GoKawiil - Tech News

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I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular (zdnet.com)

2026-08-18 | by Jack Wallen | tags: gnome, aura glass, ubuntu

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Codex in ChatGPT desktop app for Linux is now in preview (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-13 | tags: chatgpt, codex, fedora

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A GTK4 SSH-askpass in Zig (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-31 | tags: gtk4, zig, ssh-askpass

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I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered (zdnet.com)

2026-07-29 | by Jack Wallen | tags: archez, arch linux, kde plasma

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New to Linux? This 10-day checklist will help you settle in nice and easy (zdnet.com)

2026-07-22 | by Jack Wallen | tags: linux, kde plasma, vivaldi

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Is the COSMIC Desktop Getting Better Than KDE and GNOME? (slashdot.org)

2026-07-12 | by Posted | tags: apps, cosmic, gnome

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Hannah Montana Linux gets modern remaster after nearly two decades — ‘Sweet niblets,’ new v26 is built on Debian with a re-skin of KDE Plasma (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-05 | by Mark Tyson | get Hannah Montana Linux T-Shirt → | tags: cagle, hannah, hannah montana

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The latest KDE Plasma 6.7 surprised me with features I didn't expect from a point release (zdnet.com)

2026-06-18 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma Desktop Theme → | tags: kde plasma, kde neon, xfce

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I tested the best MacOS alternative on Linux again - and it even mimics Liquid Glass now (zdnet.com)

2026-06-17 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma Desktop Environment → | tags: pearos, liquid glass, arch linux

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KDE Plasma 6.7 has way more useful features than I expected - and you'll likely get it soon (zdnet.com)

2026-06-17 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma Desktop Theme → | tags: kde plasma, kde neon, zdnet

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KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release - but it's packed with new features (zdnet.com)

2026-06-16 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma 6.7 Software → | tags: kde plasma, kde neon, xfce

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RefreshOS is a top contender for new Linux users - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-06-15 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Beginner's Kit → | tags: refreshos, linux distributions, debian

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Alpine Linux is a crazy-fast distro for your desktop - with just one caveat (zdnet.com)

2026-06-11 | by Jack Wallen | get Alpine Linux Desktop ISO → | tags: alpine, alpine linux, desktop

14.

Preparing for KDE Plasma's Last X11-Supported Release (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-02 | get KDE Plasma Desktop Environment → | tags: plasma, x11, wayland

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I tried the latest MX Linux version on my PC, and it made the system look and feel like new (zdnet.com)

2026-06-02 | by Jack Wallen | get MX Linux 21 Operating System → | tags: mx linux, xfce, debian

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New PC? This MX Linux version is the best distro for you (zdnet.com)

2026-06-01 | by Jack Wallen | get MX Linux 19.4 USB Flash Drive → | tags: mx linux, xfce, debian

17.

KDE at 30 (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-01 | get KDE Neon Operating System → | tags: kde, installfest, wiki

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One of the most user-friendly Linux distros I've ever used is also one of the most secure (zdnet.com)

2026-05-26 | by Jack Wallen | get Ubuntu Linux Operating System → | tags: aurora linux, fedora silverblue, kde plasma

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FreeBSD Foundation Executive Director Tries Daily Driving FreeBSD On Laptop (slashdot.org)

2026-05-24 | by Posted | get FreeBSD Laptop Installation Guide → | tags: freebsd, framework laptop, kde

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I tested KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, and it's easily my new Linux desktop of choice (zdnet.com)

2026-05-20 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta → | tags: kde plasma, kde neon, virt manager

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Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you? (zdnet.com)

2026-05-19 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma Desktop Bundle → | tags: kubuntu, fedora kde, kde plasma

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Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund Backs KDE with €1.3M (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-14 | by Liam Proven | get KDE Plasma Desktop → | tags: kde, plasma, sovereign tech fund

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6 ways I use Fedora 44 beyond the basics - and why it's ready for anything (zdnet.com)

2026-05-14 | by Jack Wallen | get Fedora 44 Tech Bundle → | tags: fedora, gnome, kde

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KDE Receives $1.4 Million Investment From Sovereign Tech Fund (slashdot.org)

2026-05-13 | get KDE Software Collection → | tags: desktop, digital, security

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Fedora Kinoite vs. Silverblue: My verdict after testing both immutable Linux distros (zdnet.com)

2026-05-13 | by Jack Wallen | get Fedora Silverblue Live USB → | tags: desktop, fedora, gnome

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Bazzite 44 brings kernel, desktop, and security updates (techspot.com)

2026-05-04 | get Linux Kernel 6.5 → | tags: bazzite 44, fedora 44, kde plasma 6.6

27.

State of Kdenlive (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-18 | get Kdenlive Video Editor → | tags: kdenlive, mlt, opentimelineio

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How the latest Netrunner distro delivers a Linux productivity powerhouse (zdnet.com)

2026-04-13 | by Jack Wallen | get Netrunner Linux Desktop Bundle → | tags: netrunner, kde plasma, debian

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This Linux distro offers an easy DNS switcher - but there's more to it that I like (zdnet.com)

2026-04-13 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux DNS Switcher Tool → | tags: mxlinux, idealos, kde plasma

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KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've used in months - but there's a catch (zdnet.com)

2026-04-13 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Plasma Desktop Theme → | tags: kde plasma, kde linux, garuda kde