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This Application Brings macOS Styled Installer for AppImages on Linux

https://itsfoss.com/appmanager/

Published: February 10, 2026 16:36

AppManager brings macOS-style drag-and-drop AppImage management to Linux.

Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI

https://itsfoss.com/news/seeed-studios-robotic-arm/

Published: February 9, 2026 17:45

The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.

Ghostty vs Kitty: Which Modern Terminal is the Best for Linux Users?

https://itsfoss.com/comparison/ghostty-vs-kitty/

Published: February 9, 2026 11:22

Two of the most popular modern terminal emulators for pro Linux users. But which one is the better of the two?

This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses

https://itsfoss.com/news/group-office-26-0-release/

Published: February 9, 2026 09:11

The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.

Linux Kernel 6.19 Arrives! You Get Intel, AMD Improvements, and ASUS Armoury Support

https://itsfoss.com/news/kernel-6-19-release/

Published: February 9, 2026 04:34

Hardware support gets major buffs across multiple architectures.

In the Age of AI Writing Tools, I Picked Emacs for My Sci-Fi Novel

https://itsfoss.com/emacs-the-ux-ideal/

Published: February 8, 2026 06:24

The venerable text editor feels timeless and timely in the age of AI and enshittification. A novelist argues that it is perhaps because Emacs is the embodiment of FOSS ideals

We Ditched Clickup for Fizzy: An (Open Source) Kanban Board App

https://itsfoss.com/fizzy-self-hostable-kanban-solution/

Published: February 7, 2026 13:31

If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.

I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin Work

https://itsfoss.com/qwen-code-sysadmin-tasks/

Published: February 6, 2026 08:28

An AI assistant in the terminal can help you guide through the process, help you move faster with your tasks. I tested Qwen Code and share my findings with you.

DI.DAY is a Movement to Encourage People to Ditch Big Tech

https://itsfoss.com/news/di-day-celebration/

Published: February 6, 2026 05:33

A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.

FOSS Weekly #26.06: Bash Manual in Epstein Files, Linux after Linus, Nano like Editors, France Takes on Big Tech and More

https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-26-06/

Published: February 5, 2026 11:34

Your weekly assortment of FOSS news, Linux tips and open source tools.

LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One

https://itsfoss.com/news/libreoffice-26-2-release/

Published: February 5, 2026 10:34

Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.

I Tried the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus as My First NAS; Here’s What I Liked (and Didn’t)

https://itsfoss.com/terramaster-f4-425-plus-review/

Published: February 5, 2026 07:49

Thinking about your first NAS, too? Here’s my hands-on TerraMaster F4-425 Plus review covering setup, performance, software, and limitations.

Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal

https://itsfoss.com/news/vscode-snap-disk-space-issue/

Published: February 4, 2026 09:04

The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.

Not Kidding! Bash Shell Manual is Part of Epstein Files 🫣

https://itsfoss.com/news/bash-manual-in-epstein-files/

Published: February 4, 2026 05:39

echo "don't panic"

Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features

https://itsfoss.com/news/firefox-ai-features-toggle/

Published: February 4, 2026 03:03

Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.

Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)

https://itsfoss.com/news/notepad-plus-plus-compromised/

Published: February 3, 2026 17:32

The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.

36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead

https://itsfoss.com/news/gnu-hurd-progress-report/

Published: February 3, 2026 13:21

Better late than never!

Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users

https://itsfoss.com/news/windows-taking-page-from-linux/

Published: February 3, 2026 13:19

This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.

Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award

https://itsfoss.com/news/greg-kroah-hartman-european-open-source-award/

Published: February 2, 2026 13:48

Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.

$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers

https://itsfoss.com/news/picoide-crowdfunding-campaign/

Published: February 2, 2026 10:38

PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.

Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves

https://itsfoss.com/news/calibre-9-0-release/

Published: January 31, 2026 09:23

The eBook manager gets a visual upgrade with bookshelves and in-viewer editing.

Nano Feels Complicated? Try These 5 Easier Terminal Editors

https://itsfoss.com/nano-like-editors/

Published: January 31, 2026 07:10

The Linux terminal has come a long way from supporting only the keyboard to having software that can be navigated fully using a mouse.

France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom

https://itsfoss.com/news/france-ditches-microsoft-teams-and-zoom/

Published: January 30, 2026 13:24

Not only for them, but any other non-European videoconferencing software.

Systemd Creator Quits Microsoft to Form His Own Linux-focused Start Up

https://itsfoss.com/news/amutable-linux-security/

Published: January 30, 2026 08:47

Based in Germany, the company is made up of open source veteran developers.

A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great

https://itsfoss.com/news/open-gaming-collective-launch/

Published: January 29, 2026 16:56

The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.

What Happens to Linux After Linus Torvalds? We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question

https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-continuity-plan/

Published: January 29, 2026 14:43

They finally set this in stone.