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Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview 3 released

Manjaro Linux 171 Published 2026-05-23 16:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A new preview release of Manjaro Linux 26.1 has been released. Manjaro 26.1 updates its core desktop environments to GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Xfce 4.20 while shifting the default kernel to version 7.0. The release finally fixes fractional screen scaling on high-density monitors and introduces hardware-accelerated remote desktop streaming that drastically cuts CPU usage during screen sharing. KDE users benefit from automatic day-night theming, new accessibility filters, text extraction in Spectacle, and a cleaner installer that separates disk partitioning from account creation. Xfce rounds out the preview with pixel-based panel resizing, custom file highlighting, and floating panels, though testers should expect minor package conflicts typical of early builds.

Linux LTS Kernel 5.10.257, 5.15.208, 6.1.174, 6.6.141, 6.12.91, and 6.18.33 released

Linux 3364 Published 2026-05-23 16:18 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest Linux stable kernel updates harden the networking stack by fixing shared fragment marker leaks that could enable memory corruption via ESP decryption and correcting SMB AES-256 key derivation for Kerberos authentication. Graphics drivers receive targeted patches to prevent infinite loops in V3D, resolve VRAM eviction issues on Intel hardware, fix return value leaks in Panfrost, and clean up I2C adapter reference counting on legacy GMA500 systems. Virtualization and security routines get tightened with bounds checking for KVM dirty ring tracking and AMD IOMMU device lookups, alongside a correction to audit logging that was misreporting capability sets. Core kernel improvements include reverting aggressive scheduler preemption logic, fixing BPF verifier register tracking for 32-bit operations, and resolving workqueue allocation leaks during failed unbound queue setups.

Linux Kernel 7.0.10 released

Linux 3364 Published 2026-05-23 16:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linux Kernel 7.0.10 finally patches the memory accounting bugs that quietly chew through VRAM and network buffers until your system decides to panic mid-render or drop a high-speed connection. The networking stack gets cleaned up so RDS and ksmbd stop leaking file handles and spilling uninitialized stack data into user space, which usually means fewer surprise reboots after running containers all day. Graphics drivers for Intel and AMD now handle buffer allocation failures without freezing your desktop, while Btrfs and Ceph get corrected byte tracking that stops false storage full errors from locking up your drives. Skip the bloatware updates and grab this release if you actually run virtual machines or juggle multiple GPUs, since it targets the exact race conditions that make custom Linux setups feel unstable.

GAMDIAS Atlas P6 CG Dual Chamber Mid-Tower Chassis Review and more

Reviews 52645 Published 2026-05-23 08:12 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's roundup covers several new hardware reviews ranging from custom PC cases to smart home cameras. The GAMDIAS Atlas P6 CG offers a distinctive dual chamber design that looks great but may need an additional liquid cooler to keep temperatures low under heavy loads. Enthusiasts looking for premium thermal performance will find the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 and Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved 360P to be excellent choices, with the latter standing out thanks to its large curved display and motorized adjustments. Meanwhile the Acer Nitro 65 delivers solid gaming speeds despite missing some productivity features, and Aqara brings a Matter certified smart camera that supports multiple voice assistants alongside Apple Home.

Casing: GAMDIAS Atlas P6 CG Dual Chamber Mid-Tower Chassis Review
Computers: Acer Nitro 65 review: Solid gaming performance, but skimping on some features
Cooling: BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 6 CPU Cooler Review, Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved 360P Review
Video: Aqara Camera Hub G350 Review: 4K Recording, Dual Lenses, Pan-and-Tilt Tracking, and AI Subject Detection

The Godot Asset Store Officially Launches to Fix Years of Plugin Chaos

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-23 07:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Godot Foundation finally replaced the clunky Asset Library with a proper Asset Store that ties directly into existing developer accounts. Publishers now get built-in version tracking, changelogs, custom tags, and user ratings instead of relying on broken external links and separate logins. The old library stays online in read-only mode for legacy editor versions but is officially deprecated to cut years of maintenance headaches. Future updates will roll out full commerce features, streamlined donation tools for popular open-source plugins, and a cleaner way to host official extensions.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.0-10 released

