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Tech - It's FOSS - 7 hours ago

Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)

The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.

Tech - It's FOSS - 12 hours ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 12 hours ago

Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users

This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 day ago

Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award

Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 day ago

$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers

PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.

Tech - It's FOSS - 3 days ago

Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves

The eBook manager gets a visual upgrade with bookshelves and in-viewer editing.

Tech - It's FOSS - 3 days ago

Nano Feels Complicated? Try These 5 Easier Terminal Editors

The Linux terminal has come a long way from supporting only the keyboard to having software that can be navigated fully using a mouse.

Tech - It's FOSS - 4 days ago

France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Not only for them, but any other non-European videoconferencing software.

Tech - It's FOSS - 4 days ago

Systemd Creator Quits Microsoft to Form His Own Linux-focused Start Up

Based in Germany, the company is made up of open source veteran developers.

Tech - It's FOSS - 5 days ago

A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great

The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.

Tech - It's FOSS - 5 days ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 5 days ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 6 days ago

What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?

This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.

Tech - It's FOSS - 7 days ago

Meet Roomy: An Open-Source Discord Alternative for the Decentralized Web

Looking for a Discord alternative? Roomy is an open-source, decentralized platform built for communities that value privacy and control.

Tech - It's FOSS - 9 days ago

Not the Linux You Remember: 16 Every Day Tasks That No Longer Need the Terminal

It's not that Linux became “GUI only”, but that the Linux desktop has become far more complete. The modern desktop we know today ships graphical tools that cover almost every common task in ways that are genuinely approachable.

Tech - It's FOSS - 10 days ago

loss32 is a Linux Distro Nobody Asked For (But Still Has Its Usage)

This sure sounds like a meme project, but there's more to it!

Tech - It's FOSS - 10 days ago

loss32 is a Linux Distro Nobody Asked For (But Still Has Its Use)

This sure sounds like a meme project, but there's more to it!

Tech - It's FOSS - 10 days ago

Good News for Mobile App Developers: Skip Is Now Open Source

The tool gets rid of its subscription model and open-sources the engine.

Tech - It's FOSS - 10 days ago

I (Briefly) Tried Proton Lumo's New AI Workspaces

The feline-faced AI assistant just got a neat upgrade. 🐱

Tech - It's FOSS - 11 days ago

cURL Gets Rid of Its Bug Bounty Program Over AI Slop Overrun

Daniel Stenberg says the inflow of AI slop has become unsustainable for the curl security team to handle.

Tech - It's FOSS - 11 days ago

Not An April Fool's Joke, You Can Run Linux and Windows on This Android Smartphone

This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11.

Tech - It's FOSS - 12 days ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 12 days ago

FreeBSD is a No-Go for KDE's Plasma Login Manager

Not everyone will be happy with this.

Tech - It's FOSS - 12 days ago

Espressif Launches "Radio Co-Processor" ESP32-E22

The new SoC comes loaded with some utility-focused bits. Engineering samples are available right now.

Tech - It's FOSS - 12 days ago

Open Source Project LLVM Says Yes to AI-Generated Code, But Not Without Conditions

The new "human in the loop" policy holds contributors accountable for reviewing and understanding all AI-assisted submissions.

Tech - It's FOSS - 12 days ago

FOSS Weekly #26.04: Mint 22.3 Released, Stallman is Back, Ubuntu's Snap Store Under Attack and More

Much awaited Linux Mint 22.3 is here but what's going on with Ubuntu?

Tech - It's FOSS - 13 days ago

I Ran the Famed Affinity Designer on Linux. Here's How It Went

While compatibility isn't perfect, it's sufficient for getting a feel of the program (if that's your desire) and even potentially for using it to do real work.

Tech - It's FOSS - 13 days ago

Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display Review: A Smart Knob for DIY Enthusiasts

A hands-on review of the Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display, exploring its hardware quality, DIY setup, and real-world use with Home Assistant and smart devices.

Tech - It's FOSS - 13 days ago

Richard Stallman to Speak on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech

The free software pioneer returns to campus. Richard Stallman will be speaking on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech university.

Tech - It's FOSS - 14 days ago

Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open

After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.

Tech - It's FOSS - 15 days ago

Photoshop Installer Runs on Linux Despite Adobe Not Giving a Damn For Years

Still early to say whether this will make it into Wine officially, this should rekindle some hope for Linux users and users-to-be who have been missing Adobe's creative suite on the platform.

Tech - It's FOSS - 15 days ago

Linux Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Own Browser

As Linux gaming continues growing past the 3% mark on Steam, Opera finally commits to native support.

Tech - It's FOSS - 17 days ago

11 Interesting ESP32 Microcontroller Projects Beginners Can Try

Try your hand at these creative projects!

