For those on Linux Mint who like to keep multiple kernels around but don't want them to take up too much space, you might be getting a new automated tool.

CachyOS August 2026 release is now available with the latest version of KDE, some new features, and plenty of improvements.

Unless a kernel patch is a valid security fix, it will be rejected if it was created using AI.

According to two sources, the Linux operating system has hit a major milestone in market share that naysayers thought would never happen.

If you're managing more than just a few servers, a monitoring system keeps you informed of any issues requiring your attention. Beszel provides a comprehensive solution that's easy to set up, yet incredibly powerful and flexible.

Built for security and efficiency, this recent Linux laptop has a few teething problems.

This month we explore Hardenwing 3.5, Redcore Linux 2601, RefreshOS 3.0, and AnduinOS 2.0.0.

Whether it's books or CDs, many of us take pride in our collections. As they grow in size, we need tools to keep track of what we have. Why not use your Linux machine and try out an app that helps you organize?

From simple TCP pipes to encrypted relays and ad hoc services, Ncat modernizes Netcat, the classic Swiss Army knife for network administrators.

AI data centers are on everyone's mind, and, at least in the public media, the opinions tend to the extremes.

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

View and annotate documents with Okular, a powerful and extensible document viewer for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

This month we explore the top FOSS, including a privacy-focused YouTube client, a browser extension for annotating web pages, and an open source AirDrop alternative.

The savings in license fees alone from governments (and businesses) switching to open source could mean considerable funds for their own economies.

Strictly speaking, the Raspberry Pi family does not support either UEFI or Secure Boot. However, with a few tricks, implementation is still possible.

In the news: New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs; Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance; AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages; Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel; EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package; Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring; and United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live.

If you still aren't convinced of the need for vigilance, find out how easy it is for an attacker to get control of a laptop camera.

Use Inkscape's Page Tool to build reusable layouts for digital-first PDFs, including clipped layers, templates, and clean PDF exports.

Chronicler Zack Brown reports streamlining stability, and one patch to rule them all.

Security is more than a firewall. The biggest worry is what happens when an intruder gets inside. We take a look at some common misconfiguration issues that can lead to privilege escalation.

Miniature retro computers like THEC64 and THEA500 let you replay some of the classic home computer games from the 1980s and 1990s. Under the hood, their modern CPUs run Linux, letting you do much more.

Use an intuitive graphical interface to manage Flatpak application permissions and secure your Linux desktop.

You can use systemd to make your computer react when you change a file or plug in a device. We'll show you how to leverage these powerful features to build a surveillance system.

A use-after-free race exploit was discovered and exploited on CentOS Stream 9.

Affecting millions of systems, a kernel flaw discovered by Qualys could allow users to gain root privileges.

If you've ever wondered if your laptop or PC is officially certified to run Ubuntu, that curiosity will soon be met.

The lastest version of IPFire features a fundamental change to how the system handles DNS.

It's now possible to test experimental features on the Gnome desktop without worrying that you'll break things.

Hiding out for nearly 15 years, the Ghostlock vulnerability allows a standard logged-in user to gain root privileges.

A 16-year-old vulnerability allows an attacker to escape a virtual machine, gain access to the host, and execute malicious code.

Developer Noah Cagle decided the world needed the once obscure but beloved Linux distribution and gave it a decidedly pink refresh.

This month we explore Archcraft 2026.05.12, NetHydra 2026.2, PrismLinux 2026.05.05, and ZenLake OS 26.04.

This simple dashboard tool keeps you up to date on everything from system information to soccer scores.

This month we explore the top FOSS, including one of the great ebook managers, an anarcho-pacifist Doom clone, and a Monero CPU miner.

With gocryptfs, you can avoid security breaches by encrypting files on your hard disk before uploading them to the cloud.

Open source software has always served as an equalizing force in the IT space. When one company or group gets too much power, the open source ecosystem offers a head start to others who wish to oppose that dominance.

To help Mike Schilli finish watching the movies he's already started, a Go TUI assists him with cross-service home theater scheduling and timekeeping.

A conventional PC and the Raspberry Pi have many things in common, but the single-board computer does not natively support UEFI boot. For some models, you can change that.

This month in Linux Voice.

Old-school performance monitoring won't cut it for today's complex configurations. Extended Berkeley Packet Filter and its suite of surrounding tools are here to help.

A good plan – and FOSS – can pave the way to the security, simplicity, and local financial benefit of tech sovereignty.

Use Meld to visually compare files and directories, resolve complex three-way merge conflicts, and audit your code repositories via a visually appealing, color-coded, side-by-side interface.

bitVox, a small voice assistant built on a 2011 Raspberry Pi Model B, separates hardware control, speech processing, intent routing, and skills into plain Linux processes, allowing you to read, test, and modify one piece at a time.

We take a close look at the Socket Statistics utility ss and show why it is better than netstat for forensics, troubleshooting, and other networking tasks.

In the news: KDE Linux Drops AUR; California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law; Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel; Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features; Flooding the Linux Kernel Security Mailing List; Top Priorities for Open Source Pros Seeking a New Job; Container-Based Fedora Hummingbird Designed for Agent-First Builders; and Linux Kernel Developers Considering a Kill Switch.

Firefox 148 introduced an option called "Block AI enhancements." What does that mean, is it really a "kill switch" for AI, and does Firefox live up to its reputation as a browser that exists beyond corporate control? We decided to start up Wireshark and find out.

If you're looking for a laptop with tons of power and battery, look no further than the latest iteration of the System76 Lemur Pro.

Using the cloc utility, Michael Larabel of Phoronix discovered that Linux kernel 7.2 has over 43 million lines of code.

The Kubuntu Focus team has upped the performance ante of its M2 and Zr laptops with the latest, greatest CPUs from Intel.

Gamers using KDE’s Plasma desktop have been suffering from a slight input delay in mouse movement that could lead to getting fragged.