Microsoft has unveiled Coreutils for Windows, a Microsoft-maintained project that brings familiar Linux command-line tools such as ls, cat, and grep directly to Windows. While Linux utilities on Windows are nothing new, the significance here is that Microsoft is now actively building and supporting native implementations as part of its broader effort to make Windows feel more at home for developers who live in Linux-centric workflows.
GitHub says outdated abuse protections accidentally blocked normal visitors, prompting a cleanup of old rules and a renewed effort to monitor defensive systems with the same care as platform features. The issue surfaced after users reported unexpected rate limits, revealing emergency controls that stayed active long after the threat faded.
NordVPN has open sourced its Linux GUI and added it to the Snap package, making the VPN easier to install and more transparent for Linux users.
LastPass has uncovered fake GitHub repositories pushing Atomic Stealer malware to Mac users using SEO tricks and impersonation tactics.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5-Codex, a version of GPT-5 designed for real-world coding. It reviews code, fixes bugs, and works across terminals, IDEs, GitHub, and mobile.
Microsoft patched WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788, but the company will not reveal what the vulnerability is until August 12.
GitHub Spark lets Copilot Pro Plus users build full-stack apps using natural language, skipping setup and speeding up deployment.
Intel has officially ended support for Clear Linux OS without warning, archiving the project and cutting off updates.
Sick of junkware, ads, and slowdowns in Windows 11? CrapFixer is a free, open-source tool that cuts through the nonsense.
Google has open sourced its Zero Knowledge Proof library to support private digital ID development and help meet EU regulations.
Microsoft has released the source code for its GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code under the MIT license, giving developers a rare look inside one of its most prominent AI tools.
Microsoft is rethinking the PowerToys dashboard, and the change can’t come soon enough. The current interface has become increasingly difficult to use as new modules have been bolted on over time. Now, software engineer Niels Laute has shared a concept on GitHub that shows what a streamlined redesign could look like. The new design aligns … Read more