Wireless chip maker Broadcom on Thursday announced good news for Linux users in the form of a fully open wireless driver that’s compatible with the operating system. Wireless networking has long been ...

Slowly, too darn slowly for the taste of Linux notebook users, Broadcom has been providing drivers for its Wi-Fi chipsets on netbooks and laptops. Now, Broadcom has released an open-source driver for ...

You may recall that Linus Torvalds recently added support for Rust in the Linux kernel. One of the big reasons for adding Rust was to put an end to Linux code memory problems. It can't come soon ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A vulnerability has been discovered in the RTLWIFI driver, which is used to support Realtek Wi-Fi ...

A patch is currently under revision but has not yet been incorporated into the Linux kernel. A critical Linux bug has been discovered that could allow attackers to fully compromise vulnerable machines ...

A potentially serious vulnerability in Linux may make it possible for nearby devices to use Wi-Fi signals to crash or fully compromise vulnerable machines, a security researcher said. The flaw is ...

The state of Wi-Fi The spread of Wi-Fi, alternatively known as AirPort and IEEE 802.11, is the subject of a CNET report citing an analyst's projection that annual worldwide shipments of Wi-Fi ...

Public Wi-Fi offers convenience, but it also exposes Linux devices to risks like traffic monitoring, spoofed networks, and unauthorized access. Whether you’re a seasoned digital nomad or just ...

So, given that Windows 11 (which came with my laptop) was getting increasingly irritating I figured I'd finally switch it over to Linux. The laptop has Wi-Fi only, though it mostly is light-duty use.