303: GNOME 48, GIMP 3.0, Kali Linux, New Pebble Watches, SteamOS Preview released & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, there is just so much to talk about that we couldn't fit it all in the show. It is just a stacked week. And we're going to be s...

412: How Fake Cell Towers are Tracking You, Open Source Rayhunter Tracks Them - Destination Linux - TuxDigital

In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the interplay of technology, community, and privacy. Hosts Ryan, Michael, and Jill share insights from the S...

Linux Kernel 6.14 Arrives With Performance Gains for AMD, Intel, and RISC-V

The second major Linux kernel release of 2025 has arrived!

Linux kernel 6.14 out late due to 'pure incompetence' - don't get too excited about Linux gaming boosts

Linux kernel 6.14 has arrived today, and a day later than it was expected. As usual there's lots new from supported hardware to various improvements.

Why do We Use pacman -Syu to System Update as Well as Package Installation in Arch Linux?

Unraveling the mysterious Syu in pacman

The European Union has its own Linux Distribution and it's Called EU OS

Can this Linux-powered operating system disrupt Windows' hold in the European Union?

Emulation manager EmuDeck 2.4 brings Steam library integration changes, improved BIOS checker

EmuDeck is an all-in-one solution for managing emulation on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck and other handhelds and the 2.4 release brings some nice additions.

The EchoPatch to modernize F.E.A.R. adds in gamepad support

EchoPatch, a mod patch for the classic and awesome shooter F.E.A.R. has another new release out and this brings gamepad support.

Minecraft is getting a graphics overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft Live has been and gone again and this time there was some pretty big news. Vibrant Visuals was announced as a future major upgrade, which will bring some fancier looking graphics to Minecraft.

Linux-Assistant is a Tool You Didn't Know You Needed!

Tired of managing your Linux installation? Linux-Assistant helps simplify common maintenance tasks, making system management easier.

Wine 10.4 continues work on Bluetooth driver and more Vulkan video decoder support in WineD3D

Wine 10.4 is out now as the latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer, bringing new features and assorted bug fixes.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered devs aiming for "best possible experience on handheld gaming devices"

Sony have revealed the system requirements and more info for the PC release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which is due to arrive on April 3rd. Looks like it might be good news for Steam Deck owners too.

Get ready to defend a walking castle in the roguelike action game Castlebound

From Ogre Pixel who made Lonesome Village and A Tiny Sticker Tale, their next game is an action roguelike where you're defending a walking castle. Castlebound seems like it could be a lot of fun.

Proton Experimental adds fixes for GTA V Enhanced and more for Linux / Steam Deck

Valve released another smaller update for Proton Experimental, the constantly changing compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like the Steam Deck with SteamOS.

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 21st edition for Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for March 21st, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. An easy way to build up your gaming collection.

SteamOS 3.7.2 Preview gets a fix for the Steam Deck OLED

While Valve continue working towards the public SteamOS 3 release for more devices, and we've seen them note work towards that in the initial SteamOS 3.7 Preview, they continue rolling out more bug fixes for the Steam Deck.

Fanatical launch a fresh 'Elite Collection' Steam Deck Play on the Go bundle

The sun is shining here (a rare event) which is terrible, and of course that means staying inside playing video games right? If you're in the same situation perhaps the new Steam Deck Build Your Own Play on the Go bundle from Fanatical will help.

Chimera Linux Drops RISC-V Over Performance Woes

Chimera Linux has decided to part ways with RISC-V, at least for now.

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Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS now on Best Buy for pre-order with Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z2 Go

While there doesn't seem to have been any announcement from Lenovo yet that I can see, Best Buy in the USA have put up two versions of the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS for pre-order.

Help, I've discovered Nubby's Number Factory, a 'plinko-style roguelike' where you stop the sun exploding

See you in a week. Nubby's Number Factory is what the developer calls a "plinko-style roguelike" (everything is a roguelike now apparently?) where you drop your ball (Nubby) down a pegboard to rack up increasingly large numbers to stop the sun from e…

GNOME 48 released with Notification Stacking, Performance Improvements and initial HDR support

GNOME 48 is a big new release including multiple major enhancements to one of the most-used desktop environments on Linux. There's some big stuff in this one!

Set an AppImage Application as Default App

Quick little tip to set AppImage applications as default.

GNOME 48 Released With Focus on Your Digital Wellbeing

It took its time, but GNOME 48 is finally here with some rather interesting changes.

Unique platformer Ruffy and the Riverside with a copy and paste mechanic releases June 26

Ruffy and the Riverside could be one of the best platformers of 2025, and it's going to release with Native Linux support on June 26th.

Must-have Native Linux games under £15 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025

I've already covered what I think are the must-have Steam Deck deals in the Steam Spring Sale 2025, but what if you're someone who specifically shops for games that have a Native Linux version available? Here's some recommendations for you.

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta released

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and for macOS hardware Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta are both now available for some testing to help make another great Linux distribution release.

ckb-next adds support for two more Corsair devices on Linux and fixes a major bug for multiple others

Much like we have OpenRazer and Polychromatic for Razer devices on Linux, we also have the constantly updated community supported ckb-next for better Corsair hardware support that just got updated.

Steam Beta improves download speed of Steam Client updates on Linux / Steam Deck and other fixes

Valve just released a fresh Steam Client Beta available for all platforms that includes some feature tweaks and a healthy injection of bug fixes.

World of Goo 2 is coming to Steam 'very soon' with the store page now up

2D BOY / Tomorrow Corporation have announced that following it being an exclusive to the Epic Games Store and their own store on PC, that World of Goo 2 is coming to Steam.

NVIDIA 570.133.07 driver released for Linux with bug fixes

Following on from the big stable release back in late February that gave us VRR for multiple displays and various bug fixes, NVIDIA have released driver version 570.133.07.

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Blender 4.4 Released with a Big Update for the Experimental Vulkan Backend - 9to5Linux

Blender 4.4 open-source 3D graphics creation software is now available for download with new features and numerous improvements.

Stardew Valley modding on Linux / Steam Deck takes a step with the Nexus Mods app

The team at Nexus Mods have released a new version of their open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app, with Stardew Valley modding now considered close to being ready for everyone.