3 open-source hardware projects for learning and teaching electronics and robotics
In the Linuxverse, not everything is software; there are also open-source hardware projects focused on teaching and learning electronics and robotics.
Multikernel, an excellent utility for running multiple kernels without virtualization
Discover Multikernel Linux, the project that runs multiple independent instances of the 7.0 kernel on a physical server without the need for hypervisors or virtualization.
Chrome 152 arrives with post-quantum cryptography support and flatpak support
Chrome 152 introduces post-quantum cryptography for updates, marks the end of Manifest V2, fixes 10 critical vulnerabilities, and comes in Flatpak format.
Rsync 3.5.0 is now available to fix 33 vulnerabilities
Rsync 3.5.0 is now available to fix 33 vulnerabilities, including flaws in symbolic links that allowed writing to system files and command injection on external connections.
KDE Gear 26.08: News in Dolphin, Konsole and Kdenlive
Discover the features of KDE Gear 26.08. Improvements to Dolphin filtering, drag-and-drop shortcuts in Konsole, and advanced editing in Kdenlive.
Firefox 154: Improves security, adds AI-powered tab grouping, and more
Firefox 154 introduces new network protection for WebSockets, AI-powered Smart Window mode, advanced CSS properties, and more...
Ranger: A modern and lightweight file explorer for Windows and Linux
Ranger is an interesting and alternative file explorer, modern and lightweight for Windows and Linux, that is worth knowing, trying and recommending.
Mesa 26.2.0 comes with full support for Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6
Mesa 26.2.0 has just been released with massive support for Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6. It includes mesh shaders for NVIDIA, optimized ray tracing for AMD, and improvements for Apple Silicon.
4 More Useful Free, Open Source Applications to Optimize MS Windows – Part 3
There are many useful apps available for optimizing Windows, such as Kudu, Sparkle, and WinScript. And today we'll show you four more great apps for that purpose.
Firefox 153: Vulkan Acceleration, Contextual Containers, and Enhanced Security
Firefox has arrived to change the game with its latest stable version, "Firefox 153," the browser of...
3 More Useful Free, Open Source Applications to Optimize MS Windows – Part 2
There are many useful open-source applications for optimizing Windows, such as Optimizer, Winhance, and WinTune. And today we'll show you three more great apps for that purpose.
Category highlights
- Essential and important applications for GNU / Linux 2018/2019
- Genymotion: Android Apps Emulator on GNU / Linux
- How to install Telegram on Linux?
- Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and derivatives
- Install Google Earth on Ubuntu 18.04 and derivatives
- Fsociety: An excellent pack of hacking tools
- Anaconda Distribution: The Most Complete Suite for Data Science with Python
- Kivy: A framework for Python that allows you to develop applications quickly
- How to create a bootable Windows usb from Linux with WoeUSB
- How to restore a Debian / Ubuntu based distro to its original state
- How to Cast Audio and Video from Linux to Chromecast
- PPSSPP: A classic and powerful PSP emulator
- How to install KDE Plasma 5.8.5 LTS on Ubuntu and Derivatives
- osTicket: The Best Open Source Ticket System
- How to install Discord on Linux
- How to optimize Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint and derivatives with Stacer
- How to install and configure XAMPP on GNU / Linux
- elinks: The best web browser for Linux terminal
- How to extract WhatsApp backup to Google Drive from the console
- Two alternatives to NERO for burning CDs and DVDs for Linux
libtorrent 2.1: Hybrid WebTorrent Networks and a new disk engine
libtorrent 2.1 is now available with native WebTorrent integration for hybrid networks, an ultra-fast disk engine, and the generational leap to C++17.
Proton 11.0-1: Improvements to Wine 11.0, ARM64 support and classic games
Valve releases Proton 11.0-1 based on Wine 11.0, integrating support for ARM64 chips, fixing critical bugs in Helldivers 2, and making gems like Dino Crisis compatible.
AnythingLLM: An all-in-one, open, cross-platform, and versatile AI application
AnythingLLM is one of the easiest-to-use all-in-one AI apps. It can also manage RAGs, AI Agents, and much more without any major complications.
What's New in OpenSSH 10.4: Fixes for SFTP, SCP, and strict isolation on Linux
OpenSSH 10.4 is now available with experimental support for post-quantum signatures, stricter transport rules, and critical patches for SCP and SFTP.
