Cosmic DE on Pop!_OS 24.04 Alpha 4: My MV experience
On December 5th, Pop!_OS 24.04 Alpha 4 was released, an Ubuntu-based distro with the brand new Cosmic DE. And this is my experience with it on a VM.
Software
Pulsemixer: A volume control, CLI mixer and Curses for PulseAudio
Pulsemixer is a useful third-party software that offers terminal-based volume control, plus a CLI mixer and Curses for PulseAudio.
OBS Studio 31.0 has already been released and these are its news
OBS Studio 31.0 is here with amazing improvements: background filters, optimized interface and support for Amazon IVS...
Ubuntu Snap Store 10: Simply Fortran, LibrePCB and Parca
In this part 10 on Ubuntu Snap Store apps from the “Development” Category we will explore: Simply Fortran, LibrePCB and Parca.
Blender 4.3 arrives with new experimental backend for Vulkan, improvements in EEVEE, Cycles and more
Blender 4.3 brings visual changes, improvements in import/export formats, improvements in tools, brushes and more.
How to create a test server in Ubuntu
In this post we will see how to create a test server in Ubuntu using open source software in Ubuntu.
Firefox 133 brings improvements to PiP, image decoding, and developer additions
Firefox 133 is now available. It comes without a long list of changes, but it does improve its Picture-in-Picture and developer tools.
Warehouse: The Essential Tool for Flatpaks on Ubuntu and Linux in General
Discover Warehouse, the perfect graphical manager for your Flatpak applications on Linux. Easy, efficient and with advanced features.
.NET 9.0 is now released and comes with performance improvements, support and more
.NET 9 is here with incredible improvements in performance and efficiency. Optimize your code and take advantage of the new features of .NET XNUMX.
Chrome 131 arrives with support improvements, optimization, power saving and more
With Chrome 131, enjoy a text-aware PDF viewer, new memory-saving options, and a mode that freezes tabs...
Apps for Database Management at Work and in the Office
Just as there are great apps for learning and teaching about Database Management, there are other apps that are ideal for use at work and in the office.
SW Development Apps and Databases for use in Educational Distros and STEM Projects: Part 03
In this part 3 about suitable apps to use on Educational Distros and STEM Projects we will address some for the field of SW Development and Databases.
The first version of Thunderbird for Android released
Thunderbird is here for Android! The merger with K-9 Mail brings a modern app, with OpenPGP encryption and customization options...
Ubuntu Snap Store 09: Julia, Charmed OpenSearch and OpenTofu
In this part 09 about Ubuntu Snap Store apps from the “Development” Category we will explore: Julia, Charmed OpenSearch and OpenTofu.
Cool little apps you can install on Ubuntu
From the huge list of applications in the repositories we selected interesting little applications that you can install on Ubuntu
Shotcut and Audacity released new versions
Shotcut and Audacity released new versions. This is an open source video editor and audio editor
Some open source web control panels
In our regular roundup of software titles we mention some open source web control panels
Firefox 132 comes with WebRender enabled for most filters and more protection against third-party cookies
Firefox 132 has been officially announced. It comes with WebRender enabled for most filters and improved privacy.
Calibre improves PDF support
There are open source programs that are so superior in quality to their proprietary alternatives that they are benchmarks in their sector….
Onefetch: Ideal Fetch CLI Tool for Git Developers
Onefetch is a Fetch CLI tool with the added benefit of allowing the viewing of technical information related to a Git Repository.
Inkscape 1.4 “Geek edition” arrives with dialog box improvements, new features and more
Inkscape 1.4 brings over 500 new icons, an intuitive filter gallery, and a font viewer. Everything you need to create your own ...
Current accounting programs to know and use in 2025
The Linuxverse is full of free and open source apps, both free and paid, for different purposes. And today, we'll explore some current accounting software.
fwupd, the ultimate tool for managing firmware updates in Linux
Update the firmware of your Linux devices with fwupd 2.0. A safe and convenient solution that eliminates the need for a...
qBittorrent 5.0 arrives and presents great new features and various improvements
Check out what's new in qBittorrent 5.0: improved interface, Linux support and new download options.
