Linux News and Articles

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.

By Julio Franco, June 29, 2026, 10:38 AM

Software Gaming

SteamOS 3.8.10 is Valve's biggest step yet toward taking on Windows

SteamOS 3.8.10 is one of Valve's most significant OS updates yet, squarely aimed at hardware beyond the Steam Deck. The update adds support for the Steam Machine and third-party handhelds including the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and MSI Claw. Radeon gaming desktops can already run SteamOS via the recovery image – Nvidia support is still in the works.

By Julio Franco, June 24, 2026, 9:53 AM

Software Gaming

Valve is working with Intel, AMD, and Nvidia to make SteamOS run on any PC hardware

Don't like the overpriced Steam Machine? Just build your own and put SteamOS in it

Forward-looking: Valve's Steam Machine signals the company's willingness to push Steam beyond software and into a proper hardware platform. But hardware is only half the story. Alongside gaming devices, Valve has been quietly laying the groundwork for something potentially more significant: a version of SteamOS that runs on just about any PC you care to throw at it.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, June 23, 2026, 5:33 PM 26 comments

Hardware Electronics

This handheld x86 mini-computer is heading to Kickstarter with swappable accessories and 4G LTE

The open-source CG Deck runs Windows or Linux and swaps between a keyboard, gamepad, trackball, and 4K camera

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 17, 2026, 12:10 PM

Tech Culture Mobile

Commodore's Callback 8020 is a $499 flip phone that blocks social media and browsers

The Sailfish OS powered handset runs 99% of Android apps, but social, Gmail, and web browsing are off limits

By Rob Thubron, June 16, 2026, 12:53 PM 12 comments

Download of the Week Software

elementary OS 8.1 focuses on polish, security, and a smoother Linux desktop

elementary OS is a polished Linux distribution built on Ubuntu LTS that emphasizes thoughtful design, simplicity, and a distraction-free desktop experience. Version 8.1 makes the Wayland-based Secure Session the default, improving security, touchpad gestures, and display handling. The update also introduces multitasking enhancements, refinements to the software store, improved hardware compatibility, and more.

By Ivan Franco, June 8, 2026, 9:12 AM

Software The Web

Brave is charging $60 for a version of its browser that removes the features you probably never wanted

Brave Origin strips out AI, crypto, and ads

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 5, 2026, 1:04 PM 28 comments

Software AI

Linus Torvalds is fed up with AI-generated bug reports bloating the Linux kernel

Torvalds is fine with vibe coding, but only when it helps rather than hinders

By Kishalaya Kundu, May 26, 2026, 7:02 AM 26 comments

Electronics Tech Culture

Flipper One is a next-gen Flipper Zero with a Linux brain and serious hardware upgrades

Making personal computing (and white-hat hacking) personal again

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 22, 2026, 10:37 AM

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Discord improves Linux support with Steam Deck and distro-friendly upgrades

Discord is now more Linux friendly than ever before, having rolled out major improvements for the OS, including official packages for Fedora and Arch distros. A new self-updater brings Linux closer to the Windows experience, and better support for the Steam Deck. The update also adds hardware video acceleration for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs.

By Ivan Franco, May 18, 2026, 10:28 AM

Security Software

Newly disclosed "Dirty Frag" vulnerability left Linux exposed for nearly a decade

Another massive support headache for the Linux world

Facepalm: The open-source community is once again facing a major security incident tied to an "unprecedented" vulnerability. The new flaw could give attackers a reliable way to escalate user privileges, and no patch is available yet. Fortunately, the mitigation process is relatively straightforward. Still, kernel developers are already growing frustrated with the seemingly endless stream of critical bugs.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, May 11, 2026, 11:17 AM 15 comments

Download of the Week Software

Bazzite 44 brings kernel, desktop, and security updates

Bazzite 44 is a big one. Built on Fedora 44, this gaming-focused Linux distro lands with KDE Plasma 6.6 and Gnome 50, the OGC kernel 6.19, and Mesa 26.0.5 for better GPU support across Vulkan and OpenGL titles. The release also strengthens security with signed ISOs and updates bundled tools.

