rahman/post/DCZorPpvv-C

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Where is the VPN connected icon

Using Linux Mint

I want to change the color of the Network Manager VPN connected icon that it switches to when a VPN connected. Ya know the little T with a lock lookin one. I believe I can just change the icon from the normal white to green easily but can't find it. Not sure what it's named and searching for it by VPN yields tons of different vpn icon files but not seemingly the right one.

So anyone know the icon name and where it's saved?

I'm using the standard theme, so I think the folder is /usr/share/icons/Mint-Y/ but there's dozens of folders with hundreds of icons

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Where's the VPN connected icon found?

I'm using Linux Mint. I tried posting there too, hundreds have seen it but no replies so thought I would try here with more members.



I want to change the color of the VPN connected icon that it switches to when a VPN connects. Ya know the little T with a lock lookin one down by the clock. The Network Manager Wifi/wired icon switches to it when connected.



I believe I can just change the icon from the normal white to green easily but can't find it. Not sure what it's named and searching for it by VPN yields tons of different vpn icon files but not seemingly the right one.



I’m using the default theme so the icons should be in /usr/share/icons/Mint-Y/ but there’s dozens of folders with hundreds of icons.



So anyone know the icon name and where it's saved?

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which Linux distro to use


I want to switch back to Linux after 6 years of using Hackintosh and Windows in dual boot, but I keep facing the same issue—indecision among a sea of different distros. Could you recommend one?

In the past, I used Linux Mint and Ubuntu.

Recently, I tried Pop!_OS, but it was a terrible experience. I found the system to be buggy, and the Pop Shop was really slow and unresponsive.

Even though I used it before, I'm disregarding Linux Mint—its interface doesn't appeal to me anymore, even though customization is possible. I'm also avoiding Ubuntu due to the Snap controversy. I'm not deeply familiar with the technical details, but based on community discussions, it seems quite frustrating.

Even though Arch Linux would certainly be an amazing choice, I won’t consider it. I’m a moderate user, not an advanced one, and I want something that doesn't require a massive amount of effort to install and set up before I can actually use my PC. I tried installing Arch before and even managed to get it working, but considering all the troubleshooting and small issues I faced, I decided to move on. I need something that just works.

Right now, the distros I'm considering are Fedora and Debian. I see many people praising them, but what do you think? If you have another solid recommendation with a good argument, I'm open to it.

I'll be using the system for simple radio production in Reaper, video editing in DaVinci Resolve, and some gaming in my free time (if that even counts as an activity in this case).

Sorry for the long text lol, but I wanted to include some context from my experience. Thanks!


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How to make the screen size smaller

I have a broken screen in an L shape on my laptop, I want my screens resolution to change into the 75% of the screen that isn't broken so I can see the symbols down the bottom. Am I able to do this on Linux mint?

https://redd.it/1j75lrz
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Elk - a shell with cleaner syntax, automatic redirection and proper data types
https://redd.it/1j77lt9
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Custom Lateral Movement Detection Script—Feedback Wanted!

Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to cybersecurity, and I’ve been working on a custom project to tackle the challenge of detecting lateral movement within my lab environment. Based on some posts I’ve read about the frustration of catching attackers once they’re already inside the network, I wanted to create something that could help flag suspicious activity like RDP, SMB, or service account use—activities that are usually “normal” until they’re not.

Here’s what I’ve set up so far:

# My Stack:

* **Fail2ban, Clam AV, UFW** for basic protection (installed and configured to run on startup)
* **Suricata (NIDS)** on the service edge with Filebeat pushing logs to Security Onion
* **Security Onion** on the core server (ElasticSearch + Kibana)
* A **custom Python noscript** that pulls Suricata logs, queries ElasticSearch, and flags suspicious lateral movement patterns (like RDP, SMB, and service accounts)

# How it Works:

* Suricata logs network traffic (RDP, SMB, etc.) to `eve.json`.
* The noscript runs on my Raspberry Pi (or wherever Suricata is), fetching those logs.
* It then queries ElasticSearch (on Security Onion) to check for unusual patterns of activity.
* If suspicious activity is found, it compares it to a configurable threshold and logs it to `/var/log/lateral_movement_alerts.log`.

I’m still fine-tuning things like the detection rules and thresholds. The noscript is designed to be lightweight, customizable, and aims to reduce false positives by only alerting when activity crosses a certain threshold.

