Linux NewsAI Agents and the Future of Programming
Agentic AI is changing the software development lifecycle, but with the efficiency gains come some loss of control.
Sparkling Gems and New Releases from the world of Free and Open Source Software
Nate explores the top FOSS, including the latest version of the Plasma desktop; a fun Rock, Paper, Scissors game; a Firefox-based browser; and an Egyptian horoscope reader.
More Please
Sometimes the humor in the news isn't in a single story but in the way they stack up together. I was looking on Slashdot the other day and saw this news item (from the Guardian)…
New in Bash 5.3
Bash is more than 40 years old, but it is still an active project that receives occasional updates. The most recent version appeared in July 2025 with some important changes. We take a look inside Bash 5.3.
Stream Media Throughout Your Home
Universal Media Server lets you stream your entire media library to any device in your home with minimal configuration.
Model Your Account History in Go
To prevent his checking account from going into the red, Mike Schilli uses a Go program to predict future balances and allow minimum cash levels with a view to maximizing interest.
An Open Source Alternative to Lightroom
Darktable offers advanced, non-destructive RAW editing and an active, volunteer-driven community.
Basic Animation Primer
Blender is a complex piece of software, but it's relatively simple to get into using it for animation. We show you the basics of moving things around and applying physics in Blender.
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The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros
This month we explore VailuxOS 1.6, Mageia 10, MODICIA O.S. 6.12.63, and TROMjaro 2026.01.13.
Review: Luxury Raspberry Pi with Mechanical Keyboard
The new Raspberry Pi 500+ combines a Pi 500 board with an RGB-backlit mechanical keyboard, 16GB RAM, and an integrated NVMe SSD.
Create Multitasking Apps in MicroPython and CircuitPython
You don't have to learn C to create multitasking applications on a microcontroller. Instead, you can use pyRTOS, a native Python multitasking library, on your next microcontroller project.
Sovereignty Through Open Source
Computer sovereignty takes on greater importance as global relationships change.
Making art in the terminal window
You can create living, breathing art using nothing but C++ code, 16.7 million colors, and the Linux console.
Tools for Customizing the Command Prompt
A pair of useful tools will help you customize the command prompt to provide notifications, better navigation, Git integration, and more.