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I know readers in the US will find it difficult to believe but it seems that Linux desktop usage are all time high in the United States of America<\/a>. That’s worth a celebration \ud83e\udd42 <\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n \ud83d\udcac Let’s see what else you get in this edition<\/strong><\/p>\n PikaPods<\/span><\/a>\u00a0allows you to quickly deploy your\u00a0<\/span>favorite open source software<\/span><\/a>. All future updates are handled automatically by PikaPods while you enjoy using the software. <\/span>PikaPods also share revenue with the original developers of the software<\/strong><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n You <\/span>get a $5 free credit to try it<\/span><\/a> out and see if you can rely on PikaPods.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A malicious actor managed to slip in some malware<\/a> into the AUR. It was quickly discovered and disabled. One more reason to stick with the official repositories of your distribution.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n An Italian YouTuber is facing jailtime<\/a> over retro-gaming handheld reviews. Those devices come pre-installed with emulators and retro games. <\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n Don’t know if you already use it, but creating templates in LibreOffice saves time<\/a> in creating new document on a repetition. From invoices to letters, make good use of the template feature.<\/p>\n Speaking of templates, you can add the missing ‘create new document’ option in right-click context menu in Ubuntu<\/a> and other distros using GNOME desktop. I don’t understand why it was removed in the first place. Just GNOME things.<\/p>\n I understand that in the age of Snaps and Flatpaks, PPAs don’t have the same charm as they used to have before the 2020s. Still, blindly adding PPAs creates havoc for new Ubuntu\/Mint users.<\/p>\n And that’s why I recommend reading this PPA guide<\/a> I wrote a few years ago. Once you understand how it works, you won’t have the repository related error with the updates.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n Desktop Linux is mostly neglected by the industry but loved by the community. For the past 13 years, It’s FOSS has been helping people use Linux on their personal computers. And we are now facing the existential threat from AI models stealing our content. <\/span><\/p>\n If you like what we do and would love to support our work, please become It’s FOSS Plus member. It costs $24 a year (less than the cost of a burger meal each month) and you get an ad-free reading experience with the satisfaction of helping the desktop Linux community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are unsure of Windsurf’s fate, you can opt for one of these alternative editors<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n Here are 17 cool project ideas<\/a> for your Arduino.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n I came across this cool NAS plus local AI device<\/a> for homelab starters on Kickstarter. Out of my budget but hey, we can window shop once in a while, right?<\/p>\n A new way to game on Linux is here. GeForce Infinity<\/a> allows Linux gamers to play games using GeForce NOW.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n Here’s a new open source grammar checker<\/a> which is surely worth a try. It has a great future ahead as it is backed by the makers of WordPress.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n And I reviewed the magnificent Pironman 5 Max case.<\/p>\n Seeing that a new Debian release is around the corner, can you recall all its codenames<\/a>?<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n For GNOME apps like Nautilus<\/a> file manager, Software<\/a>, and several others, you can use the shortcut If the app in focus has some keyboard shortcuts available, it will be opened in a new app window.<\/p>\n That’s how it feels on some Linux subreddits and forums. Thankfully, It’s FOSS Community forum is much more welcoming.<\/p>\n When Apple released Mac OS 8<\/a> on July 26, 1997, it was a huge hit, selling over 1.2 million copies in two weeks. This success significantly boosted the company during a tough time, as it faced financial struggles and strong competition from Microsoft.<\/p>\n A long time FOSSer has become active again<\/a>; it’s good to see people return. <\/p>\n <\/p><\/a><\/figure>\n Please share it with your Linux-using friends<\/strong>\u00a0and encourage them to subscribe (hint:\u00a0it’s here<\/a>).<\/p>\n Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums.<\/p>\n Follow us on Google News<\/a>\u00a0and stay updated in your News feed.<\/p>\n\nMade Linux Great Again? Linux Desktop Usage Hits Record High in the U.S.<\/div>\nA small, yet notable bump.<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-561.png\")
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\nSomeone Slipped a RAT into Arch Linux!<\/div>\nA sneaky menace made its way into Arch User Repository. Another reminder to not blindly trust packages from AUR, PPA and even from Snapcraft.<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-569.png\")
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\nJailtime for Retro Game Console Reviews? Italy\u2019s Copyright Enforcement Sparks Debate<\/div>\nItalian YouTuber raided over handheld review, faces possible jail time.<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-570.png\")
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\nPPA in Ubuntu Linux [Definitive Guide]<\/div>\nAn in-depth article that covers almost all the questions around using PPA in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-567.png\")
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\nUnsure About the Future of Windsurf? Try These Alternative Vibe Coding Editors on Linux<\/div>\nWindsurf\u2019s been a bit rocky lately. Time for a change?<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-562.png\")
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<\/div>\n\n17 Cool Arduino Project Ideas for DIY Enthusiasts<\/div>\nArduino is an open-source electronics platform that combines both open source software and hardware to let people make interactive projects with ease. You can get Arduino-compatible single board computers and use them to make something useful. In addition to the hardware, you will also need to know the Arduino language<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-563.png\")
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\nNVIDIA\u2019s Cloud Gaming Service GeForce NOW Has an App on Linux<\/div>\nAlthough it is an unofficial app, you can use this app to play GeForce NOW games on Linux with some ease and extra features.<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-564.png\")
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<\/div>\n\nI Found a New Open Source Grammar Checker Tool And I Like it… Well… Kind of<\/div>\nSometime simple is better. This new open source grammar checker is what we need in this age of data collection and AI.<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/android-chrome-192x192-566.png\")
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\nBack on Linux After Some Time on Windows 11<\/div>\nI am glad i am back on Linux mint currently installing stuff that will help me with my company stuff<\/div>\n![\"FOSS](\"https:\/\/itsfoss.com\/content\/images\/icon\/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-58.png\")
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