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Firefox 142 Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Firefox 142 introduces support for a flexible exception list in the Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) Strict mode, which should fix broken site features caused by tracker blocking. Exceptions are split into baseline (core functionality) and convenience (extra features), so you can opt for improved site compatibility without compromising key privacy protections.

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Cubie A7A with Allwinner A733 & LPDDR5 RAM Launches, Starting at $28.70

First seen last month, Radxa has officially launched the Cubie A7A, a credit card–sized SBC built on the Allwinner A733 SoC. Designed for high-performance computing, AI inference, and multimedia, it combines an octa-core CPU, Imagination GPU, and NPU with flexible storage and connectivity for edge and embedded applications.

ESP32-P4-EYE Vision Development Board with Camera, LCD, and Wireless Connectivity

Espressif Systems ESP32-P4-EYE is a compact development kit in a mini digital camera form factor designed for real-time image processing and edge AI applications. Built on the ESP32-P4 SoC, the board targets smart cameras, IoT vision systems, and embedded HMI projects.

ELM11 Microcontroller Board Runs Lua with Hardware Acceleration and Multi-Core Support

The ELM11 is a scriptable microcontroller board from BrisbaneSilicon that runs Lua applications with hardware acceleration. It provides a REPL on each CPU core and combines rapid development in a high-level language with low-level control of timers, interrupts, and digital I/O.

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2025-07-19
Blender 4.5 LTS Open-Source 3D Graphics App Makes the Vulkan Backend Stable
Marius Nestor : Blender 4.5 LTS is now available for download as a major update to this powerful, free, cross-platform, and open-source 3D graphics and modeling software, a release that introduces new features and improvements.
Calibre 8.7 Adds Support for Generating Page Number Files on MTP-Based Kindles
Marius Nestor : Calibre 8.7 was released today by developer Kovid Goyal as the latest stable version of this open-source, free, and cross-platform e-book manager software for managing your e-book collection.
Fde Rogue Devices: Protecting against rogue devices in openSUSE with Full Disk Encryption
Rianne Schestowitz : openSUSE have now multiple ways to configure a Full Disk Encryption (FDE) installation
MX Linux 23.6 on a Nvidia-powered laptop, behold results!
Rianne Schestowitz : I've been using MX Linux for a long time now, mostly on elden hardware
Transitous Hack Weekend July 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : Last weekend I attended the Transitous Hack Weekend in Berlin
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu 25.10 Wallpaper Contest Opened for Submission
Rianne Schestowitz : Wallpaper Contest for next Ubuntu 25.10, Questing Quokka, is opened
Backup tool Rescuezilla resurrects itself across six Ubuntus
Rianne Schestowitz : 2.6.1 adds Plucky Puffin and Firefox actually works this time
Linux Phone
Rianne Schestowitz : What has 8 ARM cores, 8 GB of RAM, fits in a pocket, and runs NixOS
Zen Browser updates to latest Firefox version and fixes Linux performance bugs
Rianne Schestowitz : Zen Browser is a recent fork of Firefox that focusses on privacy
Unplugged and Unstoppable: How Linux Transforms Laptop Power Management
Rianne Schestowitz : In an era when remote work, video conferencing, and travel-heavy lifestyles are the norm
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux and Hardware Projects
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and programming
Games: Brickadia, Noobs Are Coming, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest 8 from GamingOnLinux
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from the official sites
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 7 howtos for now
OpenBSD chflags vs. Log Tampering
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of links
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Luckfox Lyra Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Devuan, Ubuntu, and Linuxfx
Roy Schestowitz : Debian-derived distros
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : only 2 for now
LibreOffice Reminds People of How Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Illegally 'Raided' ISO for Fake 'Standard'
Roy Schestowitz : OOXML commentary
Instructionals/Technical Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's howtos
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related links
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Gadgets, Open Source/Hardware, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Games: Steam and Lossless Scaling
Roy Schestowitz : some gaming picks
Web Browsers/Clients
Roy Schestowitz : some leftovers
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Debian and more
2025-07-20
GParted Live 1.7.0-8 Adds Mechanism to Reduce Random Order of Block Devices
Marius Nestor : GParted Live 1.7.0-8 has been released today for this open-source and free partition manager utility that lets you resize, copy, and move partitions without data loss, based on the popular GParted (GNOME Partition Manager) application.
CachyOS July 2025 Update Brings Shell Choice, Wayland Defaults
Rianne Schestowitz : Arch-based CachyOS's July 2025 update adds user-selectable shells at install
Krita 5.2.11 Released!
Rianne Schestowitz : Today we're releasing Krita 5.2.11! This is a bug fix release for Krita 5.2.10
This Week in Plasma: rounded bottom corners
Rianne Schestowitz : This week we continues the feature work for Plasma 6.5
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
5 Surprising Linux Facts Every Beginner Should Know
Rianne Schestowitz : You’ve probably used Linux today without even realizing it
This Linux distro is built for home theatres, and is "just enough OS for Kodi"
Rianne Schestowitz : I think one of the coolest aspects of Linux distros is the sheer number of them
I switched from Windows to Linux and made these 4 rookie mistakes - don't be like me
Rianne Schestowitz : The problem is, I haven't used Linux properly during my entire time using computers
Debian 13 Set to Launch on August 9
Rianne Schestowitz : Debian 13 (Trixie) is scheduled for release on August 9, featuring KDE Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS
Garuda Linux Retires MHWD and Settings Manager
Rianne Schestowitz : The new Garuda Linux update replaces outdated video driver metapackages with modern hardware profiles
Malware Discovered in Arch Linux AUR Packages
Rianne Schestowitz : Arch Linux deletes three browser-related AUR packages infected with a Remote Access Trojan
A Cauldron of ideas to help those facing the end of Windows 10
Rianne Schestowitz : The end is coming, the end is coming…the end of Windows 10 support
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux is the best thing to happen to PC gaming in years
Rianne Schestowitz : In recent years, though, that's changed, and believe it or not, it's mostly thanks to Linux
HDR Video Playback Lands in Chromium on Wayland
Rianne Schestowitz : Chromium adds Wayland color-management-v1 support
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 7 Best Android Apps for Chromebook Productivity
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Videos: GNU/Linux and Free Software Clips in Invidious
Roy Schestowitz : from the past week
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of howtos
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen more stories
Applications: Privacy Note Apps, Recording the Screen, and More
Roy Schestowitz : picks regarding software for GNU/Linux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today
Open Data, Open Access, and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : Sharing in the news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many from idroot
Kevin Boone: antiX vs. MX Linux on old-ish laptops
Roy Schestowitz : I loathe all forms of waste
Retro and Open Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware and OSes
GNU/Linux and KDE Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : a few more picks for today
Homelabbers and Self-Hosting
Roy Schestowitz : Recent articles
Terminal Multiplexer and the Terminal Fetish
Roy Schestowitz : a couple of articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 4 technical posts
Recent Articles About Proxmox
Roy Schestowitz : Proxmox handful
Self-Hosted Software and Free Software Articles
Roy Schestowitz : Some recent picks
Raspberry Pi, Home Assistant Server, and Plex Media Server
Roy Schestowitz : devices and hosting picks
NixOS Containers and Why Qubes Is the Wrong Linux Distro for You
Roy Schestowitz : a couple of recent articles
Games: SuperTuxKart in Research, MAME 0.278 is Released
Roy Schestowitz : Some gaming leftovers
2025-07-21
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 20th, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 249th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on July 20th, 2025.
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
What’s the Point of Linux “Anti-Something” Distros?
Rianne Schestowitz : The biggest question our man in Italy has about Linux distros and other open source software projects taking political stances is
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Free and Open Source Software
This lightweight Linux distro makes switching from Windows 10 easy
Rianne Schestowitz : Lubuntu is a fast, no-frills Linux distribution for the masses - and it's perfect for reviving older hardware
Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6 Brings Better SSH Validation
Rianne Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6, an easy-to-use SD card preparation tool by Raspberry Pi
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 7
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only a few so far on Monday
How the Free Software Foundation Battles the LLM Bots
Roy Schestowitz : As the Free Software Foundation approaches its 40th anniversary, it's facing ongoing and increasing distributed denial-of-service attacks.
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Debian and more
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Games: Steam Games and More
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of stories
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for now
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : UNIX and more
2025-07-22
Fwupd 2.0.13 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for HP USB-C 100W G6 Dock
Marius Nestor : Fwupd 2.0.13 has been released today as the thirteenth maintenance update to the fwupd 2.0 series of this open-source Linux firmware update utility, adding support for more devices, new features, and bug fixes.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 196 Improves WireGuard Support, Console Graphics Stack
Marius Nestor : IPFire 2.29 Core Update 196 has been released today as a new stable update to this open-source hardened Linux firewall distribution introducing various improvements, updated components, and other changes.
Firefox 142 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect
Marius Nestor : Firefox 142 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with various new features and improvements.
Thunderbird 141 Open-Source Email Client Adds ‘Archive’ Action to Notifications
Marius Nestor : Thunderbird 141 is out now as the latest stable version of this popular, open-source, free, and cross-platform email, address book, chat, news, and calendar client for GNU/Linux.
