Linux NewsLinuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 2, 2026 (Jan 5- 11)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Mint 22.3, Debian 13.3, Nitrux 5.1, Budgie 10.10, Debian faces Data Protection gap, Orion Browser takes first step toward Linux availability, and more.
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Linus Torvalds Shares AudioNoise, a Personal Experiment in Audio DSP
Linus Torvalds has published AudioNoise, a personal GitHub project focused on experimenting with digital audio effects and signal processing.
Auto-cpufreq 3.0 Released With CPU Turbo Controls
Auto-cpufreq 3.0, a CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux, introduces CPU turbo overrides via CLI and GUI, improved battery detection, and more.
Big Changes Ahead for the Budgie Desktop in 2026
Big changes are coming to the Budgie desktop in 2026 as Budgie 11 introduces a Qt6-based, modular architecture and a Wayland-first design.
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now available for download based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, introducing Cinnamon 6.6 desktop with a redesigned app menu, new system tools, and more.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Lets Users Create Custom Global Themes From Current Settings
KDE Plasma 6.6 introduces the ability to save current visual settings as reusable global themes, making desktop customization more flexible.
Budgie 10.10 Released as the Desktop’s First Wayland-Based Version
Budgie Desktop 10.10 introduces Wayland support for the first time, marking the end of major Budgie 10 development as the project shifts focus to Budgie 11.
Orion Browser Takes First Step Toward Linux Availability
The Orion Browser team has confirmed its first Linux version, now rolling out in early alpha for this WebKit-based browser.
Mageia 10 First Alpha ISO Approved and Ready for Public Testing
Mageia 10 enters testing with its first Alpha ISO, offering early access builds for users ahead of the April 2026 release.
Debian 13.3 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its third refresh (13.3), featuring 108 bug fixes and 37 security updates. Here's more on that.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Adds a Feature Users Have Been Asking for Forever
Frame borders will finally become adjustable in KDE Plasma 6.6, bringing cleaner desktops and more pleasant visual separation.
LMDE 7 Users Get the Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop Environment
Cinnamon 6.6 has landed in LMDE 7, allowing Linux Mint Debian Edition users to experience the updated desktop before Mint 22.3 arrives.
KDE Frameworks 6.22 Brings Internal Cleanups Across Core Libraries
KDE Frameworks 6.22 is out with broad stability improvements, internal cleanups, and refinements across core KDE libraries used by Plasma and apps.
Steam Is Coming to ARM64 as Ubuntu Opens Testing via Snap
Steam is moving closer to ARM64 availability as Ubuntu opens testing of a Snap package powered by FEX x86 emulation.
Dozzle 9.0 Real‑Time Docker Log Viewer Improves Log Grouping
Dozzle 9.0 real‑time Docker log viewer adds collapsible homepage sections, container group counters, and multiple UI refinements for better log navigation.