3 cool and useful Linux apps to try
This week I'm taking a look at an expense tracking tool for the terminal, a simple file server generator, and a fun drum machine.
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Haiku OS is back with another beta release
Ports of popular software, including Firefox and NetBSD's Virtual Machine Monitor, are included in this update two years in the making.
DAW for Linux, Ardour, debuts new scales feature
The Linux-native digital audio workstation added initial support for scales, plus an arpeggiating tool and better session recoveries.
3 more neat Linux apps and tools to try
Trying this week: a map exploration app that's fully global, a better command for reading files, and a drawing app that makes pixel art easy.
"Bullet-proof KDE" means you can stay on Plasma 6.6 for 3 years
The joint announcement from KDE, Techpaladin, and Kubuntu Focus details a plan for supporting professionals using Plasma 6.6 until 2029.
Nvidia Geforce NOW is a Flatpak for Linux. Installing it is easy
Along with its exit from beta, the Linux-native edition of Geforce NOW can be downloaded from an Nvidia-official Flatpak repository.
Better GPU overclocking controls are here with LACT 0.10
A new PowerMiser setting and a voltage slider let you have more control over your Nvidia card.
SparkyLinux is bringing back support for "really old" computers
With its refresh of the Debian package base, SparkyLinux has reintroduced a 32-bit edition with support for the Openbox window manager.
2 useful Linux apps and 1 command worth trying
This week I'm exploring a feed aggregator, a duplicate finder, and a drop-down terminal.
It's now easier to customize that cool terminal logo in Fastfetch
Both a text-based interface and a graphical one accessible via your web browser now let you interactively create the configuration file for your Fastfetch.
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.
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.
Software Updates
Open source code collaboration platform Forgejo 16.0 is here, this is what's new
There are new consistency checks, member management tools, and review comment features. Plus, commit lists look different in pull request reviews.
Software Updates
You can now cast videos with PeerTube, the federated YouTube alternative
This update to the Android and iPhone mobile apps allows you to cast to any Chromecast or AirPlay-enabled device. You also have more creator tools access, now.