Linux Mint's Nemo file manager to get snappier with 200ms delay removal
Linux Mint's Nemo file manager will soon feel snappier as developers remove a 200ms delay, with the update expected around Christmas 2026.
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Scrcpy v4.0 adds flex displays and aspect‑ratio lock for smoother Android mirroring
Scrcpy 4.0 upgrades to SDL3, adds a flex display for resizable Android app windows, and introduces cleaner keep‑active and live camera controls.
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The EU is betting over €1 million that KDE can challenge Microsoft's desktop dominance
The EU-backed Sovereign Tech Fund has invested €1,285,200 in KDE to strengthen its testing, security, and communications infrastructure as part of a broader push toward digital sovereignty and reduced dependence on…
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Why Zed finally clicks once you stop trying to replace VS Code
A deep look at switching from VS Code to Zed, covering the performance gains, shortcut differences, built-in features, and the trade-offs that come with choosing a leaner, open-source code editor.
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Aurora: The KDE Darling of Bluefin Distros
Aurora: The KDE distro that simplifies Linux with atomic updates and pre-installed tools.
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Proxmox's real advantage isn't the platform, it's what the community built around it
Proxmox's community-driven helper scripts transform it into a sustainable and approachable platform for home lab users, balancing flexibility with ease of use.
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OpenAI Whisper replaces Otter.ai as a self-hosted, free transcription option
OpenAI Whisper offers free, self-hosted transcription with roughly 99-language support and MIT-licensed weights, providing an offline alternative to Otter and Fireflies without sending recordings to external servers.
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Intel shutters open-source evangelism program and archives key community projects — closures point to significant shift
Intel has wound down its open-source evangelism program and archived key community projects, marking a strategic shift away from broad ecosystem cultivation amid financial pressures.
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The Windows Terminal is quietly becoming the best terminal on any OS
Windows Terminal is evolving beyond legacy shells with tabbed panes, per-profile theming, and deep WSL integration, making it a compelling default for developers who want Linux-grade flexibility without leaving Windows.
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Samsung messages is dying — here’s the open-source alternative i’m replacing it with
Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026, prompting users to seek alternatives; the author finds Fossify Messages, a free open‑source app, to be a lightweight, customizable replacement that respects privacy.
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Fedora 44 delayed again as installer and KDE bugs block release
Fedora 44’s launch has been pushed to April 28 after four confirmed blocker bugs in the installer and KDE setup, with additional issues like a ThinkPad X1 Carbon black‑screen still under review.
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I tried running a full desktop OS inside a browser tab, and it actually works for real work
Puter is a free, open-source project that lets you run a full desktop OS inside a web browser, complete with file management, apps, and tools for real work.
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NASA open-sources original Apollo 11 mission code
NASA has released the original Apollo 11 mission code to the public, making both Command Module and Lunar Module software available for study and compilation.
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Safetensors joins PyTorch Foundation for community-driven AI safety
Safetensors joins PyTorch Foundation for community-driven AI safety