Debian 10924 Ubuntu 7097 Arch Linux 963 Published 2026-05-23 07:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.0-10 drops with a targeted patch that fixes a network stack bug causing dropped packets when zerocopy memory operations fail. The build keeps its usual focus on tight frame pacing and stable audio buffers, making it a solid choice for desktop users who hate background stutter. Installing it takes just one curl command to pull the package into Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch systems, though keeping a fallback kernel around remains essential. Skip this update if your workflow depends on aggressive power saving, but grab it when you need a snappier desktop experience without the usual scheduler interference.

VSCodium 1.121.03429 released

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-23 07:43 by Philipp Esselbach 0

VS Codium 1.121 lands as a maintenance release that finally squashes persistent AppImage and MSI packaging bugs while keeping the editor completely telemetry-free. The update strips out the onboarding wizard and disables AI coauthor by default, which trims startup overhead and aligns with the project's privacy-first approach. Linux users will notice fewer runtime warnings during execution, while Windows installers now handle updates more reliably without throwing permission errors. Grabbing the new version from the official releases page gives developers a cleaner, more stable coding environment without unnecessary cloud hooks or bloat.

Bazaar 0.8.1 released

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-23 07:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazaar 0.8.1 finally patches that frustrating bug where installed updates refused to appear in the interface. The release smooths out several visual glitches by fixing large SVG rendering, tightening loading states, and hiding empty data graphs. Users get a practical cancel button for downloads alongside better error handling to prevent leftover files from breaking future installations. Translation refreshes and backend tooling updates keep the focus strictly on reliable Flatpak management without adding unnecessary bloat.

Kernel, Evince, Path-to-Regex and more updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7097 Published 2026-05-23 07:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu released a batch of security notices that address critical vulnerabilities across multiple Linux kernel variants and several user space applications. These patches cover cloud-specific kernels for Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle alongside FIPS-compliant and low latency variants across Ubuntu releases from 18.04 through 26.04. Exploits in the cryptographic subsystems and network drivers could let attackers escalate privileges or break out of containers, while distinct bugs in Evince and node-path-to-regexp open doors for arbitrary code execution and denial of service attacks.

[USN-8296-1] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-8277-2] Linux kernel (Oracle) vulnerabilities
[USN-8291-2] Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities
[USN-8295-1] Evince vulnerability
[USN-8290-1] Path-to-Regexp vulnerability
[USN-8279-2] Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
[USN-8281-2] Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
[USN-8297-1] Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
[USN-8280-2] Linux kernel (Azure)vulnerabilities

Chromium, Rekor, Cockpit, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5655 Published 2026-05-23 07:27 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SUSE has released multiple security updates across its Linux distributions to patch critical flaws in several popular applications. The highest priority fix addresses sixteen vulnerabilities in Chromium, including memory corruption issues and weak policy enforcement that could lead to unauthorized access. You should also install important patches for Cockpit to prevent remote command execution, while Rekor and Rootlesskit receive necessary rebuilds tied to recent Go security improvements. Finally, openSUSE Tumbleweed users can apply moderate updates to harden PostgreSQL components and the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure CLI against various exploits.

openSUSE-SU-2026:0175-1: critical: Security update for chromium
SUSE-SU-2026:2043-1: important: Security update for rekor
SUSE-SU-2026:2044-1: important: Security update for rootlesskit
openSUSE-SU-2026:10828-1: moderate: libecpg6-18.4-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10827-1: moderate: oci-cli-3.83.0-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:0176-1: important: Security update for cockpit

Kernel, KRB5, Libsndfile, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6486 Published 2026-05-23 07:25 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Chromium, .NET, PIE, and more updates for Fedora 44

Fedora Linux 9359 Published 2026-05-23 07:22 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Thunderbird, GnuTLS, KRB5, and more updates for Debian

Debian 10924 Published 2026-05-23 07:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian issued a series of security advisories to patch critical flaws across several widely used software packages. The updates address vulnerabilities in Thunderbird, GnuTLS, libgcrypt20, Atril, Kerberos, haveged, Evince, and HAProxy that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or bypass authentication controls. Additional risks include denial of service conditions, local privilege escalation, and HTTP request smuggling caused by improperly validated network inputs. System administrators should upgrade these packages immediately to close the identified security gaps across Debian stable distributions.