Geany 2.1 Lightweight IDE Brings Smoother UI, New Filetypes, and Theming Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Geany 2.1, a lightweight and user-friendly IDE
Linux market share just crossed 5%, hitting a new milestone
Rianne Schestowitz : This could mark the beginning of a new era for Linux-based platforms
Fedora Must (Carefully) Embrace Flathub
Rianne Schestowitz : Opportunity is upon us! For the past few years, the desktop Linux user base has been growing at a historically high rate
I Found a New Open Source Grammar Checker Tool And I Like it... Well... Kind of
Rianne Schestowitz : Sometime simple is better
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
KDE Plasma Adds Rounded Bottom Window Corners to Apps
Rianne Schestowitz : KDE Plasma is getting in on the rounded bottom window corners action in its next major release
5 reasons why BlueStar is the most beautiful Linux distro I have tried yet
Rianne Schestowitz : What you consider beautiful is very subjective
Garuda Linux Is Revamping Its Hardware Support
Rianne Schestowitz : The Garuda Linux team announced over the weekend changes to several packages that enable hardware support
5 reasons my Intel N100 mini PC running Linux is perfect for streaming
Rianne Schestowitz : For an affordable and compact device, my Intel N100 mini PC, running Linux
Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
Rianne Schestowitz : Free and Open Source Software
The 10 Retro Games That Shaped Unix and Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Unix and Linux aren't names you might normally associate with games
Arch Linux users told to purge Firefox forks after AUR malware scare
Rianne Schestowitz : The distro's greatest asset is arguably also its greatest weakness
General-Purpose Linux Distros Explained
Rianne Schestowitz : Learn what general-purpose Linux distros are and why they’re the go-to choice for many desktop and server users
A very warm welcome to 152 new associate members
Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF)'s spring fundraiser has come to an end
4 decades, 4 freedoms, 4 all users
Rianne Schestowitz : The registration for the FSF40 celebration is open
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : US Fairphone OS devs hit back against GrapheneOS security claims
HowTo Geek on LibreOffice, Homelab, and Plex Media Server
Roy Schestowitz : assorted recent articles
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Steam Deck, Gaming on Raspberry Pi, and Steam Games on RISC-V Processors
Roy Schestowitz : 3 gaming picks
Games: "Fallout: Bakersfield", Mycopunk, Xenopurge, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 articles from GamingOnLinux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
HowTo Geek on Homelab, NAS, and GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 3 recent articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : some howtos
Linux 6.16-rc7
Roy Schestowitz : released by Linus
World's first RISC-V tablet is finally fully baked - PineTab-V now ships with functional Linux for $159
Roy Schestowitz : At the 2025 RISC-V Summit, a full Debian-based table was introduced
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 5 howtos
Games: Mario Kart 64, Distros for Gaming, and Crisis at Microsoft
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Applications: Kitty Terminal and Gradia
Roy Schestowitz : Software news/views
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged and Late Night Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly redhat.com
Retro/Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Jetson, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Databases: Data Sharing, Autobase 2.3.0, and Slop Gone Wrong/Rogue
Roy Schestowitz : some DB-related stuff
FSF and GNU: GNU Parallel, Fund Raising, and GNU gettext
Roy Schestowitz : some GNU picks
2025-07-23
Firefox 141 Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : Mozilla has published today the final release of the Firefox 141 open-source web browser ahead of its official unveiling on July 22nd, 2025.
Google Debuts OSS Rebuild Project
Rianne Schestowitz : Google launches the OSS Rebuild project to verify open source packages and combat supply chain attacks through reproducible builds
ESLint – find and fix problems in JavaScript code
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
mapec - my humble trivial tribute to Matt S Trout
Rianne Schestowitz : So on Monday I learned from Perl Weekly that Matt S Trout of Perl fame has passed away
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS - Fresh install, hybrid graphics test
Rianne Schestowitz : My old but feisty Lenovo IdeaPad Y50 laptop has seen quite a bit of action lately
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
My 10 favorite Linux distributions of all time, ranked
Rianne Schestowitz : After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've finally created a list of the best Linux distributions I've used since the beginning
4 reasons I switched from NixOS to Mint Linux as a Windows-to-Linux convert
Rianne Schestowitz : When it comes to finding the proper distribution of Linux to choose from after years of using Windows
PipeWire Coverage
Rianne Schestowitz : PipeWire—a multimedia framework for managing audio and video on Linux—released version 1.4.7 on its latest stable branch
KDE Desktop Environment Comes to FreeBSD 15.0 Installer
Rianne Schestowitz : FreeBSD 15.0 aims to introduce a KDE desktop installation option
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Original AAWireless returns amid wait for Android Auto and CarPlay-capable adapter
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : not so many for today
KDE Kate and GNOME Foundation Reports
Roy Schestowitz : two new reports
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Windows TCO in many headlines
Ubuntu, Free Software, and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Space Dingus, Splitgate 2, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 stories from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 10 howtos for now
Latest in Red Hat's Site
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Kodsnack, Destination Linux, and Linux Matters
Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, RP2350B, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more (leftovers)
Open source projects reject AI code over copyright concerns
Roy Schestowitz : Apart from performative dickheads, there’s one other huge problem: copyright
Easy Excalibur version 6.114 V7-beta3 and return of brightness-control
Roy Schestowitz : some EasyOS news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux news of lesser urgency
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Raspberry Pi and Arduino, Other Linux Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : some hardware leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : only a handful for now
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and events, FOSS, other picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : systemd and more
2025-07-24
This Core Ultra Tiny PC Is Built for Kubuntu Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Kubuntu Focus, the company selling PCs built specifically for desktop Linux
KDE-Centric KaOS Goes Qt5-Free with July 2025 Release, Adds Plasma 6.4
Rianne Schestowitz : KaOS 2025.7 drops Qt5 from default installs, introduces Plasma 6.4
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
7 Free Open Source Apps to Watch Live TV in Linux Desktop
Rianne Schestowitz : Looking for an app to watch live TV, movies, or other video contents through IPTV channels
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Qi2 wireless charging finally gets the upgrade you really wanted
Rolling With Rhino: The Ups and Downs of a Reinvented Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Unconventional, opinionated, and undeniably unique — Rhino Linux might change the way you see your desktop
Stable kernels: Linux 6.15.8, Linux 6.12.40, Linux 6.6.100, and Linux 6.1.147
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.15.8 kernel
Kdenlive 25.08 Release Candidate Ready For Testing
Rianne Schestowitz : Kdenlive 25.08 Release Candidate is ready for testing
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : The Oxidation Compiler is creating a collection of high-performance tools for JavaScript and TypeScript
Ubuntu Artwork Themes for Chrome & Vivaldi Browsers
Rianne Schestowitz : User of Chrome, Chromium, or Vivaldi? Here are Ubuntu artwork themes for your web browser
6 modern alternatives to classic Linux tools I wish I discovered earlier
Rianne Schestowitz : If you've spent any significant time with Linux
7 ways Linux can save you money
Rianne Schestowitz : I've watched many people spend huge amounts of money keeping their computers running or up to speed
Linux has over 6% of the desktop market
Roy Schestowitz : new articles
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Linux at Risk
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Programming/Development Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Linux and more
Applications and GNU/Linux Going Mainstream
Roy Schestowitz : 4 links
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Tux Machines Should be Faster Again
Roy Schestowitz : attack of bots
Hardware/Modding: TrueNAS, and LILYGO
Roy Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi mostly
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
20 years of Linux on the Desktop (part 4)
Roy Schestowitz : "Developers are blamed because they did what management asked them to do"
Finance for Free Software in Europe
Roy Schestowitz : officials approached for action
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi 5, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from Red Hat's site
NetBSD on Old Machine and Release of OPNsense 25.7
Roy Schestowitz : some BSD picks
Mozilla, Firefox, and Tor Browser 14.5.5
Roy Schestowitz : some Firefox-relates stuff
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : coding related bits
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
EasyOS Updates
Roy Schestowitz : some EasyOS news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : KDE, GNOME, and GNU/Linux picks
2025-07-25
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : ArtPad Pro: Teclast launches new 12.7-inch tablet running Android 15
Clear Linux - In Memoriam
Roy Schestowitz : the Clear Linux team is probably part of these layoffs
VS Achuthanandan’s vision powered Kerala’s free and open software revolution
Roy Schestowitz : Article updated this week
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
10 Advanced Kubuntu Linux Keyboard Shortcuts to Master Your Desktop
Roy Schestowitz : If you press Meta+V on Kubuntu, it'll open a history of everything you've recently copied
Operating Systems: A Look at Non-GNU/Linux 'Distributions' and BeOS
Roy Schestowitz : two recent articles
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from the official site
Games: Oceaneers, Nintendo Switch 2, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of gaming picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 10 howtos and similar
Security and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : 4 links for now
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development with Python, Ruby, and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen howtos
Audiocasts/Shows: David Heinemeier Hansson on Lex Fridman’s Podcast, BSD Now, and More
Roy Schestowitz : some new episodes
GNU/Linux, BSD, and More
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-07-26
Thunderbird 141 Arrives with Archive Button, OpenPGP Expiry Warnings
Rianne Schestowitz : Mozilla Thunderbird 141 open-source email client is out now with a new Archive button
'Wayback' Keeps Old Linux Desktop Environments Alive on Wayland
Rianne Schestowitz : The desktop Linux ecosystem has been slowly migrating from X11 to Wayland
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Understanding ODF File Types: .odt, .ods, .odp, and Beyond
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s the default file format for LibreOffice Writer
Mirroring Protesilaos' videos to Internet Archive
Rianne Schestowitz : I enjoy reading and watching the writings and videos that Protesilaos publishes on his website
FreeBSD 15 installer to offer minimal KDE desktop
Rianne Schestowitz : The FreeBSD Laptop project continues – and plans to offer a very visible change
Why I'm Hopping Linux Distros to openSUSE This Weekend
Rianne Schestowitz : In my never-ending quest to find the perfect Linux distribution
Android's Linux Terminal Is Getting a New Feature
Rianne Schestowitz : The addition of a Linux terminal to Android was long overdue
Recent GNU/Linux Videos (via Invidious)
Roy Schestowitz : a large collection of recent videos
Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : RISC-V and more
GNU/Linux, BSD, and More
Roy Schestowitz : today's (or recent) leftovers
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
FreeBSD 15 installer to offer minimal KDE desktop
Roy Schestowitz : The mid-2025 report mentions several specific areas where the operating system's tech is receiving upgrades
Games: Heroic Games Launcher 2.18, GOG Preservation Program, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 stories from GamingOnLinux
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and Windows TCO
Open Hardware/Modding: One Hertz Challenge, ESP32, and More
Roy Schestowitz : some hardware picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 4 picks for now
today's howotos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
This Week in GNOME and More GNOME Development News
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME updates
DragonFly 6.4.2 released
Roy Schestowitz : 6.4.1 brings a number of bug fixes and driver additions. 6.4.2 adds fixes for the installer, ipv6, and for userland programs that create many subprocesses.
