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. This article first appeared on Read More
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System76 Releases COSMIC 1.0.5 with New Option to Show Battery Percentage
COSMIC 1.0.5 desktop environment is now available with a new option to show battery percentage in the system tray applet and other changes. Here’s what’s…
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never! This article first appeared on Read More
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. This article first appeared on Read More
Firefox’s AI Kill Switch Lands in Firefox Nightly, Slated for Firefox 148
Mozilla has implemented the long-anticipated Firefox AI Kill Switch controls that strips the web browser of any AI-powered features. You can test it right now…
You’ll finally be able to turn off Firefox’s AI features
You will be able to disable AI features in Firefox 148, Mozilla has announced. The next major update of the web browser, scheduled for release…
Git 2.53 Released with New Features and Performance Improvements
Git 2.53 open-source distributed version control system is now available for download with new features, new options, and performance improvements. The post Git 2.53 Released…
The Raspberry Pi Just Got More Expensive (Again)
Yowch – Raspberry Pi has announced further price hikes to its single-board computers, bumping the cost of some models by as much as $60. The…
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. This article first appeared on Read More
$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. This article first appeared on Read More
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 1st, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 1st, 2026, brings news about GParted 1.8, Transmission 4.1, GStreamer 1.28, OpenSSL 3.6.1, Proton 10.0-4, GParted Live 1.8, VirtualBox 7.2.6,…
Linux Release Roundup (January 2026)
VLC 3.0.23, GIMP 3.0.8 and VirtualBox 7.2.6 were among January’s Linux app releases, slipping alongside an open-source video editor, versatile command-line file manager and image…
Resources 1.10 can now monitor AMD NPU usage on Linux
Resources 1.10 adds AMD NPU reporting to help Linux users track Ryzen AI performance alongside CPU and GPU usage. You’re reading Resources 1.10 can now…
Tiling Shell 17.3 adds new tiling modes, touchscreen support
The Tiling Shell 17.3 GNOME extension update introduces new ‘Adaptive’ and ‘Granular’ edge-tiling modes, Wacom and touchscreen support, and layout reordering. You’re reading Tiling Shell…
Shotcut 26.1 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Hardware Video Decoding
Shotcut 26.1 open-source video editor is now available for download with hardware video decoding and various other improvements. Here’s what’s new! The post Shotcut 26.1…