Sparky 8.2 brings updated Debian 13 Trixie packages, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, multiple desktop environments, and a small Openbox bug fix, with no reinstall required for existing users.
Linux Mint developers are considering a longer development cycle, arguing that frequent releases limit ambition. But is this really about innovation, or is it about sustainability and bandwidth?
Joanna Stern’s decision to leave The Wall Street Journal sounds upbeat on the surface, but the timing raises deeper questions about traditional media, independence, and why top tech journalists are choosing to go it alone.
MX Linux 25.1 Infinity is now available, landing just one week after the beta and officially bringing back dual-init support with systemd and sysvinit on the same ISO. The release is based on Debian 13.3, ships updated Linux kernels, refreshes AHS graphics stacks, and restores one of MX Linux’s most distinctive features without forcing existing users to change their setups.
StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 5 dock is designed to turn a modern laptop into a makeshift desktop, with triple 4K displays, fast wired networking, and enough power delivery to replace a traditional workstation setup.
Satechi is launching a Slim EX keyboard and mouse lineup built for people juggling Macs, Linux laptops, PCs, and iPads. The new gear works across platforms, offers long battery life, and includes user-replaceable batteries to keep accessories alive longer. Pricing starts at $29.99.
Satechi’s Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is built for people who want their desk to just work. With massive bandwidth, real power delivery, and built in NVMe storage, it shows what Thunderbolt 5 docks should look like.
Other World Computing has unveiled the first and only 8TB bus powered Thunderbolt 5 SSD, bringing internal level speeds and massive capacity to a rugged portable drive.
Elementary OS 8.1 is now available, and it raises a real question for PC users frustrated with Windows 11. Is this the Linux desktop that finally makes switching feel safe, calm, and practical?
4MLinux 50.0 brings upgraded webcam support, classic utilities, new games, and full self reproducibility in a lightweight Linux package.
Satechi’s new OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter brings serious connectivity to the road with seven ports, 100W USB-C power, and MagSafe support.
SparkyLinux 8.1 builds on Debian 13 “Trixie” with updated kernels and desktops, offering a dependable Linux experience that is easy to maintain.