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New Simple Scan Designs Emerge; Seeking Devs to Implement Them

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Simple Scan is one of my personal favourite and perhaps even one of the "essential" apps on the Linux desktop for me. It does what it says on the tin: it's simple and it scans, with a nice preview system and enough options to be decently functional. Some new designs for the app have…

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Xfce 4.13 Development COPR Repo Available for Fedora

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For those wanting to try out the latest development version packages for Xfce 4.13 (which will become 4.14 at the stable release) in Fedora, user 'nonamedotc' has set up a COPR repo to try out. The COPR repo provides packages for Rawhide, Fedora 25 and Fedora 26 and as one can imagine, anything…

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How to Write Good Software

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Software must be free as in freedom Good software is Free Software. I will avoid using the term "open source" as it doesn't cover a social side at all, which is equally as important, as the technology itself. You can read more about this from here. Widely accepted tools and languages Good…

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408 Error Request Timeout: What is it and How to Fix It?

In this blog post, we will explain the HTTP 408 Error Request Timeout and possible solutions to fix it.

The post 408 Error Request Timeout: What is it and How to Fix It? appeared first on Linux Today.

Intehill 16″ 3K Touchscreen U16ZT Portable Monitor Review

I’ve been evaluating the Intehill 16″ 3K Touchscreen Portable Monitor U16ZT with a variety of Linux devices. Here are my findings.

The post Intehill 16″ 3K Touchscreen U16ZT Portable Monitor Review appeared first on Linux Today.

Ditching Disqus: Why I Chose wpDiscuz for My Linux Blog

After migrating my website from Blogger, I initially tried using WordPress’s native comment system, but I simply couldn’t stick with it—it lacks features and offers a limited experience.

The post Ditching Disqus: Why I Chose wpDiscuz for My Linux Blog appeared first on Linux Today.

Benchmarking the Banana Pi BPI-F3 Single Board Computer

In this article I benchmark the Banana Pi BPI-F3 and compare it to other single board computers as well as an N100 Mini PC. The tests are run using the Phoronix Test Suite.

The post Benchmarking the Banana Pi BPI-F3 Single Board Computer appeared first on Linux Today.

Beyond the Buzz: How ‘Deep Tech’ Startups Are Changing the Game

In a world obsessed with quick wins and viral apps, deep tech startups are betting on substance over sizzle. Here’s how they might change the game for good.

The post Beyond the Buzz: How ‘Deep Tech’ Startups Are Changing the Game appeared first on Linux Today.

Rocky Linux Still Lacks Major Version Upgrade Support—And That’s a Problem

Discover the challenges Rocky Linux faces with major version upgrade support and why this issue could impact your system's stability and security.

The post Rocky Linux Still Lacks Major Version Upgrade Support—And That’s a Problem appeared first on Linux Today.

Nitrux Hyprland Is Happening, Thanks to Plasma LTS’s End

Discover how the end of Plasma LTS is paving the way for Nitrux Hyprland. Explore the latest features and enhancements in this exciting transition.

The post Nitrux Hyprland Is Happening, Thanks to Plasma LTS’s End appeared first on Linux Today.

Linux App Store Flathub Reaches 3 Billion Downloads

Flathub, the premier Linux app store, celebrates a milestone of 3 billion downloads. Discover the latest apps and join the thriving Linux community today!

The post Linux App Store Flathub Reaches 3 Billion Downloads appeared first on Linux Today.

XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta) Marks Official Debut

Discover the official debut of XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta). Explore its innovative features and enhancements designed to elevate your server experience.

The post XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta) Marks Official Debut appeared first on Linux Today.

How To Fix Plasma 6.4 X11 Login Issue On Arch Linux

Discover effective solutions to resolve the Plasma 6.4 X11 login issue on Arch Linux. Follow our step-by-step guide for a seamless experience.

The post How To Fix Plasma 6.4 X11 Login Issue On Arch Linux appeared first on Linux Today.

