Jellyfin
Jellyfin has new versioning and AI code policies
Jellyfin is about to jump from version 10.11.x to 12.x, to avoid confusion.
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.
Linux Apps
Refresh your Linux PC by trying one of these Linux apps
This week I'm trying a Flatpak browser, a screen recorder, and a VM manager. Subscribe for free and open source app recommendations in your inbox every week.
Meshtastitc
This $45 gadget turns your Linux PC into an off-grid chat node
With this radio module, you can get directly onto the Meshtastic network without need to flash anything.
Tails
Here's what's new in Tails 7.8
You won't find Mozilla Thunderbird preinstalled on this release.
OpenBSD
OpenBSD 7.9 is released, here's what's new
It includes additional ARM and RISC-V processor support and drivers for Wi-Fi 6.
KDE Plasma
KDE Plasma 6.7 (out now): Here's everything new
New theming, new shortcuts, and better virtual desktops all make up this exciting desktop environment release.
DietPi
DietPi 10.4 adds full support for an Orange Pi, plus Copy Fail mitigations
This release for the hardware-optimized alternative to Raspberry Pi OS brings dedicated images for the Orange Pi 5B and a fix for some infamous vulnerabilities.
Linux Apps
Keep your software fresh: 3 more Linux apps worth trying
This weekend I'm trying a virtual ruler, a disk usage detector, and a movie storing tool.
Resources
These Linux distros still run on 32-bit hardware in 2026
Plus, what to expect when you install it.
New In Linux
What's happening at New In Linux
I'm keeping you in the loop on my thinking and direction.
KDE
KDE just got a big investment
Does the nearly $1.5 million investment mean we're getting KDE Linux sooner? Only time will tell, but it's clear people want to get away from Microsoft.
RISC-V
This tiny PC runs Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on open source RISC-V
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS only supports RISC-V devices that meet RVA23 standards, and this one does.