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7 Privacy Wins You Can Get This Weekend (Linux-First)

by: Theena Kumaragurunathan Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:44:40 GMT Privacy is a practice. I treat it like tidying my room. A little attention every weekend keeps the mess from becoming a monster. Here are seven wins you can stack in a day or two, all with free and open source tools. 1. Harden your browser Firefox is still the easiest place to start. Install uBlock Origin, turn on strict tracking protection, and only whitelist what you truly need. Add NoScript if you want to control which sites can r

Ownership of Digital Content Is an Illusion—Unless You Self‑Host

by: Theena Kumaragurunathan Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:56:15 GMT The internet of the early 2000s—what I once called the revelatory internet—felt like an endless library with doors left ajar. Much of that material circulated illegally, yes. I am not advocating a return to unchecked piracy. But the current licensing frameworks are failing both artists and audiences, and it’s worth asking why—and what a better model could look like. Hands up if you weren’t surprised to see streaming services plateaui
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Fixing Image Thumbnails Not Showing Up in GNOME Files on Fedora Linux

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:12:58 GMT I recently upgraded to Fedora 43 and one thing I noticed was that image thumbnails were not showing up in the Nautilus files manager. Not just the recent file formats like webp or AVIF, it was not even showing up for classic image file formats like png and jpeg. Image thumbnails not showing upAs you can see in the screenshot above, thumbnails for video files were displayed properly. Even PDF and EPUB files displayed thumbnails. Actually, th
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FOSS Weekly #25.45: Rust in Apt, Devuan 6, Modular Router, FSearch, Workspace Mastery and More Linux Stuff

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:17:40 GMT AI and bots are everywhere. YouTube is filled with AI generated, low-quality videos; Facebook and other social media are no different. What is more concerning is the report that more than 50% of the internet traffic is by bots. Gone are the days when the Internet connected humans. Are we heading towards the death of the internet? Theena explores what the world could look like in the near future. The Internet is Dying. We Can Still Stop ItAl
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It's Time to Bring Back GNOME Office (Hope You Remember It)

by: Roland Taylor Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:20:44 GMT With recent developments, such as the introduction of a reference operating system, the GNOME project has clearly positioned itself as a full, top-to-bottom computing platform. It has one of the fastest-growing app ecosystems in the Linux and open-source world as a whole and even has an Incubator, providing a path for some apps to join Core via the Release Team. GNOME-adjacent, community-led projects like Phosh build on this robust ecosystem t
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YouTube Goes Bonkers, Removes Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Claims 'Risk of Physical Harm'

by: Sourav Rudra Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:29:31 GMT We are no strangers to Big Tech platforms occasionally reprimanding us for posting Linux and homelab content. YouTube and Facebook have done it. The pattern is familiar. Content gets flagged or removed. Platforms offer little explanation. And when that happens, there is rarely any recourse for creators. Now, a popular tech YouTuber, CyberCPU Tech, has faced the same treatment. This time, their entire channel was at risk. YouTube's High-Handedne
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Systemd-Free Debian, Devuan Version 6.0 "Excalibur" is Available Now

by: Sourav Rudra Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:49 GMT Devuan is a Linux distribution that takes a different approach from most popular distros in the market. It is based on Debian but offers users complete freedom from systemd. The project emerged in 2014 when a group of developers decided to offer init freedom. Devuan maintains compatibility with Debian packages while providing alternative init systems like SysVinit and OpenRC. With a recent announcement, a new Devuan release has arrived with som
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This OpenWrt-Based Router Has Swappable Wi-Fi Modules for Future Upgrades

by: Sourav Rudra Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:49:52 GMT CZ.NIC, the organization behind the Czech Republic's national domain registry, has been around since 1998. Beyond managing .cz domains, they have built a reputation for doing well in carrying out network security research. Their Turris router project started as an internal research effort focused on understanding network threats that has now evolved into offering commercial products with rock-solid security and convenient features. Now, they ha
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What is a Media Server Software? Why You Should Care About it?

