A new version of mpv, the open-source command line media player is out. mpv v0.42 is now able to navigate DVD menus, and the two menu systems that Blu-ray discs use, HDMV and BD-J (the latter requires Java). DVD-Audio support was also added, a nich format that offers higher-resolution audio. Plus, if you have any .iso backups of DVDs or Blu-ray Discs, mpv 0.42 can play those directly â no need toâŚ
Discover a step-by-step guide to install the Proton Mail Desktop App on Ubuntu and RedHat-based distributions with practical examples.
Bottles 67.6 adds directory moves, per-bottle notes, DPI scaling options, and fixes for Battle.net, Wine, and external storage.
With Linux 7.4 the AMDGPU driver enables HDMI 2.1 FRL functionality by default for driving higher refresh rate and higher resolution displays. That default enabling comes as HDMI FreeSync/VRR and ALLM features are also in place for Linux 7.4. Now coming by way of fixes for Linux 7.4 is also improving the Fixed Rate Link support with the newer HDMI 2.2 specificationâŚ
Calibre 9.18 introduces EPUB accessibility tools, KOReader reading progress sync, OPDS 2.0 support, and improvements to e-book management.
In September 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS) published its first DLAMIs built on Ubuntu Pro in the Base GPU family. By choosing Ubuntu Pro, enterprises launching DLAMIs gain a stronger security maintenance posture at launch thanks to Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM). What are the DLAMIs? The DLAMIs are AWS-maintained machine images for GPU and acceleratorâŚ
One installer now offers conventional and read-only systems as separate Micro distro bows out
The history command can be used to display a list of commands with event numbers (including date and timestamp) that executed in the past on your Linux system.
Passbolt offers both a free self-hosted edition and a managed cloud version of its team focused password management solution.
This time of the year, clocks spring forward and fall back across the globe, but some places are making permanent changes â and Ubuntu needs to keep pace. Over recent weeks, Canonical has refresh Ubuntuâs system time zone database package tzdata on all supported releases to ensure the system reflects the local time in parts of Canada, where: The system needs to show the right time for obviousâŚ
For those that use Linux's raid6check command for checking/repairing an MD RAID6 software RAID array's device for errors, newly-merged code is showing up to a 3x performance improvementâŚ
The OpenVPN project released OpenVPN 2.7.9 today as the ninth maintenance update to the latest OpenVPN 2.7 series of this open-source software for connecting to virtual private networks (VPN).
OpenSSH 10.6p2 fixes a critical password authentication bypass affecting certain Linux systems and includes several additional bug fixes.
Which of PHP2Shell, Node2Shell, Plex2Shell, the CVSS 10 GitLab bug and eMudhraâs CA keys are exploited in the wild, whatâs fixed, and whatâs still open.
The rustification is ongoing, with Rust-written programs now allowed and existing C code not being ported.
OpenSSH 10.6p2 fixes a critical password authentication bypass affecting certain Linux systems and includes several additional bug fixes.
OpenVPN 2.7.9 patches two Windows security flaws, enables Linux TUN/TAP backpressure support, and includes multiple bug fixes.
Measuring just 100 Ă 72mm, the PICO-PTH4 is described by AAEON as the worldâs first Pico-ITX SBC powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors (Panther Lake). The board supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage, dual 2.5GbE, and Ubuntu, with up to 180 TOPS of combined AI performance. The PICO-PTH4âŚ
Omarchy 4.5 introduces floating workspaces, Apple Silicon support, 50 languages, faster installation, and improved AI integration.
Vivaldi 8.3 introduces a rebuilt ad and tracker blocker with four protection levels, expandable vertical tabs, and improved pinned tab management.
OpenAI published a blog post outlining their work on autonomous vulnerability discovery. To showcase their AI potential, they found 948 valid local privilege escalation vulnerabilities within the Linux kernelâŚ
In this article, you will learn what Docker and Docker Compose are, their usage and drawbacks, and how to install them in major Linux distributions.
The Artix Linux development team released Artix Linux 2026.11 today as the official ISO refresh for this Arch Linux-based, systemd-free distribution, which features multiple editions and init systems.
Version 10.6p2 of OpenSSH has been released with a workaround for a critical vulnerability that affects Linux systems that use musl libc with PAM disabled, such as Alpine Linux. OpenSSH developer Damien Miller said: If you operate a Linux system that uses musl libc without PAM (Alpine Linux is one example) then stop reading and set PasswordAuthentication=no or disable SSH for these systemsâŚ
Fedora 45 is finally here as Mint gears up for the next release with new features. Stay updated with the latest FOSS Weekly newsletter.
MPV as the open-source, cross-platform media player originally based on MPlayer/mplayer2 is finally out with a new releaseâŚ
KDE's latest Gear 26.08 maintenance update fixes issues affecting video editing, file management, debugging, and desktop integration.
While the Linux 7.4 kernel will be released in the 2026 calendar year in the last week or two of December if the schedule holds, it turns out Linux 7.3 is likely to be this year's Long Term Support kernel versionâŚ
Still swapping Linux files with three commands and a temporary filename? The mv command has an option that does it in one step. It works for directories too, with one detail you need to get right.
The rustification is ongoing, with Rust-written programs now allowed and existing C code not being ported.
Omarchy 4.5 introduces floating workspaces, Apple Silicon support, 50 languages, faster installation, and improved AI integration.
Artix Linux 2026.11 makes Wayland the default for KDE Plasma, adds full user service support for OpenRC and dinit, and updates the kernel.
Shelly 3.2 introduces multi-package downgrades, fixes AUR build issues, and improves Flatpak integration and AppImage updates.
mpv 0.42 adds DVD and Blu-ray menu navigation, Dolby Vision improvements, Wayland color management, and a new context menu.
Meanwhile, schools in six German states can choose an open source cloud solution.
Sam Altman thinks the RAM in your PC would be better off in a data center.
Another possible factor is that people expect 7.4 to be the next LTS release.
Stop bookmarking IP:ports. Tailscale Services gives every Docker container in your homelab its own HTTPS name on your tailnet, without a reverse proxy or a sidecar per container.
While the release missed its initial October 20 release target, it comes packed with Linux 7.2, GNOME 51, and Plasma 6.7.
Here are a few distros that are making it possible for you to run Linux on Apple Mac. Read the fine prints though, as not all M processors are supported.
This "Everything" project from Puter aims to rebuild every major SaaS product from scratch, free and open source.
IONOS has been picked as a contractor, and the service would run inside data centers in Germany.
It's still early in development, but it shows promise with what it offers.
Linux Mint is bringing back a feature most Linux distributions quietly gave up on years ago: hibernation.
France's National Assembly has voted in favour of a new "internet tax" that would charge companies for every gigabyte of data they send to users in France. It may get messier than GDPR.