[DLA 4594-1] thunderbird security update
[DLA 4595-1] gnutls28 security update
[DSA 6294-1] libgcrypt20 security update
[DLA 4597-1] atril security update
[DSA 6293-1] krb5 security update
[DSA 6292-1] haveged security update
[DLA 4596-1] evince security update
[DSA 6291-1] haproxy security update

nginx 1.31.1 released

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-22 21:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The nginx 1.31.1 mainline release patches a nasty buffer overflow in the rewrite module that routinely crashes worker processes when overlapping regex captures slip through. HTTP/2 now strictly caps response header sizes, while MP4 metadata parsing and mail proxy error paths get the quiet stability tweaks they actually need. Admins should push this update immediately, but running a config test first stops the new escape flag validation from breaking legacy routing rules. A simple binary swap and graceful reload handles the deployment, provided the team watches the worker logs for any allocation hiccups.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8 released

Red Hat 9419 Published 2026-05-22 18:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8 introduce terminal AI assistants like goose with streaming responses and color output to accelerate command-line troubleshooting while updating nearly every major developer toolchain for improved performance. The release heavily promotes immutable OS deployment through bootc image mode, enabling administrators to stage fleet-wide updates without forced reboots and streamline ephemeral virtual machine testing. Security receives a significant boost with customer-controlled sealed images for end-to-end cryptographic integrity and post-quantum cryptography support in Certificate System 11.0 to future-proof public key infrastructure against emerging threats. Major version migrations are also streamlined through single-step Leapp conversions and Ansible-guided automation, substantially cutting downtime and eliminating manual pre-upgrade fixes.

PHP 8.4.22RC1 and 8.5.7RC1 Fedora/RHEL Packages released

Fedora Linux 9359 Published 2026-05-22 17:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Remi Collet just pushed release candidate builds of PHP 8.4.22RC1 and 8.5.7RC1 into the testing repositories for Fedora and RHEL-based distributions. System administrators can safely run these versions in parallel using Software Collections or DNF modules without touching existing production environments. The packages include updated extensions like Oracle Instant Client 23.26 and libicu 74.2, which helps catch compatibility issues before the official stable release drops around mid-March. Running these test builds now saves a lot of headache when legacy scripts suddenly refuse to compile after the final update rolls out.

Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.2 released

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-22 08:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Proxmox VE 9.2 finally automates cluster balancing with a dynamic load balancer that shifts workloads in real time without breaking high availability rules. The update also bakes native WireGuard and BGP support directly into the software-defined networking stack, which neatly sidesteps the usual headache of patching together external routing scripts. Administrators get a proper web interface for custom CPU profiles and a handy HA arm or disarm toggle that stops the cluster from throwing unnecessary failovers during maintenance windows. Under the hood it runs on Debian 13.5 with kernel 7.0 and updated core tools, making standard APT upgrades straightforward for most existing deployments.

MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro Review and more

Reviews 52645 Published 2026-05-22 07:43 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's roundup covers a wide array of tech reviews spanning compact gaming desktops, advanced cooling components, and displays with high refresh rates. Enthusiasts will find detailed breakdowns of premium peripherals like mechanical keyboards and wireless controllers alongside fast DDR5 memory modules and robust power supplies. Several articles also explore niche products including scented thermal paste, acoustic case fans, and microphones built for content creators. Whether you are upgrading a desktop setup or hunting for the next indie shooter, these curated evaluations provide practical insights to guide your purchasing decisions.