Qt Creator 20 debuts integrated AI, Zen Mode, and C++ improvements
Qt Creator 20 is here, integrating native AI capable of writing and compiling code for you, along with a distraction-free Zen Mode and significant improvements to C++ and CMake. Learn all the details.
Box3D: The Box2D-based physics engine that revolutionizes 3D
Erin Catto, the genius behind Box2D, has just released Box3D. A brutally optimized open-source engine that already powers platforms...
Firefox 152 introduces JPEG XL, AI in Android, and a patch for Intel
Firefox 152 is here with experimental support for JPEG XL, a redesigned settings menu, accuracy improvements for gamers, and an emergency patch for Intel processors.
LM Studio: A cross-platform AI lab for testing and using many LLM models
LM Studio is an application whose objective is to facilitate the use of various LLM models of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) on our PC.
Bcachefs 1.38.6 leaves the experimental phase and focuses on Rust code
Bcachefs releases version 1.38.6 and abandons its experimental status. Discover its spectacular performance compared to XFS and how the code will migrate to the Rust language.
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1: Debian 13.5 and client-side encryption
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1 is now available with client-side encryption for your backups, advanced quarantine management, and a robust base on Debian 13.5
Firefox 151 improves its VPN, integrates Web Serial API, and revamps tabs
Firefox 151 is now available: it allows native PDF merging, integrates the Web Serial API for microcontrollers, and strengthens tracker blocking. Learn all about its new features.
ONLYOFFICE 9.4 removes connection limits and improves AGPL licensing
The cloud and desktop productivity suite ONLYOFFICE recently announced the launch of its new…
Apache NetBeans 30 requires JDK 21, improves Java support, and updates GlassFish
Apache NetBeans 30 is now available: it requires JDK 21 as an operating base, radically improves Git speed, and adds support for GlassFish 8, PHP 8.5, and TypeScript React.
D7VK 1.8 revives retro gaming on Linux with Vulkan and CPU rendering
Discover the new technical features of D7VK 1.8. The Direct3D to Vulkan translator debuts the implementation of ProcessVertices and legacy presentation for Linux.
QEMU 11.0 abandons 32-bit support, integrates Nitro Enclaves, and features native DRM
QEMU 11.0 is now available: it completely removes support for 32-bit systems, integrates AWS Nitro Enclave emulation, and accelerates...
Audacity in 2026 – Part 2: Installation, Configuration, and Initial Exploration of the Visual Interface
In this second part about the Audacity multitrack audio editor and recorder in 2026, we will teach you about its installation, basic configuration, and current GUI.
Audacity in 2026 – Part 1: Everything essential about the King of audio managers in the Linuxverse
Audacity in the year 2026 is still the King of audio managers in the Linuxverse, so today we offer you part 1 of this new and useful tutorial.
Git 2.54 simplifies history rewriting and revamps its hooks
Git 2.54 arrives with the new `git history` command, configuration-based validators, and advanced parameters for `git add` and `git backfill`. Learn about all the performance improvements.
Firefox 150 introduces Split View and fixes critical bugs with AI
Discover the new features in Firefox 150. The browser fixes 359 vulnerabilities using AI, introduces Split View, adds RPM support on Linux, and includes new CSS features.
Interesting alternatives to Scratch block programming software: ACECode and AutanaBlockCode
Scratch educational software, like all others in the Linuxverse, has many well-known alternatives, and AceCode and AutanaBlockCode are two lesser-known ones.
EmDash: The innovative open-source CMS that aims to be the spiritual successor to WordPress in the age of AI
EmDash is an open-source content management system (CMS) launched by Cloudflare in 2026, designed as a successor to WordPress.
Arti 2.2.0: HTTP CONNECT support, RPC improvements and security
What's new in Arti 2.2, the implementation of Tor in Rust. Includes stable support for HTTP CONNECT, asynchronous RPC requests, and improvements to nodes.
OpenSSH 10.3: Security patches, agent query, and new penalties
Discover the new features of OpenSSH 10.3. The update fixes critical command injection vulnerabilities, improves ssh-agent, and refines security in sshd.
Nmap 7.99: VPN scanning, new Zenmap format, and NSE improvements
Nmap 7.99 is now available with native support for scanning through VPN tunnels on Windows, Zenmap in universal Python format, and dramatic improvements in DNS speed.
FreeCAD 1.1 features: Advanced Transformation, Better Tool Library, and a new sketchbook
Discover the new features of FreeCAD 1.1. The open-source CAD software launches a new CAM tool manager, interactive 3D manipulation...
