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Meet Fedora Kinoite's Secret New Spins

Unofficial Fedora Kinoite variants were introduced for a particular purpose.

FOSS Weekly #23.04: Flatpak vs Snap, Rust CLI Tools, Zsh, Wine 8.0 and More

Rust CLI tools, Zsh and a Bash tutorial series for Spanish speaking Linux users.

Wine 8.0 Stable Release is Here!

It gets better to run Windows applications on Linux with Wine 8.0!

Netrunner 23 "Vaporwave" Release Combines the Stability of Debian 11 and Linux Kernel 5.10 LTS

A new version update for Netrunner is here!

Apple Lisa: 40 Years Later, Now Open Source

A piece of tech history now open to the public.

FOSS Weekly #23.03: Unknown Linux Shells, Terminals, Code Editors and More

Apart from learning about various shells and terminal applications, read the interview with the creator of The Linux Cast podcast.

Over 90% Systems Had Flatpak Installed, Says GNOME's Research Report

GNOME's survey data reveals some exciting user preferences. Will this influence GNOME's development decisions in the near future? Only time will tell.

A ChatGPT GNOME Extension is in Development for Linux Users

AI-powered GNOME desktop? This extension can make things seem like it.

Making Content that Resonates: An Interview with 'The Linux Cast' Creator, Matthew Weber

A conversation with Matthew Weber, the mastermind behind 'The Linux Cast' YouTube channel.

Kodi 20.0 "Nexus" Update Includes Support for AV1 Video and Steam Deck Controller

Multiple major feature additions with the Kodi v20 release.

Meet ecode: An Upcoming Modern, Lightweight Code Editor With a Brand New GUI Framework

A new exciting code editor is in the works, built on its own GUI framework.

Mastodon's Growth Continues, Medium Joins in With its New Community Platform

Another win for Mastodon's adoption! Medium launches an instance for its users.

FOSS Weekly #23.02: Free Linux Book, Cooler Master Goes Open Source and More

I've got a gift for you in this edition of FOSS Weekly. A new Linux book you can download for free.

Discourse 3.0 is an Amazing Release With Much-Needed Feature Additions

Open-source forum software Discourse has a new major upgrade! Check out what's new.

Linux is All Set to Disable Microsoft's RNDIS Drivers

The Linux Kernel will no longer support RNDIS drivers. A good move? What does this mean for you? Find out here.

If Learning Linux is Your New Year Resolution, This Humble Bundle is For You

A Humble Bundle deal to help complete your journey to explore Linux!

Combatting Academic Dishonesty: OpenAI to Help Detect ChatGPT Text

We're living in the age of AI already. To not make that worse, the makers of ChatGPT have decided to help detect text generated by the tool.

Wow! CoolerMaster's MasterPlus Software to Go Open Source!

MasterPlus to get a complete overhaul and an open-source version? Sounds good!

OBS Studio 29 Release Has Little in Store For Linux

OBS Studio 29 is an exciting release with key improvements across all platforms.

Budgie's Upcoming 10.7 Release Promises These 3 Key Improvements for Linux Users

Budgie 10.7 is packed with valuable improvements. Check them out here.

FOSS Weekly #23.01: New Year, New FOSS, New Distros, Recommended Tools and More Linux Stuff

New year, new FOSS. Here are all things new in 2023.

Pinta 2.1 Release Introduces WebP Support. But You Can't Use It Yet Unfortunately

Pinta 2.1 comes with WebP support and various other useful improvements.

Official Fedora Budgie & Sway Spins to Arrive With Fedora 38 Release

Two new Fedora spins to make a debut with Fedora 38 release.

Ubuntu 23.04 Daily Builds Now Include the New Installer By Default

Ubuntu 23.04 may finally feature the new installer! See it here!

10 Awesome Open Source Tools I'd Recommend You to Use in 2023

There are thousands of excellent open-source tools to try. Here are some of our suggestions for 2023!

Vanilla OS Stable Release Has Landed!

Vanilla OS is ready for you to try! Learn what's exciting here.

An Open-Source Alternative to Google, Alexa, and Siri in Works for Home Assistant Platform

An open-source assistant to replace Google, Alexa, Siri?

Be Delighted! Unity Teases Version 7.7 as the Sign of Active Development

Unity 7.7 update plans to bring in some visual overhaul to the desktop environment.

5 Upcoming Code Editors that May Challenge the Supremacy of Visual Studio Code

Interesting code editors that might replace Visual Studio Code for you in 2023!

Manjaro Linux 22.0 Releases Featuring Xfce 4.18 and Linux Kernel 6.1

Manjaro Linux 22.0 has landed with good upgrades!

11 New Distros to look forward to in 2023

What are you looking forward to in 2023? Try these distros!

Linux Mint 21.1 Arrives with a Ton of Visual Changes and Improvements

Linux Mint 21.1 comes with a new default theme and several other refinements.

EndeavourOS 'Cassini' Releases With New Features and Linux Kernel 6.0

EndeavourOS's latest update has arrived!

Open Source File Archiver Utility PeaZip Releases Version 9.0

The free and open-source file archiver utility adds a ton of refinements with this upgrade.

FOSS Weekly #22.47: Kernel 6.1, Xfce 4.18, ArchBang and More Linux Stuff

'Tis the season of releases. Several new releases ahead of the holiday season.

Better Late Than Never! GNOME's File Picker Adds Thumbnail View After 18 Years

A long-lost request, and a much-needed one, finally made its way through!

XFCE 4.18 Release Looks Impressive!

Xfce 4.18 is here with interesting feature additions and subtle changes.

Pulsar: A Community-Led Open Source Code Editor to Continue the Legacy of Atom

Pulsar aims to be a replacement for Atom users, and could challenge Visual Studio code as its development progresses further.

Microsoft Soundscape to Go Open Source Marking the End of the Project

Microsoft makes an excellent decision to open-source its innovative audio app.

Kdenlive 22.12 Release Adds Useful New Features

Kdenlive 22.12 upgrade is here with nice enhancements across the board.

Unfortunately, Komodo IDE is now Open Source!

Komodo IDE is now open-source and not at a great time. Curious to take a peek at the source code? Learn more here.

Linux Kernel 6.1 Released With Initial Rust Code

Linux Kernel 6.1 is now available! Potentially an LTS version considering it is the last stable release of the year.

Tea Raises $8.9M to Introduce a New Protocol Helping Open-Source Developers Get Paid

An exciting way to help open-source developers get paid for their efforts.

FOSS Weekly #22.46: Coherent OS, Firefox ESR, AppImages and More

Here's the latest edition of FOSS Weekly taking you down the memory lane with Coherent OS.

Mastodon's Adoption Gets a Boost With Vivaldi Browser Integration

Vivaldi's making an effort to have more users join Mastodon with its new update. That's nice to see!

Apple Silicon GPU Driver is Now Available in Asahi Linux

We finally have a GPU driver for Apple M silicon systems on Asahi Linux.

Bitwarden Adds a New Passwordless Method to Access Your Web Vault

Bitwarden gets better every day, making things more convenient.

Kali Linux's Last Update for the Year Brings a Lot of Early Christmas Gifts

Kali Linux 2022.4 is now available to download. Learn what's new here.

'Don't be Afraid to Contribute': Mirko Brombin Talks about Vanilla OS and Other Future Projects

A conversation with Mirko Brombin, founder of Vanilla OS and Bottles creator.

Linen is a Google-Searchable Open-Source Alternative to Slack and Discord

An interesting open-source alternative to Slack and Discord.

Privacy-Preserving Ads Make a Debut on Brave Search

Brave Search is testing privacy-preserving ads. But, the Brave browser does not seem to block them by default.

FOSS Weekly #22.45: Midori Browser, Microsoft Gets Booted in Germany, Terminator and More

Microsoft kicked in Germany, Midori Browser makes a comeback are the highlight of this edition of FOSS Weekly.

Microsoft Office 365 Declared illegal for German Schools, Again!

Microsoft under fire for its Office 365 privacy concerns in Germany, again!

Wayland Protocols 1.31 Release Adds Fractional Scaling Support

Wayland Protocols 1.31 releases with fractional scaling support.

Heroic Games Launcher 2.5.0 Released as its Biggest Feature Update

Heroic Games Launcher is making good progress with its feature set upgrades. What do you think about this one?

VLC 3.0.18 Release Brings RISC-V Support

VLC 3.0.18 finally adds RISC-V support among other improvements.

Elon Musk's Twitter to Add Open-Source Signal Protocol for Encrypted DMs

Elon Musk confirms that encrypted DMs are coming soon! Good stuff there.

Excellent News! Midori Browser to Integrate its Own Open Source Search Engine for a Strong Comeback

Midori web browser is active, and an upcoming update is bringing in an open-source search engine integration!

FOSS Weekly #22.44: Mastodon, Tagging in KDE, Why Cinnamon, Linux Deals and More

This edition of the FOSS Weekly Newsletter is about being thankful and exploring a lesser known feature in KDE.

14 Best Steam Games on Sale for Linux Users 🎮(December 2022)

Looking for the perfect game on Steam to play on Linux? These are some of the best ones available at a discount.

Orange Pi Maker Plans to Release an Arch-based Linux Distro Soon

Orange Pi board maker gears up to make an Arch-based Linux distro for its hardware.

Tails 5.7 Releases With "Metadata Cleaner" Tool

Tails 5.7 adds a new tool to help you clean traces of information from files.

Slack Alternative Zulip 6.0 Releases With Massive Upgrades

Zulip is an impressive Slack alternative with what it offers. And, a new release makes it even more interesting!

VMware Workstation 17 Series Releases; Adds New Linux Guest OS

VMware Workstation 17 release adds new Linux guest OS additions. Find out more here!

FOSS Weekly #22.43: Fedora 37 Released, Firewalls and More Linux Stuff

This edition of FOSS Weekly newsletter focuses on Fedora 37 release and Firewalls.

Windows Subsystem for Linux Has Reached v1.0 Stable Release

It's been a few years now. And we finally have a 1.0 release for WSL!

Canonical Announces Ubuntu Images Optimized for Intel IoT Platforms

Canonical has a good track record for making enterprise-grade strides. Optimizing images for the Intel IoT platform sounds good.

Fedora 37 Upgrade Adds GNOME 43 and Two New Flagship Editions

Fedora 37 brings in some important changes including GNOME 43, Linux Kernel 6.0, and Raspberry Pi 4 support among others.

You Can Now Install Unity 7.6 Desktop on Arch Linux

Want to try Unity on Arch Linux? It is now possible!

Nestbox Lets You Run Linux Virtual Machines on Your Google Pixel Device

Nestbox is an exciting fork of Termux that aims to provide better features for your Linux VMs on Android.

Meet Tabby, A New Open-Source Cross-Platform Terminal App

Tabby is a mind-blowing terminal app for a local shell, SSH, and Telnet connections. Let's take a look!

FOSS Weekly #22.42: Must Know Commands, New Apt Tool, Teams on Linux and More

This edition of FOSS Weekly Newsletter introduces a new apt tool nala along with the list of essential Linux commands.

Fastly Cloud Platform Commits $50 Million to Help Open-Source Projects for Free

Want to power up your open-source project with Fastly's offerings? Apply to be a part of the "Fast Forward" initiative and you get it for free!

Microsoft Teams Progressive Web App Experience is Here for Linux

Microsoft Teams PWA is now available for Linux users!

Deal: Proton is Offering Up to 50% Off for Mail, Drive, VPN, and More

A massive range of discounts on Proton Mail, VPN, Drive, and more!

FOSS Weekly #22.41: Zorin OS 16.2, CLI Tools, Discord Bots and More

This week's issue shares some interesting command line tools among other things.

Grafana Phlare is a New Scalable Open-Source Database to Enhance Observability

Grafana Phlare aims to be a scalable, durable, cheap, and open-source database for continuous profiling data.

Linux Mint's Update Manager Now Supports Flatpak

Linux Mint's Update Manager just got more helpful!

Kate Editor is Getting Four New Awesome Features

KDE's feature-packed text editor is getting better and more useful!

Linux Lite 6.2 Released

Linux Lite 6.2 is an ideal upgrade with the useful changes, nothing too fancy.

Portmaster 1.0 Release Marks it as a Solid Open-Source Application Firewall for Privacy-Focused Users

Portmaster is an all-in-one open-source privacy tool that you probably need. Give it a try!

Zorin OS 16.2 Released, It's All About Useful Refinements

Zorin OS 16.2 is a sweet upgrade with essential refinements across the board.

Oh No! Fedora 37 Release Gets Delayed

Fedora 37 release is getting delayed for a security fix. Here's what you should know about it.

FOSS Weekly #22.40: Vanilla OS, Impervious Browser, Vim Guides and More

This week's newsletter focuses on improving your Vim skill and introducing new open source projects.

A New Web Browser For P2P Internet Experience With Secure Messaging and Bitcoin Lightning Network

An open-source browser that promises P2P decentralized internet experience with bitcoin integration.

Canonical's Adding a Neat Ability to the Steam Snap App for Gamers

Canonical is making reasonable efforts with its Steam snap app. A snap app that you can't hate?

Linus Torvalds Says it is Time to Get Rid of i486 CPU Support

Linus Torvalds thinks its time to get rid of i486 CPU support. What do you think?