Computers: MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro Review
Cooling: ID-Cooling Frost X55 Thermal Paste Review: A scented Paste that refreshes the performance!, ARCTIC P14 Pro PST 140mm Fan Review – Killer Performance Per Price!
Displays: MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 4K 240 Hz gaming monitor review: Blistering performance with pro-level color
Gaming: Luna Abyss Review: Tight Movement and Stellar Performances Carry an Unmissable Shooter Despite Bland Enemy Design
Input: Keychron K2 HE Review, SCUF Omega Smoke Wireless Controller Review
Memory: G.SKILL Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 8400MT/s 48GB CU-DIMM Memory Review
Microphones: Insta360 Mic Pro Review - It Belongs to Good Tone and Is More Than Just a Vlogger Gadget
Motherboards: Gigabyte X870E Aero X3D Wood Review
Power: MSI MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 Power Supply Review

Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview 2 released

Manjaro Linux 171 Published 2026-05-22 07:18 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Manjaro Linux 26.1 Preview 2 updates its core desktop environments to GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Xfce 4.20 while shifting the default kernel to version 7.0. The release finally fixes fractional screen scaling on high-density monitors and introduces hardware-accelerated remote desktop streaming that drastically cuts CPU usage during screen sharing. KDE users benefit from automatic day-night theming, new accessibility filters, text extraction in Spectacle, and a cleaner installer that separates disk partitioning from account creation. Xfce rounds out the preview with pixel-based panel resizing, custom file highlighting, and floating panels, though testers should expect minor package conflicts typical of early builds.

Godot 4.7 Beta 3 released

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-22 07:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Godot 4.7 beta 3 skips flashy new features and focuses entirely on squashing regressions that would have broken existing projects during testing. The update finally fixes a CSG auto-smoothing performance drop, patches compute barrier crashes on Intel Iris Xe graphics, and stops the editor from flooding output windows with error spam during UI resizing. Developers pulling community assets will also appreciate the new verified author badge, which actually cuts down on wading through low-quality templates. Grabbing this snapshot before the final release remains the smartest way to catch edge cases and help stabilize the engine for production workflows.

Zed 1.3.6 released

Software 44402 Published 2026-05-22 06:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zed editor 1.3.6 swaps experimental fluff for actual workflow upgrades by adding terminal threads to the sidebar and inline Mermaid diagram rendering inside the agent panel. Git users finally get a proper branch history view and context menu commands that keep version control tasks from forcing constant terminal switches. The update also trims dead weight by removing deprecated AI models while baking Bash language server support directly into the editor for faster syntax checking. Stability gets a solid boost with fixed git state tracking, better remote SSH handling, and prompt cache tweaks that actually cut down on lag during long coding sessions.

Jq, Kernel, Bubblewrap, XDG, PostgreSQL, Bind, Libarchive updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7097 Published 2026-05-22 06:48 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu released a batch of security notices to address critical flaws across several widely used system packages. These patches cover essential tools such as jq, BIND9, and PostgreSQL alongside the Intel IoT Realtime kernel, closing loopholes that could let attackers run malicious code or crash entire services. Local attackers might also exploit weak sandbox configurations to delete arbitrary files on the host system. System administrators need to run a standard update right away and manually restart PostgreSQL once the installation finishes.

[USN-8202-3] jq regression
[USN-8291-1] Linux kernel (Intel IoTG Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-8288-1] Bubblewrap vulnerability
[USN-8287-1] XDG Desktop Portal vulnerability
[USN-8294-1] PostgreSQL vulnerabilities
[USN-8293-1] Bind vulnerabilities
[USN-8292-1] libarchive vulnerabilities

CPP-Httplib, Rsync, PHP, MozJS, Dnsmasq, GraphicsMagick updates for SUSE

SUSE 5655 Published 2026-05-22 06:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SUSE has released a series of critical security patches for several widely used software packages across its Linux distributions. These updates address numerous vulnerabilities in cpp-httplib, rsync, php8, mozjs115, dnsmasq, and GraphicsMagick that could otherwise allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems. Administrators should apply the recommended zypper patches immediately to prevent potential exploits like remote code execution and denial of service attacks. The fixes are available for various openSUSE Leap versions as well as SUSE Linux Enterprise Server releases.

