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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 quietly adds a way to run Windows inside Linux

March 8, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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The CachyOS March 2026 release introduces animated desktop previews in the installer, a new Winboat Windows VM option, and improvements for handheld gaming devices.

Categories Linux Tags Arch based Linux distro, Arch Linux distribution, CachyOS, CachyOS Linux, Linux desktop, Linux gaming handheld, Linux installer, open source Linux, Steam Deck Linux, Winboat Windows VM 1 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

Nitrux 5.1.0 drops as a Linux distro designed for modern hardware

January 7, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Nitrux 5.1.0 rolls out with a hardware validation layer, updated packages, and a continued push toward immutable systems built for real hardware. The update favors clarity and modern workflows over universal compatibility.

Categories Linux Tags CachyOS, firewalld, Hyprland, immutable, KDE, Linux, Nitrux, Nitrux 5.1.0, WireGuard 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

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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