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An editor in your web browser

A browser and a text editor are staples of daily computing, so it makes perfect sense to combine the two for better efficiency.

Klaus Knopper answers your Linux questions

Five amazing open source FPSs

Linux users have an array of open source gaming options at their fingertips. We take a look at five first-person shooters that really stand out.

Migrating from Windows to Linux

maddog looks at the progress Linux has made in the past 12 years and considers what it would take to move Windows XP users to FOSS.

Fresh Memory flash card software

When memorizing facts, learning, storing, and processing internalizes the subject matter. The Fresh Memory program offers various methods to help you anchor the facts in your memory.

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2026-04-08 01:02:58

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.

SSH reverse tunnels for secure access to smart meters

We’ll show you a practical project for monitoring home energy usage with SSH and OpenWrt.

This AirTag alternative with a 130dB siren and strobe light has my name written all over it

The Pebblebee Halo isn’t your ordinary Bluetooth tracker; it’s a full-fledged personal safety device.

Ubuntu 26.04 Beta Arrives with Some Surprises

Ubuntu 26.04 is almost here, but the beta version has been released, and it might surprise some people.

Your AirPods are gross. This $6 tool will keep them sparkling clean

Yes, you should be cleaning your earbuds regularly. This cheap little tool makes it easy – and it costs about the same as a coffee.

LG C6 vs. LG C5: Why the 2025 model is still the smarter OLED TV model buy for me

The LG C6 is a refreshed version of the brand’s flagship OLED TV, but is it worth upgrading over the C5?

Chrome finally gets vertical tabs – right-click to make browsing better

Google’s browser officially joins the party. See what you’ve been missing.

FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Duoala, Cameroon

April 11, 2026 at 13:00 WAT.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic’s Project Glasswing to defend world’s most critical software

Is this AI’s Manhattan Project? Twelve tech rivals are banding together and using Anthropic’s unreleased Mythos model to find thousands of vulnerabilities before adversaries do.

Darktable 5.4’s Scene-Referred Workflow

Darktable 5.4’s scene-referred workflow promises predictable results across different imaging outputs, but it requires a shift in perspective. We help you navigate this image-processing pipeline.

Display Web Traffic on a World Map

To discover where the traffic to his website comes from, Mike Schilli displays it live on an interactive world map.

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.