Linux Apps
3 more handy Linux apps to try
This week I'm exploring an MKV file editor, a kanban-style productivity app, and an in-terminal file manager.
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.
Tails
Portable, anti-surveillance Linux distro Tails wants to protect your data at shutdown
This release for the anti-surveillance operating system brings a new shutdown procedure avoiding data loss, plus a new default video player.
Raspberry Pi
How the new 10-inch Raspberry Pi touch display compares to other models
This is how each device in the Raspberry Pi Touch Display lineup compares the others, including the newest 10-inch model.
Firefox
Updating Firefox? This is what's new in Firefox 153
One of the most notable new features, Containers, lets you open the same website in multiple tabs and sign into a different website account with each.
Flathub
Flathub itself is leaving GitHub
In a GUADEC presentation about Flathub, a transition to a Forgejo instance gets mentioned and is met with applause.
Linux Apps
Getting comfortable with your Linux PC? Try these 3 neat apps
This week, I'm showing off a Google Maps alternative, a command monitoring tool, and a simple system cleaner tool for KDE Plasma.
KDE Plasma
These are the most exciting features in Plasma 6.8, so far
While KDE Plasma 6.8 won't be here until October, there are already exciting announced features to look forward to.
Software Updates
Open source code collaboration platform Forgejo 16.0 is here, this is what's new
There are new consistency checks, member management tools, and review comment features. Plus, commit lists look different in pull request reviews.
Software Updates
You can now cast videos with PeerTube, the federated YouTube alternative
This update to the Android and iPhone mobile apps allows you to cast to any Chromecast or AirPlay-enabled device. You also have more creator tools access, now.
Software Updates
Feishin 1.14 adds karaoke-style lyrics for self-hosted music servers
The music listening app for Jellyfin, OpenSubsonic, and Navidrome servers was updated with neat features for karaoke fans and more.
Linux Apps
3 legitimately useful Linux tools worth trying
This weekend, I'm exploring a terminal-based system monitor, a multi-tool for hardware specs and benchmarks, and a simple battery health checker.
Software Updates
What's new in LibreOffice 26.8 (in beta now)
Expected in August 2026, this update brings a new "Draft" view to Writer, a shuffle command to Calc, and a new slide section feature to Impress.