I used aMule again ten years later. This is what it looked like to me
After ten years I went back to using aMule, the p2p download client for the ED2K and Kademlia networks. This is my opinion.
Linux software
System76 is already working in a new user environment
Michael Aaron Murphy recently released confirmation that the System76 team is already in development ...
Telegrand and Tok, GNOME and KDE work on their own Telegram clients
Telegram is becoming a great option for different communities, which is why Telegrand and Tok are already in GNOME and KDE.
WINE 6.21 begins with the implementation of MSDASQL and once again surpasses the barrier of 400 changes
WINE 6.21 is the third consecutive version to overcome the barrier of 400 changes, among which the implementation of MSDASQL stands out.
Video editing. Comparing installed software with online services.
For a few days I have been analyzing the differences between the benefits of the software pre-installed on our computer and those that ...
The video capture. Installed software versus online services
A few days ago we broadly compared the advantages and disadvantages of using online software and locally installed programs. Now…
Microsoft Edge for Linux. What i like and what i don't
Yesterday, Darkcrizt told us that the Microsoft Edge browser for Linux is already considered stable and how to install it….
MacOS programs on Linux? With Darling it is possible.
As time goes by, the differences between operating systems become irrelevant. Virtual machines, containers ...
Available Softmaker FreeOffice 2021. Free office suite for Linux, Windows and Mac
To many people, using non-free software alternatives for Linux seems sacrilege. However, if you are not ...
LibreOffice 7.2.2 has arrived with 68 fixes and improvements for the free office suite
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 7.2.2, a new point update that has arrived with 68 fixes and improvements.
WINE 6.19 continues the work with the HID joystycks and surpasses the barrier of 500 changes
WINE 6.19 has come with more than 500 changes that improve the software to run Windows apps on other operating systems.
Convert text to speech. Some alternatives for Linux
We list some open source alternatives for converting text to speech in Linux using the command line.
Kooha 2.0.0 adds support for new desktops and MP4
Kooha 2.0.0 has come with important new features, such as the ability to save videos in MP4 and GIF formats or record a window.
WINE 6.18 arrives with Mono 6.4.0, the HID joystick activated by default and almost 500 changes
WINE 6.18 has arrived breaking records, with almost 500 changes among which it stands out that the HID joystick is now activated by default.
Ventoy 1.0.52 arrives with the main novelty of a graphical interface for Linux
Ventoy 1.0.52 finally includes a graphical interface (GUI) for Linux-based operating systems, among other minor enhancements.
Pacstall is intended to be an AUR for Ubuntu. Gets it?
Pacstall is a project that presents itself as the AUR for Ubuntu. But does it live up to the Arch community repository?
Chrome 93 arrives with support for WebOTP between devices, among other novelties
Google Chrome 93 has arrived with several new APIs for developers, support for cross-device WebOTP, and other new features.
Electronics software for your Linux distro
If you are an electronic or maker, surely you will be interested in knowing these software projects for electronics compatible with Linux
Best tools to get hardware information in Linux
If you want to get information about your system and your hardware quickly and intuitively, here are some of the best tools
WINE 6.16 improves support for high-DPI themes and introduces more than 400 changes
WINE 6.16 Staging has arrived improving compatibility with high DPI themes and introducing more than 400 changes and improvements.
KDE Gear 21.08 comes many news, changes and more
Several days ago the release of the cumulative application update for August (21.08) developed ...
Robotics software for Linux
If you like the field of robotics and you are working with a GNU / Linux distro, you will surely like to know these programs
"Applications for GNOME", a new site to publicize the project's apps
"Applications for GNOME" is a new page on gnome.org from where we can take a look at the best apps in the project.
Weylus allows you to control your PC with a mobile or tablet, with which we will gain precision on a touch surface
Weylus is an application that allows you to mirror your desktop or a window on a mobile or tablet, with support for touch input.
WINE 6.15 arrives with the WinSock library converted to PE and almost 400 changes
WINE 6.15 has arrived as the last Staging version with almost 400 changes, among which the WinSock library converted to PE stands out.
Latte Dock 0.10 comes with great improvements for docks, updates and more
After two years of development, the launch of the new version of the Latte Dock panel has just been presented ...
