RISC-V
It's been a big month for open source RISC-V computing
New official images from Ubuntu and Xubuntu, plus advances in 86x emulation, mean major advances for the open source architecture.
Software Updates
One of the best music tagging apps just got a major update
The update brings an overhauled plugin system, a new session saver, and improved options for handling cover art.
GNOME
Here's what it's like to upgrade to GNOME 51
You can expect improvements in display brightness controls, touchpad configuration, and overall a more smooth look to GNOME.
Jellyfin
2 Jellyfin clients are about to get big updates
One of them also has a Linux desktop edition.
News
[UPDATE] Chrome is crashing Linux desktops
A new bug in the latest update corrupts the fontconfig cache, which can in turn crash your entire desktop.
Fedora
The Fedora 45 beta is here. This is what's new
You can expect upgrades to the GNOME experience on Workstation, the Plasma version as well, and the installer for Atomic Desktops.
KDE
KDE Linux will automatically protect your files
In KDE's August 2026 update for the nascent Linux distribution, we got a peek at how home folders will be preserved using a snapshot system.
News
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.
Software Updates
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.
KDE
"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.
Software Updates
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.
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.