Vanilla OS: More Than Just Vanilla GNOME With Ubuntu

Vanilla OS is Ubuntu on stock GNOME with on-demand immutability and package selection freedom. Sounds fun? Read more here.

Sony Adds Initial Linux Support for PS5's New DualSense Edge Controller

Sony is gearing up to support its latest hardware on Linux.

PaperDE is a Touch-Friendly Linux Desktop Environment

PaperDE is a simple, and touch-friendly desktop environment to look out for.

FOSS Weekly #22.39: Ubuntu 22.10 Release Special, New Rhino Linux, Halloween Makeover, and More

Ubuntu 22.10 and Halloween are the highlight of this edition of FOSS Weekly.

Kubuntu 22.10 is Now Available!

Kubuntu 22.10 may not be the most exciting upgrade. But, it includes useful changes!

Ubuntu MATE 22.10 Release Has Some Interesting Upgrades!

Ubuntu MATE 22.10 has arrived with subtle and useful changes. Take a lookie!

Ubuntu Budgie 22.10 Release Improves Control Center and Removes Some GNOME Apps

Ubuntu Budgie 22.10 is an interesting release which removes several GNOME apps, and adds other improvements.

Xubuntu 22.10 Releases With Xfce Upgrades, and Other Refinements

Xubuntu 22.10 provides a refined XFCE experience. Learn more about it here.

Ubuntu 22.10 Is Here!

Ubuntu 22.10 is an impressive release with new quick toggles, application spread, and more.

Pocket Casts Announces Open-Source Mobile Apps

Pocket Casts makes their mobile apps open-source. Learn more about it here.

Ardour 7.0 Release Marks the end of 32-bit builds; Adds Clip Launching and Apple Silicon Support

Ardour 7.0 is a major upgrade with much-needed improvements.

Ubuntu but rolling but also stable! That's what Rhino Linux aims to be

A rolling-release Ubuntu distribution? Wait, what? Rhino Linux sounds fascinating..

Notion-like Markdown Note-Taking App 'Obsidian' is Out of Beta

Obsidian 1.0 is all about the redesign and valuable new features.

First Look at LURE! Bringing AUR to All Linux Distros

LURE is a new open-source project that aspires to become the AUR for all distros.

FOSS Weekly #22.38: KDE Plasma 5.26, Indie Linux Distros, Bash Learning, Free Games

This edition has a free bash tutorial series, a new kind of puzzle among other things.

Blender 3.4 to Enable Native Wayland Support for Linux

Blender is bringing in native Wayland support soon. Learn more here.

Proton VPN Launches New VPN Protocol to Fight Censorship

Proton VPN has introduced its censorship-resistant VPN protocol. It is available for free and paid users!

KDE Plasma 5.26 Adds Animated Wallpapers, New Widgets, and Big Screen Apps

KDE Plasma 5.26 includes a vast list of refinements. Let's check them out here.

VirtualBox 7.0 Releases With Secure Boot and Full VM Encryption Support

VirtualBox 7.0 is a big upgrade since its last major update. Some nice advancements!

FOSS Weekly #22.37: Free Ubuntu Pro, Kernel 6.0, TUXEDO OS, Crossword, Btrfs and More

Get an exclusive new look at TUXEDO OS among other things in this FOSS Weekly edition.

A New Open Source Vulkan Driver for NVIDIA Graphics is Ready to Test!

A new open-source driver is in the making for NVIDIA graphics! Some good progress here...

Ubuntu Pro Now Gives You 10 Years of Security Updates for Free

A free Ubuntu Pro plan for everyone to get 10 years of security updates. This is fantastic news.

Get Ready for Ubuntu MATE Experience on Debian Linux!

Ubuntu MATE experience is coming to Debian's MATE spin in 2023? Find out more here.

Wow! Linux Kernel 6.0 Lands With Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPU Support

Linux Kernel 6.0 is here with Intel Raptor lake support and more!

A Native Linux GPU Driver for Apple Silicon is Almost Ready!

A native Linux GPU driver on Apple M1? It's almost here!

Wow! You Can Now Use Ubuntu Desktop on Cloud

Looking for a managed Ubuntu virtual desktop session on AWS? Now, it is available to try!

[Exclusive] Tuxedo Makes Ubuntu-based 'TUXEDO OS' Available For All

TUXEDO OS is an Ubuntu-based distro aiming to bring TUXEDO's expertise with Linux to non-TUXEDO users as well.

FOSS Weekly #22.36: Ubuntu 22.10 Beta, KDE Theming, Loop Devices and More

In this edition of FOSS Weekly, learn about KDE customization and loop devices among other things.

Top 7 New Features in Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu

Ubuntu 22.10 is an exciting upgrade with plenty of interesting changes. Explore the features offered.

Oh No!😱Fedora is Dropping Support for Popular Video Codecs [Here's Why!]

Fedora 37 (and 36) may no longer allow you to conveniently use accelerated graphics for videos using some of the popular codecs.

System76 Won't Release Pop!_OS 22.10 Linux Distro: Here's Why!

There will be no Pop!_OS 22.10. So, you can't get your hands on GNOME 43.. Here's why!

ONLYOFFICE 7.2 Introduces Plugin Marketplace, Live Viewer, and More

ONLYOFFICE 7.2 includes essential upgrades with usability improvements and interesting features.

Proton Drive is Out of Beta, Available for Everyone

Proton Drive is available as an end-to-end encrypted solution with all the goodies of Proton ecosystem.

UbuntuDDE Remix 22.04 LTS Released!

UbuntuDDE 22.04 LTS is here with Linux Kernel 5.15, DDE Store, and several upgrades.

Wolfi is a Linux Un(distro) Built for Software Supply Chain Security

Wolfi is a Linux undistro that focuses on resolving security issues with the software supply chain. Explore more here.

Audacity 3.2 Released With VST3 Plugins and Apple Silicon Support

Audacity's new update brings in some important features like VST3 plugins support, and a new effects button.

Systemd is Now Available in WSL

Microsoft's WSL now supports systemd making the experience better for users. Learn more about it here.

FOSS Weekly #22.35: Linux Crossword, EuroLinux, GNOME 43, Files and Directories

You get the promised Linux crossword in this edition along with all other elements.

A Modular Chromebook Launched by Framework and Google

The first modular Chromebook ever? Built by Framework in collaboration with Google. Check this out.

EuroLinux Desktop is an RHEL-based Distro With Enterprise Perks

EuroLinux Desktop is an interesting RHEL-based distribution that offers stability, security, and a nice user interface. Let's take a look.

GNOME 43 Releases With Plenty of User Experience Enhancements

GNOME 43 is here with useful UX upgrades. Learn more about it.

Wow! Rust-based Redox OS Gets an Anonymous Donation of $390,000 in Cryptocurrency

Redox OS just got a massive anonymous donation. What will it be used for? Something exciting!

LibreOffice is Available for $8.99 on Mac App Store: Here's Why!

LibreOffice is available to purchase from Mac App Store. But isn't it a free tool? Let's find out why!

Loongson is Getting Ready for LoongArch Linux Laptops

The Chinese manufacturer is working on a Linux laptop series based on LoongArch processors.

Penpot is a Solid Open-Source Figma Alternative to Look Out for!

Penpot is a free and open-source solution as an alternative to Figma and similar design tools. What do you think?

FOSS Weekly #22.34: Books to Master Linux, Dangerous Commands, Torvalds on Apple M2 and More

This week's newsletter focuses on Linux books and Torvalds using Fedora on Apple M2 hardware.

This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu's Official App

Is Canonical planning to replace the Ubuntu software center with a flutter-based app? Maybe, or maybe not.

Wow! Torvalds Modified Fedora Linux to Run on his Apple M2 Macbook

Linus Torvalds made Fedora Linux Workstation 36 work with Apple Macbook Air M2. Nice!

Don't Miss it! Learn and Master Linux With No Starch Press Books

Want to learn and master Linux? 🐧 This Humble Bundle of Linux books from No Starch Press is something you should not miss.

Fedora 37 Beta is Now Available for Testing

Fedora 37 beta release is now available for testing! Experiment with GNOME 43 and other features.

CubyText is a Fast Cross-Platform Open-Source Knowledge Management App in Development

CubyText is a fascinating personal project that you can fork or try as a knowledge management app.

Traditional Linux Packaging is not Suitable for Modern Applications [Opinion]

Open source contributor Hari Rana expresses his opinion on why traditional Linux packages are no longer suitable for modern applications.

The New Raspberry Pi OS Update Brings in Sweet Little Improvements

Raspberry Pi OS update adds NetworkManager support along with new shortcuts.

FOSS Weekly #22.33: Features of Fedora 37, Ubuntu 22.10, GNOME 43, KDE 5.26, Explaining Linux to Beginners and More

Take a look at the features of the upcoming major releases along with tips of explaining Linux to beginners.

Fedora 37 Features

Fedora is here. Let us take a good look at the changes it brings in.

elementary OS 7 Gears Up to Add Responsive Apps, Modernized Icons, and Port to GTK 4

elementary OS 7 may not have massive changes, but some useful refinements for a better user experience.

Lapce is a Fast, Lightweight Open-Source Code Editor in Making

Lapce is an open-source code editor built in Rust. It is in its early stages of development, but looks promising!

Good News! Wii U Emulator Cemu 2.0 Goes Open Source With Linux Support

Cemu Wii U emulator is now open-source with a major upgrade! Also, a Linux build is available to test.

StackAid Helps Developers Fund Hundreds of Open-Source Project Dependencies in No Time

StackAid is an interesting initiative to help developers/contributors fund open-source project dependencies.

Opinion: Car Design Was Better Before Computers

The ethical hellscape of today's automobile industry, and why cars were better designed before the widespread use of computers.

8 Exciting New Features in the Upcoming KDE 5.26 Release

KDE Plasma 5.26 is an exciting upcoming update with plenty of useful feature additions. Let's check it out.

Evernote Alternative Notesnook is Now Open Source

Notesnook is a new privacy-focused note-taking app that decided to go open-source.

FOSS Weekly #22.32: Linux Terminal Tips, Ubuntu Unity Comes Back, Crystal Linux and More

This edition of FOSS Weekly brings you a bunch of terminal tips and an early look at Crystal Linux among other stuff.

Microsoft Decides to Drop the Linux App for Teams to Replace it as a Progressive Web App Instead

Microsoft will no longer offer a Linux app for Teams. Here's how you can access Microsoft Teams on Linux moving forward.

Unity Desktop Makes a Comeback With the Upcoming Ubuntu 22.10

Ubuntu Unity Remix gets the official flavor tag.

OBS Studio 28.0 is a Massive Upgrade With Qt6, HDR Support; Also Works on Apple Silicon

OBS Studio 28.0 gets a visual refresh, and gears up for modern use-cases with new tech support.

Crystal Linux: An Avant-garde Mix of Arch Linux and GNOME

Crystal Linux is an upcoming Arch-based distro with a focus to make the setup easy while using latest technologies. Sounds interesting?

Live Debugger Tool for Apps, Sidekick, is Now Open Source

Sidekick is a live application debugger with useful features. It is now open-source and can be self-hosted.

5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On

GNOME 43 is around the corner. Here are the features that you should expect with the release.

Debian Finally Starts a General Resolution to Consider a Non-Free Firmware Image

Debian's finally considering the inclusion of non-free firmware with a general resolution. So, what's it going to be?

Debian Linux is Replacing Google With DuckDuckGo as the Default Search Engine for Chromium

Soon, the Chromium browser in Debian will have DuckDuckGo as the default search engine.

Lutris 0.5.11 Adds Open Source Macintosh Emulators and Amazon Games Integration

Lutris 0.5.11 is a nice update with new Macintosh emulators and Amazon Games integration.

FOSS Weekly #22.31: Tweaking Nemo, Tools to Understand Linux Commands and More

This edition of FOSS Weekly focuses on two things: customizing the file managers and using different tools to understand Linux commands.

Want to Help Improve GNOME? This New Tool Gives You the Chance!

A new tool to enable GNOME users to provide insights on their configuration and usage to help improve the user experience.

The 80-Year-Old Computer Scientist Who Termed 'Unix' Adds Unicode Support to AWK Code

Brian Kernighan is still active to add code contributions to his original project AWK in his 80s. That's inspiring!

Linux-First AI Image Upscaler Upscayl Released its First Version

Not every day you come across an application with 'Linux-first' approach.

CrossOver 22.0 Gets a UI Makeover and Adds Initial DirectX 12 Support on Linux

CrossOver 22.0 introduces a modern redesign along with essential technical improvements.

It's Massive! InfinityBook Pro 14 is a Lightweight Linux Laptop With a HUGE 99Wh Battery Offering

TUXEDO Computers is back with an impressive flagship lineup, a massive battery variant, and a storage edition. Let's check them out.

Streaming Service Crunchyroll Partially Unblocks Privacy-Focused Email Tutanota

Crunchyroll originally banned signups from users with Tutanota email addresses. Now, it seems to accept one of its domains.

Kooha Screen Recorder Gets Enhanced Functionalities With Version 2.1 Release

Kooha gets new feature additions to make it a more useful screen recorder for Linux. What do you think?

Celluloid Video Player Gets GTK 4 UI Refresh

Celluloid 0.24 release gets a modern visual refresh with libadwaita and further refinements.

What if a Lifelong Linux User Tried Windows or macOS for the First Time?

Windows users face issues while switching to Linux. What if the tables are turned? What problems a lifelong Linux user will face while switching to Windows or macOS?

