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Zorin OS 18 has surpassed 2 million downloads in under three months, with more than three-quarters coming from former Windows users.
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Zorin OS 18 Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows Users Drive Growth
Zorin OS 18 has surpassed 2 million downloads in under three months, with more than three-quarters coming from former Windows users.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Parrot Linux plans versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 throughout 2026, shifting its security research toward AI systems and real-world attack surfaces.
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Parrot 7.1 Through 7.3 Planned for 2026 as Focus Moves to AI Security
Parrot Linux plans versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 throughout 2026, shifting its security research toward AI systems and real-world attack surfaces.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Mozilla Firefox 147 enables WebGPU on Apple Silicon Macs and improves hardware-decoded video playback on supported AMD GPUs.
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Firefox 147 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 147 enables WebGPU on Apple Silicon Macs and improves hardware-decoded video playback on supported AMD GPUs.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Fastfetch 2.57 system information tool is out with broader desktop environment detection, terminal improvements, and changes to Windows support.
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Fastfetch 2.57 System Information Tool Brings COSMIC and Niri Support
Fastfetch 2.57 system information tool is out with broader desktop environment detection, terminal improvements, and changes to Windows support.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Mint 22.3, Debian 13.3, Nitrux 5.1, Budgie 10.10, Debian faces Data Protection gap, Orion Browser takes first step toward Linux availability, and more.
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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 2, 2026 (Jan 5- 11)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Mint 22.3, Debian 13.3, Nitrux 5.1, Budgie 10.10, Debian faces Data Protection gap, Orion Browser takes first step toward Linux availability, and more.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Linus Torvalds has published AudioNoise, a personal GitHub project focused on experimenting with digital audio effects and signal processing.
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Linus Torvalds Shares AudioNoise, a Personal Experiment in Audio DSP
Linus Torvalds has published AudioNoise, a personal GitHub project focused on experimenting with digital audio effects and signal processing.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Auto-cpufreq 3.0, a CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux, introduces CPU turbo overrides via CLI and GUI, improved battery detection, and more.
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#Linux #CPU #OpenSource
Auto-cpufreq 3.0 Released With CPU Turbo Controls
Auto-cpufreq 3.0, a CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux, introduces CPU turbo overrides via CLI and GUI, improved battery detection, and more.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Big changes are coming to the Budgie desktop in 2026 as Budgie 11 introduces a Qt6-based, modular architecture and a Wayland-first design.
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#Linux #OpenSource
Big Changes Ahead for the Budgie Desktop in 2026
Big changes are coming to the Budgie desktop in 2026 as Budgie 11 introduces a Qt6-based, modular architecture and a Wayland-first design.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now available for download based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, introducing Cinnamon 6.6 desktop with a redesigned app menu, new system tools, and more.
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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now available for download based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, introducing Cinnamon 6.6 desktop with a redesigned app menu, new system tools, and more.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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KDE Plasma 6.6 introduces the ability to save current visual settings as reusable global themes, making desktop customization more flexible.
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KDE Plasma 6.6 Lets Users Create Custom Global Themes From Current Settings
KDE Plasma 6.6 introduces the ability to save current visual settings as reusable global themes, making desktop customization more flexible.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Budgie Desktop 10.10 introduces Wayland support for the first time, marking the end of major Budgie 10 development as the project shifts focus to Budgie 11.
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Budgie 10.10 Released as the Desktop’s First Wayland-Based Version
Budgie Desktop 10.10 introduces Wayland support for the first time, marking the end of major Budgie 10 development as the project shifts focus to Budgie 11.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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The Orion Browser team has confirmed its first Linux version, now rolling out in early alpha for this WebKit-based browser.
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Orion Browser Takes First Step Toward Linux Availability
The Orion Browser team has confirmed its first Linux version, now rolling out in early alpha for this WebKit-based browser.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Mageia 10 enters testing with its first Alpha ISO, offering early access builds for users ahead of the April 2026 release.
