Linux NewsIn the Age of AI Writing Tools, I Picked Emacs for My Sci-Fi Novel
The venerable text editor feels timeless and timely in the age of AI and enshittification. A novelist argues that it is perhaps because Emacs is the embodiment of FOSS ideals
We Ditched Clickup for Fizzy: An (Open Source) Kanban Board App
If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.
I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin Work
An AI assistant in the terminal can help you guide through the process, help you move faster with your tasks. I tested Qwen Code and share my findings with you.
DI.DAY (Digital Independence Day) Starts a Movement to Encourages People to Ditch Big Tech Services
A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.
FOSS Weekly #26.06: Bash Manual in Epstein Files, Linux after Linus, Nano like Editors, France Takes on Big Tech and More
Your weekly assortment of FOSS news, Linux tips and open source tools.
LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One
Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.
I Tried the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus as My First NAS; Here’s What I Liked (and Didn’t)
Thinking about your first NAS, too? Here’s my hands-on TerraMaster F4-425 Plus review covering setup, performance, software, and limitations.
Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal
The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.
Not Kidding! Bash Shell Manual is Part of Epstein Files 🫣
echo "don't panic"
Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features
Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.
Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.
Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award
Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.
$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers
PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.