Highlights:

SERVICE: Welcome

Oh Why Not

We are all accustomed to rapid evolution of the high-tech space, and I'm one of many journalists who have made a career out of talking about it. Computers were an important accessory when I first started doing this, then they became a necessary accessory, and then, for many industries, the server room became the centerpiece for everything – everything else was an accessory as long as the servers kept churning.

NEWS: News

Updates on Technologies, Trends, and Tools

In the news: UN Creates Open Source Portal; Latest Linux Kernel RC Contains Changes Galore; Nitrux 6.0 Now Ready to Rock Your World; Linux Foundation Reports that Open Source Delivers Better ROI; Keep Android Open; Kernel 7.0 Now in Testing; Introducing matrixOS, an Immutable Gentoo-Based Linux Distro; and Chaos Comes to KDE in KaOS.

NEWS: Kernel News

News

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on compiler optimizations and compatibility.

: Immutable Distributions

Comparing Four Leading Immutable Distros

Immutable Linux distributions protect your system files in ways that an ordinary distro can't. We take a look at four promising alternatives: Aurora, blendOS, NixOS, and Vanilla OS.

: Go Your Own Way?

The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

This month we explore Lilidog 26.02.06, KaOS 2026.02, NuTyX 26.02.2, and ParrotOS 7.1.

IN-DEPTH: Disabling KWallet

Divorcing KWallet from KMail

KDE's password manager, KWallet, can be an annoyance. While it can't be completely disabled, the nuisance can be minimized.

IN-DEPTH: FreeBSD at the Desktop

Setting up a home desktop system with FreeBSD

FreeBSD is steady and stable – will it work as a desktop system?

IN-DEPTH: Gatus

Creating a Status Dashboard for Your Home Server

If you run a VPS or a home server, you might like to know the status of your services. Gatus provides you with a status dashboard and sends you alerts when something's amiss.

IN-DEPTH: OpenWrt

Exploring the OpenWrt router OS

The OpenWrt router OS includes features you won't find with over-the-counter home routers – and you can use it on old hardware that the vendor has abandoned.

IN-DEPTH: Traffic Flow

Display Web Traffic on a World Map

To discover where the traffic to his website comes from, Mike Schilli displays it live on an interactive world map.

IN-DEPTH: File Sync Tools

Keep Files in Sync

FreeFileSync and Syncthing let you keep your files in sync between two computers on your local network or across the Internet.

NEWS: System Monitor

Plug-and-Play System Monitor for Rasp Pi and Others

A tiny screen plugged into a USB port displays current performance data for your Raspberry Pi, as well as most other machines that can run a Python script.

: Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0: Update for the Official Installer

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 features a modern interface, cloud-init, and Raspberry Pi Connect. Installation, configuration, and headless operation are now easier to implement.

LINUX VOICE: Introduction

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

LINUX VOICE: maddog's Doghouse

Where to Start?

A look at its origins shows Linux isn't necessarily meant to be user-friendly for novices.

LINUX VOICE: Readeck

Stash Interesting Reads in Readeck

Don't let interesting articles and blog posts linger in your browser's bookmarking purgatory. Use Readeck to read and manage them instead.

LINUX VOICE: filmic rgb

Darktable 5.4's Scene-Referred Workflow

Darktable 5.4's scene-referred workflow promises predictable results across different imaging outputs, but it requires a shift in perspective. We help you navigate this image-processing pipeline.

LINUX VOICE: Iotas

Note-Taking App for Linux Desktop

You don't need a complex, feature-packed app to take notes. Iotas is a simple but flexible package for recording your ideas, important information, and more.

LINUX VOICE: FOSSPicks

Sparkling Gems and New Releases from the world of Free and Open Source Software

This month we explore the top FOSS, including the latest version of the KDE app ecosystem and Firefox browser, a font downloader, and an orbital game that's out of this world.

LINUX VOICE: Comic Corner

Keep Your Digital Comics in Easy  Reach with Komga

Use the Komga comic server to organize and access your digital comic collection.