Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 14, 2026 (Mar 24 – Apr 5)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Netrunner 26, AerynOS, OpenSSH 10.3, Archinstall 4.0, Wine 11.6, Linux hits 5% on Steam, Debian addresses age verification, and more.
Arch Linux Makes nft the Default Backend for iptables
Arch Linux developers have announced that iptables now defaults to the nft backend, replacing the previous iptables-nft package name.
Zorin OS Says No to Mandatory Age Verification in Linux
Zorin OS says it has no plans to introduce mandatory age or ID verification into the Linux distribution.
Ventoy 1.1.11 Improves Windows UEFI Booting
Ventoy 1.1.11 fixes Windows and WinPE UEFI boot display issues, adds KylinSecOS support, and brings several Linux-side improvements.
Latest Tutorials
How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
A step-by-step guide to installing the COSMIC desktop environment on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via a PPA repository.
How to Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS from 22.04 LTS
Upgrading to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS brings the new COSMIC desktop—here’s how to update from 22.04 without breaking your system.
How to Upgrade to Zorin OS 18 from 17: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s how to upgrade from Zorin 17 to Zorin 18, with all the steps you need to ensure a smooth, safe, and trouble-free system update.
How to Upgrade to LMDE 7 from LMDE 6: A Step-by-Step Guide
A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” from Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 “Faye”.