Ubuntu Snap Store 08: Node, RubyMine and Data science stack (DSS)
In this part 08 about Ubuntu Snap Store apps from the “Development” Category we will explore: Node, RubyMine and Data science stack (DSS).
Firefox 131 arrives with support for text fragments and CHIPS
Firefox 131 has arrived without a long list of new features, including support for text fragments.
Android 5.0 support is ending. What are the alternatives?
Android 5.0 support has ended, so we're looking at some alternatives to replace it or continue using it.
I installed Calligra and I'm wondering why
I installed Calligra a few days ago and I'm wondering why. The KDE office suite is way behind other options.
Redox OS 0.9.0: A UNIX-like Operating System written in Rust that will soon be stable
Redox is a modern UNIX-like operating system written in Rust that aims to incorporate Rust innovations into a modern microkernel and beyond.
VirtualBox 7.1 arrives with a new interface, improvements for Wayland and more
Learn what's new in VirtualBox 7.1, including an improved interface, IPv6 support, and optimizations...
Haiku R1 Beta 5: A Non-Linux Distro That Becomes More Stable and Complete Every Day
If you like the Linuxverse, you will surely like other GNU/Linux distros, such as Alpine, *BSD and Haiku. And today we will talk about the latter.
Samba 4.21 arrives with SASL authentication with Kerberos, security improvements, compilation and more
With the release of Samba 4.21, improvements in authentication and security are introduced. Explore the highlighted features...
Ubuntu Snap Store 07: Go, DataGrip, CLion and PyCharm Edu
In this part 07 about Ubuntu Snap Store apps from the “Development” Category we will explore: Go, DataGrip, CLion and PyCharm Edu.
10 2D/3D/CAD/CAM Design Apps to Use in Educational Distros and STEM Projects: Part 02
In this part 2 on suitable apps to use on Educational Distros and STEM Projects we will cover in more detail 10 in the field of 2D/3D Design and CAD/CAM.
Firefox 130 improves its translation tool and includes Labs in the stable channel
Firefox 130 has arrived with a couple of new features that will be very welcome for those who browse the web in different languages.
How to create barcodes using Linux
In this article we will see how to create barcodes in Linux using free and open source software programs.
Calligra Office 4.0 has already been released, find out what's new about this office suite
Calligra 4.0 has arrived! The KDE office suite is renewed with a modern design and improvements to its applications
KDE Gear 24.08 returns normality to the calendar and introduces new functions to the set of apps
KDE Gear 24.08 has arrived with new functions, and also with a detail: after changing in February, it has returned to the usual calendar.
Apps suitable for use in Educational Distros and STEM Projects: Part 01
The Linuxverse is full of ideal and useful apps to be used in Educational Distros and STEM Projects; and in this part 01, you will learn about some of them.
Don't let Fabiola happen to you. How to make backup copies
The former first lady, who lost her cell phone with important information, shows the importance of knowing how to make backup copies.
Linuxverse Educational STEM: 2D/3D/CAD Design, Programming, AI and Robotics
The educational Linuxverse offers simple Distros, Apps and Games for learning/teaching, but also for Design, Programming, AI and Robotics.
ClamAV 1.4 says goodbye to 32-bit precompilers, integrates compilation support for ARM and more
The new version of ClamAV 1.4, the open source antivirus, is now available. Learn about the improvements and updates that will help you...
Pale Moon 33.3 has already been released and these are its news
. Pale Moon 33.3 is here. With support for FFmpeg 7.0, CSS improvements and performance optimizations...
Firefox 129 introduces improvements to reading mode and activates tab preview
Firefox 129 has been announced and its list of new features includes several improvements in CSS support and reader mode.
Ubuntu Snap Store 06: Cacher, Webstorm, Insomnia and Fx
In this part 06 about Ubuntu Snap Store apps in the “Development” Category we will explore: Cacher, Webstorm, Insomnia and Fx.
Tools for system recovery in Linux
Bad things happen to computers and you have to be prepared. We will see tools for system recovery in Linux
How to read comics on Linux
Continuing with the review of free software titles, we explain how to read comics in Linux using programs from the repositories.
