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  Control over personal photo archives stored in Apple’s iCloud has taken on sharper relevance as users look for greater autonomy over their data, and a small open-source project has emerged as a practical response to that demand. icloudpd, a Python-based command-line utility, allows users to download and synchronise photos and videos from iCloud to local storage, offering an alternative to Apple’s tightly integrated ecosystem. Developed originally […]

Docker is changing how macOS applications are built, tested and deployed, as containerisation gains ground among developers working on Apple hardware. The shift is being driven by the need for consistent development environments, faster performance on Apple silicon machines and smoother collaboration across distributed teams, according to developers and industry analysts tracking software tooling trends. Containerisation allows applications to run in isolated environments that package code with […]

CachyOS is moving beyond its reputation as a desktop-focused Arch-based Linux distribution by outlining plans for a hardened server image aimed at improving performance, security and operational stability in production environments. The initiative, confirmed by the project’s developers in community briefings and development notes, signals an effort to position CachyOS as a credible option for administrators seeking finely tuned Linux systems without extensive manual optimisation. Known primarily […]

Proton VPN has moved into third position in TechRadar’s global VPN rankings, overtaking ExpressVPN and marking a notable shift in a market where privacy assurances and corporate ethics are becoming decisive factors for users. The change places the Switzerland-based provider behind only NordVPN and Surfshark in one of the most closely watched consumer technology comparisons, signalling how competition among virtual private network services is increasingly shaped by […]

Linux developers have introduced NTFSPlus, a new in-kernel driver designed to address long-standing problems with NTFS support on Linux systems, an issue that has affected desktop users, system administrators and enterprise environments that rely on Windows-formatted storage. The project represents a ground-up reworking of the ageing NTFS driver that has been part of the Linux kernel for many years but has struggled to keep pace with modern […]

A sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign attributed to North Korean state-linked hackers has exploited a critical vulnerability in React Server Components to deploy a stealthy remote access trojan known as EtherRAT, security researchers and incident responders say. The operation highlights a convergence of web application flaws and blockchain-based command-and-control techniques that complicates detection and response for organisations running modern JavaScript stacks. The attack chain centres on a flaw dubbed […]

Ubuntu is set to expand support for AMD’s data-centre GPUs after Canonical confirmed that it is working with the chipmaker to deliver a streamlined, fully integrated version of the ROCm software stack in upcoming releases of the operating system. The decision marks one of the most significant efforts yet to improve deployment of AMD accelerators across enterprise servers, cloud environments, and developer workstations as demand for AI […]

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Security researchers have uncovered critical infrastructure details tied to the ransomware operation LockBit 5.0, exposing a publicly accessible server and domain used by the gang. The server, identified by IP address 205.185.116.233, and the domain karma0. xyz have been linked to the group’s latest leak-site. The disclosure, first shared by cybersecurity researcher Rakesh Krishnan on 5 December 2025, represents a major operational security failure for the ransomware […]

Self-hosting — running and maintaining software on privately controlled servers instead of relying on cloud providers — is drawing growing interest among developers and organisations, with Linux users often leading the shift. What began as a niche practice among privacy-conscious hobbyists is evolving into a broader movement driven by demand for data control, cost efficiencies and long-term stability. At the heart of this trend lies a grounding […]

Collabora Office has rolled out a brand-new desktop office suite compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux, offering a unified user experience across both online and offline environments. The suite inherits the user interface of Collabora Online — known for its clean, tabbed layout and streamlined tools — while retaining the powerful document compatibility and core engine of LibreOffice. The earlier enterprise-grade LibreOffice-based package has been rebranded as […]

IBM has committed to enhancing AI-powered search and retrieval capabilities by becoming a premier member of the OpenSearch Software Foundation. The tech giant’s involvement marks a significant step forward in its mission to improve open-source search technology and enrich data-driven decision-making for businesses across industries. This collaboration aligns with IBM’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into enterprise systems. OpenSearch, an open-source search and analytics […]

Ubuntu, the popular open-source operating system, has announced a significant extension to its long-term support offerings, with a new 15-year commitment aimed at bolstering enterprise adoption. The initiative will provide extended support for key versions of the operating system, including Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, which will receive five additional years of updates and maintenance. This bold move is designed to reassure businesses that depend on Ubuntu for critical […]