Vvave, the other KDE music player that does collect information from the internet
Vvave is a music player developed by KDE that bets on minimalism without forgetting to collect information from the internet.
Some shows on Snap you can try on the weekend
There is an old joke about a programmer who got tired of having 10 tools to do a certain task ...
PulseAudio 15.0 now supports bluetooth LDAC and AptX codecs and introduces all these changes
PulseAudio 15.0 has been released as the last major update of this audio server with many improvements for sound on Linux.
Vivaldi 4.1 debuts "accordion tabs" and command strings in another major browser update
Vivaldi 4.1 has introduced a new tab mode that they have named accordion and will help us to be better organized.
ProtonVPN officially presents its application for Linux with graphical interface included
After some time in beta, ProtonVPN is now available for Linux in the form of an application with a user interface.
WayDroid: Anbox has competition, although only in part, and could overcome it
WayDroid is a new option to run Android applications on Linux, and they claim that it works better than the famous Anbox.
LibreOffice 7.1.5 fixes around 55 bugs, but it is still not the recommended version for production teams
LibreOffice 7.1.5 has arrived as the latest version for those of us who want all the news by improving support with Microsoft Office.
Cambalache, a tool for creating Gtk user interfaces
Cambalache is positioned as a new RAD tool that allows rapid front-end development for GTK 3, GTK 4 and GNOME ...
Chrome 92 arrives with 35 security fixes and more quick actions
Chrome 92 has arrived as the latest major update to Google's web browser and highlights the security developments.
Best Apps for Essential Education on Linux
If you have little ones at home or an education center, you will like to know some of the essential apps for them in Linux
WINE 6.13 continues work on the WinSock PE conversion and introduces almost 300 tweaks
WineHQ has released WINE 6.13, the latest Staging version of its software to run Windows apps on other operating systems.
HandBrake 1.4 comes with support for FFmpeg 4.4 and Apple's M1, among others
HandBrake 1.4 has arrived as the latest version of this open source video editor with new features such as support for FFmpeg 4.4.
PDF Mix Tool 1.0: the new version of this practical tool is out
If you want to work with the PDF format in your GNU / Linux distro, you will like to know PDF Mix Tool, which now comes with new features in v1.0
The new version of systemd 249 has already been released and these are its changes
The new version of systemd 249 has just been introduced which arrives almost fulfilling its predictable development cycle (approx every 4 months) ...
The Audacity novel continues. Two forks appeared
It was a matter of time before the new Audacity owners' decision to include optional telemetry in their ...
Some alternatives to Audacity for audio editing
We reviewed some alternatives to Audacity for editing audio files. As far as we know they do not include telemetry.
WINE 6.12 begins to implement the Network Store Interface and introduces more than 350 changes
WineHQ has released WINE 6.12, the latest Staging version that includes more than 350 changes that will improve compatibility with Windows apps.
Canonical will support Blender to reach the corporate market
Blender is one of the free and open source projects capable of competing and beating commercial alternatives….
Cloudflare announcement WARP for Linux and a proxy mode
A few days ago the guys from Cloudflare announced the release of a version for Linux ...
Microsoft 365 and Edge. An alternative to consider in Linux
Using Microsoft 365 and Edge is an excellent alternative if you need an office suite to use with any Linux distribution.
Allowing reader comments. From WordPress to Jekyll 7
One of the challenges of leaving WordPress to switch to Jekyll is how to do the things that WordPress ...
Color and Learn Linux with Red Hat Books
Color and learn Linux with these three free Red Hat books that will teach you how to use SELinux and container concepts
WINE 6.0.1 adds support for the Apple A1 and adds general fixes
WINE 6.0.1 has arrived as the last stable version of the software with support for WINE64 on computers with Apple's M1 processor.
Blender 2.93 arrives as a new LTS version with another group of outstanding news
Blender 2.93 has arrived as a new Long Term Support version adding a good group of new features to improve the software.
OBS Studio 27.0 arrives with full support for Wayland as the main attraction for Linux users
After some time in development, OBS Studio 27.0 has arrived, and Linux users in Wayland will now be able to record their screens with guarantees.