There is Life After the Death of x86

Discussing X86 emulation on ARM devices with the creator of Box86 and Box64 projects, Ptitseb.

LibreOffice 7.4 is Here With WebP Support and Powerful Enhancements for MS Office Interoperability

LibreOffice 7.4 is an exciting release with WebP support, performance boost, and MS Office compatibility improvements.

FOSS Weekly #22.30: Apt Package Management, Atomic Updates in Deepin 23 and More Linux Stuff

This year's 30th edition of It's FOSS Newsletter focuses on apt package management, among other things.

Krita 5.1 Focuses on Improved Usability, Handy Changes to Tools, and Much More!

The popular open source graphic design software Krita has a new release after eight months.

Deepin 23: 7 Features to Look Out For

Deepin 23 is around the corner. Find out what you can expect with the release.

Heroic Games Launcher 2.4.0 Released With Epic Overlay, GOG Cloud Save Support, and Anti-cheat Runtime

As gaming on Linux continues to improve, so do the tools we use to play those games. Heroic Games Launcher is a great example of such a tool, as it gives users a native way to access and play Epic Games Store games on their Linux machines. One of its

Kali Linux 2022.3 Introduces a Test Lab Environment and New VirtualBox Image

Kali Linux is back with exciting additions for its third upgrade in 2022. As usual, you can expect new tools and refinements across the board. In addition, there are a few key highlights, including a new test lab environment and a VirtualBox image. Here, let me give you more details

GitLab Backtracks On Deleting Inactive Projects by Free Users

Right after Microsoft acquired GitHub, many users migrated to GitLab and other GitHub alternatives. Considering many popular open-source projects can be found on GitLab, it has a good reputation with developers and project maintainers. Update, Aug 5: Originally reported by The Register, GitLab planned to remove inactive projects by free

Peppermint OS Now Also Offers a Systemd-free Devuan Variant!

Peppermint OS, one of the most lightweight and flexible Linux distros, is now offering a Devuan-based ISO for advanced users to have more control over their system. With their release of Peppermint OS 11, they dropped using Ubuntu as the base for Debian to make Peppermint OS more stable and

Slax Linux Re-Introduces a Slackware Variant With Slax 15 Release

Slax is one of the most interesting lightweight Linux distributions. It was also a suitable option for 32-bit systems, considering it is based on Slackware. If you are curious, Slackware is the oldest active Linux distribution and witnessed a major upgrade after 6 years, i.e, Slackware 15. Slax also

Linux Kernel 6.0 is Likely the Next Version Upgrade With Initial Rust Code

You might be aware of the fact that Linus Torvalds used an Apple MacBook hardware to release Linux Kernel 5.19. But, the news wasn’t limited to one interesting observation. Linus Torvalds also mentioned at the end of the release announcement that he might call the next version upgrade

Secure Boot Disabled? GNOME Will Soon Warn You About it!

When you install Linux on your UEFI-enabled computer, you have to disable Secure Boot because the live USB will refuse to boot with the option enabled. Some mainstream Linux distributions support Secure Boot, but it is still challenging to set up for many other distributions (and with Nvidia hardware onboard)

Linus Torvalds Uses Apple MacBook Hardware to Release Linux Kernel 5.19

Three months after the last kernel release, Linux Kernel 5.19 is finally here. This exciting release brings plenty of improvements to every aspect of the kernel and opens up opportunities with new hardware. The most interesting part is that the Linux creator Linus Torvalds used an Apple MacBook, the

The Much Awaited Linux Mint 21 is Released and Available to Download

Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux distros out there. Moreover, it uses Ubuntu as its base and particularly the Long Term Support releases for up to 5 years of software support. Now, we have a new version upgrade, i.e. Linux Mint 21 “Vanessa” based on the

It's Time to Ditch 32-Bit Linux for 64-Bit

We have plenty of Linux distributions tailored for 32-bit systems. So, why do I want to discourage using 32-bit and upgrade to 64-bit Linux instead? There are a couple of reasons, and one of the biggest reasons came to the spotlight this week. 32-Bit: Ancient Hardware for E-Waste? Of course,

Pop!_OS 22.04 Linux Distro is Finally Adding Raspberry Pi 4 Support

Pop!_OS is one of the best beginner-friendly Linux distributions. It is based on Ubuntu, and obviously, Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. However, unlike Ubuntu, Pop!_OS 22.04 did not officially support Raspberry Pi at the time of release. So, it only

Wayland Core Protocol is Tailored Only for GNOME and That's Not a Good Thing [Opinion]

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Dell XPS 13 Plus (Developer Edition) Gets Certified for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Dell XPS is a premium lineup of laptops suitable for professionals and business users. And it is also one of the most preferred laptops to run Linux. But, if you have always wanted to get a Dell XPS laptop tailored for Ubuntu’s latest and greatest, the Dell XPS 13

Newly Released Cat Game 'STRAY' Works Pretty Good on Linux

Meow. STRAY is currently one of the trending indie games and a unique one where you get to explore a cyberpunk-themed world as a stray cat. It is a third-person adventure-puzzle game involving a lot of meows. Well, maybe because it gives you a “Meow” button that you can’t

Ubuntu 21.10 Has Reached End-of-Life, Upgrade Now!

While Ubuntu 21.10 was the only way to experience GNOME 40 back then, it brought a newer kernel and high-quality Bluetooth codecs. Unfortunately, it reached end-of-life on the 14th of July, meaning you will no longer receive any updates for it. So it’s time to upgrade! I know,

Tor Browser 11.5 Adds Automatic Censorship Detection With HTTPS-Only Mode as Default

Tor Browser is the de-facto standard for users looking to utilize Tor network, and want strict privacy settings on their web browsers. With the latest 11.5 update, Tor Browser made some major improvements to secure the experience for users. Tor Browser 11.5: What’s New? Let me give

'Matrix' Network Hits 60 Million Users, Improving the Demand for Decentralized Communication

Matrix is an open-source standard for decentralized communication. It is constantly evolving to the requirements of modern solutions keeping in mind the privacy of users. You will find Matrix clients as a replacement for Slack, Microsoft Teams, and several other popular communication platforms. And, to re-affirm the adoption of decentralized

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Calibre is a popular open-source eBook reader for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is also available for the ARM platform (Linux). It happens to be one of the best eBook readers for Linux. After a year and a half of development, a new major upgrade for Calibre has finally landed.

Nokia Targets An Amateur Linux Phone Project 'NOTKIA' for a Name Change

An open-source project that aims to make a classic Nokia like (small form factor) Linux phone has come under fire, by Nokia. The project’s name was originally “Notkia“, which Nokia finds similar while potentially affecting its brand reputation, and infringement of Nokia’s rights. While it is okay to

7 Reasons Why Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the Most Secure Release Yet

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, released back in April, is the most secure Ubuntu release yet. Between its extended security updates, new hardware support, and a wide range of other improvements, it far outperforms all previous releases in terms of security. But how does it do that? And, what makes this

Meta's AI Model That Helps Overcome Language Barrier Is Now Open-Source

Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has made quite a splash in the open-source world. If you did not know, Meta works on various research and innovative projects like React (a JavaScript library) apart from focusing on the metaverse and its social media platforms. Researchers at Meta have decided to open-source

Do You Miss Firefox Send? Internxt Send is Ready as a Replacement

Internxt is a fairly new open-source encrypted cloud service that aims to replace the offerings by the big tech. For instance, you can use it as an alternative to Google Photos, and Drive. You get 10 GB for free. So, you can sign up for it to test it out.

More Linux Developers Joining Microsoft, Systemd Creator Adds to the List

Microsoft always gets the attention for some reason when it comes to open-source and Linux. And, it also comes to the limelight when we talk about Linux developers…why? It seems that Microsoft is hiring a lot of Linux developers for a range of projects. And, a popular name has

Raspberry Pi 4 Support Confirmed for Fedora Linux 37

Fedora Linux is well-suited for desktops with its workstation edition. And, if you want it for a server or IoT requirements, you also have the Fedora ARM project. It also supports Raspberry Pi boards, except for the recent Raspberry Pi 4 (released in 2019). Initially, with a proposed change, we

The Next-Gen TUXEDO Pulse 15 is a Workstation Powerhouse

TUXEDO Computers is a German manufacturer popular for offering a wide range of consumer Linux desktops and laptops. One of their latest notebook releases, the Pulse 15 – which was introduced two years ago has received a second revision and it sounds like a big upgrade. Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen-2: What’

StarFighter: A Linux Laptop with a 4K 10-bit IPS Display is Coming Soon

We’ve had numerous Linux-exclusive laptops from manufacturers like Star Labs, TUXEDO, and others. However, only a handful of them focused on providing a great display. For instance, TUXEDO’s Infinitybook Pro 14 featured a 3K display. And, it was a nice offering. Now, it looks like Star Labs is

Darktable 4.0.0 is Here with a Revamped UI and Improved Color Saturation

darktable is an open-source photography/raw developer program. It is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Recently, the developers unveiled new stable release as an upgrade over its 3.8.x series. The latest upgrade is about new features, bug fixes, and significant changes. darktable 4.0: What’s New?

Linux Release Roundup #22.27: Vim 9.0, Firefox 102, Darktable 4.0, and More Releases

The Linux Release Roundup series summarizes the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Vim 9.0 Released Vim 9.0 is a massive upgrade with a new script language and fundamental changes to the

Pine64 Is Now Working On A Powerful RISC-V Single Board Computer

Pine64, the single board computer manufacturer known for their range of open-source-supporting phones, laptops, smartwatches, and, of course, SBCs, has recently revealed that they are working on a new RISC-V powered computer. This isn’t the first time Pine64 has dabbled in the realm of RISC-V; the Pinecil soldering iron

6 New Changes Coming to Nautilus File Manager in GNOME 43

We have a few months to go before the GNOME 43 release, but the development activity for GNOME applications is in full swing. For instance, the support for extensions in GNOME Web 43 alpha version. Similarly, there are a few exciting changes coming to GNOME Files (Nautilus), especially for the

With Extensions, GNOME Web is Slowly Becoming an Attractive Option on Desktop Linux

GNOME Web (Epiphany) is one of the best browsers available for Linux users. It offers a minimal, and a unique user experience. Unfortunately, the uniqueness does not incentivize users to use it as their primary web browser. But, it looks like that could change soon… GNOME Web is finally adding

Vim 9.0 is Here With a New Script Language Promising Performance Boost

Vim, the terminal text editor is back with a major update. The Vim 9.0 release includes several tiny improvements along with a new script language (Vim9 script). Here, let me highlight the key changes. Vim 9.0: What’s New? Vim 9.0 is a significant upgrade after almost

Thunderbird 102 Releases with Matrix Support and New Address Book

We have already talked about the features coming to Thunderbird 102. And, if you have read that, it is time to experience those exciting features! Yes, Thunderbird 102 is now available to download (right around the time of the Mozilla Firefox 102 release). Thunderbird 102: What’s New? Thunderbird 102

Firefox 102 Release Lets You Disable Download Panel and Improves Picture-in-Picture Mode

A new Firefox version upgrade is here. While it may not be a major feature update like Firefox 100, it includes some useful enhancements for a better browsing experience. Here’s what’s new: Firefox 102: New Additions and Improvements With this release, you can finally disable the automatic opening

EndeavourOS Artemis is the First ISO with ARM Installation Support

The popular Arch-based Linux distribution EndeavourOS released their latest ISO refresh called Artemis. Interestingly, the release is named after NASA’s upcoming lunar mission. Apart from the usual improvements, the latest upgrade includes the latest Linux Kernel 5.18.5 and an updated Calamares installer. More importantly, with this release,

Red Hat Hires a Blind Software Engineer to Improve Accessibility on Linux Desktop

Accessibility on a Linux desktop is not one of the strongest points to highlight. However, GNOME, one of the best desktop environments, has managed to do better comparatively (I think). In a blog post by Christian Fredrik Schaller (Director for Desktop/Graphics, Red Hat), he mentions that they are making

KaOS 2022.06 Release Adds KDE Plasma 5.25 and Sets LibreOffice as the Default

KaOS, the independent distribution featuring KDE has just released version 2022.06. Although this release includes a lot of changes, notable improvements include Plasma 5.25 and the unreleased Calamares 3.3 branch. For a little bit of context, KaOS was first created back in 2013. Its initial goals, which

Linux Release Roundup #22.26: KaOS 2022.6, EndeavourOS 22.6, digiKam 7.7 and More Releases

The Linux Release Roundup series summarizes the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. KaOS 2022.6 Released KOS is an independent Linux distribution focusing on giving you the best KDE and Qt experience. You

Linus Torvalds Expects to See Rust Support in the Kernel Soon

There are various open-source projects rewritten in Rust. Hence, it is not surprising that is being considered as the second language for Linux Kernel for a while now. A few days ago at The Linux Foundation’s Open-Source Summit, Linus Torvals mentioned that we should expect the trials for Rust

GitHub Copilot is Now Available for All and Not Everyone Likes It

Back in 2021, I spent hours pouring over the GitHub Copilot docs trying to figure out how I could maximize my chances of getting into the technical preview. Fortunately, this all paid off when I was accepted into the preview. Finally, it is available for all to use! For those

500 Individuals Received Training & Certification Scholarships by The Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation regularly provides scholarship training to individuals. With a new scholarship program a.k.a “The Shubhra Kar Linux Foundation Training (LiFT)” scholarship program, they seem to have done a fantastic job by announcing 500 recipients eligible to receive the reward. In case you are curious, the program

Rocket.Chat Aims to Replace Skype for Business by Collaborating with Pexip

Rocket.Chat is making headlines this year, and for all the good reasons. To start with, they collaborated with Nextcloud to offer an open-source Microsoft 365 alternative, then joined forces with Matrix, and now they have announced another partnership to tackle the likes of “Skype for Business” and Microsoft Teams.

