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CachyOS April 2026 update adds fingerprint sudo, DNS over HTTPS, and a new package manager for Linux

April 26, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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CachyOS April 2026 delivers real world Linux improvements with fingerprint sudo, DNS over HTTPS, a new Shelly package manager, and smarter hardware handling that actually makes daily use smoother.

Categories Linux Tags AMD GPU, Arch Linux, CachyOS, CachyOS April 2026, DNS over HTTPS, fingerprint sudo, GNOME, Linux, Linux distro, NVMe scheduler Leave a comment

CachyOS January 2026 release fixes the installer and moves to Wayland

January 24, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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The CachyOS January 2026 release focuses on fixing real problems with a better installer, Wayland live sessions, Plasma Login Manager, and smoother gaming support.

Categories Linux Tags AMD, Arch Linux, CachyOS, KDE Plasma, Linux distribution, Linux gaming, NVIDIA, Plasma Login Manager, Proton, Wayland Leave a comment

System76 launches Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta with COSMIC desktop beta

September 25, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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System76 has launched Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta and COSMIC desktop beta together, marking a major step toward a polished, customizable Linux experience.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, beta release, COSMIC, desktop environment, Fedora, Linux, Open Source, Pop!_OS 24.04, Rust, System76 Leave a comment

Alpha release of KDE Linux debuts with immutable Arch foundation

September 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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KDE has released the Alpha version of KDE Linux, a new immutable operating system built on Arch packages that showcases Plasma and KDE apps while focusing on safety, stability, and modern distribution methods.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, BTRFS, Flatpak, immutable Linux, KDE, KDE Linux, KDE neon, KDE Plasma, PipeWire, Wayland Leave a comment

CachyOS August 2025 release brings LTS Linux kernel, package dashboard, and more

August 24, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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CachyOS August 2025 focuses on stability with a new LTS kernel fallback, package dashboard, Niri WM option, and Proton-CachyOS improvements for gamers.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, CachyOS, CachyOS August 2025, CachyOS ISO, CachyOS LTS kernel, CachyOS package dashboard, CachyOS release, Linux gaming, Niri WM Linux, Proton-CachyOS Leave a comment

Arch Linux isn’t immune: Malware found hiding in AUR packages

July 19, 2025July 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Arch Linux pulled three AUR packages that were secretly installing malware. If you used them, you’ll want to take action fast.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, AUR, firefox-patch-bin, librewolf-fix-bin, Linux, Linux malware, malware, RAT, security, zen-browser-patched-bin Leave a comment

CachyOS makes Linux gaming smoother while Windows 11 keeps falling behind

July 13, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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CachyOS July 2025 introduces shell choice improved Wine patches and AMD Anti Lag 2 making Linux gaming better and Windows 11 feel even more bloated.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags Anti Lag 2, Arch Linux, CachyOS, CachyOS July 2025, Firefox Pure, Linux gaming, Proton, Steam Deck, Wayland, Windows 11 alternative Leave a comment

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