Tech - It's FOSS - 18 days ago

Android Power Users Can Now Run Full Desktop Linux Environments Without Root Access

This open source app delivers one-tap Arch Linux installation with development tools, file sharing, and desktop software support.

Tech - It's FOSS - 19 days ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 19 days ago

You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi Like ARM Devices

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

Tech - It's FOSS - 19 days ago

You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi-Like ARM Devices

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

Tech - It's FOSS - 19 days ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 20 days ago

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is Officially Available Now! Introduces Two New Apps

A fresh menu, troubleshooting tools, and other improvements arrive in this point release.

Tech - It's FOSS - 21 days ago

Exploring Dash to Dock: (Probably) The Most Downloaded GNOME Extension

Considering the vast configuration options it offers, you can guess why so many Linux users prefer Dash to Dock over others.

Tech - It's FOSS - 21 days ago

Hey Fedora! Listen to This Developer and Make Managing Shell Extensions Better For All of Us

I wonder if Extension Manager could make it into Fedora one day.

Tech - It's FOSS - 22 days ago

Microsoft Open-Sources XAML Studio

After 8 years, Microsoft's tool for designing Windows apps is now open source.

Tech - It's FOSS - 22 days ago

auto-cpufreq 3.0 Arrives for Linux with Better Battery Handling and CPU Turbo Control

New release gives Linux laptop users more control over CPU performance while fixing battery detection issues.

Tech - It's FOSS - 22 days ago

BTW, Arch Users! Pacman Might Be Getting a Rust Replacement

The Rust-based ALPM project is looking suspiciously like Pacman's replacement.

Tech - It's FOSS - 22 days ago

Europe Has a New Plan to Break Free from US Tech Dominance

This four-week consultation on open source software tackles the cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors.

Tech - It's FOSS - 23 days ago

Even Linux Creator Linus Torvalds is Using AI to Code in 2026

Linus Torvalds is working on a new side project and he is not hesitating to take the help of AI.

Tech - It's FOSS - 23 days ago

Why is Everyone Talking About Window Tiling in 2026?

The Linux desktop has been perfecting window tiling while everyone else forgot about it until recently.

Tech - It's FOSS - 24 days ago

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.

Tech - It's FOSS - 26 days ago

Bose SoundTouch End of Life Gets Less Painful With Public API Release

The API documentation opens the door for developers to build their own control apps (hopefully open source ones).

Tech - It's FOSS - 26 days ago

20% of Linux Kernel Bugs Hide for More Than 5 Years

Study of 20 years of kernel history finds bugs hide for 2+ years on average, some for decades.

Tech - It's FOSS - 26 days ago

Linux Kernel Bugs Hide for 2+ Years on Average

Study of 20 years of kernel history finds bugs hide for 2+ years on average, some for decades.

Tech - It's FOSS - 26 days ago

FOSS Weekly #26.02: Level Up in 2026, Liquorix Kernel, Open Source Apps from Web Browser and More

Keep on learning in, keep on Linux-ing. 2026 is your year of Linux.

Tech - It's FOSS - 26 days ago

I Thought This Wikipedia App for Linux was Pointless (I Was Wrong)

I don't need to tell you that this application is for the people who enjoy the free and open knowledge provided by Wikipedia.

Tech - It's FOSS - 27 days ago

Fedora 44 Will Be the First Distro to Adopt KDE's Plasma Login Manager

The move replaces SDDM but means giving up on custom login themes.

Tech - It's FOSS - 27 days ago

Debian's Data Protection Team is No More, Maybe You Can Help?

With no one left to handle data protection requests, the project is looking for new volunteers.

Tech - It's FOSS - 28 days ago

Installing GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu Linux (Because I Like it)

GitHub Desktop is not officially available for Linux. But there are alternative ways to install GitHub Desktop fork on Ubuntu.

Tech - It's FOSS - 28 days ago

An X11 Thing! Your Favorite Middle-Click Paste is Likely to be Disabled in Future GNOME Releases

Proposals for both GNOME and Firefox would disable the feature by default, but the final decision is still pending.

Tech - It's FOSS - 29 days ago

5 Linux Resolutions to Level Up Your Skills in 2026

Actually, these are mostly based on my New Year resolutions, and not all of these will be applicable to you, but you will surely find one or two to add to your new year resolution as a desktop Linux user.

Tech - It's FOSS - 29 days ago

First Good News of 2026!COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source

Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.

Tech - It's FOSS - 29 days ago

First Good News of 2026! COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source

Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.

Tech - It's FOSS - 30 days ago

What Is Liquorix Kernel? Should You Use It?

In this jargon buster, we explain what is Liquorix kernel, why it is popular among Linux gamers and if there are any real benefits of using it on your regular Linux desktop.