This Open-Source Project Proves Chrome Extensions Can Track You

Even with all the privacy extensions and fancy protection features, there are still ways to identify you or track you. Note that it is not the case for all browsers, here, we focus on Chromium-based browsers and Google Chrome as the prime suspect. While detecting installed extensions in a Chromium

Mysterious GeckoLinux Creator Reveals a New Debian Remix Distro

The creator of GeckoLinux (providing an improved openSUSE experience) remains anonymous. And, I won’t comment if it is a good or bad thing, but now the developer is back with another similar project based on Debian. SpiralLinux, a Debian-based distribution that aims to make Debian usable for the end-users.

Manjaro 21.3.0 'Ruah' Release Adds Latest Calmares 3.2, GNOME 42, and More Upgrades

Manjaro Linux is a rolling-release distribution. So, technically, you will be on the latest version if you regularly update your system. It should not be a big deal to upgrade to Manjaro 21.3.0, considering I am already running it without issues for a few days before the official

Ubuntu Runs on a Google Nest Hub, Wait, What?

I just spotted a story about Ubuntu running on a Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen). Well, that is certainly exciting! So, let me share more about it here. Hacking Google Nest Hub to Install Ubuntu Yes, a hacking attempt made this possible. A cybersecurity professional, Frédéric Basse, broke the secure

Ubuntu Core 22 is Here for IoT and Edge Devices

Ubuntu Core 22 is a containerized Ubuntu 22.04 LTS variant optimized for embedded and IoT devices. It should be a wonderful offering for developers looking to make use of Canonical’s latest operating system for edge devices. To address the Ubuntu Core 22 release, Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical,

Mozilla Just Made Firefox the Most Secure Web Browser for All Users

Mozilla Firefox is one of the most secure open-source web browsers available. Undoubtedly, you get the freedom to customize it to harden security, which is why Tor Browser utilizes Firefox at its core. And, also one of the reasons why I keep coming back to Firefox. Now, Mozilla has finally

KDE Plasma 5.25 Release is All About Color, Theme, and Other Improvements

KDE Plasma 5.25 has been one of the most anticipated releases, considering its recent focus on visual refinements and workflow improvements. For instance, you got an updated Breeze theme and a new overview effect to improve the workflow with KDE Plasma 5.24 LTS. Finally, KDE Plasma 5.25

The Android App for Mozilla Thunderbird is Here (There's a Catch!)

Mozilla’s Thunderbird is a fantastic open-source email client. In fact, one of the best email clients for Linux. With its upcoming Thunderbird 102 update, things should get really exciting! To spice it up, Mozilla decided to make an Android email client for Thunderbird. Surprisingly, it is already available to

Linux Release Roundup #22.24: openSUSE 15.4, EasyOS 4.0, and More Releases

The Linux Release Roundup series summarizes the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. openSUSE 15.4 Leap Released openSUSE’s latest release is here to catch up with SUSE Linux Enterprise Service Pack 4

To Favor Microsoft VS Code, Microsoft's GitHub is Killing GitHub's Atom Editor

Coder, coder in the hall, which is the best editor of them all! Sorry for the really cheesy opening line. I could not prevent myself from writing that. Just as we all could not prevent the certain demise of the most loved open source code editor of the last decade,

Cloudflare Has Something New to Replace Annoying CAPTCHAs on the Internet

Cloudflare, the internet services giant, has just announced Private Access Tokens. These aim to reduce the number of CAPTCHAs you see on the web while improving your privacy. As you may have found out, CAPTCHAs are a horrible experience on mobile. They often end up occupying the entire screen and

System76 Hardware is Making its Way to Europe Soon

System76’s recent partnership with HP for a developer-focused laptop made users think that it should enable users across the globe to get their hands on a laptop with Pop!_OS pre-installed. Unfortunately, the HP Dev One laptop is limited to U.S. customers as of now. But, it seems

openSUSE Leap 15.4 Release Adds Leap Micro 5.2, Updated Desktop Environments, and More

The upcoming openSUSE minor release is finally here. If you use OpenSUSE as your daily driver for desktop or server, you might have already tested the release candidate version available for a couple of weeks now. The openSUSE Leap 15.4 focuses on software package updates to match the SUSE

Cloud Storage Service Internxt Has a Photos Feature as a Google Photos Alternative

Internxt is an open-source encrypted cloud service with a native Linux client. Our older article explaining its cloud storage service can be an interesting read if you did not know about it. Initially, we focused on their cloud storage offering. And, it seems like we missed out on another product

Spotify Introduces an Open-Source Tool to Fix a Big Problem for Modern Musicians

Spotify is a leading music streaming platform with several open-source projects. While most of the projects/tools are built for niche users, they have finally introduced something that seems enticing to all the modern musicians involved with digital music production. ‘Basic Pitch’ is a new free and open-source tool by

Linux Mint to Maintain Timeshift Backup Tool as an XApp

Timeshift is arguably the best tool to back up and restore the Linux system. Linux Mint also utilizes the tool to let users easily take snapshots before updates, and ensure hassle-free operation. Of course, that’s not the only thing that makes Linux Mint potentially better than Ubuntu. Unfortunately, the

de-Googled /e/OS v1 Released Along with a New Brand 'Murena' for Smartphone and Cloud Services

/e/OS is a popular privacy-focused mobile operating system as an alternative to Google’s Android. The operating system (fork of Lineage OS) eliminates any Google-related dependencies and encourages you to work without relying directly on any Google services. Instead, it offers some of its solutions as alternatives to offer

Linux Lite 6.0 Ditches Firefox to Favor Google Chrome as the Default Browser

Linux Lite, one of the best Windows-like distros, has just released its latest version, 6.0. Linux Lite 6.0 is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and includes Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS out of the box. This upgrade packs in a considerable number of exciting new features, including

Rocket.Chat is Switching to Matrix to Enable Cross-App Messaging

Rocket.Chat is an excellent open-source messaging (collaboration) platform. In fact, it is one of the best open-source Slack alternatives available. We use it as well for internal communication. Rocket.Chat is also making good progress compared to some of its open-source competitors. For instance, they teamed up with Nextcloud

Surfshark VPN Now Offers a Full-fledged GUI App for Linux

With VPN providers, it is often important to look for Linux support. Some VPN services only provide you with OpenVPN configuration, and others offer a CLI app. ProtonVPN, Mullvad, and a handful of other providers provide a full-fledged GUI app for Linux. And, Surfshark VPN (popular for its incredibly cheap

Tails Linux Users Warned Against Using the Tor Browser: Here's why!

The developers of the security-focused portable Linux distro, Tails, have recently released an important advisory regarding its current release. They have warned users to avoid entering or using any personal or sensitive information while using Tor Browser on Tails 5.0 or older. Tor Browser is the de-facto web browser

TypeScript Based Headless CMS 'Payload' Becomes Open Source

Since its first beta release a little over a year ago, Payload has slowly built a name for itself within the web development community as a headless Content Management System (CMS). For a bit of background information, Payload is a CMS tailored specifically toward being simpler to develop websites, web

AlmaLinux Continues the Legacy of CentOS with the Release of Version 9

If you have been keeping up with our coverages, you may have come across AlmaLinux 9.0 beta release last month. AlmaLinux is one of the best RHEL alternatives, so a new stable release based on the latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9) is useful as a

Plex Desktop Player is Now Available for Linux

Plex is a popular streaming player with the ability to use as a media server software. In fact, it is also one of the best media server software for Linux. Yes, the media server was already available for Linux, and we also had a tutorial covering the installation steps. And,

ProtonMail is Now Just 'Proton' Offering a Privacy Ecosystem

ProtonMail is rebranding itself as “Proton” to unify all its offerings under a single umbrella. Let us not confuse it with Steam’s Proton (which is also simply referred to as Proton), right? In other words, there will no longer be a separate product page for ProtonMail, ProtonVPN, or any

Woah! Broadcom Could Acquire VMware for $60 Billion

Broadcom, a semiconductor chip company, is infamous among desktop Linux users for the incompatibility issues with its wireless adapter/card and drivers. And, it is now planning to get into the cloud computing market by acquiring one of the biggest players in the industry, i.e., VMware. VMware is not

System76 Collaborates with HP for a Powerful Linux Laptop for Developers

System76 already makes Linux laptops. So, what is this all about? Well, this time, it is a Linux laptop by HP, powered by Pop!_OS, i.e., the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution by System76. Carl Richell (System76’s Founder) initially made the announcement through his Twitter handle. June 2, Update: Now,

Linux Kernel 5.18 Released with Graphics Driver Changes and New Hardware Support

Linux Kernel 5.17 came loaded with support for next-gen hardware, including improvements for the Steam Deck. Not to forget, every Linux Kernel release is technically exciting, and Linux Kernel 5.18 is no exception. Linux Kernel 5.18: What’s New? This time around, we get to see improved

FSF Does Not Accept Debian as a Free Distribution. Here's Why!

The Debian Project develops a free GNU/Linux distribution that respects the freedom of its users. It’s not uncommon for software, the source code of which is distributed under this or that free license, to contain non-free components. In this case, the software is cleaned before being released into

ONLYOFFICE 7.1 Release Adds ARM Compatibility, a New PDF Viewer, and More Features

ONLYOFFICE, one of the best open-source Microsoft Office alternatives, has just released its new upgrade, i.e., version 7.1. If you didn’t know, you can use ONLYOFFICE with online integration on your self-hosted server (like Nextcloud) or the desktop. This release brings exciting new changes, notably initial support

Kali Linux 2022.2 Release Adds an Amusing New Feature for the Hackers to Scare People

Kali Linux is not your usual Linux distribution. It is specially tailored for penetration testing and ethical hackers to learn/experiment. We get interesting tools and feature additions with a new Kali Linux release. Let us take a look at the highlights for Kali Linux 2022.2. Kali Linux 2022.

Adobe Illustrator Alternative Inkscape Releases Version 1.2

Inkscape is a popular open-source vector graphics program available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The latest release focuses on refinements to existing tools and more customization options. There are also a couple of new additions to the application. Let’s take a look. Inkscape 1.2: What’s New? Inkscape

Microsoft has another Linux distribution and it is based on Debian

Microsoft utilizes Linux for a wide range of its projects. In recent years, you must have read a lot about WSL (or WSL2) and a Linux distribution made by Microsoft, i.e., CBL (Common Base Linux) Mariner. Even with Windows 11, Microsoft keeps improving the experience with WSL. While CBL

Fudgie? The Awesome Budgie Desktop is Coming to Fedora Linux Soon

In recent times, Red Hat’s community project, Fedora, has gained quite a decent userbase. While GNOME is the default choice of desktop here, Fedora also offers a variety of other desktop environments in the form of Fedora Spins. This means that you can enjoy an out of box experience

Linux Release Roundup #22.20: ALT Linux 10, Fedora 36, AlmaLinux 8.6, and More Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. ALT Linux 10.0 Released ALT Linux has a new upgrade that comes with Linux Kernel 5.15. The

Ubuntu 22.10 Daily Builds Available for Early Adopters

It has been a few weeks since Ubuntu 22.04 LTS launched. Without a surprise, we got the codename for the next version upgrade (non-LTS release) as “Kinetic Kudu” (Kudu referring to the African species of Antelopes, Kinetic hinting at the energy/movement). Recently, the first daily build of Ubuntu

NVIDIA Takes a Big Step to Improve its GPU Experience on Linux

Linus Torvalds will be happy to hear this… NVIDIA finally announced an open-source initiative to improve the GPU experience on Linux. Unfortunately, it isn’t exactly what you think, you will still find proprietary drivers around. But, it’s as significant as ditching the proprietary drivers. Here it is: NVIDIA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Announced as the Next-Gen Backbone of Enterprise IT

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is undoubtedly a significant player in the open-source enterprise ecosystem. If you didn’t know, IBM acquired it for $34 Billion in 2019. So, it is safe to say that Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 was the last major release before the acquisition. There have been

Good News! Docker Desktop is Now Here for Linux Users

Docker Desktop is the easiest way to containerize applications. You do not need to think about setting up an environment on the platform of your choice to get started. You just need to install the Docker Desktop, and you will be good to go. The Docker Desktop application comes with

Fedora 35 v Fedora 36: What's the Difference?

