https://tuxmachines.org/ Do you waddle the waddle? en Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:35 +0000 5 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Mourning_Dan_Williams.shtml I have just received the shocking news that Dan Williams, a longtime, high-profile kernel developer Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/COSMIC_1_4_Desktop_Environment_Introduces_New_Default_Sound_The.shtml COSMIC 1.4 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Settings, COSMIC Panel, COSMIC Monitor, COSMIC Launcher, COSMIC Files, COSMIC Applets, COSMIC Workspaces, and more. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Stop_believing_these_myths_about_Qubes_OS_It_s_much_easier_than.shtml If you've heard of Qubes, you've probably heard about its steep hardware requirements or difficulty of use Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/GNU_Linux_Measured_at_5_3_in_Costa_Rica.shtml 3 weeks later we see it approaching 6% [...] Almost none can escape the allure of the only potent rival to Vista 11 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Four_Birds.shtml there's a mental and physical health benefit Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/21/Mozilla_Thunderbird_153_Is_Out_with_Various_New_Features_and_Ma.shtml Mozilla Thunderbird 153 open-source email client is now available for download with new features, improvements, and numerous bug fixes. Here’s what’s new! Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/21/OBS_Studio_32_2_Released_with_New_Filter_to_Compose_SDR_into_HD.shtml OBS Studio 32.2 open-source video recording and live streaming software is now available for download with a new filter to compose SDR into HDR, dynamic bitrate support for multitrack video, and more. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/When_and_how_the_did_the_world_s_dental_clinics_start_to_offer_.shtml If this is real or not, as I am not sure (hard to believe), it needs to be scrutinised Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/All_About_Proton.shtml Linux gaming has come a long way Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/The_smallest_desktop_OS_you_ve_never_heard_of.shtml KolibriOS is an open-source project that brings you an entire operating system in just over a megabyte Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Sega_Dreamcast_and_Linux_Gaming.shtml The funny thing about following Linux development is that you learn the kernel is compatible with more hardware than you originally thought Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/My_Linux_laptop_runs_better_now_that_I_treat_it_like_a_server.shtml My Linux machines are either running Proxmox or they're running CachyOS with bleeding-edge desktop software and the latest in hardware Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Immutable_Linux_distros_are_not_the_only_way_to_build_a_system_.shtml Immutable Linux distros absolutely deserve all of the attention they get Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Fedora_quietly_turned_into_a_serious_gaming_distro_while_everyo.shtml If you had gathered a congregation of Linux gamers into a single room and asked them which distro they use Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/I_switched_from_Zorin_to_elementary_OS_for_a_Mac_like_PC_experi.shtml When it comes to finding the perfect Linux distro Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/LibreOffice_26_2_5_Open_Source_Office_Suite_Released_with_More_.shtml LibreOffice 26.2.5 is now available for download as the fifth point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 21 bug fixes. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/5_signs_you_re_using_the_wrong_Linux_distro.shtml Linux isn't really just one operating system. It's the bones of an operating system Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/This_single_KDE_Plasma_feature_solves_Linux_s_biggest_multi_mon.shtml Instead of treating every display as one large workspace, Plasma now lets each monitor switch independently Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Melanoides_Tuberculatus.shtml it has been extremely satisfying (and very easy) to deal with these creatures Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:58:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/I_m_not_upgrading_to_Windows_11_but_I_m_not_tolerating_Linux_ei.shtml I love the excitement of a new operating system, but I'm not upgrading my old laptop to Windows 11 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Quiting_the_Addictive_Fake.shtml Life is too short to be stuck inside a skinnerbox Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Share_Food_and_Water.shtml Sharing is caring Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:56:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Another_Week_Comes_to_an_End.shtml It's Friday already! Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:46:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Getting_Back_to_99_99_Reliability_Availability.shtml We'll soon need to apply some kernel patches, then reboot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Android_Leftovers.shtml Your Android phone is downgrading your Bluetooth headphones, and one developer setting fixes it Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml This is free and open source software Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/24/Today_in_Techrights.shtml Some of the latest articles Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Dual_booting_Linux_is_no_longer_worth_the_headache_there_s_a_be.shtml For a very long time, if you wanted to try Linux on a semi-permanent basis Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml This is free and open source software Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Planet_KDE_Legal_obligations_vs_social_contracts.shtml My post about responsibility for bug reports on old software versions the other day stirred up