GamingOnLinux Latest Articles

Proton Experimental adds fixes for The First Berserker: Khazan, The Riftbreaker, multiple Resident Evil games

Valve launched a brand new update for Proton Experimental, their testing ground for running Windows games on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck…

ProtonPlus makes managing Proton versions on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck simple

ProtonPlus is a useful tool for managing compatibility layers like Valve's Proton, GE-Proton and more on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck..Read the full…

Nexus Mods to get Age Verification in UK / EU for adult content, plus a new cross-platform app upgrade

Nexus Mods recently changed ownership, and some major changes have been announced in regards to some of the naughtier mods..Read the full article on…

How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck

Want to play the classics Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck? Here's what you need to do to get them working fully..Read…

Humble Choice for July 2025 has Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader, Death's Door and more hits

A pretty good month here for the July 2025 Humble Choice, which has a nice selection of games overall. Great compatibility for Linux, SteamOS and…

Mecha BREAK is out now on Steam - works on Steam Deck but blocks Desktop Linux

Pretty much as expected, Mecha BREAK is out now and it's Steam Deck Verified but the anti-cheat is a real nuisance..Read the full article on…

GE-Proton 10-8 brings fixes for DOOM Eternal, Wuthering Waves and Wayland

Another smaller update to the GE-Proton compatibility layer for running more Windows games on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck..Read the full article on…

NVIDIA stable driver 575.64.03 released

NVIDIA are really doing the meme of incredibly helpful mobile app store changelogs with this one..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Open source PS2 emulator PCSX2 v2.4 brings SDL 3, Wayland support, lots of compatibility fixes

PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 v2.4 has been released, bringing with it many enhancements to game support and improved Linux support too..Read the full…

Here are the most played games on Steam Deck for June 2025

Want to know what's popular on Steam Deck? Got you covered here with the latest details on the most popular games for June 2025..Read the full…

Sunshine game stream host for Moonlight gets security fixes, Linux improvements and more features

LizardByte released the latest major update to Sunshine, the game streaming host platform for Moonlight to stream games from one system to…

Single-player extraction shooter ZERO Sievert gets gamepad and Steam Deck upgrades

ZERO Sievert is a popular single-player top-down extraction shooter that's a lot of fun, and it just had a huge upgrade that's worth a look..Read the…

Inspired by the movie Aliens, tactical roguelike Xenopurge heads to Steam on July 11

Inspired by one of my favourite movies, Xenopurge channels tactical roguelike action where you're commanding a squad dealing with aliens..Read the…

How to use MangoHud for Linux game performance monitoring

MangoHud is a fantastic Vulkan and OpenGL performance overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Here's how to use it on…

Running Ubuntu 24.10? It's time to get upgrading with support ending

Time is running out for the end of support for the Ubuntu 24.10 series, so you'll need to upgrade quite soon to continue getting security fixes..Read…

NVIDIA confirm upcoming driver will be the last for Maxwell, Pascal and Volta

NVIDIA have given an update on their driver support for various GPUs, with an upcoming update being the last for a whole lot of cards..Read the full…

SteamOS 3.7.13 update gets fixes for more handhelds, fixes WiFi regression on Steam Deck OLED

Valve have launched the latest SteamOS 3.7.13 stable update, further enhancing how it runs on more handheld gaming PCs..Read the full article on…

Steam update brings accessibility settings and Proton enabled by default to make Linux gaming simpler

Valve just launched the latest main stable update for Steam Desktop and the SteamOS Steam Client / Steam Deck. Here's all that's changed..Read the…

Halo: GoldSource mod brings Halo multiplayer to Half-Life

Halo multiplayer inside Half-Life? Why not. That's exactly what Halo: GoldSource does and the mod is out now..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Bubbits is a 'next generation' bubble shooter that's going to make me far too competitive

Bubbits is "next generation" bubble shooter puzzle game that has a demo available that's really worth a look if you have a competitive…

Space physics puzzler Voyager 2 adds Linux and Steam Deck support

For people who love space, Voyager 2 is a game about probing the solar system and now it has Linux / Steam Deck support..Read the full article on…

If you love point and click adventures Fanatical have a bundle just for you

Fanatical have recently launched the Point and Click Collection Bundle, giving you a chance to grab some great games for cheap..Read the full article…

Unnatural Disaster is a mini city-builder where you try to destroy everything

Cities build themselves in Unnatural Disaster, and it's your job to tear them down with the power of natural disasters..Read the full article on…

7 Days to Die gets a game-changing update with Storm's Brewing

Storm's Brewing is the newest update for the zombie survival game 7 Days to Die, and it's one that really changes the game..Read the full article on…

Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT) gets advanced profile management

Advanced profile management is a fun sounding new feature for the popular Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT) app..Read the full…

Fedora proposal to drop 32-bit support has been withdrawn

There was a whole lot of discussion recently for the Fedora Linux proposal to drop 32-bit support, with the current plan being dropped..Read the full…