By Ivan Franco, May 4, 2026, 2:45 PM

Software Security

"Copy Fail" is a rare Linux bug that can turn an unprivileged user into a root admin in seconds

Affects virtually every Linux distro released in the past nine years, and working exploits were on GitHub within 24 hours

Facepalm: Security researchers recently unveiled "Copy Fail," a bug that could potentially bring the entire Linux ecosystem to a screeching halt. The flaw can be reliably exploited across all Linux-based systems, both on local machines and in cloud environments. Vendors are now scrambling to patch the issue.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, May 1, 2026, 1:24 PM 20 comments

AI Software

Ubuntu is adding AI features, and it's on a collision course with its own user base

Users are asking for a kill switch already

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 1, 2026, 4:12 AM 19 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Security researcher just turned the PS5 into a Linux PC, and it can run GTA V at 60fps

A novel exploit lets certain PS5 units boot Ubuntu and run PC games at high frame rates, though the setup resets after every reboot

By Skye Jacobs, April 30, 2026, 4:02 PM

AI Software

Linux may drop legacy network drivers amid surge in AI-generated bug reports

AI kiddies are turning a low-burden task into a major maintenance issue

By Alfonso Maruccia, April 23, 2026, 2:27 PM 13 comments

Hardware Electronics

Framework unveils new Laptop 13 Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard

Intel Core Ultra 3, PCIe 5.0 support, and longer battery life, with all new parts available individually

By Daniel Sims, April 22, 2026, 6:15 AM

Gaming Software

Valve's Proton 11 beta boosts Linux gaming with better performance and classic game support

The compatibility layer is growing in both scope and reliability for Windows games

By Alfonso Maruccia, April 17, 2026, 1:17 PM 42 comments

Software

Linux 7.0 released with self-healing XFS and expanded support for AMD, Intel, and ARM64 hardware

Coming to a PC near you later this month with Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and Fedora Linux 44

By Kishalaya Kundu, April 13, 2026, 12:49 PM

Gaming Hardware

Valve engineer develops Linux VRAM fix that boosts gaming on 8GB GPUs

New Linux patch stops background apps from stealing VRAM from games

By Rob Thubron, April 13, 2026, 10:03 AM

Software Microsoft

France starts moving government systems from Windows to Linux

The big picture: European governments have long sought to reduce their dependency on non-European (i.e., American) software. While individual municipalities and government sectors have recently begun switching to homegrown options, France's latest announcement signals a broader shift away from tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google Docs.

Full story By Daniel Sims, April 11, 2026, 8:01 AM 37 comments

Hardware Software

March Steam survey: Intel Arc finally breaks into the charts as AMD and Linux reach record shares

There's also a new top graphics card

By Rob Thubron, April 2, 2026, 6:15 AM 24 comments

Gaming Software

Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests

Proton-powered Linux setup delivers higher FPS in several demanding games, though results vary

Looking ahead: For years, Linux gaming has lived in the shadow of Windows. But recent benchmarks suggest that balance may be shifting. In a comparison spanning more than 10 blockbuster titles, the Arch-based Linux distribution CachyOS frequently outperformed Windows, even in games without native Linux support.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, April 1, 2026, 12:52 PM 66 comments

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CachyOS emerges as a fast, gaming-ready Arch Linux OS alternative

CachyOS is a performance-driven Arch Linux-based distribution that's been grabbing attention lately as more gamers and power users highlight its speed and polished out-of-the-box experience. As Linux gaming continues to gain momentum and become a bigger talking point, CachyOS is increasingly being mentioned as a go-to choice for users who want cutting-edge software without sacrificing responsiveness or control.

By Julio Franco, March 30, 2026, 10:20 AM

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Kali Linux 2026.1 adds Linux 6.18 and a nostalgic BackTrack mode

Kali Linux 2026.1 lands with a fresh look, a Linux 6.18 kernel, and a batch of new pentesting tools – but the standout is a nostalgic BackTrack mode that recreates the classic desktop for longtime users. It's a relatively light release, yet one that blends practical updates with a throwback twist security pros seem to appreciate.

By Ivan Franco, March 25, 2026, 10:27 AM