Exploring the OpenWrt router OS

The OpenWrt router OS includes features you won’t find with over-the-counter home routers – and you can use it on old hardware that the vendor has abandoned.

The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

This month we explore Lilidog 26.02.06, KaOS 2026.02, NuTyX 26.02.2, and ParrotOS 7.1.

Where to Start?

A look at its origins shows Linux isn’t necessarily meant to be user-friendly for novices.

Stash Interesting Reads in Readeck

Don’t let interesting articles and blog posts linger in your browser’s bookmarking purgatory. Use Readeck to read and manage them instead.

Divorcing KWallet from KMail

KDE’s password manager, KWallet, can be an annoyance. While it can’t be completely disabled, the nuisance can be minimized.

Comparing Four Leading Immutable Distros

Immutable Linux distributions protect your system files in ways that an ordinary distro can’t. We take a look at four promising alternatives: Aurora, blendOS, NixOS, and Vanilla OS.

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Keep Your Digital Comics in Easy  Reach with Komga

Use the Komga comic server to organize and access your digital comic collection.

Keep Files in Sync

FreeFileSync and Syncthing let you keep your files in sync between two computers on your local network or across the Internet.

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Sparkling Gems and New Releases from the world of Free and Open Source Software

This month we explore the top FOSS, including the latest version of the KDE app ecosystem and Firefox browser, a font downloader, and an orbital game that’s out of this world.

Plug-and-Play System Monitor for Rasp Pi and Others

A tiny screen plugged into a USB port displays current performance data for your Raspberry Pi, as well as most other machines that can run a Python script.

Note-Taking App for Linux Desktop

You don’t need a complex, feature-packed app to take notes. Iotas is a simple but flexible package for recording your ideas, important information, and more.

Updates on Technologies, Trends, and Tools

In the news: UN Creates Open Source Portal; Latest Linux Kernel RC Contains Changes Galore; Nitrux 6.0 Now Ready to Rock Your World; Linux Foundation Reports that Open Source Delivers Better ROI; Keep Android Open; Kernel 7.0 Now in Testing; Introducin…

Setting up a home desktop system with FreeBSD

FreeBSD is steady and stable – will it work as a desktop system?

Creating a Status Dashboard for Your Home Server

If you run a VPS or a home server, you might like to know the status of your services. Gatus provides you with a status dashboard and sends you alerts when something’s amiss.

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0: Update for the Official Installer

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 features a modern interface, cloud-init, and Raspberry Pi Connect. Installation, configuration, and headless operation are now easier to implement.

News

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on compiler optimizations and compatibility.

Love window snapping on Linux? You should try a tiling window manager – here’s why

Linux tiling window managers can supercharge your productivity in several ways. Here’s how they work and six I recommend.

GNOME 50 Reaches Arch Linux: A Leaner, Wayland-Only Future Arrives

by George Whittaker

Arch Linux users are among the first to experience the latest GNOME desktop, as GNOME 50 has begun rolling out through Arch’s repositories. Thanks to Arch’s rolling…