by: Abhishek Prakash Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:48:42 GMT Media servers have exploded in popularity over the past few years. A decade ago, they were tools for a small population of tech enthusiasts. But with the rise of Raspberry Pi-like devices, rising cost of streaming services and growing awareness around data ownership, interest in media server software has surged dramatically. In this article, I'll explain what a media server is, what benefits it provides, and whether it's worth the effort to
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GitHub’s 2025 Report Reveals Some Surprising Developer Trends

by: Sourav Rudra Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:14:32 GMT GitHub released its Octoverse 2025 report last week. The platform now hosts over 180 million developers globally. If you are not familiar, Octoverse is GitHub's annual research program that tracks software development trends worldwide. It analyzes data from repositories and developer activity across the platform. This year's report shows TypeScript overtaking Python and JavaScript as the most used programming language, while India overtook the

Like It Or Not, Rust Is Coming To Debian's APT Package Manager

by: Sourav Rudra Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:08:48 GMT Rust has been making waves in the information technology space. Its memory safety guarantees and compile-time error checking offer clear advantages over C and C++. The language eliminates entire classes of bugs. Buffer overflows, null pointer dereferences, and data races can't happen in safe Rust code. But not everyone is sold. Critics point to the steep learning curve and unnecessary complexity of certain aspects of it. Despite criticism, majo

I Used Instagram from the Linux Terminal. It’s Cool Until It’s Not.

by: Pulkit Chandak Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:18:57 GMT It is time to talk about the most important love-hate relationship that has ever been. It is Instagram and... you. Instagram has become irreplaceable if you're in a spot where you need to reach out to the world to present your work and follow others' in any area, be it art, music, dance, science, tech, modelling, etc. Being one of the biggest platforms, you can't skip out on it if you want to keep up with the world and the lives of your frien

The (Almost) Perfect Linux Marketplace App for Flatpak Lovers

by: Abhishek Prakash Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:07:03 GMT Do we need a separate, dedicated software center application for Flatpaks? I don't know and I don't want to go in this debate anymore. For now, I am going to share this new marketplace that I have come across and found intriguing. Bazaar is a modern Flatpak app store designed with GNOME styles. It focuses on discovering and installing Flatpak apps, especially from Flathub. In can se you did not know already, bazaar means market or marketpla

Terminal Geeks Rejoice! Proton VPN's Long-Awaited Linux CLI is Finally Here

by: Sourav Rudra Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:02:59 GMT Proton VPN (partner link) is one of the most trusted privacy-focused VPN services. It offers a free plan, strong no-logs policies, and open source apps for multiple platforms. The service is known for its focus on security and transparency, making it a popular choice for people who value privacy and control over their online activity. Linux users have long requested a proper command-line interface for it. While the earlier CLI was useful, recen

I Found Everything Search Engine Alternative for Linux Users

by: Pulkit Chandak Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:40:12 GMT A desktop-wide search application can be the key to speeding up your workflow by a significant amount, as anything you might look for will almost be at your fingertips at any given moment. Today, we'll be looking at a GUI desktop application that does exactly that. FSearch: Fast, Feature-rich GUI Search App FSearch is a fast file search application, inspired by Everything Search Engine on Windows. It works in an efficient way without slowi

The Internet is Dying. We Can Still Stop It

by: Theena Kumaragurunathan Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:07:42 GMT Previously on the Internet I have a theory: Most people from mine and slightly older generations (early 80s kids) still remember the first time we went online unsupervised. It was late 2001, I was 18 years old, which was an admittedly belated entry into cyberspace compared to my peers, but the fact that I remember when and where it happened, and what websites I visited, should underscore my point, especially to younger readers: the i

FOSS Weekly #25.44: KDE Plasma 6.5 and Fedora 43 Released, Ghostty Terminal, Nextcloud Over Microsoft and Productivity App for Linux