GE-Proton 10-7 out now with fixes for Wuthering Waves, Anno 1800, Wine Wayland

GE-Proton 10-7 is the latest release out for the community-maintained compatibility layer to run more Windows games on Linux, SteamOS / Steam…

Wine 10.11 brings work towards NTSYNC support

The Wine 10.11 development release is out now for this Windows compatibility layer to run apps and games on Linux systems..Read the full article on…

DayZ Badlands expansion announced with the biggest map yet

Bohemia Interactive have today revealed the DayZ Badlands expansion for their very popular open-world survival game..Read the full article on…

Pricing announced for the Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux

Announced back in February 2024, we're still waiting on a release date for the Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux but now we have…

Two Point Museum's first DLC announced with Fantasy Finds coming in July

Two Point Museum from SEGA and Two Point Studios is set to expand with the Fantasy Finds DLC coming on July 17th..Read the full article on…

Apocalypse Express has some frantic train combat out in Early Access

Apocalypse Express brings exciting real-time post-apocalyptic train defence to Early Access and I'm looking forward to more of it..Read the full…

A Hat in Time gets a surprise update with DirectX 12 and Vulkan support

The much loved 3D platformer A Hat in Time just got a surprise patch to update the game for newer graphics APIs..Read the full article on…

First-person dungeon-crawler Monomyth gets better Steam Deck and gamepad support

Need a new first-person dungeon-crawling RPG? Perhaps it's time to check out Monomyth. The devs just updated it with better Steam Deck and gamepad…

Painkiller reboot confirmed for launch on October 9

The Painkiller reboot from Anshar Studios and 3D Realms is now confirmed for release on October 9 with a new trailer..Read the full article on…

Blending a comedy visual novel with pachinko, Jump the Track adds Linux and macOS support

Jump the Track has a great visual style and a fun looking blend of a comedy visual novel with pachinko, and now it has Linux and macOS support..Read…

Steam gets more fixes for Legion Go S, 8BitDo and the In-Game Overlay

Valve released another set of Beta updates for the SteamOS Client and Steam Desktop to bring in bug fixes and expanded support..Read the full article…

Steam Summer Sale 2025 is live - here's some top picks all under £20

The biggest sale event is here, the Steam Summer Sale 2025 is now live with lots and lots of games discounted..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Vulkan API developers try to address some developer frustrations with a new extension

Vulkan has been out for around 9 years now, and The Khronos Group continue tweaking it for developers to remove frustrations..Read the full article…

10 years after release Dying Light: Retouched is a nice upgrade for the Techland zombie game

Dying Light (the original) is still one of the best open-world zombie games around, and now perhaps just even better with the Dying Light: Retouched…

It took a while but the excellent co-op horror game R.E.P.O. just got a major content update

The Museum Update is the first major update to R.E.P.O since it entered Early Access in February..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Humble Choice is getting another price increase

Humble Bundle have announced their monthly selection of games in Humble Choice is getting a price increase..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Mecha BREAK now Steam Deck Verified and SteamOS Compatible ahead of release

Ahead of the release of Mecha BREAK on July 1st, Valve have checked it over and given it a rating for Steam Deck and SteamOS..Read the full article…

Chroma Blasters is a challenging music-driven twin-stick arcade shooter

Love music and twin-stick shooter high-score challenges? Chroma Blasters is one you need to try, and there's a demo available..Read the full article…

KDE devs disable potentially seizure inducing Plasma effect as accessibility work continues

The KDE developers are working towards making the Plasma desktop environment more accessible, with an essential tweak to the defaults..Read the full…

Number Machine is an open-ended factory and automation game with math mechanics

Fans of automation puzzle games and titles from Zachtronics might like Number Machine, an open-ended factory and automation game with math…

Get Bioshock: The Collection and Mafia Trilogy in the latest Humble Bundle

A nice way to complete your collections here with Humble Bundle having Bioshock: The Collection and Mafia Trilogy in the latest bundle..Read the full…

Stalker 2 version 1.5 actually sorts out the A-Life AI system, and modding support is here

Finally, only about 7 months after the release, Stalker 2 actually now has the A-Life AI system hooked up properly..Read the full article on…

Palworld - Tides of Terraria crossover update is out with fishing, new islands, a new Pal trust mechanic and more

A huge update for Palworld has arrived with the Tides of Terraria crossover. It's a lot more than just adding bits of Terraria though..Read the full…

Broken Arrow devs confirm their anti-cheat will not block Linux, SteamOS

Broken Arrow recently released on Steam, promising to provide a fresh large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game..Read the full article on…