ONLYOFFICE 9.0 brings powerful AI features and diagram support to Linux, macOS, and Windows

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A new version of the popular office suite has landed, and looks like a good one. ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors v9.0 is now available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, delivering a fresh coat of paint along with some genuinely useful improvements. If you’ve been thinking about ditching Microsoft Office or Google Docs, this release deserves your … Read more

This forgotten Linux distro from 1998 just surprised us with a serious upgrade

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There’s a Linux distribution that’s been quietly kicking around since the late ’90s, and no one seems to talk about it. It’s not backed by a megacorp, it’s not trying to be the next Arch or Ubuntu clone, and it doesn’t ask you for a dime. It’s called MODICIA O.S., and it just got a … Read more

KDE Plasma 6.4 brings major desktop improvements to Linux users with new Spectacle and smarter widgets

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Plasma 6.4 is here, and if you’re running Linux, this update is definitely worth your attention. KDE continues to refine its flagship desktop environment, and the latest release brings meaningful changes that go beyond visual tweaks. For starters, you can now set different window tiling layouts on each virtual desktop. That means your coding workflow … Read more

Denmark is ditching Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice: 5 reasons it’s smart, and 5 why it could backfire

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Denmark is making a controversial move. Its government is phasing out Microsoft software in favor of open-source tools like Linux and LibreOffice — in one department, at least. The goal? Digital sovereignty, better security, and less reliance on American tech giants. But is this the right call? Let’s break it down with five reasons Denmark … Read more

Nitrux Linux drops Plasma and NX Desktop as it shifts to Hyprland and Wayland-only future

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Nitrux just made a shocking change. You see, the Linux distribution is stepping away from KDE Plasma and its own NX Desktop. The team is also putting the Maui Shell on pause. That doesn’t mean it’s dead, but it’s definitely on the shelf for now. This all started after Plasma’s long-term support releases were discontinued. … Read more

TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 brings AMD Ryzen AI power to Linux users with 3K display and sleek aluminum body

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TUXEDO is rolling out the tenth-generation InfinityBook Pro 14, and it looks like a great option for anyone tired of Windows machines. Built with Linux in mind, this new laptop offers a surprising mix of portability, performance, and upgradeability. The device is carved from aluminum and weighs about 3.2 pounds, keeping things thin at just … Read more

Securonis Linux 3.0 drops GNOME and adds powerful privacy tools for security-obsessed users

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Securonis Linux 3.0 has arrived (download an ISO here) and it brings a ton of changes. If you’ve been quietly following this niche security-focused Linux distro, now might be the time to finally give it a try. This version is packed with new tools, a revamped design, and a big shift in desktop environments. Let’s … Read more

Ubuntu Linux 25.10 quietly kills off GNOME on Xorg as Wayland takes over

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Ubuntu 25.10, known as “Questing Quokka,” is taking a big turn under the hood. Canonical has dropped support for the GNOME desktop running on Xorg. Starting with this release, the default “Ubuntu” session now uses Wayland only. Yes, folks, there’s no longer an option to log into GNOME on Xorg. This shift didn’t come out … Read more

FreeBSD 14.3 finally fixes Wi-Fi on laptops and embraces Docker

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The FreeBSD team has officially dropped version 14.3, and while it’s technically the fourth release in the 14.x series, it almost feels like a proper refresh. You see, from improved wireless support to easier container deployment, FreeBSD 14.3 is shaping up to be a worthwhile update for both longtime users and curious newcomers. One of … Read more

Linux 6.16 RC1 is here with nearly 13,000 commits and plenty to get excited about

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Good news, Linux fans. Linus Torvalds has closed the merge window and released the first release candidate of Linux 6.16. That’s right, folks, RC1 is now available and ready for testing. Torvalds says things went about as expected this cycle. There were a few more last minute pull requests than usual, but nothing dramatic. In … Read more

Google wants to help open source projects write better documentation with new tools

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Writing good documentation is hard. It takes time, effort, and often gets pushed aside in favor of more exciting coding work. Google knows this, and now it’s trying to make things easier for open source maintainers who are strapped for time and resources. This week, the search giant introduced two new open source tools meant … Read more