Microsoft designer proposes a Linux-style dock for Windows

Windows 11 remains too rigid for many, leading a Microsoft designer to propose a Linux-style dock via PowerToys to plug the gaps in Windows' customisation.

30 January 2026
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Free Up Disk Space by Removing Old Snap Versions

Free up disk space on Ubuntu by removing old Snap versions. Learn how to manually find and delete disabled Snap revisions to reclaim gigabytes of storage.

29 January 2026
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Transmission 4.1 adds Sequential Downloading, IPv6 support + more

Transmission 4.1 adds support for IPv6 and dual-stack UDP trackers, sequential downloading, and improved µTP (Micro Transport Protocol) performance.

28 January 2026

COSMIC Desktop ‘Frosted Glass’ UI Effect Previewed

Frosted blur effect is coming to System76's COSMIC desktop, giving apps and desktop elements a modern feel. These images shared by the team show how it looks.

28 January 2026

New AppImage Offers an Easier Way to Run Affinity on Ubuntu

No more fighting with Wine dependencies: an unofficial Affinity v3 AppImage runs Canva's creative suite on Ubuntu via a simple, self-contained executable.

26 January 2026

Mecha Comet – Modular Linux Handheld with Snap-On Modules

Meet the Mecha Comet: a modular, open-source Linux handheld built for tinkerers. Features snap-on modules, Linux OS and AMOLED display – now on Kickstarter!

26 January 2026

New GNOME extension lets you run custom scripts from Quick Settings

Add custom command and script toggles to GNOME Shell's Quick Settings menu. Create up to 6 buttons to trigger any action you want, easily and in reach!

25 January 2026

FOSDEM 2026 takes aim at open source burnout and ‘adversarial’ AI

FOSDEM 2026 confronts open-source burnout, the rise of ‘adversarial’ AI, and celebrates 30 years of KDE in one of the even's most packed schedules yet.

25 January 2026

Tonearm, New Unofficial TIDAL Client for Linux, Hits Beta

A new app for streaming music from TIDAL on Linux has entered beta. Tonearm, which is unofficially, is built in GTK4/libadwaita and uses official TIDAL APIs.

23 January 2026
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Firefox’s Tab Notes Feature Feels Genuinely Useful (For Me, At Least)

Want to add a note to a tab in Firefox? Well, soon you can. Mozilla developers are working on a new Tab Notes feature, and it's available to test early - here's how.

23 January 2026

14 Years Later than Planned, NexPhone is Up for Preorder

NexPhone is a $549 Android smartphone that dual-boots with Windows 11, and runs a full Debian desktop when connected to a monitor. See specs, price and details.

22 January 2026

Window Shadows Finally Arrive on COSMIC Desktop

System76 adds window shadows and consistent corner rounding to COSMIC Desktop, harmonising appearance across GTK, Qt, and native apps on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS.

20 January 2026