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!
The post Arch Linux Installer Gets U2F Authentication and Bluetooth Support appeared first on 9to5Linux – do not…

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.

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.

FSF News: Job opportunity: Operations assistant at the Free Software Foundation (part-time)

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

Job opportunity: Operations assistant at the Free Software Foundation (part-time)

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

Don’t Struggle with Flatpaks—Warehouse Gives Easy Control on Any Distro

If you’re not using one of the many Linux distro’s that come with Flatpak management already built in, Warehouse is here to help.
The post Don’t Struggle with Flatpaks—Warehouse Gives Easy Control on Any Distro appeared first on FOSS Force.

Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM

Ubuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place.
You’re reading Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu….

This Bluetooth tracker earned my trust over AirTags (and it works on Android, too)

Pebblebee’s Clip is the first tracker to work with both Google’s and Apple’s Find My networks – setting a new benchmark for cross-platform compatibility.

FSF Blogs: Meet Miles Wilson, the FSF’s summer 2025 campaigns intern

Source: Planet GNU

Org Mode, GNU Guix, Mattermost und weitere Projekte nehmen am Hackathon der FSF teil

Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Dienstag, 16. Juli 2025). Die Free
Software Foundation (FSF) gab die Projekte bekannt, die am FSF40
Hackathon teilnehmen werden, der vom 21. bis 23. November, 2025,
online stattfinden wird. Außerdem öffnete die FSF die…

FSF News: Org Mode, GNU Guix, Mattermost und weitere Projekte nehmen am Hackathon der FSF teil

Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Dienstag, 16. Juli 2025). Die Free
Software Foundation (FSF) gab die Projekte bekannt, die am FSF40
Hackathon teilnehmen werden, der vom 21. bis 23. November, 2025,
online stattfinden wird. Außerdem öffnete die FSF d…

FSF Blogs: Can you help us with the GNU Press shop on August 11?

We’re still looking for volunteers to help us with packing and mailing GNU Press shop orders on August 1 and 11, 2025.

How To Install Tux Math Game on Ubuntu 24.04

Tux Math (or Tux, of Math Command) is a free software education game designed for kids to learn mathematics by playing. This game is one of Tux4Kids Project applications beside Tux Typing and Tux Paint a free software project to create educational appl…

Diablo-like Games You Can Play With Steam on Linux

Slash, loot, and grind your way through these Diablo-like games on Linux and Steam this summer.