Software Updates
FreshRSS just got a big upgrade
The open source and self-hostable news aggregator has better notification and article filtering controls, and feed icons can be directly fetched.
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
Try a new Linux app: 3 more worth installing
This weekend we're zooming in on maps and multiplexers.
Security
[Updated] Another huge Linux vulnerability is here. This is how you can protect yourself
"Dirty Frag" was leaked before distribution maintainers could issue a patch, so it's out there for whoever to abuse right now.
News
Redox OS ports more software, makes it web-searchable
The nascent independent operating system written in Rust is also getting easier to boot on real hardware.
KDE
You can try KDE's new password manager now
KeepSecret, a replacement for KWalletManager, has been flying under the radar recently. You can install a lightweight early release now from KDE, though.
COSMIC
COSMIC desktop environment is coming along nicely with 1.0.12
Picking a wallpaper and dragging-and-dropping files are getting a little easier.
Distro Release
AlmaLinux 10.2 beta is here, this is what's new
"Lavender Lion" is coming with the ability to run 32-bit software in a x86_64 userspace.
Linux Kernel
Copy Fail: A simple guide to staying safe on your Linux desktop
You can confirm that you're secure with a simple check of your system info.
KDE
"Enhance!" KDE Plasma is getting higher-quality zoom
Also, solving the case of the disappearing background apps.
Linux Apps
Try a new Linux app: 3 worth installing
Want to take control of your Linux PC's GPU? This app does everything. Plus, PDF editing and terminal-based file browsing made easy with Okular and Yazi.
Linux Mint
Wayland is coming to Linux Mint (and maybe a new kind of release)
Also, people with brand new PCs should check out the new HWE release.
Distro Release
Fedora 44 arrived this week. These are the biggest changes and how to get them
Fedora on ARM? It's more attainable now.