I’m looking for feedback on the following:

* Anyone else working on lateral movement detection? What’s your approach?
* Suggestions for improving thresholds or detection methods?
* Ideas for other tools or features to integrate into this type of noscript?

I’m hoping this can serve as a solid foundation for refining my understanding of SOC workflows and detection methods. Any thoughts, tips, or constructive criticism would be really appreciated! Thanks in advance.

https://redd.it/1j79u3r
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Changing partitions via a liveboot usb, possible?

I just installed Truenas and realised that I cannot use the rest of the drive at all meaning I am wasting space.

Is it possible to use a ubuntu live USB or similar to run on the PC and edit the partitions on the harddrives?

This is not possible in truenas itself, even via shell.



https://redd.it/1j7a9zm
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Making "the switch" - A few Q's

I've been using Cachy OS on my gaming handheld, and loving it. I want to make the move on my main laptop. (RTX 4060 & i7 155H). But I have a few questions I really find solid answers for, so any help would be grand!


I use a Corsair Scimitar Elite mouse (the wireless one), idc about the RGB but is there an equivilant software that can handle the programmable buttons? Along with setting macros on them?

Generally, how is HDR support these days, I have an OLED with HDR and it just seems a waste to not use it as well as it can. Windows does a passing job, does linux? Appreciate this is probs a YMMV based on distro, but it would probs still be cachy OS, or maybe POP!

My GPU is a low TGP one, however it has a dynamic boost of 15W when it needs it, how is this handled on this side? Would it just use it when it needs it as it does now? Or is specific software required.

What is the most common application used for fan profiles?

Thanks!

https://redd.it/1j7dp5x
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TempleOS' repository summary
https://redd.it/1j7e5h9
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I need help please ASAP

removed

https://redd.it/1j7m18l
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WhatsApp Web Client for Linux

Hi All,

I've written a WhatsApp Web Client for Linux called Sup. WhatSie is good in theory but it uses so much CPU that I decided to write one from scratch. Enjoy!

https://github.com/danilofalcao/sup

https://redd.it/1j7md8k
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Why doesn't openSUSE get more love?

I don't see it recommended on reddit very often and I just want to understand why. Is it because reddit is more USA-centric and it's a German company?

With Tumbleweed and Leap, there's options for those who prefer more bleeding edge vs more stability. Plus there's excellent integration for both KDE and GNOME.

For what it's worth I've only used Tumbleweed KDE since switching to Linux about six months ago and have only needed to use terminal twice. Before that I was a windows user for my whole life.

https://redd.it/1j7ps5d
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Kitty Terminal 0.40.0 introduces the Text Sizing Protocol: "multiple font sizes ... in a backwards compatible, opt-in way"
https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/text-sizing-protocol/

https://redd.it/1j7r8dy
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Wezterm Nightly now has usable support for tmux control mode (native tabs + scrolling)
https://github.com/wezterm/wezterm/issues/336

https://redd.it/1j7t1js
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The New Rust-Written NVIDIA "NOVA" Driver Submitted Ahead Of Linux 6.15
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NOVA-Driver-For-Linux-6.15

https://redd.it/1j7tirs
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cosmic flair?
https://redd.it/1j7trw2
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Sandboxing Applications with Bubblewrap: Desktop Applications
https://sloonz.github.io/posts/sandboxing-2/

https://redd.it/1j7vhec
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Durdraw 0.29.0 - A modern ANSI Art editor for modern Unix terminals
https://github.com/cmang/durdraw

https://redd.it/1j7uvlh
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Bold move to Mint on macbook pro 2013
https://redd.it/1j82ao5
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GPU idle consumption decreases dramatically when nvidia-smi is run periodically

I have recently noticed that by running nvidia-smi periodically, about every 2 seconds, the power consumption of my notebook decreases by a lot. I am using Gnome Power Tracker, and I am seeing a decrease in consumption by about 10 W, sometimes even more. This happens when I am only using the integrated graphics. To reproduce just run nvidia-smi -l 2 or watch -n2 nvidia-smi, and after killing the process the power consumption will slowly creep up again. Just wanted to share, I have no idea if this is a misconfiguration on my part, or a bug in the nvidia-driver, which would be completely unheard of. /s

For those wondering, my config is: 4060 Laptop GPU, Ubuntu 24.04, Ryzen CPU and the latest 565.57 driver from the Ubuntu repo.

https://redd.it/1j8232p
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