Linux Apps

3 great Linux apps for listening to music

With these apps, you can rip, tag, and listen to music directly on your Linux desktop. All free, all open source.

Security

GNU Guix users need to update now to stay safe

Multiple dangerous vulnerabilities have patches available now. Putting off updates risks both remote and local privilege escalation, plus DOS attacks.

KDE

You can now download a KDE Linux ISO for testing

KDE Linux is also getting better quality assurance, a new developer mode, and improved Firefox integration. Plus, CD ripping gets attention.

Software Updates

2 more Soundcore headsets just got open source support

OpenSCQ30 adds support for the Soundcore Sport X20 and Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds while also improving the app experience.

Software Updates

Kodi 22 beta is here. This is what's new in "Piers"

Kodi 22, nicknamed "Piers," is adding multi-disc game management, more HDR support, improved video navigation, and more.

Linux Apps

3 Linux apps that make your Wi-Fi network more useful

Need a simple speed test, a network analyzer, or just a tool for sending data between your phone and your desktop over the network?

Software Updates

Calibre 9.10 is here: This is what's new

The update includes a completely revamped user interface for the content server, brand-new web app support, and improved book searches.

Resources

Which Linux distributions do age verification?

Myths and confusion abound in the age attestation issue. Here are clear answers with direct quotes from developers and experts.

Linux Laptops

Kubuntu Focus' Linux laptops got updated with new processors

The upgrade to the Arrow Lake-powered processors offer a performance boost of six percent, and they now come with Kubuntu LTS 26.04. The prices, unfortunately, also got a boost.

Jellyfin

Jellyfin 12 is almost here, these are most exciting upgrades

On the way for the open source media server is a new default theme, vastly improved book support, plus fixes for long-standing bugs with TV schedules and more.

Linux Apps

3 useful Linux apps that make productivity easy

This week I'm exploring Linux apps for office work, including a no-frills grammar checker, a CLI-based to-do app, and a tablet-friendly note-taking app.

Home Assistant

Home Assistant OS 18.0 is out now, here's what's new

This update to the popular home automation Linux distribution makes new installations easier to manage and better at optimizing RAM and storage.