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.
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.
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).
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.
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.