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:30:16 GMT It's Halloween so time to talk spooky stuff 👻 If solving Linux mysteries sounds thrilling, SadServers will be your new haunted playground. I came across this online platform that gives you real, misconfigured servers to fix and real-world inspired situations to deal with. This is perfect for sharpening your troubleshooting skills, specially in the Halloween season 🎃 What LeetCode? I Found This Platform to Practice Linux Troubleshooting Skil

Pomodoro With Super Powers: This Linux App Will Boost Your Productivity

by: Roland Taylor Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:29:16 GMT There is no shortage of to-do apps in the Linux ecosystem, but few are designed to keep you focused while you work. Koncentro takes a direct approach by bundling a versatile task list, a Pomodoro-style timer, and a configurable website blocker into one tidy solution. What is Koncentro exactly? Koncentro is a free, open-source productivity tool, inspired by the likes of Super Productivity and Chomper. The project is actively developed by Bishwa

Community Strikes Back: 12 Open Source Projects Born from Resistance

by: Pulkit Chandak Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:34:29 GMT When open source is spoken about, it is done so just as a licensing model for software. But when you think about it, it is often deeper than just that. With the open source philosophy, developers make good software exist just for the sake of its existence. Sometimes this good software is so good, that it disrupts the already existing players of the area, tipping the balance entirely. We'll be looking at the most significant cases of such an e

Ghostty Terminal: Never Understood the Hype Until I tried it

by: Abhishek Prakash Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:37:47 GMT When I first started using Linux, I did not care much about the terminal applications. Not in the sense that I was not using the terminal but more like I never cared about trying other terminal application (or terminal emulators, if you want to use the correct technical term.) I mean, why would I? The magic is in the commands you run, after all. How does it matter if it's the default terminal that comes with the system or something else? Mo

FOSS Weekly #25.43: NebiOS Linux, GNOME Enhancements, LMDE 7, COSMIC Beta Review and More Linux Stuff

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:29:08 GMT Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) version 7 is available now. For people who like Debian more than Ubuntu and Linux Mint's Cinnamon more than anything, this is the perfect choice. LMDE 7 “Gigi” Released: Linux Mint’s Debian-Based Alternative Gets Major UpgradeA stable Debian base meets a polished Linux Mint desktop experience.It's FOSS NewsSourav RudraSometimes I wonder if LMDE should be the default choice for Linux Mint. Am I the only one

Arduino Alternative Microcontroller Boards for Your DIY Projects in the Post-Qualcomm Era

by: Pulkit Chandak Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:13:10 GMT Arduino has been the cornerstone of embedded electronics projects for a while now. Be it DIY remote-controlled vehicles, binary clocks, power laces, or as is relevant to the month of publishing, flamethrowing Jack-O'-Lanterns! The versatility and affordability of the board has been uniquely unparalleled. But now that Qualcomm has acquired Arduino projecting more AI-forward features with more powerful hardware, there might be some changes aro

I Used This Open Source Library to Integrate OpenAI, Claude, Gemini to Websites Without API Keys

by: Bhuwan Mishra Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:31:08 GMT When I started experimenting with AI integrations, I wanted to create a chat assistant on my website, something that could talk like GPT-4, reason like Claude, and even joke like Grok. But OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI all require API keys. That means I needed to set up an account for each of the platforms and upgrade to one of their paid plans before I could start coding. Why? Because most of these LLM providers require a paid plan for A

Looking for Open Source Kindle Alternatives? Build it Yourself

by: Pulkit Chandak Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:20:49 GMT The e-ink display technology arrived on the scene as the answer for a long list of issues and desires people had with digital book reading. The strain on the eyes, the distractions, the low battery life—all of it fixed in one swoop. While the most popular option that remains in the category is an Amazon Kindle, not everyone of us would want a DRM-restricted Big Tech ecosystem. As a Linux user and open source enthusiast, I wanted something mo

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