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posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 21, 2026

Updated This Past Day

1. Mageia 10 RC1

   You may have noticed that Mageia 10 RC1 was released a few days ago

2. HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 Drivers Add Support for New Printers

   HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 drivers are now available for download with support for new HP printers.

3. Linux Vs. Windows: Which Is Better For Your PC?

   Meanwhile, Linux is seeing an increase in users as Microsoft continues to bungle Windows

   New

4. Tackling Abusive Traffic [original]

   We are closely monitoring the situation and doing our best to mitigate

5. Tails 7.8 Anonymous Linux OS Patches Recent Kernel Flaws, Removes Thunderbird

   Tails 7.8 anonymous Linux distribution is now available for download with an updated kernel patched against recent security vulnerabilities, Tor Browser 15.0.14, and other changes.

6. Summer Comes Early [original]

   We're still in May

7. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Openwashing, and Standards

   mostly FOSS leftovers

8. Web Browsers, Dead Web, and Making Sites Better

   Web related picks

9. today's leftovers

   GNU/Linux and BSD mostly

10. Audiocasts/Shows: What’s in the SOSS?, LINUX Unplugged, Raspberry Pi on BBC, and More

    a few more shows

11. Latest From Red Hat's redhat.com (After Red Hat Summit 2026)

    3 more today

12. Linux Devices and Open Hardware: 8-bit Web Server, RISC-V, Raspberry Pi, and More

    hardware picks

13. PSQL Database: pgBackRest Update, Barman 3.18.0, and plpgsql_wrap v1.0

    postgres news

14. Mozilla is Subverting Firefox Into Slop-Pushing Plagiarism-Excusing 'App', Tor Browser 15.0.14 and Firefox 151.0 in the News

    Firefox gone weird

15. today's howtos

    Instructionals/Technical leftovers

16. Security Leftovers and Windows/Microsoft TCO

    bugs, breaches, Windows/Microsoft TCO

17. Games: Godot, DRM and More

    gaming picks

18. Forza Horizon 6 is out, Valve update Proton Hotfix for Linux

    bugs reported

19. Programming Leftovers

    Ruby 4.0.5 and more

20. Firefox 152 Enters Public Beta Testing with Many Changes and Improvements

    Firefox 152 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with new “Send to Mobile” options, HDR support on Windows, improved settings, and new features for web developers.

21. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 Released with Optional Command-Line AI Assistant

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 operating system is now available with optional command-line AI assistant, image mode enhancements, as well as updated components. Here’s what’s new!

22. HP Is the Latest to Sponsor the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)

    Linux Vendor Firmware Service creator Richard Hughes announced that HP has also agreed to become a premier sponsor for the LVFS.

23. Android Leftovers

    Google’s Android Upgrade—Why You Need A New Phone In 2026

24. 888 [original]

    Linux is secure

25. Pigeon: A Love Story - A catcalling game

    The menus were a bit laggy, but otherwise worked well on Linux

26. Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS, even if Windows owns the Steam charts

    Over the past few years, Valve has quietly managed to make Linux gaming feel legitimate

27. Free and Open Source Software

    This is free and open source software

28. Zenclora – Debian-based desktop Linux distribution

    Zenclora is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution designed for stability, daily use, gaming, and productivity

29. Planet KDE: Smoke tests for fun and profit

    Smoking is bad for you. Testing software is good for you though

30. Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you?

    These two Linux distributions take different approaches to the desktop

31. The Glass Half Full [original]

    we've noticed a large increase in volume of news about "Linux"

32. Today in Techrights

    Some of the latest articles

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