Fedora 36 is an impressive release with a list of interesting feature upgrades. While Fedora 35 included GNOME 41 and debuted with a new KDE variant (Fedora Kinoite) and several other technical changes, Fedora 36 is another interesting upgrade. Fedora 36 packs in GNOME 42 with new feature additions, and

Fedora 36 Releases With GNOME 42 and Linux Kernel 5.17

After six months of development, Fedora 36 is finally here! This release packs some massive changes, notably GNOME 42 (and all its associated features). Let’s take a deeper dive into what’s new! Fedora 36: What’s New? Fedora 36 includes the latest GNOME desktop environment (GNOME 42). As

Easily Connect your iPhone with Linux as KDE Connect Arrives on the App Store

KDE Connect is an open-source tool that lets you connect your mobile phone with your PC. Originally, KDE Connect supported Android devices to connect with Linux. Gradually, they added support for Windows. Now, it looks like you can use KDE Connect with your iOS device (iPhone or iPad) to connect

Ubuntu MATE's Lead Creates a Nifty Tool to Help Install 3rd Party Deb Packages

Ubuntu MATE’s lead, Martin Wimpress, has another fun project for Linux users. In case you did not know, Martin regularly develops something interesting. Last year, we covered Quickemu, which helps create virtual machines in Linux through a QEMU-based GUI tool making the process easy. Now, he is back with

Tails 5.0 Release is Based on Debian 11 With a New "Kleopatra" Tool

Tails is a popular Linux distribution that focuses on protecting against censorship and surveillance. It is one of the privacy-focused Linux distributions. Without worrying about exposing your information, you can use it anywhere using a USB stick and get your work done. Its latest release, Tails 5.0, utilizes Debian

Firefox 100 Marks 17 Years of Development with Interesting Upgrades

Firefox is arguably the most popular open-source browser that’s not based on Chrome, available for Linux, Windows, and Mac. While we know that Chrome-based browsers dominate the market share, Firefox was introduced way before Google Chrome came into existence. To be accurate, Firefox 100 release marks 17 years of

Ubuntu's Unity Desktop Still Lives: Version 7.6 is Available for Testing After 6 Years

Before you get too excited, you should know that Canonical is not coming back to maintain Unity desktop. Thanks to the developer of the Ubuntu Unity distribution (Rudra Saraswat), we get to see an update to the Unity desktop environment after six long years. In case you did not know,

Rust-based Redox OS 0.7.0 Arrives with Enhanced Hardware Support

While we continue to observe new releases of Ubuntu and Ubuntu-based distros at this time of the year, here’s something for a change. The one we’re highlighting here is—Redox OS, which focuses on stability and security. We already covered an article back in 2016 during its early

Archinstall's New Menu System Makes it Even Easier to Install Arch Linux

Last year, this time around, Arch Linux introduced a guided installer to make the installation process easier. All you had to do was type in “archinstall” to get started with the step-by-step installation without needing to customize all by yourself. Not just for new users, it should also save you

Shortwave 3.0 is Here With UI Upgrades, Private Stations, and More Improvements

Shortwave is a popular internet radio player for GNOME. In total, more than 25,000 stations are available by default, all of which can be organized, searched, and cast to other devices (such as Chromecast). Shortwave 3.0 brings these features to a whole new level, with some considerable changes.

Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS Arrives with Automatic Updates, GNOME 42, and PipeWire

The next LTS upgrade for Pop!_OS is finally here. Pop!_OS 22.04 is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with Linux Kernel 5.16.19 at the time of launch. Let us take a brief look at what it has to offer. Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS: What’

Exciting New Features Revealed for KDE Plasma 5.25! Take a Look Here

KDE Plasma 5.24 was an interesting upgrade with an updated breeze theme and the new overview effect. Now, the developers have geared up to introduce exciting new features for KDE Plasma 5.25. Update: KDE Plasma 5.25 beta is now available. KDE Plasma 5.25: What’s New?

I Ditched Ubuntu for Manjaro: Here's What I Think After a Week

Primarily, I rely on Ubuntu-based distributions like Pop!_OS, Zorin OS, Linux Mint, or Ubuntu itself for work. They get out of the way when I work on something, along with seamless software updates. Not to forget, they get along well with my Intel-Nvidia-powered system. Everything (can be subjective) works

Lubuntu 22.04 LTS Releases with Calamares Installer, LXQt 0.17.0, & Featherpad 1.0.1

Looking for a lightweight Ubuntu distro for your computer as an alternative to GNOME-powered Ubuntu 22.04 LTS? Lubuntu 22.04 LTS is here as a replacement. In fact, you can also take a look at Xubuntu 22.04 LTS, if you are exploring lightweight options. Here, we focus on

Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 LTS Released: Fast, Elegant, And More Feature-Filled Than Ever

Since its initial release in 2016, I’ve been an admirer of Ubuntu Budgie. With its sleek visuals, fluid animations, and solid Ubuntu base, it covers all my needs. Although it is relatively new compared to other Ubuntu flavors, it has already managed to gain a significant following. Now, with

Xubuntu 22.04 LTS Releases with Updated Theme, Whisker Menu 2.7.1, and Other Upgrades

Xubuntu is one of the most loved Ubuntu flavours featuring the Xfce desktop environment. If you were looking to install the latest Long-Term release Ubuntu-based distro that is light on system resources, Xubuntu 22.04 should be a good pick. Xubuntu 22.04 LTS includes a visual refresh and some

Ubuntu MATE 22.04 LTS Brings in a New Yaru Theme, MATE Desktop 1.26.1, and More Improvements

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is an exciting release already. While other Ubuntu-based distros should be getting ready to offer their latest versions based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu’s official flavors’ LTS releases have also landed. Here, we focus on Ubuntu MATE 22.04 LTS, featuring the latest MATE

Kubuntu 22.04 LTS Arrives with KDE Plasma 5.24

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS has finally been released. So, you can expect all of its official flavors to offer the latest and greatest soon after that. And, the KDE flavour, i.e., Kubuntu 22.04 LTS is now also available to download! You should expect all the feature additions of

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is Now Available for Linux Desktop and Raspberry Pi

Can’t wait to try Ubuntu 22.04 LTS? Well, it is finally available to download and upgrade. It brings in a ton of impressive features, having GNOME 42 and Raspberry Pi desktop support as its key highlights. Now that it is here. Let us take a moment to check

AlmaLinux 9.0 Beta Is Here, Ready to Replace to RHEL 9

AlmaLinux, the popular enterprise Linux distro, has just announced its 9.0 Beta release to keep up with the upstream, i.e. RHEL 9. Just to give you some context, AlmaLinux was introduced in the early 2021 to replace the then recently discontinued CentOS. One of its main goals was

Linux Release Roundup #22.16: EndeavourOS 22.1, TurnKey Linux 17.0, LXQt 1.1.0, and More Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. LXQt 1.1.0 Released The latest update for the lightweight desktop environment comes packed with new theme improvements,

LXQt 1.1.0 Releases With Theme Updates, Panel Improvements, and More

LXQt is a lightweight Qt-based desktop environment. With the latest LXQt 1.1.0 update, the desktop experience depends on Qt 5.15, the LTS version of Qt 5 series. The release announcement mentions that they started working on Qt 6.0 port but needed a more stable version. Let

Elon Musk Believes Twitter Algorithm Should Be Open-Source

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Oldest Active Linux Distro Slackware Finally Releases Version 15

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DuckDuckGo to Introduce a Privacy-Focused Desktop Browser 'Faster than Chrome'

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elementary OS 6.1 Release Enhances the Desktop Experience and Brings AppCenter Upgrades

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12 Biggest Linux Stories of the Year 2021

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Log4j Open Source Vulnerability Puts the Entire Internet at Risk: What You Need to Know

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The European Commission Will Make its Software Solutions Open Source for Public Benefit

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Zorin OS 16 Lite Edition is Finally Here With Latest Xfce 4.16

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Blender 3.0 is a Milestone Release to Step Up Open Source 2D/3D Content Creation

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Upcoming CutefishOS Could Topple Deepin as the Most Beautiful Linux Distro

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GNOME has a Brand New Text Editor and it is Likely to Replace Gedit in GNOME 42

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Linux Release Roundup #21.49: Vivaldi 5.0, CrossOver 21.1.0, 4MLinux 38, and More Releases

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Linux Mint 20.3 Release Will Bring a Surprise New App, and We Already Know What It is...

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Linux Foundation's Cyber Monday Deal Offers Up to 65% Discount to Help Your DevOps Career

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Vivaldi 5.0 Brings Two-Level Tabs to Android & Adds New Features for Desktop

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Ubisoft Could Work on 'Rainbow Six Siege' Proton Support If More Linux Users Show Interest

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CrossOver 21.1.0 Release Adds GTA V Support on Linux Among Other Enhancements

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Amazon's Own Linux Distribution is Now Completely Based on Fedora

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KDE Plasma 5.24 To Add a GNOME-Style Overview and Will Prevent You From Uninstalling Plasma

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No More Microsoft! This German State Plans to Switch 25,000 Windows PCs to Linux and LibreOffice

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A Notion like Open-Source App is in Development

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Firefox Relay is Now Out of Beta & Adds New Premium Plan to Help Protect Your Real Email Address

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Linux Release Roundup #21.46: Tor Browser 11.0, SparkyLinux 6.1, GNOME 41.1, and More Releases

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Oh, Wow! Pop!_OS Linux Devs Are Creating a New Rust-based Desktop Environment

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Linux Release Roundup #21.45: Linux Kernel 5.15, Fedora 35, Firefox 94, and More Releases

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After Moving From FreeBSD to Void Linux, Project Trident Finally Discontinues

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Google to Pay Security Researchers up to $50,337 for Exploiting Linux Kernel Bugs

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Fedora 35 Debuts With GNOME 41 and a New KDE Variant

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Nextcloud Backup App Available for Beta Testing

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Systemd-free antiX 21 Release Brings in Debian 11 "Bullseye" as its base With New Applications

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Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS Released! Brings Improved NTFS Driver to Linux

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Linux Release Roundup #21.44: Microsoft Edge Stable, Calibre 5.31, EasyOS 3.1, and More Releases

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Microsoft Edge is Now Available for All Linux Users

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Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is Here!

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Premium Open-Source WhatsApp Alternative "Threema" is Now Available for Desktop

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This Game Developer Loves the Linux Community for an Unusual Reason

The Linux community, in general, is one of the most active and helpful communities out there. And, a significant chunk of that can also be toxic or aggressive to newbies or someone who tries to break traditions. However, a game developer seems to be appreciating the Linux community for complaining

Linux Release Roundup #21.43: MX Linux 21, FreeOffice 2021, Twake 2.0 and More Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. MX Linux 21 The latest stable release of MX Linux is finally here as MX Linux 21 “Wildflower”. This

Brave Browser Kicks Out Google as the Default Search Engine in Favor of its Own

Brave is one of the best web browsers available for Linux. The browser uses Google as the default search engine for most of the regions. However, that is about to change with the recent announcement of Brave abandoning Google to favor its privacy-respecting search engine Brave Search. Brave Search In,

MX Linux 21 Stable Release is Finally Here Introducing a Fluxbox Edition

MX Linux is a Debian-based Linux/GNU distribution aiming at elegance, stability, and performance. We previously covered its new Fluxbox edition in the beta phase, but now the stable release is out. Let us explore what’s new with MX Linux 21 “Wildflower”. MX Linux 21 Key Highlights MX Linux

Here's Why Raspberry Pi is Increasing its Price

It may not be a good time for best pricing when it comes to motherboards, CPUs, and GPUs. However, Raspberry Pi boards continued to sail through most of 2020-2021 without an increase in its price. But, recently, Raspberry Pi announced its first-ever price hike ever, so why is that happening?

FreeOffice 2021 is Here for Linux With Enhanced Compatibility and New Features to Rival Microsoft Office

The German-based software developer has just announced the latest upgrade to its popular FreeOffice series. FreeOffice 21, as a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It is a complete software suite aimed at productivity. It contains three apps – TextMaker 21, PlanMaker 21, and Presentations 21 – that serve as alternatives to Word,

Open-Source Collaboration Platform 'Twake' is Out of the Beta Phase With New Feature Additions

Twake is a modern Nextcloud alternative that is relatively new to the scene. You can use it for free or opt for paid options to unlock more features. If needed, you can also host it yourself. It depends on your requirements to use it as a replacement to a Nextcloud

OpenBSD 7.0 Release Brings in Improved Apple M1 Support and Adds More Platforms

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Valve is Reviewing Games Compatible with SteamOS

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Dash to Dock is Finally Available for GNOME 40

Dash to Dock is one of the most useful GNOME extensions for years now. With the introduction of GNOME 40, many failed to make the extension work with it. Of course, being a popular option, the support for GNOME 40 was expected to be added soon enough. And, finally, it

PinePhone Pro is an Affordable Linux Flagship Smartphone That Could Replace Your Android

Back in 2019, when Pine64 announced the PinePhone, no one expected it to become as popular. Within just two years, Pine64 has managed to build a community of tens of thousands of developers and users, all working together to make Linux usable on a mobile phone. Now, Pine64 is widening

Systemd-free Linux Distro Devuan Releases Version 4.0 Based on Debian 11

The developers of Devuan GNU+Linux have recently released the latest stable version – Devuan “Chimaera” 4.0. For those who aren’t aware, Devuan is a fork of Debian that doesn’t use systemd but init as its software suite. Let’s take a look at what this new release

helloSystem, the Mac-like FreeBSD OS, Takes Another Step Towards Full Release

Recently, the helloSystem devs released the newest version of their operating system. helloSystem is a newer project that wants to create a simple and easy to use operating system and is based on FreeBSD. Let’s take a look at what that means to you and me. What is helloSystem?