Firefox 149: Free 50GB VPN, split view, and tabbed notes
Discover the new features in Firefox 149. Mozilla revolutionizes its browser with a 50GB native VPN, side-by-side split-view mode...
Java 26: Universal AOT cache, HTTP/3, and deferred constants
Discover the new features in Java 26. Accelerated startup with AOT caching, native HTTP/3 support, Vector API for AI, and API endpoints...
LLVM 22.1.0: What's New in Clang 22, C++26 and Memory Management
Discover the new features of LLVM 22.1 and Clang 22. Early support for C++26, new memory allocation tokens, and optimizations...
World Monitor: A useful OSINT tool that offers a real-time, AI-powered global intelligence dashboard
World Monitor is an OSINT tool that offers a real-time, AI-powered global intelligence dashboard under a unified interface.
GNU Octave 11.1: Extreme performance, sparse matrices, and a Matlab clone
GNU Octave 11.1 revolutionizes numerical computing. Discover its new 150x faster matrix computation and object-oriented indexing.
Nextcloud Hub 26 Winter: ADA Engine in Rust, Local AI and Federated Networking
Nextcloud Hub 26 Winter. The platform debuts browser-based encryption, LaTeX support, interactive whiteboards for UML diagrams, and a powerful...
ONLYOFFICE 9.3: Linear optimization with Solver, dynamic matrices, PDF editing and more
ONLYOFFICE DocumentServer 9.3 revolutionizes office automation with the Solver tool, dynamic arrays, Markdown support, PDF signatures...
PipeWire 1.6: LDAC audio, ONNX AI integration, and extreme synchronization
Discover PipeWire 1.6.0. The evolution of the Linux media server brings native LDAC decoding and AI models in the node graph.
Firefox 148 lets you block local AI and fixes 60 vulnerabilities
Firefox 148 puts control back in the user with strict AI blocking, advanced DOM XSS protection using Trusted Types, and more.
Arti 2.0: Cleans up your code, removes old configurations, improvements, and more
Arti 2.0 is here, bringing order to chaos. This Rust-based Tor cleans up its code, removes outdated configurations, and paves the way for...
LibreOffice 26.2 drops the "Community" label and embraces Markdown and Skia
Goodbye "Community", hello LibreOffice 26.2. The new version integrates full support for Markdown, a mandatory Skia graphics engine, and...
COSMIC 1.0.3: Rounded windows, tabs in files, and XWayland improvements
COSMIC 1.0.3 arrives with universal rounded corners, tabs in the file manager, improvements to XWayland, and new options for...
Godot 4.6 arrives with Jolt Physics, a new Modern theme, and Inverse Kinematics
Godot 4.6 with Jolt Physics engine by default, redesigned interface, new Inverse Kinematics (IK) system and improved SSR...
How to use the Deborphan package and command on Debian 13-based distributions?
Over time, Debian accumulates a lot of "digital junk," which "apt" and "aptitude" don't usually remove, but "Deborphan" does, and we'll show you how.
GRUB 2.14: UKI, TPM2, EROFS support and Argon2 encryption
GRUB 2.14 arrives with support for Unified Kernel Images (UKI), TPM2 unlocking, EROFS file system, and fixes for multiple...
LocalAI: A free, open-source Local AI on your computer
LocalAI is a great free and open-source alternative to OpenAI, Claude, and others, which can be used in a self-hosted and locally prioritized manner.
Wine 11.0: NTSYNC, revamped WoW64 and native Wayland support
The Wine project announced, through a publication, the release of the new stable version of Wine 11.0, consolidating…
Firefox 147: XDG support on Linux, WebGPU on macOS, and delta compression
Firefox 147 arrives with support for XDG directories on Linux, WebGPU on macOS, dictionary compression for faster websites, and more...
Ueli: An efficient application launcher for the Linux desktop
"Ueli" is a great application launcher to try in 2026, which has been developed using the Electron framework and with a focus on simplicity.
SDL 3.4.0: Native support for PNG, HDR, and Switch 2 controllers
SDL 3.4.0 released with native PNG loading, improved GPU/2D interoperability, Pixel Art scaling mode, and preliminary controller support...
Pidgin 3.0 Experimental 5: HSLuv Presence and Color Selector
Pidgin experimental version 2.94.0 has been released. It includes presence selector, HSLuv color management, and KWallet removal...
