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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...

The Devuan project has released version 6.1 of their systemd-free Linux distribution, marking the first point release in the Excalibur series. Coming just two months after the major Devuan 6 release, this update demonstrates the project's commitment to providing a stable, maintained alternative for users who prefer to avoid systemd....

The much-anticipated Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS has arrived, bringing the brand-new COSMIC desktop environment to users worldwide. If you're currently running Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS, you're probably eager to experience the next generation of this popular Linux distribution. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire upgrade process, ensuring a smooth...

The lightweight IceWM window manager has kicked off the new year with its 4.0 release, delivering significant improvements to window navigation, modern graphics support, and enhanced usability for high-resolution displays. Released on January 1, 2026 (IceWM) , this major update arrives five months after version 3.9 and represents a substantial...

SDL 3.4, an open-source, cross-platform library that helps software developers build multimedia applications and games more easily on multiple platforms, has been released. The new version delivers a wide range of improvements across graphics, input, audio, and platform integration, with a strong focus on better interoperability between the GPU-based 3D...

The Linux application ecosystem reached a significant milestone in 2025 as Flathub, the leading distribution platform for Flatpak applications, recorded over 435 million downloads. This achievement underscores the growing acceptance of universal packaging formats and represents a major shift in how Linux users discover and install software. The application catalog...

After years of development and anticipation, System76 has officially released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS featuring the stable version of their custom-built COSMIC Desktop Environment 1.0. This landmark release marks a significant shift in the Linux desktop landscape, introducing a modern, Rust-based desktop environment designed from the ground up. What Makes COSMIC...