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Mageia 10 First Alpha ISO Approved and Ready for Public Testing
Mageia 10 enters testing with its first Alpha ISO, offering early access builds for users ahead of the April 2026 release.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its third refresh (13.3), featuring 108 bug fixes and 37 security updates. Here's more on that.
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Debian 13.3 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its third refresh (13.3), featuring 108 bug fixes and 37 security updates. Here's more on that.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Frame borders will finally become adjustable in KDE Plasma 6.6, bringing cleaner desktops and more pleasant visual separation.
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KDE Plasma 6.6 Adds a Feature Users Have Been Asking for Forever
Frame borders will finally become adjustable in KDE Plasma 6.6, bringing cleaner desktops and more pleasant visual separation.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Cinnamon 6.6 has landed in LMDE 7, allowing Linux Mint Debian Edition users to experience the updated desktop before Mint 22.3 arrives.
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LMDE 7 Users Get the Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop Environment
Cinnamon 6.6 has landed in LMDE 7, allowing Linux Mint Debian Edition users to experience the updated desktop before Mint 22.3 arrives.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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KDE Frameworks 6.22 is out with broad stability improvements, internal cleanups, and refinements across core KDE libraries used by Plasma and apps.
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KDE Frameworks 6.22 Brings Internal Cleanups Across Core Libraries
KDE Frameworks 6.22 is out with broad stability improvements, internal cleanups, and refinements across core KDE libraries used by Plasma and apps.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Steam is moving closer to ARM64 availability as Ubuntu opens testing of a Snap package powered by FEX x86 emulation.
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Steam Is Coming to ARM64 as Ubuntu Opens Testing via Snap
Steam is moving closer to ARM64 availability as Ubuntu opens testing of a Snap package powered by FEX x86 emulation.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Dozzle 9.0 real‑time Docker log viewer adds collapsible homepage sections, container group counters, and multiple UI refinements for better log navigation.
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#Docker #Containerization #OpenSource
Dozzle 9.0 Real‑Time Docker Log Viewer Improves Log Grouping
Dozzle 9.0 real‑time Docker log viewer adds collapsible homepage sections, container group counters, and multiple UI refinements for better log navigation.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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loss32 is an experimental Linux project that runs an entire Win32 desktop under WINE, aiming to make decades of Windows software feel native on Linux.
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loss32 Wants to Turn Linux Into a Full Win32 Desktop Powered by WINE
loss32 is an experimental Linux project that runs an entire Win32 desktop under WINE, aiming to make decades of Windows software feel native on Linux.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Brave reduces adblock memory consumption by more than 45 MB after a major Rust-based engine overhaul, now shipping in Brave v1.85.
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Brave Adblock Engine Rewrite Delivers 75 Percent Lower Memory Use
Brave reduces adblock memory consumption by more than 45 MB after a major Rust-based engine overhaul, now shipping in Brave v1.85.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Seafile 13.0 updates its file sync server with AI search, structured metadata, real-time collaboration, and full-text indexing.
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Seafile 13.0 File Sync Server Launches With AI Search, Advanced Metadata
Seafile 13.0 updates its file sync server with AI search, structured metadata, real-time collaboration, and full-text indexing.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a new Open Digital Ecosystems strategy focused on open source, security, and EU tech sovereignty.
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#OpenSource
EU Launches Call for Evidence on European Open Digital Ecosystems
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a new Open Digital Ecosystems strategy focused on open source, security, and EU tech sovereignty.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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KDE Gear 25.12.1 bugfix update rolls out, improving stability in Dolphin, Kate, Kdenlive, and other core KDE tools.
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#KDE #OpenSource
KDE Gear 25.12.1 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.12.1 bugfix update rolls out, improving stability in Dolphin, Kate, Kdenlive, and other core KDE tools.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Arch-based Omarchy 3.3 introduces local AI dictation with Voxtype, hibernation support, dynamic themes, and more.
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#ArchLinux #Linux #Hyprland #OpenSource
Arch-Based Omarchy 3.3 Brings AI Dictation Hibernation and Hyprland Fixes
Arch-based Omarchy 3.3 introduces local AI dictation with Voxtype, hibernation support, dynamic themes, and more.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:55 AM