Kdenlive's Speech-to-Text Tool. This is my experience
Kdenlive's Voice to Text tool, which comes to maturity with the latest version of the video editor, is an interesting first.
Edge is now available in beta for Linux operating systems
Microsoft Edge is now available in beta form for Linux users, so we have a more mature and stable version.
Vivaldi 3.8 ends its rejection of FLoC and adds its own "I don't care about cookies"
Vivaldi 3.8 has arrived with the main novelty of having an integrated function that acts as the I Don't Care About Cookies extension.
MuSe 4.0 arrives with renewed user interface and other changes
MuSe 4.0 has arrived and among its most important changes we have a redesign of its user interface and a version in AppImage.
WINE 6.7 arrives with improved support for Plug & Play drivers and almost 400 changes
WineHQ has released WINE 6.7, a new development version that improves support for Plug & Play drivers and adds almost 400 changes.
Vivaldi, the browser for demanding users that invites change with its special functions
Vivaldi is a browser that has become popular among the most demanding users, and here we explain everything that is special about it.
How to reproduce ambient noise to improve concentration
Many people need to have a constant background noise, either to be able to concentrate or to fall asleep. In the…
Chrome 90 arrives with support for AV1 and improvements in WebXR
Chrome 90 has arrived in the form of a stable version without really outstanding news, beyond full support for AV1.
cpufetch, the most flexible way to see information about your CPU from the terminal
cpufetch will allow you to see information about your CPU in the terminal, just as we see system information with neofetch or screenfetch.
Waiting for Shazam.com, Mousai identifies what you are listening to with the AudD API
Mousai is a small Linux application that identifies the songs you listen to. Use the AudD API to recognize what it sounds like.
LibreWolf, a Firefox prepared to be more private as soon as you start it
LibreWolf is like Firefox, the browser on which it is based, but which already includes tools for greater privacy and security by default.
Learn about this new way to search for components compatible with your equipment
Upgrading a computer or laptop traditionally causes difficulties and errors for various reasons ...
The new version of Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel R6U2 has been released
Oracle recently released the release of the second functional update for Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel R6 ...
Visual Studio Code is now compatible with Raspberry Pi OS
As it happens every month, the new update for Visual Studio Code has been presented and in this new version 1.55 presented ...
GTK 4.2.0 comes with performance improvements, for rendering, Meson and more
After three months of development, the launch of the new version of GTK 4.2.0 was presented in which about ...
systemd 248 comes with improvements for token unlocking, image support for expanding directories and more
Continuing with a predictable development cycle, after 4 months of development the release of the new version was unveiled ...
The Mesa 21.0 controllers have already been released and these are their news
The launch of the first version of the Mesa 21.0.0 branch was announced, which has an experimental state and that after the ...
Microsoft Edge for Linux already allows synchronization between browsers
Microsoft Edge for Linux continues to add functionality. Still in development, it allows you to synchronize data between browsers
Bottles aims to simplify the task of running Windows app on Linux
Bottles is a PlayOnLinux-type software that aims to simplify the task of installing and running Windows apps on Linux
Hydrogen, a multiplatform and easy-to-use drum machine
Hydrogen is a drum machine that we can use in our Linux operating system and that we can program in just a few steps.
Linux App Summit (LAS) 2021: the event returns in May
Linux App Summit is a great international event about Linux applications that you will already know. This year returns in May
Steam Link is now available for Linux, thanks to Collabora
Steam Link, which allows us to play Steam titles remotely, is now available to install on Linux operating systems.
Video Trimmer, trim your videos in Linux in the fastest and easiest way possible
Video Trimmer allows you to cut videos quickly and easily without recoding the original file, perfect for new users.
Transmission arrives as an official application (not web) to Ubuntu Touch
Transmission, the famous app to download torrent files, has arrived as an official application to the Ubuntu Touch OpenStore.
WINE 6.2 introduces Mono 6.0 and the usual hundreds of enhancements in a development release
WINE 6.2, the latest development version of the software, has arrived with the main novelty of updating Mono to version 6.0.
Packages in Snap format that I like and recommend
Packages in Snap format. A short list of apps that I like the most from the Snap store and want to share with readers.
