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Flathub

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.

Arm

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.

Self-Hosting

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.

Wayland

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

Jellyfin has new versioning and AI code policies

Jellyfin is about to jump from version 10.11.x to 12.x, to avoid confusion.

Linux Apps

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. Subscribe for free and open source app recommendations in your inbox every week.

A top view of the MeshToad V3 radio module on a yellow-to-blue gradient background.

Meshtastitc

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.

Tails

Here's what's new in Tails 7.8

You won't find Mozilla Thunderbird preinstalled on this release.

OpenBSD

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

KDE Plasma 6.7 (out now): Here's everything new

New theming, new shortcuts, and better virtual desktops all make up this exciting desktop environment release.

DietPi

DietPi 10.4 adds full support for an Orange Pi, plus Copy Fail mitigations

This release for the hardware-optimized alternative to Raspberry Pi OS brings dedicated images for the Orange Pi 5B and a fix for some infamous vulnerabilities.