Liya Linux v2.4 "Shravya"
Roy Schestowitz : Liya has always aimed to be a clean, modern Linux distribution that respects your hardware and your time
Upgrading or Moving From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new articles
Games: Steam Deck, Fight or Kite, Benchmarks, and DOOM
Roy Schestowitz : 4 gaming stories
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of howtos
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Projects and hacking
Fedora, Red Hat, and CentOS Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : From the IBM corners
Rust Hype
Roy Schestowitz : 2 picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Firefox and Thunderbird Commentary/Videos
Roy Schestowitz : some Mozilla stuff
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for today
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux, as usual
2025-07-27
This Week in Plasma: Printer Ink Level Monitoring
Rianne Schestowitz : Every week we cover the highlights of what’s happening in the world of KDE Plasma and its associated apps like Discover, System Monitor, and more
Radxa Launches M.2 AI Accelerator with Axera AX8850 and 24 TOPS NPU
Rianne Schestowitz : It is supported on Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS, and has a typical power draw of less than 8 W
5 Open Source Apps You Can use for Seamless File Transfer Between Linux and Android
Rianne Schestowitz : Want to share selected files between your Android smartphone and Linux computer
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
SparkyLinux & MidoriVPN & Astian Cloud
Rianne Schestowitz : We are pleased to announce that SparkyLinux and Astian Inc
GNOME Calendar: A New Era of Accessibility Achieved in 90 Days
Rianne Schestowitz : There is no calendaring app that I love more than GNOME Calendar
5 Best Linux Distros with Native NVIDIA GPU Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Are you avoiding Linux because you've heard NVIDIA support is a nightmare
Here's why no one can shut up about Linux gaming
Rianne Schestowitz : I know it can get annoying hearing about Linux gaming day after day
My favorite Linux graphic desktop environment will soon prod you if your printer ink is low
Rianne Schestowitz : In my bid to find a new home for my older PC after Windows 10 loses support, I've been dipping a toe into several different Linux distros
How Does OpenMandriva Lx 'Rock' Stack Against Fedora? My Thoughts
Rianne Schestowitz : I took OpenMandriva Lx 'Rock' for a spin this week and compared it to Fedora
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Samsung might stop debuting Android updates with Galaxy S phones for good
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
KDE Plasma 6.5 Adds Low Printer Ink Notifications
Rianne Schestowitz : I don’t remember the last time I used a printer
My Laptop Couldn't Upgrade to Windows 11, So I Switched to Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : My laptop could not upgrade to Windows 11, so I decided to move to Linux
Debian: Tails 6.18, Br OS 12.11, and 64-bit Time
Roy Schestowitz : Debian related news
FUD Attack Portraying Misconfigured Application and Social Engineering as "Linux" Issue (Leveraging "Panda")
Roy Schestowitz : FUD in the news
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Three Years
Roy Schestowitz : Running a site is harder now than it was one or two decades ago
Games: Super Meat Boy 3D, Steam Changes, and Proton Experimental
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Slackel 8.0 "Openbox"
Roy Schestowitz : This release is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 8 more howtos for today
Linux Budgie Desktop: A Perfect Blend of Aesthetics and Power
Roy Schestowitz : First off, it’s beautiful. No other Linux desktop can match the aesthetic of Budgie. What you’ll find with Budgie is a fairly typical layout (although with a bit more panache).
Debian: RISC-V Support and DebConf 25
Roy Schestowitz : some Debian picks
CentOS and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : The Red Hat stuff
Shows and Videos: JayzTwoCents Finally Tries Linux and This Week in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : a new pair of videos
Games: Godot Project and GameOS
Roy Schestowitz : Gaming picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftover
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
KDE, GNOME, GNU/Linux, and BSD
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-07-28
Review: deepin 25.0.1
Rianne Schestowitz : After a handful of days with deepin, I'm still not sure how to feel about this distribution
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
7 Linux Apps I Install on Every New PC
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is all about customization, whether you need the most basic
Benchmarking the Firefly AIBOX-3588S Embedded Fanless PC
Rianne Schestowitz : This is a multi-part blog looking at the Firefly AIBOX-3588S Mini PC running Linux
Benchmarking the Firefly AIBOX-3588S Embedded Fanless PC
Rianne Schestowitz : This is a multi-part blog looking at the Firefly AIBOX-3588S Mini PC running Linux
Wayland Will Never Be Ready For Every X11 User
Rianne Schestowitz : After more than forty years, everyone knows that it’s time to retire the X Window System – X11 for short – on account of it being old and decrepit
There Is Nothing Wrong With Trying New Things, But Please Don't Ever Consider Trying LLM Slop In Writing Articles
Rianne Schestowitz : As an editor of TuxMachines I am going to put Linuxiac on probation...
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google rolls out redesign of Android’s QR code scanner
This Laptop Has a Raspberry Pi inside
Roy Schestowitz : Accessing the CM5 and the M.2 storage slot is straightforward—all you need to do is remove a few screws on the bottom panel
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Computers and the older generation
Roy Schestowitz : It is not because she is a "Luddite" that my mother passionately hates the "cashless society" that means she cannot park her car, or the inability to book a doctors appointment while standing right in front of the doctor…
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot for now
Applications: Kapitano, Shotcut, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 4 howtos for now
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for now
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-07-29
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Boardcon Compact3576 – A feature-rich Rockchip RK3576 SBC with Android 14 and Debian 12 support
Rianne Schestowitz : The company mentions that the RK3576 module and SBC support Android 14 and Debian 12
Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages
Rianne Schestowitz : If you go visit the Firefox Add-Ons website today you’re sure of a slight surprise
Testing New Linux Kernels on Ubuntu is About to Get Easier
Rianne Schestowitz : Canonical has announced a change in its kernel strategy for Ubuntu development builds
My 5 favorite Linux distros for home office desktops - and I've tried them all
Rianne Schestowitz : If you work remote or run your own business out of your house
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Messages gets Material 3 Expressive on Wear OS before Android
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Linuxiac is Not a Slopfarm, But at Least Some of Its Articles Are Machine-Generated Fakes
Roy Schestowitz : Crossposted from Techrights
Games: The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles (TCHDC), Cattle Country, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 8 stories from GamingOnLinux
Wayland Will Never Be Ready For Every X11 User
Roy Schestowitz : Some users also simply say that they do not care about Wayland either way as it offers no new features they want
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : howtos for today
Kernel Space: Linux Kernel Should Stick With C and a Look at OpenLinkHub
Roy Schestowitz : a couple of Linux picks
Mozilla Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla picks for today
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged, Late Night Linux, and Destination Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 3 howtos for now
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Snagboot, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks for today
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's picks that are orphaned
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Programming
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : with Linux focus
2025-07-30
Welcoming New Faces to the Thunderbird Community Team
Rianne Schestowitz : Thunderbird is (and has always been) powered by the people
DietPi July 2025 Update Adds Orange Pi 3 Support and Prepares for Debian Trixie
Rianne Schestowitz : The July 2025 release of DietPi v9.15 introduces support for the Orange Pi 3 non-LTS
Week 2 recap GSoC 2025 - searching c++ and creating floating toolbar
Rianne Schestowitz : Apart from setting up a new open source project
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Euphonica – Cool New GTK4 MPD Client Work in Process
Rianne Schestowitz : For users of Music Player Daemon (MPD in short)? Here’s cool new client app in development for Linux desktop
5 Linux KDE Plasma Features that Completely Changed How I Use My PC
Rianne Schestowitz : Are you using KDE Plasma but still working the same way you did on Windows
The Year of the Linux Desktop? This Time, the Data Says Yes
Rianne Schestowitz : The annual assertion by open-source developers that the year of the Linux desktop is here may finally be more than a mere catchphrase
This Linux Laptop Has a Powerful AMD Ryzen Chip
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux-first laptops are overlooked because of their specs sometimes
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
PCLinuxOS Magazine's Latest
Roy Schestowitz : some key articles
Linux Kernel Bits and Linux Foundation Still Tarnishing the "Linux" Brand (Tying it to Mindless Slop)
Roy Schestowitz : some Linux picks
Jack Wallen on Distributions and Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles
HowTo Geek on Batch Renaming, Daemons, Distros, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 recent articles
XDA Articles on Proxmox for Personal Use
Roy Schestowitz : some XDA links
XDA and Storage With GNU/Linux at home
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new articles
Uptime of 666
Roy Schestowitz : That speaks a lot for the stability of X, GNU, and Linux
Games: Proton 10.0-2, Thunderful, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 8 new stories from GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, SparkFun, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Applications: OpenSnitch, Istio, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 picks for now
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly official stuff from Red Hat
Games: Godot 4.5 Beta 4 and MSI Claw A8 Gaming Performance With GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles
Web Browsers: Curl, Webrings, and Numbers Station Simulator
Roy Schestowitz : 4 picks for now
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security-related bits
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : distros and hardware
GNU/Linux Versus Slop
Roy Schestowitz : against cheaters
LibreOffice Latest
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of updates on LibreOffice
2025-07-31
Banana Pi BPI-R4 Lite Released with MediaTek MT7987A and Wi-Fi 7 Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Software support is available through OpenWrt and Ubuntu 22.04
Ma-ma-ma-ma my Fedora - Good and bad lessons from '42
Rianne Schestowitz : Many a Linux nerd is under a wrongful impression that I have some rancorous emotional investment toward different components of the operating system called Linux
The XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro works on Linux now
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s been almost two years since my last update on this project
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux offers a wide array of music players
GNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally)
Rianne Schestowitz : Remember digital photo frames? Well, a new GNOME Shell extension brings one to the Linux desktop
Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.10 will make it easier to use hardware-backed full-disk encryption (FDE) integrated with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
I've tested numerous Linux desktop environments, and these 5 are my favorites
Rianne Schestowitz : I started my Linux journey with Raspberry Pi OS
Best Linux Laptop of 2025? TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 15 (Gen10) Launches
Rianne Schestowitz : TUXEDO Computers specializes in Linux-focused laptops and desktops
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I bought a cheap Android phone and learned a very expensive lesson
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
The 4 Best Android Phone Brands for Linux Lovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Buying a phone can sometimes be more stressful for Linux users than other people
Linux Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt (FUD): Blaming the Wrong Things on "Linux"
Roy Schestowitz : some new examples
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LWN Coverage From DebConf25 in Brest
Roy Schestowitz : 2 articles
Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter and More
Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu picks
LWN's Kernel Coverage
Roy Schestowitz : 3 articles
GNU/Linux, BSD, and More
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many for today
Jack Wallen's Latest GNU/Linux Recommendations
Roy Schestowitz : 2 articles
Games: Steam on GNU/Linux and Native GNU/Linux Builds
Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories regarding games
Red Hat Promotes Back Doors and Fake 'Studies' That It Paid For
Roy Schestowitz : IBM deceit
Raspberry Pi and Programmable Computers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Raspberry Pi picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Mozilla on Buzzwords, Tor Browser, Thunderbird Update
Roy Schestowitz : some Mozilla picks
News From FSF and GNU Projects
Roy Schestowitz : some updates from both
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and some BSD, mostly GNU/Linux though
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
2025-08-01
Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download
Rianne Schestowitz : The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download
Scratch-Built KaOS and Its Latest KDE-Driven Evolution
Rianne Schestowitz : KaOS doesn’t follow the crowd; it sets its own course with a bold KDE twist
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Adds New Keyboard Shortcuts
Rianne Schestowitz : DING (Desktop Icons New Generation) is what enables you to place app shortcuts
These Linux Distros Will Level Up Your Privacy and Security
Rianne Schestowitz : Although most Linux distros can be secured, some stand out by delivering advanced privacy and security features out of the box
Missing Skype? Choose freedom and switch to GNU Jami
Rianne Schestowitz : We've been recommending GNU Jami along with other free communication tools for some time now
6 weird but incredible things you can do with Batocera Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Batocera Linux may seem like just another retro gaming distribution
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Don’t worry, Samsung’s Android XR headset is still launching this year
Linux Foundation Press Release and Paid-for 'Spam' ('Articles') About AGNTCY
Roy Schestowitz : some picks, more to come
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
For Windows 10’s 10th anniversary, I’m switching to Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Given how Microsoft is getting ready to pull the plug on Windows 10 this October, I've decided to skip the party this year
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
False Marketing, Red Hat Coverage and Recommendations Paid for by Red Hat (IBM), Then Cited by Red Hat
Roy Schestowitz : Some Red Hat bits
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : more howtos
Open Hardware/Modding: DIY, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related news picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Web Browsers/Web Servers and RSS Feeds
Roy Schestowitz : Web related stuff, FOSS only
Testing KDE Linux
Roy Schestowitz : KDE Linux needs help
Debugging Postgres Errors and CloudNativePG Releases
Roy Schestowitz : psql picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux, but some BSD
I found a distro that brings the best of Windows, macOS, and Linux into one system
Roy Schestowitz : And like any Arch-based distro, it comes with a learning curve.
2025-08-02
Review: HeliumOS 10.0
Rianne Schestowitz : I had some mixed feelings while running HeliumOS
Microsoft, anybody home?
Rianne Schestowitz : You know what: Microsoft became miserably incompetent in IT
Stable kernels: Linux 6.15.9, Linux 6.12.41, and Linux 6.6.101
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.15.9 kernel
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors 9 review - Slowly getting there
Rianne Schestowitz : You could try the free LibreOffice, for instance
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Sparky news 2025/07
Rianne Schestowitz : The 7th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025...
LibreOffice Asia Conference 2025, Tokyo – Call for proposals is open
Rianne Schestowitz : The LibreOffice Asia Conference Committee is pleased to invite proposals for talks at the LibreOffice Asia Conference 2025
KDE Is Making Its Own Linux Distro, and You Can Try It
Rianne Schestowitz : KDE developers have announced that you can now test KDE Linux
Why Linux Is My IDE
Rianne Schestowitz : You can program without programming tools
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 5 of the best new Android apps and games to try this August
I replaced default Linux commands with these 5 alternatives, and I should have sooner
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux has always been great at holding onto its roots
This Week in GNOME: #210 Periodic Updates
Rianne Schestowitz : Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from July 25 to August 01
Linux 6.16
Roy Schestowitz : just out
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : late night batch
FOSS Weekly and Free Software Updates/Picks
Roy Schestowitz : leftovers regarding FOSS
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : IBM related distros
Mozilla Localization and VPN on GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : some Mozilla news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more for now
LibreOffice Asia Conference 2025 and ODF 1.3 and 1.4
Roy Schestowitz : LibreOffice picks
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Adult Content, Valve, Car Park Capital, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a dozen GamingOnLinux stories
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 4 links
Debian is Deleting Its Own History
Roy Schestowitz : bad move
Windows Falls Below 12% "Market Share" in India, the World's Largest Population
Roy Schestowitz : So far this month it looks like Windows is in trouble
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
Debian Development and Ubuntu Pushes Restrictions
Roy Schestowitz : 3 updates from both
Open Hardware/Modding: One-Hertz Challenge, ESP32, and More
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen hardware stories
Games: Academia, Video Games, and DuckStation
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and the Web
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and focus on the Net
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : or today's leftovers
Koozali SME Server 11.0 Beta1 Release Announcement
Roy Schestowitz : major release of Koozali SME Server
Recent Videos About GNU/Linux and Free Software
Roy Schestowitz : via Invidious
2025-08-03
June/July in KDE Itinerary
Rianne Schestowitz : Since the last update two months ago KDE Itinerary got support for manually added train and bus trips
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I Tested 10 Popular Linux Distros, Here's How I Rank Them
Rianne Schestowitz : Are you confused by the hundreds of Linux distributions out there
I took a look at AnduinOS, a Linux distro that feels like home for Windows users
Rianne Schestowitz : AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distro with one goal
Linux's biggest problem is a lack of apps — but that may not matter to you
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux's biggest problem is a lack of apps — but that may not matter to you
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This is my favorite Android launcher, and it's not the one you think
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
VirtualBox 7.2.0 RC1 is Available for Testing
Rianne Schestowitz : VirtualBox 7.2.0 RC1, the third development release for the next major version of Oracle’s virtualization software
libinput 1.29.0 Released with New Tablet Pad Debugging Tool
Rianne Schestowitz : Libinput, the free open-source input library and driver, released new 1.29.0 version few days ago
I've been using Talos Linux for Kubernetes, and I'll never look back
Rianne Schestowitz : For the home lab, Docker containers are a game-changer
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from idroot
Games: GNU/Linux, Education, and Antitrust
Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories for today
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : picks about GNU/Linux
New redshift tray app and udevd timeout fixed in EasyOS
Roy Schestowitz : some technical progress
GNU-like Mobile Linux and Retro
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
A Look at KaOS Linux and KDE Plasma 6.5 to Debut Automatic Light/Dark Theme Switching
Roy Schestowitz : KDE news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
August Already!