quite some discussion Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.shtml Education, The Document Foundation (TDF), and more Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/GNU_Linux_and_BSD_Leftovers.shtml mostly GNU/Linux Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Emulation_LWN_Looks_at_Kitty_and_PlayStation_3_Emulator_Improve.shtml a pair of stories Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/I_ve_used_Linux_for_30_years_and_this_free_security_suite_does_.shtml Linux may be the most secure OS available Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Kiwi_TCMS_16_2_Broken_Links_and_WordPress_7_1_Beta_3.shtml Content Management Systems (CMS) picks Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Red_Hat_Leftovers_and_IBM_s_Demise.shtml redhat.com and more Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Arduino_and_More.shtml devices and more Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Web_HTML_Thunderbird_and_Firefox.shtml WWW related picks Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Programming_Leftovers.shtml Development picks Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Ubuntu_Changes_Canonical_Upselling.shtml Canonical and Ubuntu leftovers Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/CVE_2026_8933_Canonical_s_Snaps_System_Has_Problems.shtml some news links Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Security_Leftovers.shtml Security picks Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/KDE_Eco_and_Kaidan_0_16_0.shtml KDE news Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Applications_for_GNU_Linux_VPN_IPAM_Sniffnet_and_More.shtml software leftovers Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/today_s_howtos.shtml Instructionals/Technical posts Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Peter_Hutterer_on_Latest_libei_Work.shtml Peter Hutterer's latest blog posts Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Linux_Kernel_and_Graphics_Work.shtml Linux bugs and more Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/LWN_on_Kernel.shtml 4 new article outside paywall Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Games_60_FPS_NES_Emulator_On_ESP32_IVOR_Proton_CachyOS_and_More.shtml mostly GamingOnLinux Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/LibreOffice_26_8_RC1_is_available_for_testing.shtml LibreOffice 26.8 will be released as final at the end of August, 2026 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_and_Benchmark.shtml I’ll put the Beelink mini PC through its paces from a Linux perspective Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Plex_s_Open_Source_Alternative_Jellyfin_is_Having_a_Leadership_.shtml The departures come just months after the project flagged burnout as a growing risk Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Tails_7_10_Anonymous_Linux_OS_Introduces_New_Shutdown_Procedure.shtml Tails 7.10 anonymous Linux distribution is now available for download with the Celluloid media player, a new shutdown procedure, and other changes. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Android_Leftovers.shtml Samsung & Google’s first Android XR glasses have 9-hour battery life Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:41:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Only_one_new_Galaxy_foldable_supports_Linux_Terminal_and_not_ev.shtml Linux Terminal support means you can run full-blown Linux apps like GIMP, LibreOffice, and Firefox on your phone Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/100_Shells.shtml Shells are an interesting companion which does not require much maintenance Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/21/VirtualBox_7_2_14_Released_with_Initial_Support_for_Linux_Kerne.shtml VirtualBox 7.2.14 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux kernel 7.2, better support for updated RHEL 9.8 and 9.9 kernels, and more. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:17:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_howtos_and_Installations.shtml This is free and open source software Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/20/IPFire_2_29_Core_Update_203_Firewall_Distro_Replaces_Unbound_wi.shtml IPFire 2.29 Core Update 203 hardened Linux firewall distro is now available for download with Knot Resolver, 6 GHz Wi-Fi band support, and other changes. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:07:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Fairphone_6_with_e_OS_4_0_Results_results_results.shtml The options are many. GrapheneOS, LineageOS, /e/OS, and then some Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Raspberry_Pi_and_Raspberry_Pi_OS.shtml This arrangement allows the controller to detect an unresponsive Raspberry Pi and initiate a recovery without relying on software running under Raspberry Pi OS Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/New_to_Linux_This_10_day_checklist_will_help_you_settle_in_nice.shtml I wish I had followed this 10-day plan when I started using Linux 30 years ago Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/23/Today_in_Techrights.shtml Some of the latest articles Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/GNOME_can_look_like_Windows_and_Flashback_can_do_it_without_ext.shtml We built it and installed it, and it works Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Security_Leftovers.shtml Security picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Education_and_Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml FOSS and sharing Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Web_Browsers_Web_Servers_Feed_Readers_Leftovers.shtml WWW and more Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/20/Mozilla_Firefox_153_ESR_Is_Now_Available_for_Download_Here_s_Wh.shtml Mozilla Firefox 153 ESR open-source web browser is now available for download as the new Extended Support Release series with various new features and enhancements. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/GNU_Linux_Leftovers.shtml GNU/Linux related news Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/IBM_s_Red_Hat_Rebranding_as_Slop_Company_Still.shtml latest from developers.redhat.com Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/OpenBSD_NetBSD_FreeBSD_and_BSDCan.shtml BSD leftovers Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Games_Denuvo_Godot_and_More.shtml Games related picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/RISC_V_Linux_Open_Source_Vacuum_and_More.shtml devices and more Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:24:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Audiocasts_Shows_Linux_Matters_and_Fedora_s_Plug.shtml a couple of new episodes Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Linux_7_2_Benchmarks_and_Linux_is_Being_Overtaken_by_LLM_Slop_A.shtml kernel picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/_Ubuntu_Certified_and_Canonical_Breaking_Things_in_Ubuntu_for_N.shtml Canonical spoiling Ubuntu some more Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Programming_Leftovers.1.shtml mostly R Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/today_s_howtos.shtml Instructionals/Technical picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Mozilla_Firefox_154_Enters_Public_Beta_Testing_Here_s_What_to_E.shtml Firefox 154 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with a new “Manage AI” quick action in the address bar, support for clearing cached favicons, and more. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/21/Some_Changes_to_GNOME_Security_Tracking.shtml I have been managing GNOME security issue tracking since November 2020. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/21/Canonical_Launches_the_Enterprise_Store_for_Ubuntu_Pro_Users.shtml Ubuntu maker Canonical announced today the general availability of Enterprise Store as a new way to manage software behind firewalls and in air-gapped environments. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/GNU_Linux_Exceeds_5_in_Ireland_According_to_Irish_Company.shtml Ireland is in a good position to exceed 10% "market share" for GNU/Linux Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Mozilla_and_Firefox_Derivatives_Waterfox_6_6_17_Browser_15_0_19.shtml Firefox and relatives Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Games_GameStream_Game_Theory_RPG_GRAFT_and_More.shtml gaming picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/17/Server_Istio_1_30_3_Istio_1_29_6_and_10ZiG.shtml 3 more picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Recent_Videos_and_Shows_About_GNU_Linux.shtml via Invidious Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/100_of_Red_Hat_s_Blog_Posts_Yesterday_Are_Quantum_and_Slop_to_H.shtml latest 4 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Arch_Linux_Reviving_a_15_year_old_netbook_with_Arch_Linux_Colla.shtml pair of Arch Linux articles Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Programming_Leftovers.shtml Development picks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/A_Tux_Machines_Anniversary_This_Coming_Saturday.shtml This current site is very simple and light Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/GNU_Linux_at_7_in_the_UK_Glimmer_of_Hype_and_Hope_for_Rain.shtml nobody mentions the latest data from statCounter Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Raspberry_Pi_Launches_10_Inch_Raspberry_Pi_Touch_Display_2_at_8.shtml A new Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 model is now available with a 10-inch display and an $80 USD price tag, compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 and Raspberry Pi 5 CM SBCs. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/SLAPP_Reform_in_the_UK.shtml We've meanwhile seen politicians who want to crack down on SLAPPs appointed to the new cabinet Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Android_Leftovers.shtml Gboard rolling out M3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts on Android Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/I_finally_tried_an_Atomic_Linux_desktop_and_I_m_no_longer_afrai.shtml I have broken Linux desktops in all the usual ways Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Blur_my_Shell_adding_Blur_Support_for_GNOME_Menus_OSD_Popups.shtml Blur my Shell, the popular extension that adds blur effect to GNOME shell, is finally adding blur support for pop-up menus Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:56:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_and_Benchmark.shtml This is free and open source software Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/KDE_for_Enterprise_Needs_a_Strong_PIM_Infrastructure.shtml This post has been long overdue, but let’s say I’ve been busy and the reason will be obvious in this short piece Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:43:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Fedora_Xfce_or_Xubuntu_Which_is_the_best_Linux_desktop.shtml Xfce is a Linux desktop environment that is great at giving old machines new life Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/This_Android_17_setting_logs_suspicious_activity_on_your_phone_.shtml When something suspicious happens on your phone, it helps to have the means to track down what occurred Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/GNU_Linux_in_Angola_Over_3_Now_It_Used_to_be_Zero.shtml Angola is one of Africa's largest nations Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/Today_in_Techrights.shtml Some of the latest articles Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:13:00 +0000 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/22/New_Steam_Client_Update_Improves_NVIDIA_GPU_Hardware_Accelerati.shtml Valve released a new stable Steam Client update that promises to improve hardware acceleration for NVIDIA GPUs and game recording on Linux systems. 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