QEMU 10.2.0 arrives with cpr-exec migration, io_uring, and ARM Versal support
QEMU 10.2.0 released with io_uring backend for increased performance, new cpr-exec migration mode, support for AMD Versal and 9pfs on FreeBSD.
Coreboot 25.12: Supports Intel Panther Lake, AMD Turin, and MIPI cameras
Coreboot 25.12 has been released with support for ASUS, ASRock, and Lenovo motherboards. It includes runtime CFR configuration and improvements for...
This month's Linuxverse multimedia updates: Kdenlive 25.12, OpenShot 3.4, and LosslessCut 3.67.2
This December 2025, three well-known multimedia programs have been updated: Kdenlive 25.12, OpenShot 3.4, and LosslessCut 3.67.2.
Careto: A graphical application for Debian 13 that allows you to manage the display of a USB webcam
Careto is a small application for the Debian GNU/Linux Desktop that allows you to easily manage the display of a USB webcam.
GNU/Linux distributions with integrated Artificial Intelligence technology ideal to try in 2026
Artificial Intelligence is present in almost all operating systems, so we invite you to try some ideal distributions for testing it in 2026.
Bcachefs 1.33: Advanced diagnostics, real-time metrics, and Btree optimization
Bcachefs 1.33 improves error diagnostics, adds speeds in 'fs top', optimizes Btree node merging, and continues cleanup...
Firefox 146: Split view, quantum encryption, and improvements to Wayland
Firefox 146 comes with automatic data backups, split view mode, fractional scaling on Wayland, and ML-KEM encryption...
PeerTube 8.0: Team channel management and new Lucide player
PeerTube 8.0 arrives with collaborative channel management, a new "Lucide" player theme, import retries, and other improvements...
ONLYOFFICE 9.2 introduces AI agent, customizable macros, enhancements, and more
ONLYOFFICE 9.2 arrives with an AI agent capable of managing local files, macro recording, ARM support for Windows, and more...
KDE Gear 25.12: Improvements to Dolphin, KJournald and 249 more apps
KDE Gear 25.12 released. Dolphin temporarily hides files, KJournald supports custom drives, and Photos adds...
Nginx and Nginx Ignition: What's new in their latest year-end 2025 versions
The year 2025 is about to end, and so today we will take the opportunity to inform you about the new features of 2 useful programs: Nginx 1.29.3 and Nginx Ignition 2.20.2.
Free and open-source applications for learning about and enjoying the Universe + Websites to learn about 3I/Atlas
Astronomy is both a popular science and a popular hobby. Therefore, we invite you to explore some FOSS applications for astronomical work.
Redis 8.4 arrives with AI features, optimizations, and more
Redis 8.4 arrives with hybrid search for AI, JSON memory optimization (up to 92% less), and atomic commands. Discover...
Google Antigravity: A new IDE from Google based on Microsoft's Visual Studio Code
Just as Microsoft launched its Edge browser as a fork of Google Chromium, now Google is launching its new IDE Antigravity as a fork of Visual Studio Code.
Kernel Installer: Alexia Kernel Installer – A CLI Tool from the Systems Girl
Alexia (The Systems Girl) recently released a CLI tool called "Alexia Kernel Installer", and today we successfully tested it.
Caligula: A disk image burning tool for Terminal
Caligula is a useful and interesting disk image burning tool for Terminal, designed as a better alternative to the “dd” command.
Firefox 145 says goodbye to 32-bit Linux and strengthens its privacy with new protections
Firefox 145 drops support for 32-bit Linux, improves its PDF viewer, expands tracking protection, and adds multimedia support...
Qt Creator 18 arrives with support for development containers and improvements in C++, QML, and Git
Qt Creator 18 includes experimental support for development containers, new options in C++ and QML, and a more modern and customizable interface.
Open 3D Engine 25.10: A monumental update that redefines free 3D development
Open 3D Engine 25.10 raises the standard for free 3D development with graphical improvements, performance optimization, and advanced tools for creators.
Firefox 144: Introduces a new profile system, support for Google Lens, and security improvements
Firefox 144 arrives with a revamped profile management system, AES-256 encryption, integration with Google Lens, and the Perplexity AI search engine...
OpenSSH 10.1 improves security, expands protection, and adds advanced support
OpenSSH 10.1 strengthens the security of the SSH protocol with new attack restrictions, support for ed25519 keys in PKCS#11, and ...
