I tried a highly-customized Hyprland desktop that’s meant for Linux pros – and didn’t hate it

Want to customize Hyprland without editing config files? ML4W makes it simple. Here’s how.

These pocket-sized tech gadgets are packed with purpose (and they’re inexpensive)

Small gear, big gain. Check out these chargers, USB-C accessories, Bluetooth gadgets, and more – and some of these may still be discounted.

Is Manjaro Done? Stick a Fork in It

A rebellion inside the Manjaro project, a community strike, and a threatened fork raise a hard question for users and contributors alike: is it time to rescue Manjaro, or walk away?
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Ageless Linux Emerges to Protest OS-Level Age Verification Laws

And thankfully, it’s more than just a Linux distro without age verification.

Latest Linux Kernel RC Contains Changes Galore

Linux kernel 7.0-rc3 includes more changes than have been made in a single release in recent history.

Nvidia bets on OpenClaw, but adds a security layer – how NemoClaw works

The company sees OpenClaw as the future of personal AI, but gives it some much-needed privacy and security help.

health @ Savannah: GNU Health HIS server 5.0.6 patchset bundle released

Dear community

We’re happy to announce patchset 5.0.6 for the GNU Health Hospital Information System server.

The most relevant component of the patchset are automated tests from Tryton (thank you, Cédric!).

You can find this and other patch…

Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. These restyled icons are but one of many visual changes to land in Ubunt…

Not a Firefox Fork! Kagi's Orion Browser Arrives on Linux as a Public Beta

The Flatpak-only build brings basic browsing but extensions and Kagi Sync aren’t ready yet.

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, March 20, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, March 20 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

These retro-style speakers brought new life to my audio library – and they look great

The KLK Model 3 loudspeaker is a throwback to the past, giving audiophile-grade clarity to virtually any genre.

FSF Blogs: To tackle plastic waste, tackle DRM

DRM-locked printer ink cartridges are contributing to plastic waste. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Can the Open Source Endowment Fix What Years of Neglect Broke?

The Open Source Endowment promises a permanent funding fix for vital open source infrastructure, yet its slow‑drip investment approach raises questions about how much help will reach projects that need cash now.
The post Can the Open Source Endowment F…

Classic Jump’n’Run Game SuperTux 0.7.0 Released with Multi-Player Mode

SuperTux, the classic 2D jump and run game, released new major 0.7.0 version yesterday! It’s been more than 4 years since the last version. The new 0.7.0 features completely redesigned character (the Tux), new background, music, and levels, multi-player mode, as well as revived Android support. First, the penguin has been completely redesigned. It now […]

Orion web browser enters ‘early beta’ on Linux

A public beta of Orion for Linux, a WebKit-based web browser from paid search engine Kagi, is now available for testing. For those unfamiliar with it, Orion is a privacy-focused web browser available for macOS and iOS. Kagi announced plans for a Linux …

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1164

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: d77void GNU/Linux
News: SUSE may be for sale, MidnightBSD responds to age verification laws, TrueNAS takes its build system private, System76 pu…

Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2026.03

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Paweł Pijanowski has announced the release of SparkyLinux 2026.03, a new update of the project’s set of semi-rolling distributions based on Debian’s “Testing” branch: “New SparkyLinux 20…

New Firefox logo coming? Mozilla’s socials suggest so…

Some (not exactly subtle) changes on Firefox’s official social media accounts indicate that the browser is about to get a new logo – or a reputation for attention seeking. Avatars on the browser’s official social media accounts have changed…

GIMP 3.2 is out with Link Layers, SVG export and better painting UX

The stable release of GIMP 3.2 is now available to download for all major desktop operating systems, Linux included. A year in the making, GIMP 3.2 brings a raft of long-awaited features that users of the famed open-source image editing tool will appre…

The best external hard drives of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best external hard drives available today provide ample storage, reliability, and security for different price points. We went hands-on to find the best hardware available in 2026.