The Linux distribution landscape just witnessed an unconventional move. Nitrux 5.1, released on January 7, 2026, has officially ended support for virtual machine environments, pivoting exclusively toward physical hardware deployments. This strategic shift marks a significant departure from conventional Linux distribution development practices. What Makes Nitrux Unique? Before diving into...

As Jellyfin marks its seventh anniversary, the open-source media server project has unveiled significant changes to its desktop application, signaling a new chapter in its evolution. The January 2026 "State of the Fin" update brings not just a rebrand but substantial technical improvements that promise better performance and user experience...

The first stable release of System76’s COSMIC desktop is now available, making its debut in Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. Beyond that, many Linux distributions have already started offering COSMIC through their repositories. Unfortunately, Ubuntu users aren’t quite so lucky because the desktop environment isn’t included in Ubuntu’s default set. Still, there’s no...

Managing a VMware vSphere environment requires constant vigilance over resource consumption and system health. vCenter Server ships with pre-configured alarms designed to alert administrators when resources reach critical thresholds. Understanding these default utilization alarms and knowing how to respond effectively can mean the difference between proactive management and reactive firefighting....

Major Kernel Update Brings Cutting-Edge Hardware Support Canonical has officially confirmed that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon," scheduled for release on April 23, 2026, will ship with Linux kernel 6.20 or more than likely re-badged as Linux 7.0. This announcement represents a significant milestone in Ubuntu's commitment to providing users...

Arch Linux has kicked off 2026 with a powerful new ISO snapshot that brings significant improvements for both new installations and modern hardware support. The Arch Linux 2026.01.01 release is the first Arch Linux ISO snapshot powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.18 LTS kernel series, marking an important...

The Manjaro development team has officially released Manjaro Linux 26.0, code-named "Anh-Linh," on January 4, 2026. This major update brings significant improvements to the Arch-based distribution, including cutting-edge desktop environments, the latest Linux kernel, and important changes that users should understand before upgrading. What's New in Manjaro 26.0 Linux Kernel...

The Linux kernel development cycle continues its steady pace with the recent release of version 6.19-rc4. This fourth release candidate brings the stable 6.19 kernel closer to reality, with the final version expected to arrive in early February 2026. Rust Makes its Move from Infrastructure to Implementation The most significant...

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service that lets users stream and play video games over the internet from remote servers rather than running games on their local hardware. The service hosts games on powerful NVIDIA servers and streams them to client devices, requiring only a stable internet connection and a...

For Linux veterans who cut their teeth on desktop environments in the late 1990s, there's a new project that's bound to spark some serious nostalgia. MiDesktop, a modern fork of the original KDE 1 desktop environment, has just released its first public development preview, bringing the classic computing experience of...