Linux Release Roundup #21.42: Ubuntu 21.10, KDE Plasma 5.23, Lutris 0.5.9 and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. KDE Plasma 5.23 Released The latest KDE Plasma release is here to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Hence, this

Ubuntu 21.10 is Available Now! Finally Brings the Much Awaited GNOME 40 With Ubuntu Twist

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KDE Plasma 5.23 Release Marks its 25th Anniversary With Exciting Improvements

For years, KDE Plasma has been among the most-used desktop environments. This is due to its seemingly endless customization options, flashy looks, and feature-filled updates. With KDE Plasma 5.23, the desktop environment marks 25 years of work. Hence, this release is also known as Plasma 25th Anniversary Edition. It’

Microsoft Makes Using Windows Subsystem for Linux Easier in Windows 11

Microsoft’s WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is currently a component/feature in Windows 10. So, if you are using Windows 10, you need to enable the feature to use it as stated in one of our tutorials. However, with Windows 11, Microsoft decides to make WSL (v2.0) available

Lutris 0.5.9 Release Adds AMD's FidelityFX, DLSS, & Epic Games Store Support

Lutris is a free and open-source game manager available exclusively for Linux. It has been and still is one of the essentials when it comes to Linux gaming. Using Lutris, you can organize your game collection from various different gaming clients such as Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Moreover, Lutris

Here's Why You Can Consider Linux as a Content Creator

Rewind to four/five years back, I did not use Linux as my daily driver. Yes, in a virtual machine or dual-boot, sure. I stuck with Windows saying – “Linux isn’t user-friendly, and it’s all about the commands/terminal.” In my defense, I did not know a lot of

Linux Release Roundup #21.41: Feren OS 2021.10, KDE Gear 21.08.2, RHEL 8.5 (Beta), and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Feren OS 2021.10 Released The latest release of Felen OS is more of a ‘calm before the storm’

Feren OS 2021.10 Release Introduces a New Firefox Configuration and UI Improvements

Feren OS is a Linux/GNU distribution based on Ubuntu. The latest 2021.10 release, codenamed ‘Gallium’, presents new features and changes. Let’s take a look at them. Feren OS 2021.10: What’s New? A New Configuration For Mozilla Firefox Feren OS 2021.10 aims to offer a

TUXEDO's Linux Gaming Ultrabook "InfinityBook Pro 14" Now Sports an RTX 3050 Ti and 3K Display

Tuxedo has recently unveiled its latest and exciting revision to its InfinityBook Pro 14. Despite weighing just around one kg, this sleek-looking ultrabook packs in impressive specs and can pretty much run various AAA games. Let’s take a look at what this laptop has to offer. Updated Specifications Processor

DirectX 11/12 Games like Cyberpunk 2077 Can Use NVIDIA DLSS With Proton Experimental on Linux

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GNOME 42 to Introduce a System-wide Dark Style Preference, Thanks to elementary OS

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Google Sponsors $1 Million to Fund Secure Open Source Program by The Linux Foundation

Google’s love for open-source projects is definitely worth applauding. The California-based tech giant has recently announced its $1 sponsorship for the Secure Open Source (SOS) pilot program managed by the Linux Foundation. Not long ago, Google committed $100 million to support third-party foundations fixing security issues in open-source software.

It Seems Pop OS Linux Will Soon be Available on Raspberry Pi and Other ARM Devices

There was a time when only lightweight operating systems were available for ARM devices like Raspberry Pi. Why? Because earlier ARM devices had low end hardware with limited RAM and CPU. It all changed when Raspberry Pi 4 targeted desktop users with its 8 GB variant and doubled down on

Open Source Changed Linux Otherwise It Was Done: Linus Torvalds

You probably already know the story. 30 years ago, Finnish student Linus Torvalds created a UNIX-like operating system as a hobby project. What you do not know is that Torvalds thought that the hobby project was done, and he would have left it behind to work on some new and

/e/ cloud is a deGoogled Alternative to Google Drive

Google Drive is a popular cloud storage service that works great for the most part. However, it may not be the most private option out there. So, to take total control of your data, the best way is to spin up a Nextcloud instance and store your essential data while

Linux Release Roundup #21.40: Fedora 35 Beta, Inkscape 1.1.1, Nitrux 1.6.1, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we highlight the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Inkscape 1.1.1 Released Inkscape 1.1.1 release is a significant maintenance update with plenty of bug

SuperTuxKart 1.3 Release: Open Source Game for Linux Adds Switch Support

One of the most popular open-source games, SuperTuxKart, has finally received a significant update after a gap of almost a year. It is a free and cross-platform 3D kart-racing game available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android. Just like Mario Kart, you can choose from a vast catalog of characters

Tutanota is Offering Free Premium Accounts For Open-Source Projects

Tutanota, a leading end-to-end encrypted mail service, is giving free premium subscriptions to open-source developers. Online privacy matters. And, people associated with open-source projects prefer using privacy-focused solutions for the same reason. If you are a part of an open-source project (project lead or an active contributor) older than 30

Brave Launches Privacy-Focused "Brave Talk" as a Desperate Attempt to Push Brave Advertisements

Ever since the initial Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, the world has seen an explosion in the popularity of online meeting services. Unfortunately, many of these are not very privacy-friendly, especially as many of these are offered by notoriously data-hungry advertising companies. However, the company behind the wildly successful Brave browser

Linux Release Roundup #21.39: GNOME 41, Sailfish OS "Verla", Ubuntu Touch OTA-19 and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we highlight the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Ubuntu Touch OTA-19 Released While the latest release of Ubuntu Touch is still based on Ubuntu 16.04, there

BattleEye & Easy-Anti-Cheat Official Support Added for Steam Play Proton on Linux

Linux gamers, this is big news! Epic Games adds complete Linux support for its Easy-Anti Cheat service, along with official SteamPlay (or Proton) and Wine compatibility. And, right after that, BattleEye also announced official support for Proton. BattlEye has provided native Linux and Mac support for a long time and

GNOME 41 Released: The Most Popular Linux Desktop Environment Gets Better

GNOME 41 stable release is ultimately here. While GNOME 40 was a radical change forcing many users to adapt to a new workflow, GNOME 41 seems to settle the dust. With GNOME 41, there are no significant workflow changes but new feature additions and improvements across the board. GNOME 41

Ubuntu Touch OTA-19 Brings in Support for New Devices With Multiple Bug Fixes

Ubuntu Touch is an open-source OS for mobile devices that respects user privacy, unlike Google’s Android for privacy-focused users. The UBports community has released yet another update of Ubuntu Touch that is based on Ubuntu 16.04. This release supports many new devices and contains significant updates on certain

Here's All You Need to Know About Open Source Job Market in 2021

The open-source job industry is one of the biggest out there. However, the pandemic affected various sectors in a lot of ways. The Linux Foundation teamed up with edX to survey several professionals and hiring managers to gain insights on open-source job skill demands, the hottest skills, and the state

Linux Mint's Website Has a Much Needed Minty Fresh New Look

Linux Mint is one of the best Linux distributions available while offering a modern user experience. However, Linux Mint’s original website looked dated and potentially unattractive to new-age computer users. Many suggested a visual makeover to reflect Linux Mint’s taste through a modern website design. And, only recently

After Chromium, Ubuntu Now Converts Firefox to Snap by Default

One of the major and controversial changes in the upcoming Ubuntu 21.10 is the conversion of Firefox from deb to snap. Yes, you heard it right. The default Firefox will be a Snap application, not the regular DEB version. As spotted by OMG! Ubuntu, this is done as per

Linux Release Roundup #21.38: RetroArch on Steam, Kali Linux 2021.3, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we highlight the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Kali Linux 2021.3 The cybersecurity-focused Debian-based distro, Kali Linux, has received major upgrades in its latest release. This

Become a Cloud Engineer with Linux Foundation Bootcamp Program [50% OFF]

Linux Foundation is known to offer fantastic deals on its training courses and certifications. Now, as part of their September 2021 promo, Linux Foundation is offering 50% discounts on its Cloud Engineer Bootcamp training. Unlike some of their usual promotional discounts, this is not applicable to any other training courses.

Kali Linux 2021.3 Brings in Kali Live VM Support, New Tools, and Other Improvements

Kali Linux is one of the best Linux distributions for penetration testing. It is based on Debian, but it may not be a suitable replacement for your full-fledged desktop operating system. The latest 2021.3 release brings some significant feature additions and improvements onboard. Let us check them out. What’

Open-Source Frontend for Emulators "RetroArch" Now Available on Steam for Windows and Linux Users

Since its release way back in 2010, RetroArch has been one of the most popular game emulator interfaces. Over the years, it has received numerous upgrades and lets you play classic games from various retro consoles ranging from the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 2. While the RetroArch team has

Fedora 35 Release Date and Expected New Features

Fedora 35 is just around the corner. And, if you cannot wait already, let us highlight some of the essential details about the release. Fedora 35 Release Date The expected release date for Fedora 35 beta is 14th September 2021. But, if delayed, the next planned date is 21st September

Here's Why Firefox is Seeing a Continuous Decline for Last 12 Years

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the decline of the Firefox browser and numerous articles about it losing 50 Million users in the last two years. But the real decline has been over 12 years with a total loss of half a Billion users and 75% of

Linux Release Roundup #21.37: Lakka Linux 3.4, Tails 4.22, GhostBSD 21.09.06, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we highlight the new distribution and application version releases in the last few days. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Lakka Linux 3.4 The retro gaming OS now runs on the latest Retroarch 1.9.9. It

Ubuntu's Yaru Theme Now Officially Supports Xfce

Back when Ubuntu 20.04 was released, the Ubuntu team stunned everyone with the new Yaru theme’s beautiful visuals and simplicity. It keeps on getting better with each Ubuntu release. It has become the symbolism of Ubuntu now. However, the Yaru theme was not well supported for other desktop

Vivaldi Replaces Firefox as the Default Browser on Manjaro Linux Cinnamon

Vivaldi is one of the best web browsers available for Linux. For all the good reasons, many Linux users have been switching to Vivaldi, especially after Vivaldi 4.0 release. Now, to take it up a notch, Vivaldi has managed to replace Firefox as the default browser on Arch-based Manjaro

Adobe Kills Brackets Code Editor & Suggests Using Visual Studio Code

Brackets was an impressive open-source modern code editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Adobe created it as a community-guided project to help web developers. We previously listed it as one of the best modern text editors available for coders. Unfortunately, Adobe ended its support for Brackets on September 1,

Lakka Linux 3.4 Brings Fidelity FX Support With the New RetroArch 1.9.9

For years now, RetroArch has been the gold standard in emulation, thanks to its ease of use and simplicity. Similarly, Lakka has gotten a name by using RetroArch to create an incredibly smooth and straightforward experience for its users. Hence, we have recommended it in the past to turn your

OpenWrt 21.02 Arrives With Linux Kernel 5.4 & WPA3 Support

The OpenWrt community announced the first stable update of their series, OpenWrt 21.02. In case you did not know, OpenWrt is a project that helps create custom operating systems for embedded devices. It enables users to openly customize their devices according to their networking needs, something that the stock

Linux Lite Moves to Pay What You Want Model With Version 5.6 Release

Linux Lite has just announced Linux lite 5.6, the fourth installment in their 5.x series of releases. This release brings some major changes, especially in the download process. Other, more subtle tweaks are also shown throughout the OS. Here, we will be looking at what is new, what

Tuxedo Refreshes its Polaris Linux Gaming Laptops with AMD 5000 series and Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

The German Linux PC manufacturer has recently announced the third revision of its Tuxedo Polaris 15 and 17 gaming laptops. The laptops primarily come in two different display sizes – 15.6 and 17.3 inches – hence the names. Featuring mid to high range specifications, these PCs come in various configurations,

Ransomware Disguised as Open-Source Krita Painting App Promo Video

Ransomware attacks are exponentially increasing. And, the way it gets distributed evolves every day. One of the most effective ways is by using reputable brand names to lure users into downloading malicious files that may end up encrypting your files and demand a ransom. And, in this case, some scammers

Linux Kernel 5.14 Released Right After the 30th Anniversary of Linux

Back in June, I looked at Linux Kernel 5.13, where we received preliminary support for the M1, RISC-V improvements, and support for new GPUs. Now, Linux kernel 5.14 is here! Linus Torvalds just announced it on the kernel mailing list: While this release is not quite as large

Debian Linux with GNOME Now Runs On Apple's M1 Mac Mini

Back in January, we got our first glimpse at the M1 running desktop Linux thanks to the team at Corellium. While that was a great achievement, it did have a lot of drawbacks, such as no access to the internal storage and no GPU driver. Now, Asahi Linux has just

Linux Release Roundup #21.35: Ubuntu 20.04.3, OpenShot 2.6, MX Linux 21, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS Released The third point release for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS has finally arrived

"Apps for GNOME" is a New Web Portal to Showcase Best Linux Apps for GNOME

There are several apps built for GNOME. Most of the stock (default) GNOME apps do not get enough spotlight as a separate mention. While Flathub as a platform helps highlight some fantastic applications for GNOME, it limits to Flatpak apps only. Also, it is not just dedicated to GNOME, of

Open Source Video Editor OpenShot 2.6 Released With AI Effects & Major Improvements

OpenShot is one of the most popular open-source video editors out there. It is not just for Linux, but it is an impressive free video editor for Windows and Mac users as well. While it was already a functional, easy-to-use, feature-rich video editor, it stepped up a notch with the

When Linus Torvalds Was Wrong About Linux (And I am Happy He Was Wrong)

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux kernel and Git, needs no introduction. A shy geek who does not talk much in public but prefers mailing lists. Loves codes and gadgets more than other things. Prefers working from home than spending time in shiny offices. Torvalds expresses his opinion on Linux

GNOME 41 Beta Introduces SIP/VoIP Support with Significant Updates to Applications

While GNOME 40 was a significant upgrade, GNOME 41 is the next version bump with several improvements and new feature support. It should be available as a stable release next month. Now, the beta version is available for public testing. Before you choose to try it out, let us take

MX Linux 21 With Fluxbox is a New Edition Available for Beta Testing

The MX Linux community is preparing for a new release in the MX Linux 21 series. This release will be based on the freshly released Debian 11 “Bullseye” and MX components. Unlike previous releases, the Fluxbox edition will be available as a separate ISO file along with the XFCE and

Intel's XeSS Could be the Open-Source Alternative to Nvidia's DLSS

Over the past year, everyone in the PC gaming community has been talking about DLSS and FidelityFX. However, it seems that Linux gamers have been missing out, with DLSS only working through Proton when combined with a beta Nvidia driver and FidelityFX leaving much to be desired in terms of

SparkyLinux 6.0 Release is based on Debian 11 and Includes a Built-in VPN

SparkyLinux 6.0 is a major stable update that utilizes Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ as its base now. While you can go through the features of Debian 11, SparkyLinux 6.0 should reflect some of the perks associated with it. Here, we shall take a quick look at what SparkyLinux 6.

