HandBrake, the free and open-source video transcoder, has just dropped its first major release of 2026 – adding new professional encoders, MOV output container and a considered clutch of Linux changes. Those of you who work to production standards will…
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News: Guix System offers 64-bit Hurd option, Ubuntu and Fedora communities discuss age declaration laws…
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The CachyOS team have announced the release of a new version of their Arch-based Linux distribution. The new version places a focus on making the system installer more friendly, particul…
Read MoreSeveral Intel NPU fixes land in the latest update to Resources, which Ubuntu is making the default system monitor in 26.04 LTS. Resources is a GTK4/libadwaita tool that shows more system usage, processes and hardware details than GNOME System Monitor, …
Read MoreFor beginners who want to learn about Linux file permissions, here’s a stupid simple application that can help. It’s Concessio, a free open-source app designed for GNOME, though works in most Linux through Flatpak package. As you know, every file and folder in Linux has a specific set of permissions. It controls the read, write, […]
Read MoreThe DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Zenclora OS, a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian’s “Stable” branch with a customised GNOME desktop, has been updated to version 2.0. Code-named “Ardenweald”, it now features a u…
Read MoreResources, the modern system monitor and task manager app that’s default in Ubuntu 26.04, released new 1.10.2 version few days ago. This is a new minor release that includes few bug fixes, translation updates, as well as few improvements for Intel NPU/GPU users. Resources added initial Intel NPU monitoring support since version 1.7.0. The feature […]
Read MoreThe latest version of the Skylight Calendar 2 is ideal for large families. Here’s how I use it to maintain schedules, tasks, and more.
Read MoreThe DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. iodéOS is an Android-based operating system (in the LineageOS family) which ships without Google trackers or proprietary software. The project has released version 7.3 which is based on …
Read MoreAt MWC 2026, Motorola revealed more information regarding its first phone-to-tablet foldable, and things are looking promising.
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Lenovo makes great laptops, but with an extensive catalog of products, it’s hard to find the right device. Here are the best Lenovo laptops I’ve tested.
Read MoreBased on FreeRTOS, this operating system has a start menu, file manager, and a terminal.
Read MoreLeaked mockups show “Nova,” Firefox’s big UI revamp that looks way different from what we have now.
Read MorePigeon Email Notifier is a GNOME Shell extension that does one thing: show a desktop notification when new mail arrives in your Gmail, Microsoft Outlook or IMAP webmail account. If you don’t want to leave a webmail tab open in Firefox, the overhe…
Read MoreBuilt for dash cams, security cameras, and other heavy-duty tasks, these cards performed better than expected.
Read MoreThe latest iteration of the Debian-based distribution includes all kinds of newness.
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 LTS, out on 23 April 2026, ships with two new extensions installed and active by default, both adding search capabilities to the GNOME Shell Overview. Before you raise an eyebrow: no, this is not a revival of the Amazon Shopping Lens furor…
Read MoreThe upcoming glasses will feature a camera at eye level and use AI to process and understand your visual context.
Read MoreI’m very pleased to announce the release of a new version of GNU PSPP. PSPP is a program for statistical analysis of sampled data. It is a free replacement for the proprietary program SPSS.
Changes from 2.1.0 to 2.1.1:
Translation updates.
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