{"id":180779,"date":"2025-08-03T23:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T23:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/?p=180779"},"modified":"2025-08-03T23:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T23:15:07","slug":"linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-31-jul-28-aug-3-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-31-jul-28-aug-3-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 31 (Jul 28 \u2013 Aug 3, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to week thirty-one of Linuxiac\u2019s 2025 Weekly Roundup\u2014your go-to source for all things Linux &amp; Open Source. Here\u2019s a look at the biggest Linux and FOSS highlights from the past week (Jul 28 \u2013 Aug 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linux Distributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We cover two updates in the field of Linux distributions: the Alma-based (but desktop-oriented) HeliumOS and the SBC-focused DietPi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/alma-based-heliumos-10-is-out-heres-what-i-think\/\">Alma-Based HeliumOS 10 Is Out \u2014 Here\u2019s What I Think<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/dietpi-9-15-lands-with-debian-trixie-upgrade-script\/\">DietPi 9.15 Lands with Debian Trixie Upgrade Script<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the distro releases, here\u2019s a summary of the latest open-source software updates that earned a spot in our Linux &amp; FOSS news this past week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/linux-kernel-6-16-released-this-is-whats-new\/\">Linux Kernel 6.16 Released, This Is What\u2019s New<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/icewm-3-8-2-window-manager-brings-new-icesh-actions\/\">IceWM 3.8.2 Window Manager Brings New Icesh Actions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/lxd-6-5-container-virtual-machine-manager-released\/\">LXD 6.5 Container &amp; Virtual Machine Manager Released<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/archinstall-3-0-9-rolls-out-with-u2f-and-bluetooth-support\/\">Archinstall 3.0.9 Rolls Out with U2F and Bluetooth Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/networkmanager-1-54-adds-per-device-ipv4-forwarding\/\">NetworkManager 1.54 Adds Per-Device IPv4 Forwarding<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/rustdesk-1-4-1-remote-desktop-adds-terminal-and-stylus-support\/\">RustDesk 1.4.1 Remote Desktop Adds Terminal and Stylus Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/proton-launches-free-open-source-authenticator-app\/\">Proton Launches Free, Open Source Authenticator App<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/gnu-binutils-2-45-expands-risc-v-support\/\">GNU Binutils 2.45 Expands RISC-V Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/glibc-2-42-lands-with-new-features-cve-fixes-and-performance-gains\/\">Glibc 2.42 Lands with New Features, CVE Fixes, and Performance Gains<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/incus-6-15-container-virtual-machine-manager-released\/\">Incus 6.15 Container &amp; Virtual Machine Manager Released<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/obs-studio-31-1-2-fixes-linux-capture-issues\/\">OBS Studio 31.1.2 Fixes Linux Capture Issues<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/fastfetch-2-49-system-information-tool-brings-enhanced-gpu-detection\/\">Fastfetch 2.49 System Information Tool Brings Enhanced GPU Detection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/immich-1-137-photo-and-video-backup-arrives-with-breaking-changes\/\">Immich 1.137 Photo and Video Backup Arrives with Breaking Changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-Reads You Can\u2019t Miss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There was also some exciting news and editorial analyses from the Linux and FOSS ecosystem, so stay tuned and don\u2019t miss out. Here are the highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/when-passion-is-not-enough-small-linux-projects-big-problems\/\">When Passion Isn\u2019t Enough: Small Linux Projects, Big Problems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/arch-aur-under-fire-once-more-as-malware-resurfaces\/\">Arch AUR Under Fire Once More as Malware Resurfaces<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/kde-plasma-6-5-to-debut-automatic-light-dark-theme-switching\/\">KDE Plasma 6.5 to Debut Automatic Light\/Dark Theme Switching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/hyprland-launches-hyprperks-paid-membership-for-exclusive-perks\/\">Hyprland Launches Hyprperks: Paid Membership for Exclusive Perks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/duckstation-ps1-emulator-dev-may-drop-linux-support-after-aur-frustrations\/\">DuckStation PS1 Emulator Dev May Drop Linux Support After AUR Frustrations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuxedo has rolled out an update to its InfinityBook Linux laptop line\u2014a true powerhouse designed to meet the demands of even the most discerning users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/infinitybook-pro-15-tuxedos-premium-ultrabook-puts-linux-first\/\">InfinityBook Pro 15: TUXEDO\u2019s Premium Ultrabook Puts Linux First<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutorials That Make a Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, I wanted to share a quick little trick that&#8217;ll make using the VirtualBox interface feel way more intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/how-to-change-os-icons-for-virtualbox-guests\/\">How to Change OS Icons for VirtualBox Guests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that was all. If you missed our previous wrap-up for the week of Jul 21 \u2013 27, you can catch up by <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-30-jul-21-27-2025\/\">checking here<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/kaos-goes-qt5-free-with-july-2025-release-adds-plasma-6-4\/\">KaOS Goes Qt5-Free<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/tails-6-18-released-with-webtunnel-bridges\/\">Tails 6.18<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/firefox-141-now-available-for-download\/\">Firefox 141<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/thunderbird-141-arrives-with-archive-button-openpgp-expiry-warnings\/\">Thunderbird 141<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/shotcut-25-07-video-editor-adds-speech-to-text-model\/\">Shotcut 25.07 Video Editor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/traefik-proxy-3-5-brings-ingress-nginx-migration-react-dashboard\/\">Traefik Proxy 3.5<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/opnsense-25-7-brings-revamped-gui-and-new-firewall-tools\/\">OPNsense 25.7 Firewall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/pipewire-1-4-7-released-with-echo-cancellation-and-latency-fixes\/\">PipeWire 1.4.7<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/raspberry-pi-imager-1-9-6-brings-better-ssh-validation\/\">Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/general-purpose-linux-distros-explained\/\">General-Purpose Linux Distros Explained<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/debian-13-to-ship-with-kde-plasma-6-3-6-desktop-environment\/\">Debian 13 to Ship with KDE Plasma 6.3.6<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/insights-into-arch-linux-users-preferences\/\">Insights Into Arch Linux Users\u2019 Preferences<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, keep an eye on Linuxiac\u2014it\u2019s the perfect way to stay updated on all the latest from Linux and Open Source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a fantastic week ahead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up on the latest Linux news: Kernel 6.16, HeliumOS 10, NetworkManager 1.54, GNU Binutils 2.45, Arch AUR under fire, Plasma 6.5 automatic light\/dark theme, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":180782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6245,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-180779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weekly-wrap-up","category-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180779"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180779\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}