Adding to the list of feature caveats around the different Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite laptops and the varying Linux state is video acceleration support. But patches were posted this week by a Linaro engineer enabling hardware accelerated video playback for two X Elite laptop models...

Learn how to use the chattr command on Linux, as well as the various options, operators, and file attributes you can use.

The input subsystem fixes for the week were sent out on Saturday ahead of the Linux 6.17-rc6 kernel due out later today. Notable with this batch of "fixes" is enabling support for the high-end FLYDIGI APEX 5 gaming controller...

GStreamer 1.26.6 multimedia framework fixes bugs in Vulkan decoding, Spotify source, V4L2 codecs, and more.

The newest weekly test release of Linux 6.17 is now available as we work toward the stable kernel release around the end of September...

The 257th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on September 14th, 2025, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

MKVToolNix, a set of tools for creating, altering, and inspecting Matroska (MKV) files under Linux systems, has been updated today to version 95.0, a release that brings new features and bug fixes.

Cloud Hypervisor 48.0 is now available for this Intel-started, open-source and Rust-based VMM focused on modern cloud workloads. Cloud Hypervisor continues to tailor to Windows and Linux guests while emphasizing security and cloud-native workloads...

Jetway has unveiled the B420UADN1, a fanless compact box PC built around Intel’s Alder Lake-N platform. Designed for industrial and embedded use, the system combines silent operation with high-speed networking, modern display interfaces, and broad OS support. The system is equipped with the Intel Processor N97, a quad-core SoC with a 12 W TDP. It […]

The GStreamer project released GStreamer 1.26.6 today as the sixth maintenance update to the latest GStreamer 1.26 series of this popular and powerful open-source, free, and cross-platform multimedia framework.

The Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa SoC released back in 2016 on a 14nm process and powered by eight Arm Cortex-53 cores and a Mali T830 GPU. Finally now for late 2025 there is open-source display driver happenings going mainline for this aging SoC...

Libadwaita 1.8 introduces AdwShortcutsDialog, AdwShortcutLabel, and styling updates, improving GNOME 49 app usability and design.

It's unfortunate the number of significant Linux engineering losses at Intel this year. Beyond the staffing reductions throughout the company, seeing the loss of Linux engineering talent and many of their open-source contributors outside of kernel space too has been especially hard hitting to see. Intel for years has been very well regarded for their prolific open-source contributions and typically leading early hardware enablement within the Linux kernel, compiler toolchains, and related components. There's another hit to the Intel Linux team with one of their USB4/Thunderbolt maintainers departing the company...

NetworkManager 1.54.1 is out, introducing global DNS overwrite, DHCP client ID in initrd, and important bug fixes.

Ahead of the GNOME 49 stable release expected on Wednesday, libadwaita 1.8 released this week to incorporate all the enhancements made over the past six months to this GTK4 library that provides GNOME-specific widgets and features...

The monthly KDE Frameworks releases continue with KDE Frameworks 6.18, published today by the KDE Project as a companion update to the recent KDE Plasma 6.4.5 desktop environment and KDE Gear 25.08.1 software suite releases.

Proxmox Datacenter Manager 0.9 Beta lands with Debian 13, Linux kernel 6.14, ZFS 2.3.4, EVPN SDN, and a modern Rust-based web UI.

Wine 10.15 is out today as the newest bi-weekly development release of this open-source software for running Windows games and applications on Linux as well as powering Valve's Proton for Steam Play...

The Seeed Studio BeagleBone Green Eco, developed with the BeagleBoard.org Foundation, is an open-source single-board computer based on the AM3358 processor. According to the Seeed Studio announcement, this version adds expanded storage, upgraded networking, and a revised power management design compared to earlier models. The board is built around the Texas Instruments AM3358 processor, an […]

A quick guide to personalizing your KDE Plasma 6 desktop on Arch-based distributions (like EndeavourOS) or any distro running KDE Plasma 6 with a fresh green touch. This article walks you through simple steps to arrange panels, widgets, and icons using the Layan Green Vibes global theme, separating the System Tray from the Icon-Only Task Manager, and enhancing the look with Papirus icons plus a forest-themed wallpaper. Perfect for anyone wanting a cleaner, more natural Linux desktop.