Linux Release Roundup #21.34: Zorin OS 16, LibreOffice 7.2, Manjaro 21.1, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Zorin OS 16 Released Zorin OS 16 was the biggest release of this week that includes major visual

KaOS 2021.08 Release Focuses on Visual Changes and Package Updates

The built-from-scratch Linux distribution KaOS — which uses KDE, Qt, and pacman as a package manager, has finally received its fifth update this year. This article will highlight the significant changes that have been brought to the distribution. Let us get to know about what this new release brings! Desktop Environment

Manjaro 21.1 Pahvo Released With GNOME 40, Plasma 5.22 and Xfce 4.16

Manjaro 21.1 “Pahvo” is now available. This release brings many major improvements, especially in terms of desktop environments and the installation process. Although the version number suggests a small upgrade, that can’t be anything further from the truth, especially if you use GNOME or KDE. New Features in

Top 9 Features in the Newly Released Zorin OS 16 Linux Distribution

Zorin OS 16 is a gorgeous Linux distribution. With the latest release, there are several helpful feature additions to the distribution. While we have highlighted the key updates in our release coverage, I shall focus on some of the best features you can find in Zorin OS 16. 1. Jelly

Zorin OS 16 is a Visual Spectacle! You Can Download This New Linux Release Right Now

Zorin OS 16, one of the most anticipated Linux distros, based on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS, has arrived. With the latest release, they now offer a new “Pro” edition replacing the “Ultimate” edition that comes loaded with a few applications pre-installed and a couple of extra layouts. Moreover, you

Pine64 Unveils PineNote as an Alternative to Kindle

Pine64 has announced yet another Linux-powered mobile device: The PineNote. This innovative new device brings a wide variety of interesting features and capabilities, most notably a large e-ink display, similar to Amazon Kindles. In this article, we will be looking at the specs of this device and what it might

7 New Features in the Newly Released Debian 11 'Bullseye' Linux Distro

The much awaited release of Debian 11 codenamed Bullseye is finally here after two years of development. The release will be supported for the next five years like any other Debian stable version release. Excited about it? Let’s see what’s new in Debian 11. 1. New theme Debian

$6,000, Remote, Open Source Internship from Outreachy is Open for Application

Outreachy is one of the most popular open source internships. Its goal is to increase diversity in open source and hence they focus on women (both cis and trans), trans men, and genderqueer people. Residents and nationals of the United States of any gender who are Black/African American, Hispanic/

Linux Release Roundup #21.33: elementary OS 6, Thunderbird 91, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. elementary OS 6 Released elementary OS 6 is the biggest release of this week which introduced some massive

Thunderbird 91 is a Major Upgrade That Could Help Reclaim its Position as the Default Linux Mail Client

Thunderbird, the popular open-source email client, has a major new upgrade. Thunderbird 91 release promises many improvements, some of which we will be looking at here. Overall, the release focuses on adding import/export support for Thunderbird profiles, various user-interface improvements, improved Gmail account integration, improved calendar settings, tons of

Top 11 New Features in elementary OS 6 Linux Release

elementary OS 6 is a major upgrade after a few good years of updates to the 5.x series. While the 5.x series has had numerous feature updates and improvements, elementary OS 6 looks to be an exciting endeavor. Here, we shall take a look at all the new

The Wait is Over! elementary OS 6 'Odin' is Finally Here With Exciting Changes

One of the most anticipated Linux distros in 2021 has finally arrived. elementary OS 6 is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and it comes loaded with improvements to the user experience and security overall. While we already have a list of exciting features in elementary OS 6, let us

Unofficial Razer Tweak Tool 'Polychromatic' Offers a New Design & Supports All Devices

Polychromatic is a popular GUI tool to customize and manage Razer peripherals on Linux. While it worked fine before the major update, the user experience was not entirely pleasing. Now, with a major redesign that comes baked in the latest v0.7.0 release, setting up razer devices in Linux

The Open Source Summit & Other Events are Now Open for Registration

There are several events by The Linux Foundation lined up to take place in fall 2021. While you may have come across its schedule or information about it before, the events are finally open for registration! Let me highlight a few of the important events that you may not want

It's Time for Ubuntu to Opt for a Hybrid Rolling Release Model

Even if you are not an Ubuntu user, you probably are aware of its release model. There is a long term support (LTS) release that comes every two year and gets supported for five years. In between the two LTS releases, we see three non-LTS releases that are released at

Firefox Lost Almost 50 million Users: Here's Why It is Concerning

Mozilla’s Firefox is the only popular alternative to Chromium-based browsers. It has been the default choice for Linux users and privacy-conscious users across every platform. However, even with all benefits as one of the best web browsers around, it is losing its grip for the past few years. To

4MLinux 37.0 Release Packs in Linux Kernel 5.10 LTS and New Applications

One of the most lightweight distros, 4MLinux, has just announced its 37th major release. This version brings a variety of improvements, of which we shall be looking at here. Before that, however, I feel that it would be appropriate to find out more about it, especially since it’s such

GNOME Web Canary is Now Available to Test Bleeding Edge Features

Epiphany or GNOME Web is a minimal and yet capable browser for Linux distributions. You should find it as the default browser for elementary OS. With GNOME 40, the Epiphany browser has had some improvements and additions. Behind the scenes, it regularly gets some exciting improvements and feature additions. And

Linux Mint Needs UI/UX and Graphics Designers for Redesigning its Dated Website

Linux Mint is an awesome Linux distribution and there is no doubt about it. There is also no doubt that its website looks like something that was made in the 2010s. This surely does not give a good first impression to people not familiar with the project. I know, it’

Linux Release Roundup #21.31: PulseAudio 15.0, Linux Lite 5.6 RC1, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world. Linux Lite 5.6 RC1 Released Linux Lite 5.6 is almost ready for prime time with its

Linux Foundation Launches Open Source Scholarship to Inspire Women in Tech

Linux Foundation often provides a variety of scholarship programs. Recently, they have joined hands with Women Who Code (WWCode), popularly known for their work to empower women in technology. The association alone could inspire women to work in tech. And to promote the initiative and encourage promising women, The Linux

GitLab's New Open Source Tool Will Detect Malicious Code

There are several open-source tools available for security researchers. Now, GitLab has introduced a new one to the arsenal that lets you detect malicious code in dependencies. The tool is also known as “Package Hunter” and is an important addition that could help secure every type of software. What is

Top 7 Linux Laptops You Can Buy in 2021

Linux laptops are the perfect alternatives to macOS and Windows-powered laptops. Technically, you can turn any laptop of your choice into a Linux machine by choosing to install any Linux distribution available. But, here, our focus will be on the laptops that offer Linux out-of-the-box, ensuring the best compatibility and

Linux Release Roundup #21.30: HandBrake 1.4.0, GNOME 40.3, VirtualBox 6.1.24, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. HandBrake 1.4.0 Released HandBrake is a popular open-source video conversion tool. With the latest 1.4.

Ubuntu 20.10 Reached End of Life, Time to Upgrade!

Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) has reached its end of life today (July 22, 2021). It was a non-LTS release that introduced some exciting features. Usually, non-LTS releases are maintained for up to 9 months. So, with 20.10 reaching the end of life means there will be no security

DuckDuckGo Introduces Email Protection to Hide Your Email and Block Trackers

We have previously covered open-source email alias services like Simplelogin, which helps you hide your real email address. As an alternative to existing open-source solutions like Simplelogin, Mozilla Firefox Relay, and Anonaddy—DuckDuckGo has introduced a new email protection service. Even though it is not an open-source service, it offers

Linux Foundation Offers $100 Off on Courses & Certifications to Celebrate Sysadmin Day

If you aspire to become a sysadmin or improve your skills as a system administrator, Linux Foundation has a sweet discount offer to celebrate Sysadmin Day today. You will get $100 flat off of everything included in the catalog. The sale will be valid until July 30. Here, let me

You Can Now Use KDE Connect in Windows as Well

KDE Connect is a popular open-source tool that lets you share a connection between a phone and your computer. While it was always limited to the Linux platform, it looks like that it is coming to Windows after all. And, cross-platform availability of software is always a good thing. What

Edward Snowden Thinks GIMP Needs a Major UI Overhaul

Edward Snowden’s recent tweet praised what free and open-source software can achieve. In the tweet, he highlights that every time he uses Blender (an open-source 3D software suite), it reminds him of the advantages of FOSS and the growth of the ecosystem. He did not just limit to that,

Open Source Video Transcoder HandBrake Releases Version 1.4.0, Supports 10 & 12 Bit Encoding Now

HandBrake hardly needs an introduction. This is one of the most popular open source software for converting video files from one format to another, with several configuration options for advanced users. I know ffmpeg on Linux is the ultimate tool but that’s command line. Handbrake also utilizes ffmpeg underneath

Is Open-Source Software Secure?

Being someone who prefers Linux for desktop and encourages using open-source software, you may expect the answer to the question raised in the headline with a big “Yes“. But I am not going to limit discussing the benefits of open-source software. Let us explore more! Here, I plan to share

Linux Release Roundup #21.29: Mozilla Firefox 90, Tails 4.20, Solus 4.3, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. Tails 4.20 Released Tails 4.20 is an interesting release that introduces a Tor connection assistant that

Dear Mozilla, Please Remove This Annoying 'Feature' from Firefox

Despite its receding user base, Mozilla Firefox has remained my primary browser. Mozilla has revamped Firefox in the last couple of years and has added several features to it especially focused on protecting user privacy. I respect that. However, there is one ‘feature’ that annoys the hell out of me.

Solus 4.3 Released with Budgie 10.3.5 and GNOME 40.2

Solus, the independent Linux distribution, has just announced their third installment of their 4.x “Fortitude” series. This release brings improved hardware support, a new kernel, and updated desktop environments. Read on for an exciting look into what this new release brings. Solus 4.3: What’s New? As always,

Box64 Emulator Released for Arm64 Linux

Box86, the popular x86 emulator, has just received a huge upgrade. This comes in the form of Box64, the ARM64 equivalent. If you did not know, Box64_86 lets you run 64-bit or 32-bit Linux programs on ARM systems. In other words, it makes it possible for you to access

Linux Mint 20.2 is Now Available With New Features and Tools

Linux Mint 20.2 beta arrived a few weeks ago. And now, the final stable release for Linux Mint 20.2 is here. This release is an LTS upgrade based on Ubuntu 20.04 that is supported until 2025. Let us take a quick look at what’s new with

Nextcloud Hub 22 Makes It Easy to Collaborate and Manage Groups

Nextcloud is one of the best open-source remote working tools available. With every new release, it is just keeps getting better. The latest Nextcloud Hub 22 release introduces significant improvements to the workflow and a new app that should make it easier to collaborate and efficiently manage groups. Nextcloud Hub

Popular Open Source Tool Audacity in News Again, for all the Wrong Reasons

Audacity is a popular, free and open-source audio editor available cross-platform. Muse Group recently acquired Audacity. In case you didn’t know, they are popularly known for open-source music notation software, Musescore. While this was a good thing considering Audacity’s future growth with all the extended resources after the

Netflix Not Working on 32-bit Linux? Blame it on Google

Here’s the scenario. You were enjoying Netflix and other streaming services with Firefox on your 32-bit Linux system. But all of a sudden, Netflix just stopped working. You updated the Firefox browser, made sure that DRM is enabled in Firefox, all media codecs have been installed and yet it

Can Windows 11 Influence Linux Distributions?

Microsoft’s Windows 11 has been finally revealed. While some compare it to macOS, others compare the nitty-gritty details to find similarities with GNOME and KDE (which does not make much sense). But, among all the buzz, I am curious about something else — Can Microsoft’s Windows 11 influence the

KaOS 2021.06 Brings in Plasma 5.22, JPEG XL Support, and More

KaOS is an independent Linux/GNU distribution built from scratch. It uses Qt and KDE, comes baked in with pacman as its package manager. The latest version comes with useful upgrades. Let’s discover what this version has to offer. What’s New? KaOS 2021.06 comes with Plasma 5.