Vivaldi 3.6 adds a second row to prevent tabs from accumulating
Vivaldi 3.6 has added a second row of tabs, updated its engine to the latest version, and added visual tweaks.
Krita 4.4.2 arrives and continues to add tools, filters and various improvements
Krita 4.4.2 has been released as the second maintenance release in this series to continue adding features that enhance the software.
WINE 6.0 arrives in stable version with initial support for macOS ARM64 and 8300 changes
WINE 6.0 has been released with many changes, notably the initial support for the ARM64 architecture of Apple's macOS.
Dissenter, the Brave-based Gab browser that aims to fight censorship
The Dissenter browser is one based on Brave that assures us that we will not suffer any type of censorship and we will be able to comment on any website.
Tux Paint 0.9.25 arrives with outstanding news, such as the possibility of creating animated GIFs
Tux Paint 0.9.25 has come up with interesting news, but highlights the possibility of creating animated GIFs from this alternative to Paint.
SuperTux 0.6.2 arrives with a new map to celebrate its 20th anniversary
SuperTux 0.6.2 has been released and among its highlights is a new map to celebrate the game's 20th anniversary.
Frozen Bubble 2, the most Christmas open source puzzle
Frozen Bubble 2 is an open source version of Puzzle Bobble that you can play on your Linux-based operating system.
IBM OpenDX: utility to be able to visualize data
If you have a large amount of data and you want to visualize it in a graphical way, you will like to know OpenDX for Linux
Pamac 10.0 out now and, well, now it looks more like a software hub
Pamac 10.0 has already arrived as an update to Manjaro, and the new version has an interface that is more like a software center.
Plasma System Monitor, replacement for KSysGuard, and Plasma Disks arrive at Kubuntu 21.04 Daily Build
The Kubuntu 21.04 Daily Build has introduced two of the apps that the final version will use: Plasma System Monitor and Plasma Disks.
This is Spectacle 20.12's annotation editor, (almost) perfect for KDE users
Spectacle 20.12 has come with a very special surprise: a tool that will allow us to annotate our captures.
SongRec, unofficial client to make Shazam on Linux
SongRec is an app for Linux with which we can identify what is playing, based on Shazam, open source and written in Rust.
WINE 6.0-rc2 arrives with few fixes to prepare for stable release
WineHQ has released WINE 6.0-rc2 with fewer fixes than usual, but it makes sense considering how close to stable it is.
Flatpak packages will soon be able to be installed from your own store thanks to GNOME Souk
GNOME Souk is a store currently in development with which we can install Flatpak packages, but will it be worth it?
ungoogled-chromium, the "official" chromium without Google's shackles
If you are looking for a Chromium Browser exact to the official one, but without the ties of Google, the answer is this new ungoogled-chromium.
Qt 6.0 officially lands with improvements that will be noticed inside and out
Qt 6.0 has arrived with improvements in the main libraries, graphics and 3D management, among others, in this major release.
Vivaldi 3.5 improves tabs, playback, adds QR code, but does not activate the new functions by default
Vivaldi 3.5, as always, has come with outstanding news, but the most interesting have been disabled by default.
Pamac 10.0 will introduce many improvements in the graphical tool to manage Manjaro packages
Pamac 10.0 has been released in beta form and introduces many improvements to the package manager that Manjaro develops.
How to set Total Dark Mode in LibreOffice
This is how you can configure full dark mode in your LibreOffice office suite on your GNU / Linux distro
WINE 6.0-rc1 now available, arrives with updated Gecko engine and more than 450 changes
WINE 6.0-rc1 is now available for testing, and it comes with many changes and preparing for the next year of emulator development.
Pluto TV comes to Ubuntu Touch in the form of a webapp, but things have to improve (at least on the PineTab)
Pluto TV has arrived on the OpenStore in the form of a webapp, so Ubuntu Touch users can now enjoy it ... more or less.
More about LibreOffice, the open source office suite
More about LibreOffice. We review the strengths for which you should know the best open source office suite
What's behind the code. Brief history of the LIbreOffice project
What's behind the code. We tell the story of one of the most successful examples of the open source development model. LibreOffice.