techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup
User privacy or that decade-old setup? You can have both.
https://www.androidauthority.com/block-nova-launcher-trackers-3662141/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
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kiltedtux (@kiltedtux@mastodon.social)
Phoronix: OpenAI's Coding Agent Helped Create A New AMD Temperature Driver For Linux
https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Prom21-xHCI-Temp-Driver
#linux #opensource #tech
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libreoffice (@libreoffice@fosstodon.org)
New features and improvements are coming to #LibreOffice: JPEG XL import support, OpenType MATH fonts, and better word processor test coverage. Independent developers will contribute these features over the summer: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/05/09/projects-selected-for-libreoffice-in-the-google-summer-of-code-2026/ #foss #opensource #freesoftware
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fosserytech (@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza)
(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)
Node.js 26 enables Temporal API by default, upgrades V8 and Undici:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/node-js-26-enables-temporal-api-by-default-upgrades-v8-and-undici/
Qt Creator 20 Beta released:
https://www.qt.io/blog/qt-creator-20-beta-released
Zed for Business launches with advanced admin controls and flexible AI billing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/zed-for-business-launches-with-advanced-admin-controls-and-flexible-ai-billing/
Notepad++ original creator calls out recently released macOS fork as an unauthorized fake:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/notepad--original-creator-calls-out-recently-released-macos-fork-as-an-unauthorized-fake/
FosseryWeb progress report:
I searched for some form creation services which allows file uploads (for the cheatsheet submission form coming in the next big update), found Formstr, which is a decentralized form creation tool, using the Nostr protocol:
https://formstr.app/dashboard
I also recreated last year's User Survey, with some minor modifications:
https://formstr.app/f/naddr1qvzqqqr4mqpzqtclve9yfs5l7uky60fyhgdvmfxf5nqzgd7fffs98uqerlkp9darqy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7qgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqg7waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummnw3ezuamfwfjkgmn9wshx5up0qyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqyv8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnndehhyapwwdhkx6tpdsq3vamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwdehhxarj9e3xzmnyqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yv339e3k7mgqqegyu66vg4rsc98s8t?viewKey=b839b59e71902db431ba80eefa25ce27c137877b891308821b62caefe4b1d8a4
(Unfortunately it doesn't work without JavaScript though, similar to all the other privacy-respecting options I looked at, but if you know any other service which works without JS, let me know, I'll take a look at it)
I also migrated the sites from the old Codeberg Pages server to the new git-pages. The domains didn't change, you should still be able to access the sites as usual. In fact, they seems to load much faster now. But let me know if you have any issues accessing them.
Raspberry Pi Imager Now Supports Raspberry Pi Connect for Organizations:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-now-supports-raspberry-pi-connect-for-organizations
FreeBSD 15.1-BETA2 Now Available:
https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-stable/2026-May/004070.html
ReactOS Shakes Off Its Shackles: Unified Installer and Revamped Storage Stack Signal New Era:
https://netcrook.com/reactos-unified-installer-storage-stack-upgrade/
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #NodeJS #QtCreator #Zed #NotepadPlusPlus #FosseryWeb #FosseryWebMin #Mesa #RaspberryPIImager #FreeBSD #ReactOS #Programming #Coding #Development #Dev #IDE #OS #OperatingSystem #BSD #FosseryTech
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fosserytech (@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza)
(Linux news in previous posts)
FOSS NEWS
Floorp 12.14.0: Command Palette, passkeys & iCloud passwords for enhanced browsing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/floorp-12-14-0-command-palette-passkeys-and-icloud-passwords-for-enhanced-browsing/
Zen Browser 1.19.12b Update Brings Firefox 150 Under the Hood:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zen-browser-11912b-released/
Firefox 150.0.2 Improves Webcam Support, Split View, PDF Viewer, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-150-0-2-improves-webcam-support-split-view-pdf-viewer-and-more
Kumo 1.8.0 automatically unloads inactive tabs, to preserve resources and enhance initial loading speed:
https://fosstodon.org/@UndeadLeech/116502394798620151
(And its repo was migrated to SourceHut a week ago. Another FOSS project broke free from Microsoft slavery)
Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption:
https://proton.me/blog/introducing-post-quantum-encryption
NewPipe drops Android 5 support in version 0.28.7 due to library changes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/newpipe-drops-android-5-support-in-version-0-28-7-due-to-library-changes/
Inkscape 1.4.4 SVG Editor Released with a New Palette, Performance Improvements
https://9to5linux.com/inkscape-1-4-4-svg-editor-released-with-a-new-palette-performance-improvements
qBittorrent 5.2 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released with Many New Features:
https://9to5linux.com/qbittorrent-5-2-open-source-bittorrent-client-released-with-many-new-features
ONLYOFFICE Workspace 12.8.0 adds Apple, Visio, and Hancom file support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/onlyoffice-workspace-12-8-0-adds-apple-visio-and-hancom-file-support/
Simplenote MCP server adds Windows and Linux support with write features:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/simplenote-mcp-server-adds-windows-and-linux-support-with-write-features/
Giada 1.4.1 Open-Source Loop Machine Adds MIDI Control for Switching Scenes:
https://9to5linux.com/giada-1-4-1-open-source-loop-machine-adds-midi-control-for-switching-scenes
Ghost (publishing platform, blog engine) adds saved audience segments and faster member filtering:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/ghost-adds-saved-audience-segments-and-faster-member-filtering/
CoMaps now offers weekly map data updates and in-route traffic light icons:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/comaps-now-offers-weekly-map-data-updates-and-in-route-traffic-light-icons/
Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 adds controller hotkeys and auto-reconnect:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-controller-hotkeys-and-auto-reconnect/
FEX-2605 Release Brings Faster x87 Math and Snapdragon X2 Elite Support:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/fex2605-released/
(more FOSS news in comments)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Floorp #ZenBrowser #Firefox #Kumo #ProtonMail #NewPipe #Inkscape #qBittorrent #ONLYOFFICE #Simplenote #Giada #Ghost #CoMaps #Browser #WebBrowser #Email #Torrent #OfficeSuite #Notetaking #Productivity #Maps #LoopMachine #FosseryTech
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xabd (@xabd@mastodon.social)
CrossPoint Reader is an open-source replacement firmware for the Xteink X4 e-paper reader.
It adds EPUB support, customizable layouts, Wi-Fi uploads, OTA updates, KOReader Sync integration, and gives users full control over their device.
Built for the ESP32-C3, it transforms a closed e-reader into a fully hackable, community-driven reading platform.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=crosspoint-reader
#OpenSource #Privacy #ESP32 #EPaper #SelfHosted #DigitalMinimalism
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unixbhaskar (@unixbhaskar@mastodon.social)
Oh, fuck....bloody hell ...irks
#linuxadmin #opensource #operatingsystem
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feed (@feed@igeek.gamer-geek-news.com)
đ§ SirKali â Qt/C++ GUI front end
SiriKali is a Qt and C++ graphical application for working with encrypted folders and remote file systems. The post SirKali â Qt/C++ GUI front end appeared first on LinuxLinks.
đ° Source: LinuxLinks
đ Link: https://www.linuxlinks.com/sirkali-qt-gui-front-end/
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techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
Ukraineâs new AI-guided laser burns holes in Shahed suicide drones in seconds from 3.1 miles away â also useful for demining operations, trailer-mounted Tryzub system is in final stages of testing
Ukraine has developed a mobile AI-powered anti-drone laser that can down lethal Shahed drones up to 3.1 miles away.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
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joelindien (@joelindien@mastodon.social)
đ§ Actu logiciel libre du 10/05/2026
⢠Agenda du Libre pour la semaine 20 de l'annÊe 2026
[LinuxFR] https://linuxfr.org/news/agenda-du-libre-pour-la-semaine-20-de-l-annee-2026
#LogicielLibre #OpenSource #Libre
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controlaltautonomy-privacy-fights-fresh-patches-and-the-tools-that-keep-you-free (@controlaltautonomy-privacy-fights-fresh-patches-and-the-tools-that-keep-you-free@beitmenotyou.online)
Control+Alt+Autonomy: Privacy Fights, Fresh Patches, and the Tools That Keep You Free
Privacy fights, fresh Linux patches, Tor updates, self-hosting lessons, and digital rights pushback. A sharp weekly map for taking back control.
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techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola's track record in book-style foldables has yet to be proven, so consider other options first.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
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