KDE
We're one step closer to a KDE Linux beta
A new, independent package build system and an optimized collection of software and kernel modules means a pure KDE distribution is one step closer to reality.
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
Upgrade your Linux PC with these 3 handy apps
This week it's all about reviews. I'm trying a terminal history viewer, a log viewer, and an image viewer and editor.
Flathub
Flathub is finally combating the AI slopware problem
Apps and pull requests made or assisted by AI can no longer be submitted to Flathub's software repository. There are exceptions though.
Arm
FOSS retro Windows on ARM64 Raspberry Pi is almost here
Developers are booting an open source version of Windows NT on the Raspberry Pi 5, and while useful software isn't here yet, it is a big step forward.
Self-Hosting
The self-hosted streaming app Feishin got a major update
Listening to music via Jellyfin, OpenSubsonic, or Navidrome? This app just got new themes and better organizing and reporting tools.
Wayland
The dream of Steam on Wayland just got closer to reality
Since Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) now supports Wayland natively, we can look forward to apps like Steam moving toward full Wayland support.
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.
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.