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Linux

9 articles

Should You Disable Firefox Auto-Updates on Linux?
August 19, 2026

Should You Disable Firefox Auto-Updates on Linux?

Firefox's new twice-monthly release schedule changes everything for Linux users who value stability. Here's how to disable auto-updates or switch to ESR for better control.

By Staff•5 min read
Omarchy v4 Bets on AI Agents as Linux World Hesitates
August 15, 2026

Omarchy v4 Bets on AI Agents as Linux World Hesitates

While major Linux projects lock AI out of their codebases, Omarchy's v4 release embraces AI agents as fundamental system components. The split reveals deeper tensions.

By Staff•6 min read
Alacritty vs Kitty: Why I'm Switching Terminal Emulators
August 1, 2026

Alacritty vs Kitty: Why I'm Switching Terminal Emulators

Two months with Alacritty has challenged my years-long commitment to Kitty. The GPU-accelerated minimalist delivers performance and simplicity that may outweigh Kitty's features.

By Staff•4 min read
CachyOS Beats Windows 11 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
August 1, 2026

CachyOS Beats Windows 11 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470

Benchmark data reveals CachyOS outperforms Windows 11 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, with slight advantages over Ubuntu and Fedora. Discover which OS maximizes your hardware performance.

By Staff•6 min read
And Folks, We Have a Vibe Coded Linux Distro!
August 1, 2026

And Folks, We Have a Vibe Coded Linux Distro!

New Linux distributions embrace "vibe coded" design philosophy, prioritizing aesthetics alongside functionality. The vision is compelling, but rough edges and incomplete features remain.

By Staff•4 min read
Brave Containers on Linux: Isolation Without Privacy Claims
July 7, 2026

Brave Containers on Linux: Isolation Without Privacy Claims

Brave containers isolate cookies and site data per tab on Linux, but the company is clear: this is not a privacy feature. Here is what containers actually do and why they matter.

By Staff•6 min read
FOSS Weekly #26.26: Brave Browser, Niri Tiling & More
July 3, 2026

FOSS Weekly #26.26: Brave Browser, Niri Tiling & More

Brave Browser integrates Origin Access for Linux gamers, Niri compositor matures its scrollable tiling approach, Firefox power user features shine, and Myna audio management arrives in Ubuntu.

By Staff•5 min read
Fed Up with Complex Note Apps? Try Whisp for Linux
July 3, 2026

Fed Up with Complex Note Apps? Try Whisp for Linux

Tired of navigating menus just to jot down a thought? Whisp strips note-taking to its essence with a gesture-driven interface that prioritizes speed over features.

By Staff•5 min read
Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2: What the Breaking Change Means
July 3, 2026

Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2: What the Breaking Change Means

Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 arrives with a surprising breaking change to download URLs. Here's what developers need to know and why casual users should wait.

By Staff•6 min read