You can expect improvements in display brightness controls, touchpad configuration, and overall a more smooth look to GNOME.

This week I'm writing to USB in the terminal, sending my keyboard and mouse to another PC, and managing Flatpaks with ease.

One of them also has a Linux desktop edition.

A new bug in the latest update corrupts the fontconfig cache, which can in turn crash your entire desktop.

Avoiding AI entirely is difficult, but you do have a few options if you're trying to build a desktop completely free of generative code.

You can expect upgrades to the GNOME experience on Workstation, the Plasma version as well, and the installer for Atomic Desktops.

This update brings support for the LubanCat 4 board, an inventory manager app, and a home security camera manager.

This week, I'm trying out an alternative menu system, a movie journaling app, and a terminal-based document converter.

On the way for the open source media server is a new default theme, vastly improved book support, plus fixes for long-standing bugs with TV schedules and more.

In the weekly roundup today, I show off a typing trainer, a simple video compression tool, and a terminal-based GPU monitor that I've been trying out.

With an expected in mid-October, the next Ubuntu release will have enhancements that will benefit those who have lots of Teams meetings and who like speaking to type.

In KDE's August 2026 update for the nascent Linux distribution, we got a peek at how home folders will be preserved using a snapshot system.

This week I'm taking a look at an expense tracking tool for the terminal, a simple file server generator, and a fun drum machine.

Ports of popular software, including Firefox and NetBSD's Virtual Machine Monitor, are included in this update two years in the making.

The Linux-native digital audio workstation added initial support for scales, plus an arpeggiating tool and better session recoveries.

On the way for the open source media server is a new default theme, vastly improved book support, plus fixes for long-standing bugs with TV schedules and more.

While KDE Plasma 6.8 won't be here until October, there are already exciting announced features to look forward to.

Trying this week: a map exploration app that's fully global, a better command for reading files, and a drawing app that makes pixel art easy.

The joint announcement from KDE, Techpaladin, and Kubuntu Focus details a plan for supporting professionals using Plasma 6.6 until 2029.

Along with its exit from beta, the Linux-native edition of Geforce NOW can be downloaded from an Nvidia-official Flatpak repository.

A new PowerMiser setting and a voltage slider let you have more control over your Nvidia card.

With its refresh of the Debian package base, SparkyLinux has reintroduced a 32-bit edition with support for the Openbox window manager.

This week I'm exploring a feed aggregator, a duplicate finder, and a drop-down terminal.

Both a text-based interface and a graphical one accessible via your web browser now let you interactively create the configuration file for your Fastfetch.

Version 1.2 of Pixelorama includes a new autotiling system, a tool for converting flat sprites to isometric, and Steam Cloud saves.

Plus, what to expect when you install it.

Jellyfin's interface for Android Auto was completely rebuilt from the ground-up, and a new download manager saves you from scouring the file system for media.

Version 26.08 adds support for Heroic Games Launcher and for Ubuntu 26.04 on the 86x emulator for RISC-V devices.

The Package Compatibility Helper will now prompt you to install software from Flathub that will let you run Java programs, DOS games, and more.

The base was upgraded to Debian 13.6, bringing along with it some package upgrades (and a downgrade).

This week I'm exploring an MKV file editor, a kanban-style productivity app, and an in-terminal file manager.

This release for the anti-surveillance operating system brings a new shutdown procedure avoiding data loss, plus a new default video player.

This is how each device in the Raspberry Pi Touch Display lineup compares the others, including the newest 10-inch model.

One of the most notable new features, Containers, lets you open the same website in multiple tabs and sign into a different website account with each.

In a GUADEC presentation about Flathub, a transition to a Forgejo instance gets mentioned and is met with applause.

This week, I'm showing off a Google Maps alternative, a command monitoring tool, and a simple system cleaner tool for KDE Plasma.

While KDE Plasma 6.8 won't be here until October, there are already exciting announced features to look forward to.

There are new consistency checks, member management tools, and review comment features. Plus, commit lists look different in pull request reviews.

This update to the Android and iPhone mobile apps allows you to cast to any Chromecast or AirPlay-enabled device. You also have more creator tools access, now.

New experimental physics simulations for hair and cloth are improving the capabilities of this open source 3D modelling app.

The music listening app for Jellyfin, OpenSubsonic, and Navidrome servers was updated with neat features for karaoke fans and more.

This weekend, I'm exploring a terminal-based system monitor, a multi-tool for hardware specs and benchmarks, and a simple battery health checker.

Expected in August 2026, this update brings a new "Draft" view to Writer, a shuffle command to Calc, and a new slide section feature to Impress.

In addition to a new app icon, the app for LoRa mesh communications also brings improvements for region selection and for message routing.

While it's still experimental as an operating system, its support for playing games is improving, and there's an exciting project on the horizon.

Only about a quarter of vibe-coded apps tracked since early 2026 are still seeing frequent updates, calling into question the reliability of such software.

With these apps, you can rip, tag, and listen to music directly on your Linux desktop. All free, all open source.

KDE Linux is also getting better quality assurance, a new developer mode, and improved Firefox integration. Plus, CD ripping gets attention.

OpenSCQ30 adds support for the Soundcore Sport X20 and Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds while also improving the app experience.

Kodi 22, nicknamed "Piers," is adding multi-disc game management, more HDR support, improved video navigation, and more.