Newelle: The AI Helper App for Linux

With Newelle, you get the power of generative AI right on your Linux desktop—no cloud required (unless you want it). Switch language models on the fly, all on your terms.
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Thunderbird 142 Brings Support for Adding Visual Signatures to PDF Attachments

Thunderbird 142 open-source email client is now available for download with support for adding visual signatures to PDF attachements and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, August 22, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, August 22 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

Samsung will give you a free 65-inch TV right now – here’s how to redeem the offer

For a limited time, when you buy a 98-inch QN90F or 100-inch QN80F from Samsung, you’ll get a free 65-inch Crystal UHD U8000F.

For a Quick Way to See Disk Space in Ubuntu, Try This Extension

I miss the ‘Other Locations’ page in older versions of the Nautilus file manager. It made it easy to see an overview of disk usage across my (many) partitions — so I was pleased to find a GNOME Shell extension that plugs this glanceable sta…

I did not expect these Sony headphones to set such a high bar for immersive audio

Sony’s new InZone H9 II gaming headphones impress with spatial audio and ANC – but it’s one standout feature that makes them appealing to just about everyone.

Why GNOME Replaced Eye of GNOME with Loupe as the Default Image Viewer

by George Whittaker

A Shift in GNOME’s Core Applications

For over two decades, Eye of GNOME (often shortened to EOG) was the silent workhorse of the GNOME desktop environment. It wasn…

gprofng-gui @ Savannah: gprofng-gui 2.2 released

We are not that happy to announce the release of GNU gprofng-gui, version 2.2.

This release fixes a bug in the short-lived 2.1 that prevents it to be built with very recent versions of the JDK.

gprofng GUI is a full-fledged graphical interface …

Kdenlive 25.08.0 Released with NVIDIA 10 bit x265 Encoding

Kdenlive, the popular KDE video editing software, released new 25.08.0 version yesterday. The new 25.08.0 is a new feature release that added 10 bit x265 encoding for NVIDIA, and 10 bit export profiles in the render dialog, though it will be converted to 8 bit when using compositing or non-avfilter effects. It as well replaced […]

Firefox 143 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect

Firefox 143 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with various new features and improvements. Here’s what to expect!
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I upgraded my Google Pixel phone’s performance by adjusting these 10 settings

Google’s Pixel lineup of phones is packed with smart features – but a few setting tweaks can make them even better, older models included.

Firefox 142.0 Available with More Flexible ETP Strict Exceptions

Firefox 142.0, the August release of the free open-source web browser, is available to download. The official release note for the new version is not ready at the moment of writing, though the source tarball and installers for Windows, Linux, and macOS are out! According to the Github releases page, Firefox 142.0 added new ETP […]

Firefox 142 Adds New Tab Topics, Local AI in Extensions + More

Mozilla has released Firefox 142, rolling out several features aimed at improving both user experience and developer functionality — and yes, AI is involved too. Last month, Firefox 141 added AI to the browser’s existing Tab Groups feature, altho…

VirtualBox 7.2 Has Arrived

With early support for Linux kernel 6.17 and other new additions, VirtualBox 7.2 is a must-update for users.

Arch’s AUR Battles DDoS Attacks and Persistent Malware All Summer (So Far)

Arch’s AUR has been busy battling DDoS attacks and malware. Trouble’s not over—and it’s anybody’s guess what’s next… if anything.
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Can this Garmin sleep tracker replace my smartwatch? My buying advice after weeks

The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is a dedicated, super-comfortable wearable that precisely tracks every aspect of your sleep.

Smaller, Cheaper Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Announced

Raspberry Pi, the company behind the iconic single-board computer (SBC) has unveiled a newer, smaller, and cheaper version of its touch display for Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is now available in a 5-inch version costing a snip at $4…

How much RAM does your Linux PC actually need in 2026? An expert’s sweet spot

Don’t settle for the minimum – this is the RAM Linux needs to perform at its fullest potential.

Firefox 142 Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Firefox 142 open-source web browser is now available for download with various new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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The best cheap smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested dozens of smartwatches to help you choose the best budget-friendly option.