Surfshark FastTrack boosts VPN speeds by up to 70 percent
Surfshark launches FastTrack to increase VPN speed by up to 70 percent. As a Linux user and longtime fan, I can say this new feature is a smart move.
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Darktable 5.2.1 brings camera support upgrades and bug fixes to Linux, macOS, and Windows
Darktable 5.2.1 brings new camera support, bug fixes, and Lua improvements to the open-source raw photo editor, now available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Terrifying new Plague backdoor quietly infects Linux systems with undetectable stealth
A stealthy new malware called Plague is targeting Linux servers by hijacking PAM authentication and providing persistent, undetectable SSH access.
PorteuX Linux 2.2 brings kernel 6.16, Nvidia tweaks, and more
PorteuX 2.2 lands with kernel 6.16, a tear-free Xorg option, and better support for Nvidia and Wayland users.
Proton Authenticator brings secure and private 2FA to Linux, Windows, Mac, and mobile for free
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source 2FA app for desktop and mobile with encrypted sync, offline support, and full cross-platform flexibility.
HeliumOS 10 is released with secure boot, BTRFS by default, and an experimental Edge edition
HeliumOS 10 arrives with Zsh, secure boot, Docker, and BTRFS out of the box. The new Edge Edition supports newer kernels and NVIDIA GPUs.
Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.16
Linux 6.16 is here. It’s a stable, low-drama update with lots of small driver fixes, while Linus Torvalds warns the next merge window may get complicated.
Shotcut 25.07, the open-source video editor, lands on macOS, Linux, and Windows with new filters and audio tools
Shotcut 25.07 brings new video and audio editing features, better UI themes, and speech-to-text improvements to Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Slackel 8.0 Openbox Linux distribution now available
Slackel 8.0 Openbox lands with Linux kernel 6.12.39, UEFI support, 32-bit compatibility, and custom GUI tools for fast, portable Linux installations.
Linux kernel could soon expose every line AI helps write
A new Linux kernel patch proposal could make AI coding assistants like Claude and Copilot identify themselves in kernel commits.
AI-generated panda image hides stealthy Linux malware built for crypto mining
Koske is a new Linux malware strain likely crafted with AI tools. It hides inside panda images, installs stealthy rootkits, and mines crypto across up to 18 currencies.
OPNsense 25.7 Visionary Viper is the open source firewall upgrade power users have been waiting for
The new OPNsense 25.7 Visionary Viper release brings serious upgrades for firewall users. Expect better onboarding, stronger backups, and modular security tools.