. NET Multi-platform App UI is set to significantly extend its reach, making its way to Linux desktops and the web, with improved performance capabilities for macOS. The announcement, long anticipated by the development community, brings new opportunities for building cross-platform applications. This expansion, along with the enhanced speed for macOS, marks a notable shift in how developers can approach cross-platform app creation, offering a more comprehensive […]

The free, cross-platform kart­ing game SuperTuxKart has officially released version 1.5, bringing a suite of graphic upgrades and performance enhancements as the project transitions into its next major chapter. The announcement by the development team highlights this as the final update of the 1. x series and sets the stage for the forthcoming “Evolution” version. Among the headline changes in version 1.5 are enhanced rendering capabilities, including […]

The Linux distribution Pop!_OS 24.04 Long-Term Support Beta from System76 introduces a ground-up rewrite of its desktop environment and enhanced hardware support, while still leaving some features unfinished and cautioning users about its beta status. Built on the foundation of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Pop!_OS 24.04 adopts the new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment, moving away from the GNOME-derived shell used in previous releases. System76 describes the transition as a bid […]

A new entrant to the Linux desktop space, the distro known as NebiOS, has been unveiled by Turkish developer Sarp Mateson under the umbrella of his company NebiSoft. Built on the foundation of Ubuntu and tailored for Wayland graphics instead of the older X11 system, NebiOS marks a distinct shift in how independent desktop Linux distributions are conceived and delivered. Mateson’s project began as a personal experiment […]

The Free Software Foundation has unveiled an ambitious new project aimed at transforming mobile computing. Named the “Librephone,” this initiative goes far beyond typical Android modifications, focusing instead on creating a fully open-source, privacy-respecting mobile ecosystem. It seeks to address growing concerns over data privacy and surveillance, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate about control in the mobile space. At the heart of the Librephone […]

A public beta of Zorin OS 18 has been launched, offering a reimagined interface and a suite of tools aimed at easing the migration from Windows as support for Windows 10 ends on 14 October 2025. The developers position this release as a compelling alternative for PCs that don’t qualify for Windows 11, while businesses, schools and individual users explore paths away from Microsoft’s ecosystem. The new […]

NordVPN has released the full source code for its Linux graphical user interface and reversed its earlier decision to discontinue its Meshnet feature—moves that mark a shift in strategy toward openness and community engagement. The VPN provider published the GUI code under an open-source licence and made it available on GitHub, complete with build instructions. At the same time, it announced that Meshnet, once slated for shutdown […]

The state of Schleswig-Holstein has successfully migrated its entire public administration email infrastructure from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to open source platforms. Over the course of six months, more than 40,000 mailboxes—holding in excess of 100 million emails and calendar entries—were transferred to Open-Xchange and Thunderbird, covering roughly 30,000 employees across ministries, judiciary, police and other agencies. Dirk Schröder, the state’s minister for digital affairs, framed the […]

Qualcomm has confirmed its acquisition of Arduino, the Italian open-source electronic prototyping platform used by more than 33 million developers worldwide, in a move intended to deepen the chipmaker’s stake in edge computing and AI development. Under terms not disclosed publicly, Arduino will retain its brand, tools and mission, while joining Qualcomm’s broader technology and development ecosystem. As part of the deal, the two firms unveiled the […]

openSUSE Project has rolled out the beta of Leap 16, marking a substantial shift in its Linux distribution strategy by extending community support to 24 months and introducing core architectural changes. The transition signals a deliberate move toward modernization and longer-term stability for users. Leap 16’s codebase is now aligned with SUSE Linux Enterprise 16 and built atop the SUSE Linux Framework One. The beta ships with […]

Eric S. Raymond, one of the foundational figures behind the Open Source Initiative, has called for a wholesale rejection of codes of conduct in open-source communities, characterising them as counterproductive. His outspoken position has revived a heated debate over governance, community norms and enforcement in open software ecosystems. Raymond argues that codes of conduct, designed to promote civil discourse and inclusion, have become tools for disruption and […]

Austria’s armed forces have shifted from Microsoft Office to the open-source LibreOffice platform on approximately 16,000 desktops, a move framed by defence authorities as a step toward digital sovereignty rather than cost cutting. Michael Hillebrand, head of Directorate 6 ICT and Cyber, emphasised that data processing will now remain entirely in-house under strictly auditable systems. He told ORF radio that dependency on external cloud providers was considered […]

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