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.
Latest
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.
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.
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.
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 has new versioning and AI code policies
Jellyfin is about to jump from version 10.11.x to 12.x, to avoid confusion.
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.
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.
Here's what's new in Tails 7.8
You won't find Mozilla Thunderbird preinstalled on this release.
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 6.7 (in beta now): Here's everything new
New theming, new shortcuts, and better virtual desktops all make up this exciting desktop environment release.
DietPi 10.4 adds full support for an Orange Pi, plus Copy Fail mitigations
Some self-hosted software is getting upgraded, too.
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 this mean we're getting KDE Linux sooner?
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.
Software Updates
FreshRSS just got a big upgrade
The open source and self-hostable news aggregator has some
Linux Apps
Try a new Linux app: 3 more worth installing
This weekend we're zooming in on maps and multiplexers.
Linux Kernel
[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
A replacement for a core KDE app has been flying under the radar recently.
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.