Deepin Linux Adds Android App Support

Deepin, one of the most beautiful distributions, has just released their 20.2.2 update. It incorporates a variety of awesome features, most notably the Android app support—thanks to their new App store. Additionally, the Deepin team claims they are the first Chinese Linux distro to receive a secure

Pop!_OS 21.04 With New 'COSMIC' Desktop is Available to Download

Pop!_OS 21.04 debuts with its brand new COSMIC desktop. I shared my experience with the beta release early this month—now, the stable release is finally available to download. There are a few additions after our beta release experience, let me highlight what’s new in Pop!_OS

Children's Drawing App Tux Paint Now Has Gradient Fill and Pixel Art Options

Tux Paint is an open source drawing application and an alternative to Microsoft Paint on Linux. It is a cross-platform application and you can also use it on Windows and macOS. Tux Paint primarily intends to be used by children between the age of 3 and 12. It is actually

Nextcloud Alternative Twake Adds New Features and Privacy Improvements

If you did not know about Twake, you might want to check out our quick review on Twake app on our main portal. To give you a quick introduction, I would say that Twake aims to be a modern, open-source Nextcloud alternative with Slack-like features in the mix. In other

Dark and Light Only! Ubuntu 21.10 Looks to Ditch the Standard Mixed Color Theme

Ubuntu’s default “Yaru” community theme is an excellent choice. However, Ubuntu’s team has been tweaking it for a while since Ubutu 19.10 to match their branding and offer a good-looking experience. I liked the default themes available with Ubuntu 20.04. Up until now, you got standard,

Linux Kernel 5.13 Released with Initial Apple M1 Support, AMD FreeSync HDMI, and More Changes

After a few months of development, Linux Kernel 5.13 is finally ready for prime time. It brings to the table a plethora of huge improvements, most notably the preliminary support for Apple’s M1 platform. Alongside the support for the M1 chip, we also get a lot of other

Using Git Version Control as a Writer

I believe modern writers should begin thinking about their processes, or workflows. In a highly distracted world, it is imperative to take ownership over the chain of tasks we perform every day as writers. Traditionally, writers would put their writing to the hours where the distraction is less, and the

Windows 11 Makes Your Hardware Obsolete, Use Linux Instead!

Windows 11 is finally here. We’re not entirely thrilled by it – but it introduces problems for many computer users. And I’m not even talking the privacy aspect or its design choice. But it seems that Windows 11 is demanding newer hardware to work, which makes your old computer

Linux Release Roundup #21.26: Linux Mint 20.2 BETA, Rocky Linux 8.4, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. Rocky Linux 8.4 Released Rocky Linux 8.4 is the first stable release that aims to replace

Security-Focused Tutanota Mail's Linux Desktop Application is Now Available

Tutanota is an open-source privacy-oriented email service. It is an impressive secure email service as an alternative to Gmail. In fact, our ethical web portal LinuxHandbook hosts emails on Tutanota. While it is already a full-fledged service with constant improvements added regularly, the desktop client was something in beta since

Rocky Linux is Finally Ready as a CentOS Replacement with 8.4 Stable Release

One of the most anticipated releases in 2021 — Rocky Linux as an alternative to CentOS, is finally here, with its first stable release 8.4 (Green Obsidian) ready for production use. If you have been keeping up with the news, it was interesting to see that Rocky Linux 8.3

Here's Why Switching to Linux Makes Sense in 2021

Linux does have several benefits over Windows and macOS in certain areas. People are realizing it, and it is slowly gaining popularity in the desktop OS market. Of course, the majority of desktop users still swear by Windows or macOS, but a greater number of users are trying out new

Linux Mint 20.2 Beta Introduces Update Reminder, Cinnamon 5, New Applications, and Other Improvements

Linux Mint 20.2 “Uma” (beta) based on Ubuntu 20.04.2 is finally available to download. Here, I shall highlight what’s new and how to get the beta version for testing. Linux Mint 20.2 Beta: What’s New? While Linux Mint 20.2 is a point release,

Time Tracker ActivityWatch v0.11 Released with UI Improvements and New Features

ActivityWatch is a cross-platform open-source and privacy-respecting time monitoring application. It informs you of the activities you have been doing on your devices. With its latest 0.11 release, ActivityWatch has made progress on the user experience along with several technical improvements. Let’s dive right into the features this

elementary OS 6 Beta 2 is the First Step to Have Flatpak Apps Out-of-the-box

elementary OS 6 “Odin” beta release gave us a sneak peek on a variety of interesting things that are in motion for the final release. Now, the second beta release, i.e. elementary OS 6 Beta 2 is starting to make sense of the ambitious plans that the development team

Top 5 Chrome-like Browsers That Are Better Than Google Chrome in 2021

Want to switch away from Google? But, looking for something potentially better than Google Chrome (and similar) for your Linux system? Fortunately, there are multiple Google Chrome alternatives that you can try. Each of them brings something interesting to the table, while also keeping the fantastic compatibility Chrome is known

PDF Mix Tool 1.0.1 Now Lets You Edit Metadata with an Improved UI & Qt 6 Support

PDF Mix Tool is one of the best PDF editors for Linux and an alternative to PDF Arranger. It is a neat and simple GUI tool for manipulating pdf files and allows you to modify your files (rotating, splitting, extracting from files), not their content, however. Although this application does

How Free & Open Source Software Can Save Online Privacy

I have used services from tech giants for years. Most were free of charge, at the expense of my privacy. But those days are over. Now I browse, chat and work without anyone tracking, monetizing or censoring my data. Thanks to free (libre) and open source software. I start to

Linux Release Roundup #21.24: KDE Plasma 5.22, LibreOffice 7.1.4, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. Rocky Linux 8.4 RC1 Released Rocky Linux 8.4 release candidate 1 is here right after 8.

Linus Torvalds Wants Everyone to Get Vaccinated and Stop Believing in Anti-vax Conspiracies

Linus Torvalds is furious again, and this time, again for a good reason. Linux kernel mailing list is the place dedicated for discussions on kernel development. But, amidst the pandemic when vaccinations are in full swing all over the globe, there have been some anti-vax comments going around as well.

Vivaldi 4.0 Looks Like an All-in-One Browser for Linux

Vivaldi 4.0 is the latest version that introduces new functionalities for multitaskers and users who rely on web browsers for everything. It is worth noting that only the UI layer of Vivaldi is closed-source, more than 93% of its source code is open-source. Even though it is not completely

KDE Plasma 5.22 Features Eye Candy Visuals with Usability Improvements

KDE Plasma 5.22 is finally here. While we previously covered the exciting changes coming to KDE Plasma 5.22 before the release, everyone can now get to experience it. The announcement mentions that the release focuses on usability, stability, and flexibility improvements. Here, let me highlight the key changes

ProtonMail Introduces a New Design for Web Users

If you have been using ProtonMail beta version, you may have noticed the user interface improvements they have been doing for years now. While the old design was simple and effective, it did lack a lot of essential design choices and features. For the very same reason, I preferred to

You Can Still Use the Old Firefox Interface (but not for long)

Firefox 89 is finally available to download with a major redesign. While some like what they are trying to do, as a competitive alternative to Google Chrome in terms of user experience, many do not seem to like the modern design. Of course, the design choices will always have distinct

Linux Release Roundup #21.23: Firefox 89, Pop!_OS 21.04 Beta, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. Firefox 89 Released Firefox 89 is a major update that involves UI makeover along with several new features

Slimbook ONE Linux Mini PC is Now Powered by a High-Performance AMD Chip

Slimbook ONE is one of the best Linux-based mini PCs out there. The earlier iterations were quite successful, which offered Intel i5/i7 processors. Now, with a new offering, the Slimbook ONE mini-PC seems to be going all AMD by ditching Intel. Let me briefly highlight what the new Slimbook

You Can Now Try the New COSMIC Desktop Environment with Pop!_OS 21.04 Beta

Pop!_OS 21.04 is one of the most anticipated distros of this year and the public beta has finally arrived. While we do not have an official list of changes that follows with this release, but it comes packed with its brand new COSMIC Desktop Environment. Let me highlight

openSUSE Leap 15.3 Release Finally Closes the Gap With SUSE Linux Enterprise

Last year, with openSUSE Leap 15.2 release they aimed to close the gap between SUSE Linux Enterprise by building it with the same binary packages used in the enterprise version. This would ease up the migration process for the deployments if anyone switches to the SUSE Linux Enterprise after

OBS Studio 27 Adds Wayland Support, Undo/Redo, and Browser Docks

Open Broadcaster Software is a free and open-source streaming/recording solution available for multiple platforms. Not long ago, we spotted native Wayland support coming to OBS Studio. Now, with the release of OBS Studio 27, it is finally a reality. Not just limited to wayland support, but there are some

Firefox 89 is Here with a Revamped Design and Improved Features

Firefox has long been the default web browser for many popular distributions such as Ubuntu and Manjaro. It is well known for its privacy features, as well as being completely open source. It has had many notable UI redesigns over the years, of which the latest was the Photon design.

/e/, Fairphone, and a Few European Companies Join to Launch 'FairTEC' Promoting Ethical Smartphone Solutions

A few European companies like /e/ and Fairphone who promote open-source technologies have joined forces to start ‘FairTEC‘, which is a collective to create sustainable and ethical integrated smartphone solutions. Other companies involved include TeleCoop, WEtell, and the ethical broadband/mobile provider Phone Co-op. With the help of FairTEC, they

Configuring Vim as a Writing Tool

In my first column I spoke about why I moved my writing to Vim – away from the standard tools of modern writers such as word processors (MS Word and their open source equivalents), text editors (Notepad since I’ve been a Windows user until last year), and cloud based storage

Linux Release Roundup #21.22: AlmaLinux 8.4, Inkscape 1.1, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. AlmaLinux OS 8.4 Released Yet another stable release for the CentOS replacement. With AlmaLinux 8.4 release,

'Have I been Pwned' is Now Open Source to Check Passwords

Have I been Pwned is a popular website to check if your email has been a part of a data breach. A few years back, probably only the ones interested in their digital safety knew about it. But now — almost every service like Firefox Monitor utilizes the database of Have

GIMP's 'Woke' Fork Glimpse is Getting Discontinued

A few years back, someone forked GIMP into Glimpse because the term “GIMP” was offensive in a way. Not just limited to the name, but the fork also aimed to do better than what GIMP offered, with a potential to introduce an easier user interface and more functions. Unfortunately, it

Comcast Sends Copyright Notice to a User for Downloading Ubuntu ISO via Torrent

Update: The article was updated with OpSec Security’s official statement. If you do not use torrent files to download a copyrighted material, you may have never received a DMCA notice. However, what if you receive a copyright infringement notice from your Internet Service Provider for downloading free software? Xfinity,

Inkscape 1.1 is the Next Major Update With New Export Options and More Features

Last year, Inkscape 1.0 release hit the surface with tons of new features and improvements after 3 years in development. Now, after a year, Inkscape 1.1 is here as the next major update with a several new feature additions and improvements. Let me briefly highlight the significant changes

Shutter Screenshot Tool May Soon Make its Re-entry to the Ubuntu Repository

Only a few months back, Shutter had its first major release in years getting rid of the old libraries and dependencies. Now, with a new 0.96 update, Shutter is prepping to make its way to the Ubuntu universe repository and other Linux distro repositories. In case you did not

Sublime Text 4 Brings in a Refreshed UI, GPU Rendering Feature, and More Exciting Improvements

A lot of software developers rely on Sublime Text to do their jobs seamlessly. Even though it is not an open-source code editor, it is available for Linux. This first stable release of the latest major version features a lot of changes that will dramatically enlighten the experience of the

Open Source World's Favorite IRC Network Freenode is in Turmoil

What is Freenode? I’m sure that some of you don’t know what Freenode is. Let me explain. Freenode started at an IRC channel named #LinPeople in the 1990s.(IRC or Internet Relay Chat is a chat protocol that has been around since the late 1980s and was widely

Linux Release Roundup #21.21: NetBSD 9.2, Kdenlive 21.04.1, Ubuntu Touch OTA 17, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world. NetBSD 9.2 Released NetBSD 9.2 is a mostly a bug fix release that addresses a number

TUXEDO Launches InfinityBook Pro 14 With a Gorgeous 3K Display

TUXEDO computers is popularly known for their Linux laptops.  It looks like they have unveiled something exciting after a while that sports a gorgeous 3K res display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. While that sounds good on paper, let me briefly highlight what it offers. InfinityBook Pro 14 with

Linux Foundation Offers Free WebAssembly Training Courses for Developers

If you are a developer working with native cloud applications and want to get rid of the overheads that come with several cloud providers, taking a look at WebAssembly (Wasm) will only make things easier. WebAssembly basically helps you add capabilities to your web applications, potentially leading to a stable

Mozilla Firefox Is Adding Capabilities to Defend Against Malicious Sites on Desktop

Mozilla Firefox is a popular privacy-oriented, free and open-source web browser. While privacy and security were always the core focus of their offering, they are introducing a security architecture to isolated websites. While this was something already present in Chromium, Mozilla has finally joined the party. It basically changes the

1Password for Linux Is Officially Here With Brand New Features

1Password is a pretty good password manager (even though not open-source) and has a good rep in the open-source community as well. They even offer free team memberships for users working on open-source projects. Its desktop client for Linux was in the beta phase but now it is ready for