Roy Schestowitz : We have Rianne's birthday in 3 weeks
2025-08-04
This Week in Plasma: day/night theme switching
Rianne Schestowitz : This week something was merged for Plasma 6.5 that a lot of people have been wanting for a long time
Announcing Incus 6.15
Rianne Schestowitz : The Incus team is pleased to announce the release of Incus 6.15
Review: Expirion 6.0
Rianne Schestowitz : Expirion Linux Expirion Linux is a Devuan-based desktop distribution which offers LXQt and Xfce desktop editions
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Newelle, a ‘Virtual Assistant’ for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0
Rianne Schestowitz : For most Ubuntu users, interacting with an AI chatbot means opening your web browser or (increasingly, your IDE)
These 5 Linux distros were built specifically to keep data safe from prying eyes
Rianne Schestowitz : Sick and tired of being paranoid about who may be watching what you use your PC for
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Samsung Galaxy A17 5G predicted to launch as more expensive mid-range Android smartphone
On Window Activation
Rianne Schestowitz : How hard can it be? Well, you probably know by now that Wayland
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Legendary OpenPrinting architect looking for new role
Rianne Schestowitz : Canonical lays off one of its old hands – a longstanding FOSS developer – after nearly two decades
Project Banana ripens into a pre-alpha for KDE Linux, and you can test it
Rianne Schestowitz : Desktop project's in-house distro is impressively ambitious
This Linux distro makes Slackware easier than ever
Rianne Schestowitz : Slackware isn't exactly the most user-friendly
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google is making Android’s touchpad controls more like a desktop OS
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a tad older, 4 in total
BSD and GNU/Linux on USB, Laptop With Kubuntu, and ChromeOS Limitations
Roy Schestowitz : recent articles
Self-Hosting, Homelab, and Home Assistant
Roy Schestowitz : 4 recent articles from HowTo Geek
IceWM 3.8.2 Window Manager Brings New Icesh Actions
Roy Schestowitz : IceWM, a lightweight window manager for X Window System, favored for its minimal resource usage and high configurability, has rolled out its second update in the 3.8 series, version 3.8.2
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
Leftovers on Applications and Games
Roy Schestowitz : Applications and more
Debian 13 "Trixie" Coming and Leaving NixOS After a Year
Roy Schestowitz : Debian and more
GNOME and Guadec Updates, Coverage
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME related links
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged and mintCast
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
Retro/Open Hardware/Modding: OpenEmbed, 3D Printing, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects and news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
The Oracle and the Librarian
Roy Schestowitz : Nobody remembers the librarian. The librarian is not so much grey as transparent, with sensible shoes and a pencil skirt. As Dita Kraus or Sayuri Komachi, in fiction, their wisdom is highly tailored, to "help people find what they are looking for
Linux Kernel: Nova Lake and NVIDIA Display Driver v580 Beta
Roy Schestowitz : kernel news
2025-08-05
postmarketOS in 2025-07: Fairphone 6, apk3, /usr merge, immutable, new plasma camera
Rianne Schestowitz : Let's start with this amazing photo that Luca took of the Fairphone (Gen. 6) showing the brand new postmarketOS port
Linux is becoming more appealing for gamers – here's why
Rianne Schestowitz : For a long time, Windows was the only serious choice for PC gaming
Fostering Constructive Communication in Open Source Communities
Rianne Schestowitz : I write this in the wake of a personal attack against my work and a project that is near and dear to me
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Fedora for Architects: Open Source Tools for Architectural Design
Rianne Schestowitz : Architects depend on digital tools for every stage of design
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Linux, BSD, and more
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Gaming More Mainstream Among GNU/Linux Users
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new articles
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : howtos, LF, and more
'Linux' Foundation Still All About Buzzwords, Mindless Hype (or Plagiarism), and Openwashing
Roy Schestowitz : LF shallow
Games: The Drifter, Heroic Games Launcher 2.18.1, FEX, and More
Roy Schestowitz : s dozen stories from GamingOnLinux
Newelle, GNU, Tellico, and More Applications
Roy Schestowitz : Applications related news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals for today
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux and Destination Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
X and Wayland Picks
Roy Schestowitz : mostly the latter
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Latest Red Hat Official Site
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
PostgreSQL Pigsty 3.6 is Out and "When Your Relational Database Isn't the Right Tool Anymore"
Roy Schestowitz : Databases stuff
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
GNU/Linux and NetBSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Security, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS links
2025-08-06
TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen10 Linux Ultrabook Unveiled with Ryzen AI 300
Marius Nestor : Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers unveiled the 10th generation (Gen10) InfinityBook Pro 15 ultrabook featuring AMD Ryzen AI HX370 CPUs, a powerful 99 Wh battery, and up to 128 GB of RAM.
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.2 Distro Is Out with Linux Kernel 6.16 and GNOME 48.3
Marius Nestor : PorteuX 2.2 has been released as a new update to this portable Linux distribution based on Slackware Linux and inspired by both Slax and Porteus distros.
KDE Plasma 6.4.4 Desktop Environment Improves Notifications, Flatpak Support
Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released KDE Plasma 6.4.4 as the fourth maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop environment series to address more of those pesky bugs and other improvements.
NetworkManager 1.54 Brings Support for Configuring Per-Device IPv4 Forwarding
Marius Nestor : NetworkManager 1.54 has been released as the latest stable version of this popular open-source software for managing network connections inside a Linux-based operating system.
Independent Distro KaOS Linux 2025.07 Is Out with KDE Plasma 6.4 and Linux 6.15
Marius Nestor : KaOS Linux 2025.07 independent distribution is now available for download with the latest KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop environment and Linux kernel 6.15.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 3rd, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 251st installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on August 3rd, 2025.
KDE Plasma 6.4.4, Bugfix Release for August
Rianne Schestowitz : Today KDE releases a bugfix update to KDE Plasma 6, versioned 6.4.4
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Daily Driving Thunderbird
Rianne Schestowitz : The “personal information manager” is an absolute must for juggling a busy personal and work life
3 Linux Distros That Feel Like macOS
Rianne Schestowitz : There are several Linux distributions that are designed to mimic the look, feel, and even the workflow of macOS
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I built a second brain using Obsidian on Android: Here are my top tips
Audacity 3.7.5 Adds Beta Support for Windows ARM64
Rianne Schestowitz : Audacity 3.7.5 audio editor brings beta support for Windows ARM64
DebEX KDE Plasma based on Debian Trixie (upcoming Debian 13) with Refracta Snapshot and Calamares Installer :: Build 250707
Roy Schestowitz : NEWS 250707 about DebEX KDE Plasma – a Refracta Build
Big Changes Ahead for MX Linux 25
Roy Schestowitz : So, starting with MX Linux 25, users will need to pick their preferred init system—systemd or sysVinit—when downloading the ISO
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
StarDict Plugins in Debian 13 Raise Privacy Concerns
Roy Schestowitz : StarDict sends the selected text in plaintext over HTTP to third-party servers in China
Games: Dying Light, Godot Engine, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 11 stories for today
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
NetBSD 11 prepares for launch with 57 supported platforms
Roy Schestowitz : For many years, NetBSD's most distinctive feature was the range of supported platforms, which the project terms ports
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : a lot from Red Hat's own site
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5, RISC-V, and More
Roy Schestowitz : some hardware leftovers
Graphics: NVIDIA, Huawei, and Mesa
Roy Schestowitz : some graphics news
Audiocasts/Shows: Ask Noah Show, Linux Matters, Destination Linux, and Kodsnack
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new episodes
Linux Kernel: Apple Trouble, 2025 Maintainers Summit, and eBPF
Roy Schestowitz : Some kernel picks
Games: Godot Foundation, GNOME, and Steam
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related picks
EasyOS 6.121 and EasyOS 7 Coming Shortly
Roy Schestowitz : some EasyOS work
PostgreSQL: PGDay Austria and pg_exporter v1.0.0 Released
Roy Schestowitz : PostgreSQL news
Web Browsers/Web Servers: Small Sites, Curl, and Firefox
Roy Schestowitz : WWW updates
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Education and Events
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today
Security and Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt/Fear-mongering/Dramatisation
Roy Schestowitz : security leftovers
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : BSD, Linux, and more
2025-08-07
Darktable 5.2.1 Adds Support for Nikon D200, Nikon D5300, and Pentax K-r Cameras
Marius Nestor : Darktable 5.2.1 has been released today as the latest version to this open-source, free, and cross-platform RAW image editor for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
NVIDIA 580 Linux Graphics Driver Enters Public Beta with Better Wayland Support
Marius Nestor : NVIDIA released the beta version of the upcoming NVIDIA 580 series of their graphics drivers for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, BSD, and Solaris systems.
Mesa 25.2 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, This Is What’s New
Marius Nestor : Mesa 25.2 open-source graphics stack for Linux is now available for download with numerous new features and improvements for existing graphics drivers, as well as better support for numerous video games.
Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Expected Soon, Focus Shifts to LMDE 7
Rianne Schestowitz : LMDE 7 is officially named “Gigi” and will feature OEM install support along with all the enhancements introduced in Linux Mint 22.2
Windows 10 end of life is coming, what to do?
Rianne Schestowitz : If compliance is what bothers you, then you can try Linux, for free, and with minimal changes
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
ONLYOFFICE Adds an “AI Agent” to Help You Work “Effortlessly”
Rianne Schestowitz : A personal AI agent, new pre-installed plugins, and plenty of bug fixes ship in the latest update to ONLYOFFICE
5 Linux Distros That Got Major Updates Last Month
Rianne Schestowitz : When you're choosing a Linux distribution, one thing to avoid is a distro that's not getting regular updates
AlmaLinux 9/10 Introduces Native NVIDIA Driver Support
Rianne Schestowitz : For NVIDIA users on AlmaLinux, the wait is finally over
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This new Android security feature could interfere with fast charging, and here's why
KDE Desktop: 9 of the Best Features You Should Be Using
Rianne Schestowitz : Curious why so many Linux power users swear by KDE Plasma
Stimulator keeps your computer awake
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Flameshot Screenshot Tool Updated
Roy Schestowitz : Flameshot release
'Linux' Foundation Networking Consortia
Roy Schestowitz : Some Linux Foundation stuff
Applications: Tuba, FAIme, GNU Health HIS server 5.0, Nextcloud vs. CryptPad
Roy Schestowitz : Some software picks/updates
Lansweeper finds Linux is growing on business endpoints
Roy Schestowitz : Lansweeper's scans of its customers' networks show Linux usage on business endpoints (desktops and laptops) climbing from 1.6 percent in January 2025 to 1.9 percent in June. On assets that appear for the first time after March 1, 2025, usage reached 2.5 percent.
