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.
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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, out now
When the KDE Plasma desktop 6.8 gets here on October 14, you can look forward to more screen recording and system monitoring features.
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.
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.