Own a Samsung phone? I changed 10 settings to greatly improve its performance

Samsung phones have a bevy of useful features – here are a few you should start using.

The Third Snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 is Available for Testing

Ubuntu 25.10 snapshot 3, the third development release for the next Ubuntu release, is available for testing purpose. As you may know, Ubuntu introduced monthly snapshot releases and released the first one in May 29. Now, the July release is finally available. Ubuntu developer team announced the release on the last day of July: I’d […]

FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz—August 1, 2025

How much were you paying attention to open-source news this week? Test your open-source news IQ by taking our quiz!
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Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Adds New Keyboard Shortcuts

Ubuntu’s DING extension adds new keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon selection, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation.
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www-zh-cn @ Savannah: Welcome our new member – Tim Yang

Please join me in welcoming our new member:

User Details:

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Name:    Tim Yang

Login:   fly19992020

Email:   fly19992020@outlook.com

I wish Tim Yang a wonderful journey in GNU CTT.

Happy Hacking

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KDE Linux: Help Test the Official Linux Distribution

The KDE project is building its own immutable Linux distribution called KDE Linux, and testing builds are available for download. The distro gives you a new way to experience the Plasma…

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Linux Kernel 6.16 Released with Minor Fixes

The latest Linux kernel doesn’t really include any big-ticket features, just a lot of lines of code.

The best sports watches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I’ve lived with the best sports watches to track my activities, sleep, recovery, and health. These are my tested top picks.

Distribution Release: 4MLinux 49.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. 4MLinux, an independently-developed mini distribution with JWM as the preferred window manager, has been updated to version 49.0. The new release brings a large number of updates, includ…

FSF Blogs: Missing Skype? Choose freedom and switch to GNU Jami

Source: Planet GNU

Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download

The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like helping the furry-faced mascot seeks out stable status.
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Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu

Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator.
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When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Flatpak promises a secure runtime for Linux applications through container-like isolation, relying on bubblewrap namespaces, syscall filtering, and po…

This hidden Pixel camera feature makes your photos more vibrant – how to enable it

Are your Pixel photos a little washed out? Consider this simple tweak to make them look more vibrant and colorful.

Simon Josefsson: Independently Reproducible Git Bundles

The gnulib project publish a git bundle as a stable archival copy of the gnulib git repository once in a while.

Why? We don’t know exactly what this may be useful for, but I’m promoting for this to see if we can establish some good use-case.

A …

FFmpeg 8.0 Expected to Be Available in Next Weeks in August

FFmpeg, the popular free open-source multi-media library, is going to release the new major 8.0 version in next few weeks in August. Michael Niedermayer, the project lead announced in last week: I intend to create the release/8.0 branch in the next 1-2 weeks after that i intend to make teh 8.0 release in the following […]

Shotcut 25.07 Released with Outline video filter, GGML Downloader

After few weeks of Beta and RC testing, Shotcut video editor finally announced the release of 25.07 few days ago. The new release introduced “System Fusion” theme that combines the operating system palette with the monochrome, symbolic icons of the Fusion themes. It also improved the “System” theme with better looking on macOS dark mode. […]

Arch Linux Installer Gets U2F Authentication and Bluetooth Support

Archinstall 3.0.9 Arch Linux installer rolls out with Bluetooth support, U2F authentication support, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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FOSS Weekly #25.31: Kernel 6.16, OpenMandriva Review, Conky Customization, System Monitoring and More

Keep on Linux-ing, even in the summer.

FSF News: Job opportunity: Deputy director at the Free Software Foundation (part-time exempt)

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual in the Boston area to be our deputy director.