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Graphene OS: a security-enhanced Android build
Roy Schestowitz : GrapheneOS got its start as "CopperheadOS"
LWN Articles About Linux Kernel
Roy Schestowitz : Kernel-centric articles
Games: Ashes of the Singularity II, Wish Upon a Cat, and Bottles
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen articles from GamingOnLinux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development links, 3 for now
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more for now
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : not so many today
Applications: Himmelblau 1.0 Released and Events for PSQL and WordPress
Roy Schestowitz : some software leftovers
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora also
Linux Devices, Open Hardware, and Android
Roy Schestowitz : hardware side of things
Games: Godot 4.5 Beta 5, Microsoft Weaponising Fake 'Security', and More
Roy Schestowitz : Games and more
GNU/Linux and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Including Linux focus
ExTiX Deepin 25.8 Live based on Deepin 25.0.1 STABLE (latest) with Refracta Snapshot and kernel 6.16.0-amd64-exton :: Build 250806
Roy Schestowitz : NEWS 250806 ABOUT ExTiX with Deepin 25.0.1 STABLE (released 250702)
GNU Projects: GNUnet News and gprofng-gui 2.1 Released
Roy Schestowitz : GNU news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Applications: Droidcam, Proton Authenticator, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 5 more stories
Distributions and Operating Systems: FreeDOS 1.4, CachyOS Desktop Edition and NixOS 25.05, GNU/Linux for Businesses
Roy Schestowitz : distros and OSes in the news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and a little more
2025-08-08
Audacity 3.7.5 Audio Editor Introduces 32-Bit PCM Support to the FLAC Importer
Marius Nestor : Audacity 3.7.5 has been released as a new stable version of this open-source digital audio editor and recording software to improve the stability and reliability of the software.
GStreamer 1.26.5 Adds JPEG XS Support Videorate and Imagefreeze
Marius Nestor : Today, the GStreamer project released GStreamer 1.26.5 as the fifth maintenance update to the latest GStreamer 1.26 series of this popular and powerful open-source, free, and cross-platform multimedia framework.
Try Xfce on Wayland with openSUSE Leap 16.0 RC
Rianne Schestowitz : openSUSE Leap 16.0 has officially transitioned from Beta into the Release Candidate phase with the Build 148.4
A Linux terminal app for native Android development? Here's why I'm bullish
Rianne Schestowitz : Although Android already has a sandboxed Linux terminal available
RefreshOS 2.5: Smooth, Stylish, and Almost Spotless Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : After spending nearly a week with this distro, our Larry Cafiero tells us that RefreshOS
KomoDo, my first KDE app
Rianne Schestowitz : During all my time with KDE projects, I've never made an app from scratch.. Except now
Free and Open Source Software, and Review
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
10 Linux features you should be using to get the best performance and functionality
Rianne Schestowitz : To master Linux and unlock your computer's full potential, here's a list of essential steps
Here's How I Avoid AUR Malware on Arch Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Do you want to try Arch Linux, but feel scared because of the recent malware incident
I spent a weekend with this Linux distro built to look like Windows 11, and it’s much closer than I thought it would be
Rianne Schestowitz : I’ve tried my fair share of Linux distributions over the years, some focused on minimalism, others packed with customization
GStreamer 1.26.5 Brings WebRTC, Vulkan, and Audio Improvements
Rianne Schestowitz : GStreamer 1.26.5 multimedia framework is out now with key bug fixes
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Farlight 84, Terra Nil, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 7 stories from GamingOnLinux
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 4 about Windows TCO
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
Desktop/Laptop: GNU/Linux Desktop Market Share, Rescuing Machines With Hardware Faults, and Updating the Kernel
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new stories
Graphics: Animated Vector Graphics in Qt 6.10, LibInput and Lua Plugins
Roy Schestowitz : Linux and Qt updates
Latest From RedHat.com (Lots of "Hey Hi" Hype)
Roy Schestowitz : Official communications' latest
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, SBCs, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Debian-Based Distros: Gnoppix 25 and Trying Proxmox VE 9
Roy Schestowitz : releases in focus
New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Clients and Bottles Project Receives EU-Backed Grant
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and the Web
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux today
2025-08-09
Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Is Now Available for Download Powered by Linux Kernel 6.14
Marius Nestor : Canonical released today Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS as the third point release to the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series.
Calibre 8.8 Open-Source E-Book Manager Improves Support for Kobo Devices
Marius Nestor : Kovid Goyal released Calibre 8.8 today as the latest stable update to this open-source, free, and cross-platform e-book management software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
Tails 7.0 Now Available for Testing, Based on Debian 13 “Trixie” and GNOME 48
Marius Nestor : The Tails project announced today the general availability for public testing of the Release Candidate (RC) version of the upcoming Tails 7.0 release.
KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out to Improve Performance of All QtQuick-Based KDE Apps
Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today KDE Frameworks 6.17 as the latest update to this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries for Qt, providing commonly needed functionality to KDE apps and the KDE Plasma desktop.
Linux Mint 22.1 Xia Cinnamon review - Reasonable, rounded
Rianne Schestowitz : Mint 22.1 Xia is a pretty reasonable distro. I like the consistent approach to ordinary users having a stable
This Week in Plasma: quick toggles in System Settings
Rianne Schestowitz : Every week we cover the highlights of what’s happening in the world of KDE Plasma and its associated apps like Discover, System Monitor, and more
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
6 mistakes I made when choosing a Linux distro for my PC
Rianne Schestowitz : There are approximately 600 actively maintained flavors of Linux available
3 Ways to Test a Linux Distro Without Using a USB Drive
Rianne Schestowitz : You might think that booting a Linux live USB is the only way to test a distro out on your computer
MariaDB 12.0 Lands with InnoDB Fixes and Expanded Platform Support
Rianne Schestowitz : MariaDB 12.0 open-source RDBMS is out, fixing InnoDB and replication issues
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17 codename: Our survey reveals your top dessert choice
MocaccinoOS v1.8.4
Roy Schestowitz : MocaccinoOS v1.8.4 release
openSUSE Linux: 20 Years Strong
Roy Schestowitz : Novell’s plan to launch a community-driven Linux distribution based on SUSE, and it would be called OpenSuSE
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Steam for Chromebook, OpenLinkHub, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
GNU/Linux and More
Roy Schestowitz : leftovers for today
GCC 15.2 Released
Roy Schestowitz : by Richard Biener
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers (Hype, Fake 'Studies' Ahead of Rumoured Monday Layoffs)
Roy Schestowitz : mostly RedHat.com
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Applications: Image Editors, RapidRAW, Himitsu, Istio
Roy Schestowitz : Software news
Open Hardware/Modding: Framework, SBCs, and 2025 One Hertz Challenge
Roy Schestowitz : some hardware picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Standards/Consortia: OpenDocument Format (ODF), HTTP, EU's New Radio Equipment Directive, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of new articles
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
DRM and Fake Security as Attack Vector Against Games on GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new stories
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux, as usual
Linuxiac Apparently Tackled the LLM Slop Problem
Roy Schestowitz : We are now going to link to Linuxiac (as before)
2025-08-10
KDE Frameworks 6.5 Released with Plasma Wayland and Dolphin Improvements
Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today KDE Frameworks 6.5 as the latest version of this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt that provide commonly needed functionality for the Plasma desktop and KDE apps.
4MLinux 49.0 Distro Adds Support for Bcachefs Installations, New Apps, and More
Marius Nestor : 4MLinux developer Zbigniew Konojacki announced the release and general availability of 4MLinux 49.0 as the latest stable version of this mini Linux distribution featuring the lightweight JWM window manager.
PeaZip 10.6 Introduces Dynamic Virtual Mode, Improves Archive Pre-Parsing
Marius Nestor : PeaZip 10.6 has been released today as the latest stable version of this open-source, free, and cross-platform file and archive manager, a release that introduces new features and various enhancements.
Amarok 3.3.1 Music Player Released with Improvements to Scripting Support
Marius Nestor : Amarok 3.3.1 has been released as the first maintenance update to the Amarok 3.3 series of this open-source, cross-platform, and free feature-rich music player software written in Qt.
VisionFive 2 Lite with 2GB RAM Starts at $19.9
Rianne Schestowitz : StarFive notes that the VisionFive 2 Lite will support major Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and OpenKylin
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
First Look at RapidRAW: A Promising RAW Photo Editor for Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Anyone interested in photography and also likes to use Linux and open-source software has probably encountered a familiar dilemma
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 7 Android settings that made my phone last longer — and track less
GNOME 49 Backlight Changes, GNOME Foundation Report, and This Week in GNOME
Roy Schestowitz : new in GNOME
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Amarok 3.3.1 Release
Roy Schestowitz : some picks regarding Amarok 3.3.1
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Retro and Open Hardware: Banana Pi, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Games: Steam, Old PC, and Hell Clock
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Atomic Version of CentOS Stream and Fedora Report
Roy Schestowitz : the unloved IBM distros
Applications: YouTube, Databases, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today
Audiocasts/Shows: This Week in Linux and More
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux, BSD, and more
Recent Videos About GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Shows and instructionals
2025-08-11
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 10th, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 252nd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on August 10th, 2025.
XpressReal T3 Compact SBC with Realtek RTD1619B Runs Chromium OS Variant
Rianne Schestowitz : The XpressReal T3 is designed to run openFyde, a fully open-source Chromium OS variant
Review: Rhino Linux 2025.3
Rianne Schestowitz : I have talked about the Rhino Linux project a few times in the past year
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I tried out these 5 Linux desktop environments that aren't GNOME or KDE, and they're surprisingly decent
Rianne Schestowitz : When I first stepped into the Linux rabbit hole ages ago
Windows vs. Linux: Which Is Best for Your Homelab?