How to watch adult content on Linux
The Internet has all kinds of proposals and in this post we will deal with how to watch adult content on Linux
Linux applications to keep an intimate diary
One of the productivity techniques is the periodic recording of our thoughts. Linux applications to keep an intimate diary
How to configure the firewall in Ubuntu
In this article we will see how to configure the security of our computer, explaining how to configure the firewall in Ubuntu
The new version of Zulip 9, the open source chat and collaboration platform, is released
Zulip 9 is here with an updated design and improved features. Perfect to facilitate communication in teams and manage...
Thunderbird 128 arrives with support for Rust and the long-awaited Microsoft Exchange protocol in Rust
Thunderbird 128 "Nebula" arrives with significant changes, such as support for EWS in Rust and improvements to the interface design with...
News from the Linuxverse today: About Blender, Audacity and PeerTube
The Linuxverse continually continues to grow and improve; Good current examples being: Blender 4.2, Audacity 3.6 and PeerTube 6.2.
OpenShot 3.2.0 arrives with new user interface, AppImage improvements, tools and more
Find out what's new in OpenShot 3.2.0: interface redesign, new themes, tools and functions. Edit your videos professionally
Firefox 128 now allows you to translate selected text and introduces these other new features
Firefox 128 is now available, and among its new features we find the possibility of translating selected text on web pages.
Ubuntu Snap Store 05: Kubectl, PowerShell and IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
Part 05 about Ubuntu Snap Store apps: Kubectl, PowerShell and IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate from the “Development” Category.
How to install 30+ developer utilities on Ubuntu
In this post we will see how to install more than 30 developer utilities that we can use in Ubuntu.
How to install Softmaker FreeOffice 2024 on Linux
In this post we will see how to install Softmaker FreeOffice 2024 on Linux. This is the latest version of the free office suite
What is MySpeed and how is it installed on Debian, Ubuntu and others?
MySpeed is a useful web tool that allows us to track or monitor the speed of our Internet connection.
Speek Chat: How to use the latest stable version 1.7 on Linux?
Speek Chat is one of the most secure cross-platform instant messaging apps available today, and includes useful features.
How to use the latest version of Mission Center without installing anything?
Mission Center is a desktop app for monitoring computer elements, which for version 0.5.1 brings us many new features.
Getting to Know KDE Applications with Discover – Part 31
In this part 31 about the KDE apps installable with Discover, we will address the 4 applications called: KEuroCalc, KEXI, Keysmith and KFind.
Linux programs to recover data and repair disks
Losing files/disks is a very bad thing! And here you will know which Linux programs are available to recover data and repair disks.
Zabbix 7.0 LTS arrives with license change, improvements and more
The launch of the new version of "Zabbix 7.0" has been announced, which comes as a version...
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool: Useful Desktop App for Linux
Linux users don't usually use antivirus apps, but software tools like "Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool" will always come in handy.
Some clients to download torrents on Linux
In this post we review some clients to download torrents in Linux in addition to explaining the fundamentals of the protocol
Say goodbye to audio streaming with these alternatives.
If you love good music as much as you love privacy, say goodbye to audio streaming with these free alternatives.
Say goodbye to streaming. Free software and content
We analyze alternatives to say goodbye to streaming and replace it with freely available software and content.
Video conferencing programs for Linux
In this article we review some video conferencing programs for Linux. Proprietary and open source alternatives.
LyX 2.4.0, the LaTeX text processor arrives after 6 years and these are all its new features
. LyX 2.4.0 will surprise you with its new features. Now you can enjoy predefined table styles, template selection and...
Manage and plan tasks with Planify
Planify is an application to manage and plan pending tasks that we can use in all Linux distributions.
SQLite 3.46 arrives with improvements in PRAGMA optimize, SQL functions and more
The new version of SQLite 3.46 has already been released and in this new version improvements have been implemented in...
Exploring Apps within the Ubuntu Snap Store – Part 04
In this part 04 about the Ubuntu Snap Store apps (Category “Development”) we will address the PyCharm, GitKraken and IntelliJ IDEA apps.
Getting to Know KDE Applications with Discover – Part 30
In this part 30 on KDE apps installable with Discover, we will cover the KDevelop, KDiamond, KDiff and KDiskFree apps.
Wine 9.9 has already been released and these are its news
Find out what's new in Wine 9.9: support for WoW6 Mode, improvements in CPU detection on ARM, Vulkan update and bug fixes...
