Debian 13 trixie arrives with RISC-V support and updated Linux kernel
Debian 13 “trixie” is now available with RISC-V support, updated desktop environments, refreshed software, and extended support.
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HandBrake 1.10 lands with AV1 hardware decoding and new social-friendly presets
HandBrake 1.10.0 delivers AV1 hardware decoding, new social presets, and key fixes for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Tails 7.0 RC1 is here and it’s based on Debian 13 with GNOME 48
Tails 7.0~rc1 is now available with Debian 13, GNOME 48, and major software updates. Try it now before the official release on October 16.
AlmaLinux finally gets native NVIDIA support
With native NVIDIA driver support, AlmaLinux makes it easier than ever to use NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, including full CUDA and Secure Boot compatibility.
Microsoft patches WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788 fix but keeps details secret until August 12
Microsoft patched WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788, but the company will not reveal what the vulnerability is until August 12.
Darktable 5.2.1 brings camera support upgrades and bug fixes to Linux, macOS, and Windows
Darktable 5.2.1 brings new camera support, bug fixes, and Lua improvements to the open-source raw photo editor, now available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Terrifying new Plague backdoor quietly infects Linux systems with undetectable stealth
A stealthy new malware called Plague is targeting Linux servers by hijacking PAM authentication and providing persistent, undetectable SSH access.
PorteuX Linux 2.2 brings kernel 6.16, Nvidia tweaks, and more
PorteuX 2.2 lands with kernel 6.16, a tear-free Xorg option, and better support for Nvidia and Wayland users.
Stuck on Windows 10? 4MLinux 49 is a lightweight Linux-based alternative
4MLinux 49.0 is stable, bringing updated apps, better mobile support, and new tools that make it a great alternative for Windows 10 users.
Proton Authenticator brings secure and private 2FA to Linux, Windows, Mac, and mobile for free
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source 2FA app for desktop and mobile with encrypted sync, offline support, and full cross-platform flexibility.
HeliumOS 10 is released with secure boot, BTRFS by default, and an experimental Edge edition
HeliumOS 10 arrives with Zsh, secure boot, Docker, and BTRFS out of the box. The new Edge Edition supports newer kernels and NVIDIA GPUs.
Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.16
Linux 6.16 is here. It’s a stable, low-drama update with lots of small driver fixes, while Linus Torvalds warns the next merge window may get complicated.