Rianne Schestowitz : It seems like the fight between Windows and Linux will never end
Paper 7 Is an Open-Source E-Paper Frame with a Spectra 6 Display
Rianne Schestowitz : Paper 7 is a 7-inch open-source e-paper frame with a Spectra 6 color display
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Your Sony TV is finally getting its Android TV 14 upgrade — here’s who qualifies
Dark mode improvements in Plasma
Rianne Schestowitz : Dark mode has been available in Plasma for quite a while now but the next release explores new areas where it can be taken one step further
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux Applications and Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 5 sorted story picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen howtos for today
Open Hardware/Modding: Compulab, Amiga, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
PostgreSQL Coverage and pgCompare Community v1.0.0 Released
Roy Schestowitz : Some PSQL news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news and views
GNU/Linux, BSD, and Mozilla
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-08-12
HandBrake 1.10 Open-Source Video Transcoder Brings New “Social 10MB” Presets
Marius Nestor : HandBrake 1.10 was released today as a major update to this free and open-source video transcoder application for converting between a multitude of video file formats.
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.17 Release Candidate
Marius Nestor : Today, Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate development milestone of the upcoming Linux 6.17 kernel series for public testing.
GNOME 48.4 Finally Improves Update Notifications in GNOME Software
Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project announced today the release and general availability of GNOME 48.4 as the fourth maintenance update to the latest GNOME 48 “Bengaluru” desktop environment series.
Proxmox VE 9.0 Launches with Debian 13 Under the Hood
Rianne Schestowitz : Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 is out now, featuring Debian 13
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I can’t live without these 5 obscure Linux apps
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux gives you options for everything. You don’t like an app
I've used Linux for the last 19 years, and these problems have aged like used gum
Rianne Schestowitz : I've used Linux for the better part of 19 years ...
gita – manage multiple git repos
Rianne Schestowitz : gita is a command-line tool to manage multiple git repos
Let’s Make a Free Software Jubilee Happen
Rianne Schestowitz : Free software is everywhere, running the world’s biggest systems and your smallest screens, so why not throw a Jubilee in its honor
5 Open-Source Apps for Essays and Research Papers
Rianne Schestowitz : Writing term papers and essays is part of the college experience
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focused picks
XDA's Latest Proxmox Articles
Roy Schestowitz : 4 recent articles
Applications: Newelle, System Monitoring, and More
Roy Schestowitz : new from XDA
MakeUseOf and XDA on Desktop/Laptop GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of new articles
Games: SteamOS, Moonsigil Atlas, GE-Proton 10-11, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 12 new stories from GamingOnLinux
Fedora / Red Hat / IBM Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : LVFS and moree
Mozilla: Firefox Meets Mindless Buzzwords, Users' Anger
Roy Schestowitz : bad direction
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
New Release of FunOS
Roy Schestowitz : FunOS news
Destination Linux, Late Night Linux, and More
Roy Schestowitz : videos and episodes
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Ubuntu: “Unstable” Linux Kernel, Newsletter, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Some Ubuntu news
Applications: Istio 1.27.0 and Kdenlive
Roy Schestowitz : Software coverage
Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Linux or Open Hardware
HowTo Geek Coverage of GNU/Linux and Homelabs
Roy Schestowitz : from a week ago
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux stuff
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for today
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux-centric news
2025-08-13
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
PinePhone Pro Linux smartphone has been discontinued, but the original PinePhone is still available
Rianne Schestowitz : The PinePhone Pro is a Linux-friendly smartphone that launched in early 2022 as a higher-performance alternative to the original PinePhone
Orion Browser for Linux Gets Exciting Progress Update
Rianne Schestowitz : Work on the Linux port of Kagi’s privacy-focused Orion web browser just hit a new milestone
Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation
Rianne Schestowitz : Kubuntu Focus unveils the Zr GEN 1
Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI
Rianne Schestowitz : Podman now includes native Quadlet commands
Here's why I recommend Linux's Plasma KDE for Windows escapees
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're like me, you've decided that you want to ditch Windows 10 and go with Linux instead
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17 Codename is Cinnamon Bun
Debian 13 "Trixie" Released, This Is What’s New
Roy Schestowitz : Exactly 2 years, 1 month, and 29 days after the release of Debian 12 “Bookworm,” Debian 13 “Trixie” is now here
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) Don't Work
Roy Schestowitz : Perhaps this site became influential enough to become a "target" to people who serve Microsoft and try to silence "enemies" of the company.
Games: POSTAL 2 Redux, Rising Heat, and More
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen stories from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Buzzwords and Windows at redhat.com
Roy Schestowitz : Latest redhat.com pieces
Local Repair Cafés Plan Free ‘Linux Lifeline’ to Save Old PCs from Windows 10 Cut-Off - KLTV
Roy Schestowitz : An introductory session would then help participants learn the basics, with extra support resources provided to ease the transition
CrossOver 25.1.0 Released and InstallAware Launches Setup Virtualization Technology "Project OS/3"
Roy Schestowitz : Windows programs in GNU/Linux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of howtos
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, the Web, and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
2025-08-14
NVIDIA 580 Linux Graphics Driver Released, Promises Better Wayland Support
Marius Nestor : NVIDIA released today the stable version of the NVIDIA 580 series of their graphics drivers for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, BSD, and Solaris systems.
KDE Gear 25.08 Open-Source Software Suite Released with Many Improvements
Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today KDE Gear 25.08 as the latest stable version of this open-source collection of applications for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and GNU/Linux distributions.
Arch Linux Introduces Bumpbuddy for Faster, Smarter Package Maintenance
Rianne Schestowitz : Bumpbuddy helps Arch Linux keep packages fresh and up to date
KStars v3.7.8 is Released
Rianne Schestowitz : The KStars Flatpak includes all INDI drivers and runs securely within the flatpak sandbox environment
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Hands-on: We ran full desktop Linux apps on an Android phone!
Rianne Schestowitz : With some light setup, you too can run full desktop Linux apps like GIMP and LibreOffice on a Pixel phone
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Is your Android Auto screen suddenly a washed-out nightmare? You're not alone
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
The plan for Linux after Torvalds has a kernel of truth: There isn’t one
Rianne Schestowitz : Success does not guarantee succession
Wean yourself off of Windows with Linuxfx — I've tried many Linux distros designed to look and feel like Windows, and this is the best one yet
Rianne Schestowitz : Is it Windows or Linux?
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Samsung now rolling out expanded One UI 8 beta with Android 16 to these Galaxy devices
Kaisen Linux Rolling 3.0 Release Notes
Roy Schestowitz : The distribution for professional IT
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
A look at the SilverBullet note-taking application
Roy Schestowitz : While the 2.0.0 release is not quite ready, the pre-release that I tested seemed stable
New Articles in LWN (Outside Paywall Today)
Roy Schestowitz : Python, Linux, and more
Games: CloverPit, Super Farming Boy, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest 8 articles from GamingOnLinux
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Windows TCO and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
FSF Events and GCC version 16 says goodbye to some hardware
Roy Schestowitz : Free software picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : today's set of howtos
Software: Conky, Topgrade, Syncthing, NGINX, and More
Roy Schestowitz : applications and updates thereof
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, FPGAs, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from the official site
Web Browsers and the 'Hey Hi' (AI) Gold Rush/Ponzi Scheme
Roy Schestowitz : some Web Browsers stuff
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 FOSS stories
Distributions and Operating Systems Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Haiku, BSD, and more
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly
2025-08-15
SparkyLinux 8.0 Is Out as One of the First Distros Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
Marius Nestor : SparkyLinux 8.0 has been released today as one of the first distributions to be based on the recently released Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series.
AAEON Leverages MediaTek Genio SoCs for Latest SMARC Modules uCOM-M700 and uCOM-M510
Rianne Schestowitz : Operating system support covers Yocto 4.0 (with Chromium browser integration for optimized HMI applications)
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ghostty Terminal Rewrites its GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues
Rianne Schestowitz : The Ghostty terminal emulator has finished a rewrite1 of its GTK version
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 5 best open source fitness and health tracking apps on Android
Linus Torvalds Ranting and Intel Layoffs Impact Maintainers
Roy Schestowitz : Linux news
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
3 Years Since We Adopted Gemini Protocol
Roy Schestowitz : Our Gemini Editions aren't small, even if Gemini Protocol is still the 'underdog'
No Breaks in Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : Crossposted from Techrights
Sharing is Caring
Roy Schestowitz : Sharing is caring, also when it comes to food
Games: Humble Point Blank Bundle, Platypus Reclayed, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 new or latest stories from GamingOnLinux
Back to being FOSS, Redis delivers a new, faster version • The Register
Roy Schestowitz : Redis 8.2 is FOSS again, albeit under a different license, and has multiple performance enhancements
Red Hat Promotes Slop Instead of Technology
Roy Schestowitz : really sad
Databases: PostgreSQL, Datalog, and Data Representation
Roy Schestowitz : DB related picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Libre Computer, and PinePhone
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat technical articles
Webcam Support in BSDs and BSD Now on OpenBSD
Roy Schestowitz : BSD news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : news about GNU/Linux mostly
Links 15/08/2025: Leasehold, Slop Bubble, and Xobaque
Roy Schestowitz : Links for the day
Mabox 25.08 - Chinese, Japanese and Korean fonts
Roy Schestowitz : The August refreshed ISOs include the noto-fonts-cjk package for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean fonts – so installing in those languages is easier than ever
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : with some Linux focus
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Pironman 5, Banana Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
GNU/Linux, GNOME, and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-08-16
Debian 13 “Trixie” Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : The Debian Project released today the final version of the Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system, a major release that brings new features, updated components, and numerous other improvements.
