Red Hat's Lightwell Doesn't Wait for Upstream Maintainers to Act
A status update shows it clearing 400 vulnerabilities from Java libraries and a key service now being generally available.
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Siemens Abruptly Takes Down OpenRadioss, But a Fork is Already Live
Another reminder of why open source saves software from being lost forever.
Ubuntu 26.10 Will Have a Rust-based GnuPG Replacement
The Rust-based OpenPGP tool lands in Ubuntu 26.10's main archive, with sq and sqv available alongside gpg and gpgv.
DigitalOcean Quietly Ends Open Source Credits Program
Some project maintainers have received emails that they will no longer get any more free credits from Digital Ocean.
YT-DLP is Being Treated as a Piracy Tool By The IFPI
Their submission to the EU's piracy watchlist places the open source tool in the same category as illegal downloading websites.
F-Droid's New App Shows it Isn't Going Anywhere
The Compose-based 2.0 app release marks the largest update in the storefront's history.
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ORICO X50 Review: A Sleek Thunderbolt 5 SSD Enclosure
A slim, silver NVMe enclosure that turns your spare SSD into fast external storage. Excellent if you have Thunderbolt 5 on your machine.
We View Consumer Data as Toxic Waste
Obscura VPN splits your identity from your browsing across two independent companies so neither can see both. Founder Carl Dong on trust, QUIC, reproducible builds, and why the no-logs promise stopped being enough.
FOSS Weekly #26.40: NixOS is European Choice, Firefox Nova and Features, Free Terminal Course, Homelab Improvements and More
European governments are betting on NixOS to reduce their dependency on big tech.
How I Fixed the Biggest Annoyance of My Homelab
Tired of remembering IP addresses and port numbers for your self-hosted services? Here's how I moved my homelab to clean .internal hostnames.
Local AI Weekly #4: The Fine Print of Running AI Locally
There is a local desktop AI assistant for KDE Plasma.
FOSS Weekly #26.39: Snapdragon X2, Ubuntu 26.10, Konsole, systemd Tricks and a New Project
Here are the latest happenings from the Linux and FOSS world.
✨ Highlights of the month
Content Creators Will Love This FOSS Android App
Image Toolbox will draw you in with its export presets tailored for Instagram, X, YouTube, and more.
Banking Apps, No Google, and a Locked Bootloader: How iodé Makes Privacy Android Work for Everyone
In discussion with Brian from Iodé project and how Iodé is addressing issues de-Googled smartphone users face.
Inside the Systemd Age Verification Debate: Developer Responds to Criticism
A single pull request turned a quiet open source contributor into the unlikely target of one of the Linux community's most heated controversies. We interacted with Dylan Taylor to hear his side of the story.
The Open Source Diary App for Android That Organizes Your Life on a Timeline
A well-designed diary app that keeps your data private, works offline, and respects your freedom.
In Case You Missed It
Linux Market Share Statistics [March 2026 Report]
Curious to know the latest market share percentage for Linux desktop? You don't have to do the research; we've done it for you. We update this report at the beginning of each month.
Deprecated Linux Commands You Should Not Use Anymore (And Their Alternatives)
Still using these obsolete Linux commands? Perhaps it is time to look for alternatives.
These Linux Distros Turn Your PC into a Retro Gaming Console
Looking to spice up your system as a retro gaming console? These Linux distributions can help you do that.
Getting Started With openEuler
openEuler is gaining steady popularity outside its homeland. Let's get started with it.
Getting Started With Hyprland
Let's get on the "hyp" wagon with Hyprland
Using Linux With WSL on Windows
Get started with Linux within the comfort of your Windows system with WSL. Learn the essential WSL concepts.
Getting Started With Ubuntu
New to Ubuntu? Start here. Learn to use Ubuntu with these tutorials for beginners.
11 Ways to Improve Your Privacy in Online World
Bring your A game to improve your privacy online, whether you are a Linux user or not. Follow these tips for a secure experience!
The Ultimate Guide to i3 Customization in Linux
Learn about customizing your system's look and feel with i3 window manager in this super-detailed guide.
Bash Scripting for Beginners
Get acquainted with bash scripting in this course for beginners.
Getting Started With Linux Terminal
Want to know the basics of the Linux command line? Here's a tutorial series with a hands-on approach.
Getting Started With Manjaro
This is a collection of tutorials that are useful for new Manjaro users.
Getting Started With Fedora
Collection of useful tutorials for new Fedora users.
Getting Started With Markdown [Beginner's Guide]
Learning markdown could help you a lot with writing for web. Here's a complete beginner's guide to Markdown syntax with downloadable cheat sheet.
Beginner's Guide to Nano Text Editor
Though Nano is less complicated to use than Vim and Emacs, it doesn't mean Nano cannot be overwhelming. Learn how to use the Nano text editor.
The Ultimate Guide to PPA in Ubuntu
An in-depth article that covers almost all the questions around using PPA in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.
