Software Updates

Feishin 1.14 adds karaoke-style lyrics for self-hosted music servers

The music listening app for Jellyfin, OpenSubsonic, and Navidrome servers was updated with neat features for karaoke fans and more.

Linux Apps

3 legitimately useful Linux tools worth trying

This weekend, I'm exploring a terminal-based system monitor, a multi-tool for hardware specs and benchmarks, and a simple battery health checker.

Software Updates

What's new in LibreOffice 26.8 (out now)

This update brings a new "Draft" view to Writer, a shuffle command to Calc, and a new slide section feature to Impress.

Software Updates

Meshy, a Linux-native MeshCore client, is looking better

In addition to a new app icon, the app for LoRa mesh communications also brings improvements for region selection and for message routing.

Redox OS

Rust-based Redox OS is getting more gaming capabilities

While it's still experimental as an operating system, its support for playing games is improving, and there's an exciting project on the horizon.

Flathub

That vibe-coded app will probably be abandoned, if Flathub is any indication

Only about a quarter of vibe-coded apps tracked since early 2026 are still seeing frequent updates, calling into question the reliability of such software.

Linux Apps

3 great Linux apps for listening to music

With these apps, you can rip, tag, and listen to music directly on your Linux desktop. All free, all open source.

Security

GNU Guix users need to update now to stay safe

Multiple dangerous vulnerabilities have patches available now. Putting off updates risks both remote and local privilege escalation, plus DOS attacks.

KDE

You can now download a KDE Linux ISO for testing

KDE Linux is also getting better quality assurance, a new developer mode, and improved Firefox integration. Plus, CD ripping gets attention.

Software Updates

2 more Soundcore headsets just got open source support

OpenSCQ30 adds support for the Soundcore Sport X20 and Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds while also improving the app experience.

Software Updates

Kodi 22 beta is here. This is what's new in "Piers"

Kodi 22, nicknamed "Piers," is adding multi-disc game management, more HDR support, improved video navigation, and more.

Linux Apps

3 Linux apps that make your Wi-Fi network more useful

Need a simple speed test, a network analyzer, or just a tool for sending data between your phone and your desktop over the network?