Options for listening to music on Linux
In this post we will review the options for listening to music in Linux, both in the cloud and locally
Neovim 0.10 arrives with a new color palette, LSP mappings, vim-commentary and more
The new version of Neovim 0.10 has already been released and comes with a large number of changes and improvements, among which stands out...
How to use Luxtorpeda on Steam on compatible games?
Luxtorpeda is an unofficial Steam Play compatibility toolkit (layer). And it is a great alternative to Proton GE.
How to customize the Firefox Browser in the style of Opera GX?
Among the most beautiful web browsers is Opera GX, and therefore, today we will teach you how to customize Firefox with this style.
Productivity apps for Linux
In this post we review some of the best productivity applications for Linux that we can easily install
Programs to read on Linux
In this article we talk about some programs to read on Linux that work with the most popular formats.
MySQL 8.4 LTS adds support for Fedora 40, Ubuntu 24.04 and a host of changes
Learn about security and performance improvements in MySQL 8.4 LTS, such as temporary passwords, authentication with security devices...
PseudoFlow: A great software for programming students
PseudoFlow is an open app ideal for programming students and learning control structures, pseudocode and flowcharts.
GIMP 2.10.38, arrives with solutions to minor problems and already knocking on the door for GIMP 3.0.0
GIMP 2.10.38 introduces improvements to tablet support on Windows and fixes sensitivity and button issues...
Exploring Apps within the Ubuntu Snap Store – Part 03
In this part 03 about the Ubuntu Snap Store apps (Category “Development”) we will address the Android Studio, Phpstorm and Eclipse apps.
Wine 9.8 has implemented around 209 changes and with the new version of Mono 9.1
The new development version of Wine 9.8 updates the mono engine to version 9.1, it also integrates improvements from...
Getting to Know KDE Applications with Discover – Part 29
In this part 29 on KDE apps installable with Discover, we will cover the Kdenlive, Kdesrc-build and Kdesvn apps.
Widgets and extensions to see the time in KDE and GNOME
In this post we will see some widgets and extensions to see the time on the GNOME and KDE desktops in our Linux distribution.
The Brave web browser. Application 18 of 24
Continuing with our list of essential applications for Linux, we discuss the features of the Brave browser.
Exploring Apps within the Ubuntu Snap Store – Part 02
In this part 02 about Ubuntu Snap Store apps, we will address the apps: Visual Studio Code (VSCode), Postman and Notepad++.
Wine 9.7 integrates compilation support for ARM64X, Vulkan improvements and more
The Wine 9.7 release continues work on ARM support improvements, as well as the...
VirtualBox 7.0.16 arrives with initial support for Linux 6.9, fixes and more
The new version of VirtualBox 7.0.16 implements the solution to two vulnerabilities that affect Linux, as well as adding the...
The Gimp image editor. Application 17 of 24
Continuing with our list of essential applications for 2024, it is the turn of the image editor El Gimp
Getting to Know KDE Applications with Discover – Part 28
In this part 28 on KDE apps installable with Discover, we will cover the KDE Connect, KDE Itinerary and KDebugSettings apps.
Retro Gaming Basic Guide: Using RetroArch on GNU/Linux
In this publication in Retro Gaming Basic Guide format, we will offer you a quick exploration of the use of RetroArch on GNU/Linux.
Firefox 125 introduces support for the AV1 codec for Encrypted Media Extensions among other new features
Among other new features, Firefox 125 has added support for the AV1 video codec for Encrypted Media Extensions.
ClamAV-GUI: A useful graphical interface for ClamAV antivirus
ClamTk, the ClamAV GUI (CLI) will no longer have new versions. Therefore, ClamAV-GUI Antivirus is an ideal alternative to know and use.
Pomatez, a simple pomodoro application
Pomatez is a simple pomodoro application ideal for tasks that require concentration and are not part of complex projects.
The FileZilla FTP client. Application 16 of 24
The FileZilla FTP client, application number 16 on our list of 24 must-haves, is the ideal application for transferring files.
About WordPress and the news of its new version 6.5.2
This April 2024, WordPress has announced the release of the new version 6.5.2, which is a maintenance and security release.