📰 AI Helped Uncover A "50-80x Improvement" For Linux's IO_uring
Linux block maintainer and IO_uring lead developer Jens Axboe recently was debugging some slowdowns in the AHCI/SCSI code with IO_uring usage. When turning to Claude AI to help in sorting through the issue, patches were devised that can deliver up to a "literally yield a 50-80x improvement on the io_uring side for idle systems." The code is on its way to the Linux kernel...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AI-50-80x-IO-uring
#linux#kernel
📰 Malware found in Linux builds of Cemu Wii U emulator
If you’ve downloaded the Cemu Wii U emulator for Linux from the project’s official GitHub in the past few weeks, bad news: it may have added malware to your system when you ran it. The team who develop the the open-source emulator recently discovered that both the Linux AppImage and ZIP package of Cemu 2.6 on Github were “compromised” packages containing malware. The Cemu Flatpak and installers for Windows and macOS are not affected.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/cemu-linux-malware
#appimage#flatpak#linux#opensource
📰 Netrunner 26 Released with XLibre Xserver, Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
Netrunner 26 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.3.6 desktop environment with Linux kenrel 6.16.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/netrunner-26-released-with-xlibre-xserver-based-on-debian-13-trixie
#kde#linux#gnu#debian#plasma
📰 I tried openSUSE Tumbleweed, and it had me reconsidering my love for Fedora
Okay, I admit it; I have a distro-hopping problem. It was only three months ago that I proudly declared that I had stopped jumping between Linux distros and settled on one, and yet the bug has bitten me once more. The weird thing is, this isn't even a 'the grass is greener on the other side' thing, because as far as I was concerned, my Fedora Kinoite-based grass was some of the greenest I had ever had. I suppose when you're given a buffet of...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/opensuse-tumbleweed-has-me-reconsidering-using-fedora/
#linux#opensuse#distro#fedora
#kotlin#chrome#compose#compose_desktop#compose_multiplatform#desktop#desktop_app#download#download_manager#downloader#downloadmanager#firefox#kotlin#kotlin_multiplatform#linux#windows
AB Download Manager is a free, open-source desktop app that helps you download files faster and more easily by splitting downloads into multiple parts, boosting speed up to 500%. It lets you organize downloads with queues and schedulers, so you can set downloads to run automatically at certain times. You can also control download speeds to avoid slowing your internet. It works on Windows, Linux, and Mac, and integrates with popular browsers through extensions. This tool makes managing many or large downloads simple, efficient, and customizable, saving you time and improving your download experience.
https://github.com/amir1376/ab-download-manager
#c_lang#alsa#audio_visualizer#freebsd#glsl_shaders#linux#macos#ncurses#pipewire#portaudio#pulseaudio#sdl2#sndio#windows
Cava is a free, open-source audio visualizer that works on Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, and Windows, letting you see music as moving bars right in your terminal or desktop window[1][3]. It’s easy to install and use, supports many audio systems, and lets you customize colors and settings. The main benefit is that it makes listening to music more fun and visually engaging, especially for people who enjoy seeing sound represented in real time, and it works on almost any computer or device[1][3][4].
https://github.com/karlstav/cava
📰 Downloaded Cemu for Linux recently? You may have malware
If you recently downloaded the Cemu emulator for Linux from the project’s GitHub, be aware: it may have added malware to your system. The team behind the Wii U emulator discovered that both the official AppImage and its Ubuntu ZIP assets for the Cemu 2.6 release available to download from GitHub were “compromised”. Cemu’s Flatpak was not affected, nor were the GitHub installers for Windows and macOS. To wit: if you downloaded Cemu 2.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/cemu-linux-malware
#appimage#flatpak#linux#ubuntu
#go#bpf#cncf#cni#containers#ebpf#k8s#kernel#kubernetes#kubernetes_networking#loadbalancing#monitoring#networking#observability#security#troubleshooting#xdp
Cilium is an eBPF-based tool for Kubernetes that delivers fast networking, deep visibility, and strong security. It creates simple Layer 3 networks across clusters, handles load balancing to replace kube-proxy, enforces identity-based policies from L3 to L7 (like HTTP or DNS rules), supports service mesh with encryption, and offers Hubble for real-time traffic monitoring. Stable versions like v1.18.6 run on AMD64/AArch64. You gain scalable performance, easier policy management without IP hassles, better troubleshooting, and higher efficiency for large cloud-native apps, cutting costs and boosting reliability.
https://github.com/cilium/cilium
📰Orange Pi Neo Linux-powered handheld gaming PC delayed indefinitely due to RAM & SSD increases
It’s been nearly two years since Manjaro Linux developed revealed they were working with single board PC maker Orange Pi to launch a handheld gaming PC called the Orange Pi Neo, which was set to feature an AMD Ryzen processor and Linux-based software. But it looks we’ll have to wait at least a little longer for .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/orange-pi-neo-linux-powered-handheld-gaming-pc-delayed-indefinitely-due-to-ram-ssd-increases/
#amd#orangepi#linux#linuxbased
#typescript#desktop#docx#electron#html#languages#libreoffice#linux#macos#markdown#nodejs#office#offline#pandoc#pdf#productivity#windows#zettlr
Zettlr is a free, open-source app that helps you write, organize, and publish your notes and documents using simple Markdown files. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and lets you manage your notes with features like workspaces, tags, and powerful search, so you can quickly find what you need. Zettlr supports easy citations with reference managers like Zotero, offers code highlighting, dark mode, and flexible export options to PDF, Word, or LaTeX, making it ideal for students, researchers, and writers who want a privacy-focused, distraction-free way to work with their ideas and publish their work[1][3][5]. The benefit is that you can focus on your content, not formatting, and easily turn your notes into professional documents.
https://github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr
📰 Shelly 2.1 Package Manager for Arch Linux Revamps AppImage Support
Shelly 2.1 package manager for Arch Linux is now available for download with better support for AppImage, Flatpak, and AUR packages, as well as many other enhancements.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/shelly-2-1-package-manager-for-arch-linux-revamps-appimage-support
#appimage#arch#flatpak#linux