Jordan Gloor

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Linux Kernel 6.15 Is Adding Support for These Game Controllers

2 days ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

The upcoming Linux kernel release, version 6.15, will be arriving in the next month or so, and I'm already seeing previews of what to expect. One of them is recently merged support for several gaming controllers and laptop touchpads. New Gamepads Get Linux Support The merge for kernel 6.15rc-6 patches Linux's xpad driver to add support for Xbox gamepads from several different manufacturers.
I Wish I'd Found This Hidden KDE Plasma Feature Sooner

3 days ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

Are you running Kubuntu Linux or another distro that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment? Then you're missing out if you aren't taking advantage of a little search bar called KRunner. KDE Plasma is well known as a productivity and power user-friendly desktop environment for Linux distros and FreeBSD. I've been using it regularly for years. In fact, right now I'm daily-driving two different versions of Plasma on both my Kubuntu Focus laptop and my desktop computer running Garuda.
5 Windows Features I Hope Linux Never Copies

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

You've probably heard that Linux distros lack a lot of Windows functionality. That can be more or less true, but I'd argue that some of that functionality Linux is better off never adopting or imitating. Windows likes to insist, for some reason, that searching your computer needs to involve searching the internet too. If you hit the Start button and search for an app or a file, you get web search results from Bing in the Start menu too.
I Skip Open Source Apps When I See This on Their Website

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

I spend a lot of time looking at open source projects, for work and for fun. One of the things I'll look at first is what kind of support and social links they have. I've learned to quickly tell, just by glancing at those icons, if the project is user-friendly and trustworthy. A Lone Discord Icon Is a Bad Omen I won't call any out, but I often come across open source software whose websites and repository read-me files will direct me for support to one horrifying place: Discord.
How I Self-Host a Synced Password Manager

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

If you have a password manager, chances are you rely on an online account that tracks and stores all of your passwords. It's convenient, but you can actually keep your passwords stored off the internet while still syncing across devices. The trick here is that I'm using a network to sync my passwords—my private network, only. It's not open to anyone outside my home, even myself whenever I leave.
Proton 10 Beta Brings More Steam Games to Linux

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

Valve developers have announced an update to its compatibility layer for Windows games. Proton version 10.0 is available for beta testing on Steam for Linux, bringing with it several specific game fixes. An overall improvement for gaming on Linux is arriving with this beta thanks to updates to the compatibility layer's internals. Proton 10 includes the latest versions of DXVK and VKD3D-Proton, two translation layers that take Direct3D calls and let Vulkan on Linux implement them properly.
Open Source Video Editor Kdenlive 25.04 Is Here

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

Editors who shun proprietary software have reason to celebrate, as the folks behind Kdenlive have released a new version of the open source, non-linear video editor with some major improvements and new features. New Object Detection With a Meta Model A major new feature for Kdenlive version 25.04.0 is an "object segmentation" plugin.
5 Reasons to Put DietPi on Your Raspberry Pi

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

If you're looking for an operating system to replace Raspberry Pi OS on your Raspberry Pi or other SBC, an option worth your time is DietPi. Here are just a few of the reasons why. In case you haven't heard of it, DietPi is a free and open source operating system based on Debian Linux. It's designed to be run on SBCs (Single-Board Computers) like the Raspberry Pi where resources are usually limited and useage is specialized.
How I Secure My Online Accounts By Telling Lies

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

It's the year 2025 and, despite all our password managers and passkeys, online account theft is still common. One way I protect myself from those attacks is with the time-honored tradition of telling fibs. What Are Security Questions? Security questions are a form of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), where, after entering a password, you're expected to also answer a question that "only you would know." They're facts like the name of your first pet or the town where you were born.
How to Optimize 'Fall Guys' on Linux (So You Can Join a Party)

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Jordan Gloor

If you've ever tried to play Fall Guys on Linux, there's a good chance you've run into issues. I did, and I learned getting the game to a playable state takes multiple levels of configuration. I'll outline them here so you can get right into some battle royale action. I had to go through this process because some friends of mine wanted to play Fall Guys, but outside of consoles it's only available for Windows. I could switch over to Windows, but I prefer using Linux on my PC whenever possible.