Linux Apps
3 more neat Linux apps and tools to try
Trying this week: a map exploration app that's fully global, a better command for reading files, and a drawing app that makes pixel art easy.
Jordan Gloor
Jordan Gloor is a journalist of over five years, having covered tech, agriculture, and local history. He likes to tinker with computers in his free time, especially in self-hosting and the Linux desktop. He also enjoys drinking hot tea and gardening.
KDE
"Bullet-proof KDE" means you can stay on Plasma 6.6 for 3 years
The joint announcement from KDE, Techpaladin, and Kubuntu Focus details a plan for supporting professionals using Plasma 6.6 until 2029.
Software Updates
Nvidia Geforce NOW is a Flatpak for Linux. Installing it is easy
Along with its exit from beta, the Linux-native edition of Geforce NOW can be downloaded from an Nvidia-official Flatpak repository.
Software Updates
Better GPU overclocking controls are here with LACT 0.10
A new PowerMiser setting and a voltage slider let you have more control over your Nvidia card.
Distro Release
SparkyLinux is bringing back support for "really old" computers
With its refresh of the Debian package base, SparkyLinux has reintroduced a 32-bit edition with support for the Openbox window manager.
Linux Apps
2 useful Linux apps and 1 command worth trying
This week I'm exploring a feed aggregator, a duplicate finder, and a drop-down terminal.
Software Updates
It's now easier to customize that cool terminal logo in Fastfetch
Both a text-based interface and a graphical one accessible via your web browser now let you interactively create the configuration file for your Fastfetch.
Pixelorama
This open source pixel art editor just got a major update
Version 1.2 of Pixelorama includes a new autotiling system, a tool for converting flat sprites to isometric, and Steam Cloud saves.
Jellyfin
Jellyfin's Android Auto interface got a big refresh
Jellyfin's interface for Android Auto was completely rebuilt from the ground-up, and a new download manager saves you from scouring the file system for media.
felix86
Heroic Games Launcher now works on RISC-V thanks to felix86
Version 26.08 adds support for Heroic Games Launcher and for Ubuntu 26.04 on the 86x emulator for RISC-V devices.
KDE
KDE Linux will be DOS and Java-friendly
The Package Compatibility Helper will now prompt you to install software from Flathub that will let you run Java programs, DOS games, and more.
Distro Release
Emmabuntüs Linux gains better accessibility with DE6-1.02
The base was upgraded to Debian 13.6, bringing along with it some package upgrades (and a downgrade).