openSUSE-SU-2026:0174-1: important: Security update for cpp-httplib
SUSE-SU-2026:2038-1: important: Security update for rsync
SUSE-SU-2026:2037-1: critical: Security update for php8
openSUSE-SU-2026:20769-1: important: Security update for mozjs115
openSUSE-SU-2026:10821-1: moderate: dnsmasq-2.92rel2-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10817-1: moderate: GraphicsMagick-1.3.46-7.1 on GA media

Bind and Rsync updates for Slackware

Slackware 1262 Published 2026-05-22 06:44 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Slackware Linux Security Team has rolled out urgent security patches for both the bind and rsync utilities to address several critical vulnerabilities. These updates tackle serious flaws ranging from local privilege escalation and memory disclosure to unbounded recursion loops and symlink race conditions. You can grab the new binary packages directly from official mirrors, with builds ready for i586 and x86_64 systems running either Slackware 15.0 or the rolling current branch.

bind (SSA:2026-141-01)
rsync (SSA:2026-141-02)

Kernel, Grub2, MySQL, and more updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 914 Published 2026-05-22 06:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kernel updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9419 Published 2026-05-22 06:41 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Red Hat recently rolled out multiple kernel security patches for various enterprise Linux environments. These releases target specific support tracks across RHEL 8.4 through 10.0. Each advisory carries an Important severity rating from the product security division. System administrators should consult the linked CVSS metrics and CVE documentation to evaluate the exact risk levels before applying the fixes.

RHSA-2026:20051: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2026:20130: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2026:20054: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2026:20299: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2026:20129: Important: kernel security update

Kernel, Cockpit, Linux-Firmware updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9359 Published 2026-05-22 06:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 43 and 44 users must install the latest kernel releases to patch critical networking and cryptographic vulnerabilities that could compromise system stability. A separate update for Fedora 44 targets Cockpit by closing an arbitrary code execution flaw within its logs interface. Administrators can also deploy a comprehensive firmware refresh that adds support for newer graphics chips, wireless adapters, and audio components while repairing broken symbolic links.

Fedora 43 Update: kernel-7.0.9-105.fc43
Fedora 44 Update: kernel-7.0.9-205.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: cockpit-362-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: linux-firmware-20260519-1.fc44

Evince, OpenJPEG2, NSS, OpenVPN, Thunderbird, Chromium updates for Debian

Debian 10924 Published 2026-05-22 06:36 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian issued a series of security advisories to patch critical flaws across several widely used software packages. The updates target dangerous vulnerabilities in evince, openjpeg2, nss, openvpn, thunderbird, and chromium that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems through denial of service attacks. Each notice lists specific version numbers for various Debian releases so administrators can quickly apply patches to fix command injection risks and integer overflow bugs.

[DSA 6286-1] evince security update
ELA-1730-1 openjpeg2 security update
ELA-1729-1 openjpeg2 security update
[DLA 4593-1] openjpeg2 security update
[DSA 6290-1] nss security update
[DSA 6289-1] openvpn security update
[DSA 6288-1] thunderbird security update
[DSA 6287-1] chromium security update

Kernel, Libsndfile, Firefox updates for AlmaLinux 8

AlmaLinux 2566 Published 2026-05-22 06:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux recently pushed four important security patches for version 8 that target serious flaws in both system libraries and everyday software. The standard kernel and real-time variants address a local privilege escalation flaw linked to the Dirty Frag vulnerability plus a separate bug that exposed root files to regular users. Audio handling through libsndfile gets corrected for an integer overflow problem while Firefox and Thunderbird finally close memory safety gaps and prevent sandbox escapes in their web media components.

ALSA-2026:19666: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19664: kernel-rt security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19559: libsndfile security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19588: firefox security update (Important)