Coreboot 25.09 speeds up boot times and expands support for new motherboards
Coreboot 25.09 arrives with 30% faster boot times, support for new motherboards from Intel, AMD, HP, and Lenovo, and improvements to the...
Newton, the physics simulation engine from NVIDIA and Disney, joins the Linux Foundation
The Newton physics simulation engine, developed by NVIDIA, Disney Research, and Google DeepMind, is moving to the Linux Foundation, opening...
Veyon: Classroom Computer Management Software – A Modern Alternative to iTALC
Veyon is ideal software for managing computers with multiple operating systems in school classrooms, ideal as a replacement for iTALC.
Systemd 258: What's new, key changes, and the final farewell to cgroups v1
Systemd 258 introduces factory reset, boot areas, HTTP booting, and security improvements, as well as removing cgroups v1
Firefox 143: Security Updates, Pinned Tabs, Google Lens, and Multimedia Improvements
Mozilla releases Firefox 143 with new features like pinned tabs, camera preview, Google Lens search, and support for...
Chrome 140: Advanced Privacy, AI for Passwords, and Tab Collaboration
Discover what's new in Chrome 140: IP hiding in incognito mode, AI-powered autofill, automatic password changes...
Caliber 8.10: What's New, Features, and a Complete Guide
What's new in Calibre 8.10, viewer tricks, and pro ebook management. A practical guide to getting the most out of it.
REAL Video Enhancer: AI-powered video interpolation and upscaling
REAL Video Enhancer Guide: Clone, Build, 2.3.7 Updates, and Notes for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Everything you need to improve your videos.
PeerTube 7.3 has been released and comes with improvements to the user experience and interface.
The new version of PeerTube 7.3 is now available, featuring a new sidebar menu for navigating between pages, improvements to...
LibreOffice 25.8: arrives with major improvements in performance, compatibility, and security
Discover what's new in LibreOffice 25.8: CSV import improvements, new advanced features, and increased productivity...
QEMU 10.1: Virtualization improvements, TDX and SEV-SNP security, and more
QEMU 10.1 strengthens security with Intel TDX and AMD SEV-SNP, accelerates live migration, and expands support for ARM, RISC-V, and...
Apache NetBeans 27 is now available with improvements to Gradle, Maven, Java, and more.
Apache NetBeans 27 is now available with Gradle 9 support, Maven improvements, Java refactoring, GlassFish support, and new features.
Zeek 8.0: New features and improvements to the traffic analysis and intrusion detection system
Zeek 8.0 adds support for ZeroMQ, Redis and SMTP parsers, telemetry improvements, and C++20 compatibility. Discover the...
Agama 17: The new installer for openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise
Agama 17 replaces the classic openSUSE and SUSE installer with a web interface, advanced JSON configuration, improved automation, and...
G'MIC 3.6: New filters and improvements to the image processing framework
G'MIC version 3.6 introduces filters such as Organic Fibers, 3D rendering improvements, interpreter optimization, and key fixes.
Firefox 142: AI-powered preview, new features, strengthened security, and more
Firefox 142 introduces usability improvements, developer tools, OCSP by CRLite, new experimental features, and improved handling.
Git 2.51 arrives with key performance improvements and new features
Git 2.51 is now available, bringing performance improvements to Git Push and Git Fetch, optimized object management with Cruft packages, and more.
KDE Gear 25.08: Improvements to Dolphin, Akonadi, NeoChat, and More
KDE releases KDE Gear 25.08 with improvements to Dolphin, Akonadi, NeoChat, and Angelfish. An update that optimizes performance and...
Table 25.2.0: New features, improvements, and expanded support for Vulkan and OpenGL on Linux
Discover what's new in Mesa 25.2.0, the free OpenGL and Vulkan implementation for Linux. Expanded compatibility, performance improvements, and ...
Proton Authenticator: An open-source alternative for secure authentication
Proton AG launches Proton Authenticator, a free and open-source app for Android, iOS, and desktop that offers secure 2FA and E2E encryption.
LSFG-VK: A great choice for game scaling on Linux with Vulkan and DXVK
LSFG-VK brings intelligent game scaling to Linux using Vulkan and DXVK. An unofficial development that replicates Windows' LSFG and
ShadPS4: PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS written in C++
ShadPS4 is a brilliant PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS developed with C++ and offered in portable format (AppImage) for Linux.