📰 I replaced VLC with PotPlayer, and these 5 fantastic features convinced me not to go back

For well over two decades, VLC has genuinely been the undisputed king of media players. It's free, open-source, and plays practically every single file format I've ever thrown at it. That's why it has rightfully earned a permanent spot on millions of Windows PCs. I truly couldn't ever have fathomed that I would mention anything other than VLC when asked for a media player recommendation, but that was only until a few months ago.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/best-potplayer-features-that-will-have-you-uninstalling-vlc-in-no-time/

#opensource

📰 Linux DRM Scheduler Patches Yield Massive Improvement For Job Submission Latency

A set of patches to the Linux kernel's Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) scheduler that is shared among different kernel graphics drivers is showing the potential of delivering much lower job submission latency when the system is loaded with many runnable CPU processes...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/DRM-Scheduler-Lower-Job-Submit

#kernel #linux

📰 Valve is bringing SteamOS to Nvidia GPUs, proving the Steam Machine was never the real plan

Valve's mission to bring SteamOS to every device just got a shot in the arm.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/steamos-coming-to-nvidia-gpus-steam-machine-wasnt-the-plan/

#arm #steam

📰 Proxmox's Android app changed how I manage my home lab, but it's missing one crucial feature

It's almost the perfect companion for my home lab misadventures.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/proxmoxs-android-app-changed-how-i-manage-my-home-lab/

#android

📰 FEX 2607 Optimizing For Yet-To-Be-Released ARM 256-bit SVE2 Hardware

The FEX Emulator that allows running Linux x86/x86_64 software on ARM64 (AArch64) systems, including the likes of Wine / Valve's Steam Play (Proton) for Windows gaming on ARM, is out with its newest monthly feature release. The Valve-backed project for running x86_64 games and other software on ARM for the upcoming Steam Frame and other more typical ARM Linux systems has been baking more optimizations and improvements...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2607-Emulator

#arm #linux #proton #steam #wine

📰 Shelly GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Now Lets You Install Apps from Flathub

Shelly 2.4.1.1 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with support for installing apps directly from the Flathub website, and other changes.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/shelly-gui-package-manager-for-arch-linux-now-lets-you-install-apps-from-flathub

#arch #linux

📰 OpenRazer 3.12.4 Fixes Compatibility With Linux 7.2

OpenRazer 3.12.4 is now available as the newest update to these out-of-tree, unofficial Linux drivers for Razer devices. OpenRazer when paired with the likes of Polychromatic or other GUI options is what makes for a nice experience running Razer gaming peripherals under Linux...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenRazer-3.12.4

#linux

📰 KDE Plasma 6.8 Promises Smoother Animations

KDE developers continue polishing Plasma 6.8 with smoother visual effects, a fixed multi-screen crash, and UI refinements.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-6-8-promises-smoother-animations/

#kde #plasma

📰 OpenRazer 3.12.4 Fixes Compatibility With Linux 7.2

OpenRazer 3.12.4 is now available as the newest update to these out-of-tree, unofficial Linux drivers for Razer devices. OpenRazer when paired with the likes of Polychromatic or other GUI options is what makes for a nice experience running Razer gaming peripherals under Linux...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenRazer-3.12.4

#linux

📰 Intel Preparing Linux For IPU8 Web Camera Support With Nova Lake Laptops

More Linux kernel patches have been surfacing that confirm next-gen, high-end Nova Lake laptops will feature IPU8 image processing capabilities...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-IPU8-With-Nova-Lake

#intel #kernel #linux

📰 Ladybird Browser Adds Downloads, History, and Linux Sandboxing

Ladybird’s June update brings file downloads, searchable browsing history, DevTools storage inspection, and default Linux sandboxing.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/ladybird-browser-adds-downloads-history-and-linux-sandboxing/

#linux

📰 I tried replacing Proxmox with TrueNAS, and it's closer than I expected (but not there yet)

TrueNAS may have become a solid home lab distro, but I'll stick to Proxmox for my server experiments.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/i-tried-replacing-proxmox-with-truenas/

#distro

📰 Experimental BSDun Kernel Module Runs FreeBSD Binaries on Linux

BSDun is an experimental project that brings FreeBSD binary compatibility to Linux, with support already claimed for shells, networking tools, pkg, and more.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/experimental-bsdun-kernel-module-runs-freebsd-binaries-on-linux/

#kernel #linux

📰 I ditched Pi-hole for AdGuard + Unbound on my OPNsense router, and my network runs cleaner than ever

When it comes to securing your home network, installing a custom distro on a router and arming it with hardened firewall rules is by far the best method to lower the risk of malware laying siege on your computing devices. While there are a couple of neat firewall-centric router operating systems out there, OPNsense ranks high in my book, as its open-source design, neat UI, and terrific firewall rules make it a terrific security watchdog for my...

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/i-ditched-pi-hole-for-adguard-unbound-on-my-opnsense-router/

#distro #opensource

📰 DXVK 3.0.1 Brings Improvements for Fallout 3, Black Mesa, and Empire Earth 2

DXVK 3.0.1 open-source Vulkan-based implementation of D3D8, D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with improvements for various games and other changes.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/dxvk-3-0-1-brings-improvements-for-fallout-3-black-mesa-and-empire-earth-2

#linux #opensource #wine

📰 Hannah Montana Linux Is Back, and Yes, It’s Real

The legendary meme distro returns after nearly two decades with a modern Debian Trixie base, KDE Plasma 6, and a whole lot of pink nostalgia.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/hannah-montana-linux-is-back-and-yes-its-real/

#debian #distro #kde #linux #plasma

📰 BleachBit 6.0.2 Cleaner and Privacy Tool Released with AppImage Build for Linux Users

BleachBit 6.0.2 arrives with a new Linux AppImage, cleaners for VS Code, Codium, Cursor, Claude Code, and several Linux-related fixes.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/bleachbit-6-0-2-cleaner-and-privacy-tool-released-with-appimage-build-for-linux-users/

#appimage #linux

📰 D7VK's Performance Gains Since Its Inception For Older Direct3D Versions On Linux

In addition to Sunday's release of DXVK 3.0.1, D7VK 1.12 was separately released as the latest version of this implementation for Direct3D 7 and older atop the Vulkan API...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/D7VK-1.12

#linux

📰 RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 engine 'OpenRCT2' adds auto detection of RCT2 and RCT1 Wine installs on Linux

OpenRCT is an incredible open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, and now it's even easier to get it running on Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/rollercoaster-tycoon-2-engine-openrct2-adds-auto-detection-of-rct2-and-rct1-wine-installs-on-linux/

#linux #opensource #wine

📰 AerynOS Lands Versioned Repositories Phase 2 in Major July Update

AerynOS’ latest Unstable Stream update brings Versioned Repositories phase 2, systemd packaging changes, Linux kerrnel 7.1, Plasma 6.7.2, and more.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-lands-versioned-repositories-phase-2-in-major-july-update/

#linux #plasma #systemd

📰 New Java-Based QuimaRAT MaaS Built to Run on Windows, Linux, and macOS

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a novel Java-based remote access trojan (RAT) called QuimaRAT that's capable of targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.According to LevelBlue, the cross-platform malware is advertised under a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model, costing anywhere between $150 for one month to $1,200 for lifetime access. Other subscription tiers include $300 for.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/new-java-based-quimarat-maas-built-to.html

#linux