Debian Trixie-Based Grml 2025.08 Is Out to Celebrate Debian’s 32nd Birthday
Marius Nestor : Debian-based Grml 2025.08 bootable live distribution for system administrators is out today to celebrate Debian’s 32nd birthday.
CachyOS — Distrowatch’s Top Distro Has Speed, Polish and Features
Rianne Schestowitz : CachyOS delivers top‑tier performance, modern desktop choices
Stable kernels: Linux 6.16.1, Linux 6.15.10, Linux 6.12.42, Linux 6.6.102, and Linux 6.1.148
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.16.1 kernel
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain
Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash
Rianne Schestowitz : A large and unfortunate mistake in the kernel development management process is underway
Arch Linux’s AUR Runs into Recent Service Interruptions
Rianne Schestowitz : Arch Linux’s AUR users have experienced downtime in recent days after a DDoS attack
3 Neat Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (Aug 15-17)
Rianne Schestowitz : Want to expand your Linux horizons this weekend? I've been on the hunt for useful free and open source apps
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is getting Android 16 beta
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Handhelds, LEGO Voyagers, Rally Arcade Classics, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Latest 12 from GamingOnLinux
EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.0 released
Roy Schestowitz : compared with prior releases of EasyOS, Easy Excalibur is almost a completely new design
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : Standards just a bit
Debian-Based Tails 7.0 RC1 and Asmi Linux 13 Debian Edition
Roy Schestowitz : Some Debian distros
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
OpenBSD 10x 'Faster' Than Linux and "Chimera Linux: Linux Meets FreeBSD" in Chimera Linux
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks
Linux Devices: Arduino, Android, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security and more
Omarchy Linux Article and Video
Roy Schestowitz : Omarchy Linux picks
Recent GNU/Linux Videos
Roy Schestowitz : a long batch
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux stories
Open Hardware/Modding: GNU-like Mobile Linux, One Hertz Challenge, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Gadgets and more
Applications: Immich, Ghostty, and More
Roy Schestowitz : software leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux-centered leftovers
Peropesis 3.0: part of the old software was updated
Roy Schestowitz : Peropesis (personal operating system) is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based GNU/Linux operating system. It's an incomplete system, but it's constantly being improved. Also, it is a free operating system created from free software, mostly distributed under the GNU GPL or BSD licenses.
OpenSUSE: openSUSE.Asia Summit 2026 and Tumbleweed Report
Roy Schestowitz : some OpenSUSE updates
From Microsoft Blobs to Open Standards: Guide to migrating from proprietary formats to ODF
Roy Schestowitz : new from LibreOffice
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related links for today
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of howtos
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Programming
Roy Schestowitz : R and more
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
2025-08-17
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Is Available for Public Beta Testing, Download Now
Marius Nestor : After a few days of testing, the Linux Mint team has published today the ISO images of the beta version of the upcoming Linux Mint 22.2 release, which can be downloaded (for testing purposes) from the official mirrors.
GNOME 49 Beta Released for Public Testing on GNOME’s 28th Anniversary
Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project announced today the beta version of the upcoming GNOME 49 desktop environment series for public testing with more new features, improvements, and bug fixes, just in time for GNOME’s 28th anniversary.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 17th, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 253rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on August 17th, 2025.
This Week in Plasma: a lot of polishing!
Rianne Schestowitz : This week we didn’t focus on features, and instead fixed bugs, improved performance, and improved the UI
A Slackware theme for your Grub
Rianne Schestowitz : Long ago, when all we had was 32bit Slackware and I was working on realizing the 64bit variant of Slackware
Various desktop Linux tips for newbies
Rianne Schestowitz : There has been quite a surge in interest towards desktop Linux lately
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
6 Linux command line tricks everyone should know
Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux terminal may seem rather daunting when you’re accustomed to Windows' menu-based interface
I Run a Full Linux Desktop in Docker Just Because I Can
Rianne Schestowitz : Like me, you've probably heard the unofficial rule of Docker: it's for lightweight
Bored on Linux? Try These 7 Open Source Ports of Classic Games
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're using a Linux computer, you may think many games you want to play
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This excellent Samsung Good Lock feature should come to all Android phones
Wine 10.13 (Wine-Staging 10.13)
Roy Schestowitz : two new releases
Debian turns 32, updates and additions in Debian 13 Trixie
Roy Schestowitz : Debian picks
KDE, Akademy, and GNOME
Roy Schestowitz : desktop work, events
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Holiday Plans
Roy Schestowitz : We're meanwhile trying to keep "on top" of the news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a bunch of howtos again
Open Hardware/Modding: Pine64, STM32, ESP32, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Programming, and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Three XDA Articles: Distrobox, GNU/Linux for Old PCs, and a Look at Endless OS
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux articles
XDA in Praise of Desktop Environments and It's FOSS Looks at Hyprland
Roy Schestowitz : choice is good
2025-08-18
Cubie A7A with Allwinner A733 & LPDDR5 RAM Launches, Starting at $28.70
Rianne Schestowitz : The board is supported by Debian Linux, Android, and Buildroot-based distributions
Review: Debian 13 "Trixie"
Rianne Schestowitz : Debian is one of the world's oldest surviving distributions
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Sparky 9 code name and repos
Rianne Schestowitz : The new, upcoming Sparky 9 code name and repos is set
Default Wallpapers for Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Revealed
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.10, code-name Questing Quokka, is coming soon in next few months
macOS vs. Linux: Which Is Best for Your Homelab?
Rianne Schestowitz : Are you torn between running macOS or Linux in your homelab
What to Expect From TrueNAS 25.10 Open-Source Storage
Rianne Schestowitz : TrueNAS 25.10 "Goldeye" open-source NAS is on the way
Shotcut 25.08 Video Editor Arrives with Key Fixes
Rianne Schestowitz : Shotcut 25.08 video editor update resolves issues from 25.07
This Linux distro puts more than 20 desktops a click away
Rianne Schestowitz : Sparky Linux 8 also gives you plenty of browsers to pick from
5 reasons to switch to an immutable Linux distro today - and which to try first
Rianne Schestowitz : Immutable Linux distros are getting more popular
Kdenlive 25.08.0 released
Rianne Schestowitz : The Kdenlive team is happy to announce the release of version 25.08.0 packed with over 300 commits and fixing more than 15 crashes
LabPlot 2.12.1 released
Rianne Schestowitz : Today we are announcing the availability of the minor patch release 2.12.1
After using Gentoo Linux and KDE for 15 years I have switched to Lubuntu (LXQt)
Rianne Schestowitz : Recently both my laptops – a ten-year-old 14″ Clevo W230SS running the stable version of Gentoo Linux
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is a series of articles looking at the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-255H running Linux
Zulip 11.0 Team Chat Brings Message Reminders, Channel Folders
Rianne Schestowitz : Zulip 11.0, an open-source collaboration tool
Ventoy 1.1.06 Brings TrueNAS Scale Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Ventoy 1.1.06, an open-source tool for creating a bootable USB drive to load multiple ISO files
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I created a personal command center with Android's Quick Settings tiles
Release of Debian GNU/Hurd 2025
Roy Schestowitz : Debian GNU/Hurd
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Site Housekeeping and Backup Day
Roy Schestowitz : Yesterday afternoon we also did maintenance on this server
We All Need to Promote GNU/Linux (Human Rights Depend on This)
Roy Schestowitz : Will technical people take the lead and usher others out of this mess?
BSD and GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 more stories, some kernel and BSD also
Linux 6.17-rc2
Roy Schestowitz : new RC last night
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Name That Ware, One Hertz Challenge
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many Monday howtos
Videos and Audiocasts/Shows: History of UNIX, LINUX Unplugged, This Week in Linux, mintCast
Roy Schestowitz : new ones out now
Games: Steam News, "The King is Watching", and Amiga Hacking
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news
Fedora Community Blog: Simplifying Package Submission, Progress
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 2 picks from Joey Sneddon
Debian Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Debian stories
Slackware: New Site for Blog and GRUB Theme
Roy Schestowitz : Slackware leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux though
2025-08-19
VirtualBox 7.2 Officially Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.17
Marius Nestor : Oracle released today VirtualBox 7.2 as the latest stable version of this open-source, free, and cross-platform virtualization software for GNU/Linux, Solaris, macOS, and Windows systems.
Firefox 142 Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : After being in beta phase during the past month, the Firefox 142 open-source web browser is now available for download ahead of its official unveiling on August 19th, 2025.
Firefox 143 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect
Marius Nestor : With Firefox 142 promoted to the stable channel, Mozilla has promoted today the next major release, Firefox 143, to the beta channel for public testing.
Firefox just got better for Chinese, Japanese and Korean speakers on Android
Rianne Schestowitz : When Firefox users ask for better translation support, we make it happen
A journey of a thousand smiles: Questing Quokka
Rianne Schestowitz : Embarking on a quest can be serious business – whether you’re going off on a family holiday or traveling the hills of Britain in search of the holy grail
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Windows Update Is Killing SSDs! Should You Switch to Linux?
Rianne Schestowitz : The moment to make the move to Linux is now
Release of LibreELEC 12.2.0
Roy Schestowitz : LibreELEC 12.2.0 is out
Release of Zephix 8
Roy Schestowitz : Zephix v8 (Zephix_8-x86_64) was released
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
4 reasons why MX Linux is my cherry-pick for reviving ancient laptops with Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Experience the perfect balance of performance and simplicity on your old machine with MX Linux.
Valnet Inc. on UNIX-based OSes Like SerenityOS, Clinging Onto Windows, Proxmox, and GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : This week's and last weekend's articles
Games: Pre-Fortress 2, Monster Sanctuary, Valve, Bioneers, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news from GamingOnLinux
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today