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Jellyfin Marks 7 Years With Major Desktop App Changes

Jellyfin Marks 7 Years With Major Desktop App Changes

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…

How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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…

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirmed: Linux Kernel 6.20/7.0 and GNOME 50

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirmed: Linux Kernel 6.20/7.0 and GNOME 50

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…

Arch Linux 2026.01.01 Release

Arch Linux 2026.01.01 Release

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…

Manjaro Linux 26.0 released

Manjaro Linux 26.0 released

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…

Linux Kernel 6.19-rc4 Released

Linux Kernel 6.19-rc4 Released

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…

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gains Native Linux Support

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gains Native Linux Support

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…

With a Touch of Nostalgia, MiDesktop Brings KDE 1 Back to Life

With a Touch of Nostalgia, MiDesktop Brings KDE 1 Back to Life

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…

Devuan 6.1 Point Release Ships With Debian 13.2 Updates

Devuan 6.1 Point Release Ships With Debian 13.2 Updates

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…

How to Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS from 22.04 LTS

How to Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS from 22.04 LTS

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…