Software Updates
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.
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Distro Release
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.
Linux Apps
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.
Software Updates
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.
Pixelorama
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
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.