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Debian's Data Protection Team is No More, Maybe You Can Help?
With no one left to handle data protection requests, the project is looking for new volunteers.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Installing GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu Linux (Because I Like it)
GitHub Desktop is not officially available for Linux. But there are alternative ways to install GitHub Desktop fork on Ubuntu.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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An X11 Thing! Your Favorite Middle-Click Paste is Likely to be Disabled in Future GNOME Releases
Proposals for both GNOME and Firefox would disable the feature by default, but the final decision is still pending.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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5 Linux Resolutions to Level Up Your Skills in 2026
Actually, these are mostly based on my New Year resolutions, and not all of these will be applicable to you, but you will surely find one or two to add to your new year resolution as a desktop Linux user.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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First Good News of 2026!COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source
Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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What Is Liquorix Kernel? Should You Use It?
In this jargon buster, we explain what is Liquorix kernel, why it is popular among Linux gamers and if there are any real benefits of using it on your regular Linux desktop.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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FOSS Weekly #26.01: Distros of 2026, Terminal Customization, CachyOS Server Edition and More Linux Stuff
The first FOSS Weekly of the year 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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13 Open-Source Apps I Use from a Web Browser (And You Can Too)
You don't always need to install an open source software on your desktop or self host in your homelab. I use some of my favorites from the comfort of a web browser.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Match the Resolution: New Year Intentions Meet Linux Commands 🎯
New Year, new you, new Linux commands?
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December 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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New Year Countdown Quiz for Linux Users 🎆
Happy New Year's Eve, Linux enthusiasts! 🎉
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December 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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These are the Linux Apps I Couldn't Live Without in 2025
These open source gems have helped me refine my workflow.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Hyprland Becomes More Attractive with Crash Recovery and Safe Mode Features
New crash recovery wrapper and welcome screen arrive, though windowrules require manual migration.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Experiencing This Powerful NXP SBC Made Me Realize of My Limitations
Using an industry-oriented device can surely test the limits of a DIY enthusiast.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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NTFSPlus Becomes "NTFS" as Driver Moves Closer to Kernel Integration
The v3 patch series brings improved performance and new features while dropping the "Plus" moniker.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Debian Embraces Chinese LoongArch Processors with Official Loong64 Support
Two-year journey from Debian Ports brings LoongArch to the officially supported architecture lineup.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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If You Have an Older NVIDIA GPU on Arch Linux, Your System Might Be Broken
But it's not entirely Arch Linux's fault. This stems from NVIDIA dropping Pascal support and Arch's decision to push legacy drivers to AUR.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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F*** You! Co-Creator of Go Language is Rightly Furious Over This Appreciation Email
And I understand why he got annoyed and angry.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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10 Hyprland Dotfiles to Transform Your Linux Desktop Bautifully
The Hyprland ecosystem has matured significantly. We are no longer just looking at 'text files', some of these projects are complete desktop shells that outclass macOS in polish.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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CachyOS Wants to Improve Your Server Performance Now
The devs plan a hardened server image with optimized packages and pre-tuned settings.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Itching to Try the Hot COSMIC DE on Ubuntu Linux? Here's an Easy Way
Did you know you can get COSMIC on Ubuntu? This unofficial PPA makes it possible.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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9 New Linux Distros That Could Grow Big in 2026
We do not need a mythical “year of the Linux desktop” for Linux to keep growing. We just need good ideas, consistent execution, and projects that keep getting better with every release.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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FOSS Weekly #25.52: Free eBook, Linux in 2026, New Distros of 2025 and a Lot More Before the Year Ends
Gifts for you, gifts for us. Merry Christmas!
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December 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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5 New Linux Distributions We Discovered in 2025
No, this is not a list of all the new distros that came up in 2025. We are listing the ones we covered throughout this year.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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We Have Another New Linux Phone Before 2025 Ends...And It's Not For You (or Me)
FuriLabs launches enterprise-only VX1 with MDM capabilities for companies.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Here's Our Prediction for the Future of Desktop Linux in 2026
Our take on the trends that will shape desktop Linux and open source in the year ahead.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM