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ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator Wi-Fi Review and more

Reviews 52627 Published 2026-05-02 07:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Reviewers praise Pragmata for its clever mix of action combat and emotional storytelling, even though the campaign wraps up a bit too quickly. Audio enthusiasts looking for an affordable upgrade will find the Kiwi Ears Belle delivers balanced sound quality wrapped in a sleek design. Content creators will appreciate the ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator motherboard since it packs Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and gigabit networking under five hundred dollars. Finally, Kubuntu 26.04 impresses with its smooth Linux performance across different desktop environments, while Biwin challenges Kingston in the budget SSD market by offering reliable storage at a lower price point.

Gaming: Played Through: Pramgata Review - Really well done, but somehow too short
Headphones: Kiwi Ears Belle Review
Motherboards: ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator Wi-Fi Review
Software: Kubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon review - Surprisingly nice
Storage: Biwin M350 2TB SSD Review: A Better Budget Alternative?

Wine Staging 11.8 released

Software 44332 Published 2026-05-02 07:20 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Wine Staging 11.8 drops a fresh batch of experimental patches built on top of the development branch to patch up stubborn graphics glitches and compatibility hiccups in Windows games running on Linux. The release focuses on three specific tweaks that stop legacy DirectX 9 titles from crashing, keep modern Vulkan rendering from hanging mid game, and fix desktop composition problems like screen tearing or sudden black windows. Since this is a testing track, it deliberately sacrifices long term stability for bleeding edge fixes that developers still need to stress test before merging into the main codebase. Gamers chasing newer releases should grab it with a backup plan ready, while everyone else can safely ignore it until these patches actually prove they do not break existing setups.

Wine 11.8 released

Software 44332 Published 2026-05-02 07:12 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Wine 11.8 delivers a major overhaul to legacy script execution by fixing long-standing VBScript errors and tightening MSXML handling without external dependencies. Gaming stability sees noticeable improvements through corrected Direct3D device enumeration, reliable joystick caching, and refined OpenGL context management. Desktop usability gets a boost with better XKB keyboard layout detection and smoother media pipeline shutdown routines that prevent playback hangs. Since this is a development release, testing it in an isolated environment before integrating it into your main setup remains the safest approach.

Chromium, Java, Trivy, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5636 Published 2026-05-02 07:04 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Firefox update for Slackware

Slackware 1254 Published 2026-05-02 07:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Slackware Linux Security Team just pushed out fresh Firefox builds for version 15.0 and the current branch because multiple security holes were discovered. These patches tackle four specific vulnerabilities while also smoothing out some general browser performance issues. You can grab the updated i386 or x86_64 files straight from the main FTP servers or any local mirror that carries Slackware distributions. After downloading, just switch to root and run upgradepkg on the package file to finish everything up without much hassle.

mozilla-firefox (SSA:2026-121-01)

Libtiff, Xorg-X11, Yggdrasil, Vim updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 901 Published 2026-05-02 06:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Rocky Linux administrators need to install several critical security patches for their systems soon. These updates address vulnerabilities in key software like libtiff, Xwayland, yggdrasil, and vim across both the ninth and tenth operating system releases. Each listed flaw includes a CVSS score so you can quickly understand how dangerous the issue might be. Official errata pages provide all the necessary details for tracking down and applying these fixes.

RLSA-2026:12265: Important: libtiff security update
RLSA-2026:11352: Important: xorg-x11-server-Xwayland security update
RLSA-2026:11412: Important: yggdrasil-worker-package-manager security update
RLSA-2026:11413: Important: yggdrasil security update
RLSA-2026:11389: Important: vim security update
RLSA-2026:12271: Important: libtiff security update

Dtrace, Libtiff, Grafana-PCP, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6477 Published 2026-05-02 06:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Glibc, Kerberos, GitPython, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9336 Published 2026-05-02 06:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora just pushed out a major security refresh for versions 42 through 44 that addresses multiple vulnerabilities across essential system packages. You will find updated releases for glibc, Kerberos, GitPython, Xen, Perl CryptX, Rust OpenSSL libraries, OpenVPN, and OpenSSH all packed with critical patches. These fixes tackle serious issues ranging from buffer overflows and memory corruption to privilege escalation flaws that could easily let malicious actors take control of your machines. Running the regular dnf upgrade command will install everything quickly so you can close those security gaps before anyone tries to exploit them.

Fedora 44 Update: glibc-2.43-4.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: krb5-1.22.2-4.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: GitPython-3.1.49-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: xen-4.21.1-2.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: perl-CryptX-0.088-2.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: rust-openssl-sys-0.9.114-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: rust-openssl-0.10.78-1.fc44
Fedora 42 Update: perl-CryptX-0.088-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: rust-openssl-sys-0.9.114-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: openvpn-2.6.20-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: rust-openssl-0.10.78-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: openssh-9.9p1-14.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: GitPython-3.1.49-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: rust-openssl-sys-0.9.114-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: perl-CryptX-0.088-2.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: rust-openssl-0.10.78-1.fc43

Chromium, Dovecot, ImageMagick, and more updates for Debian

Debian 10887 Published 2026-05-02 06:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released a batch of security advisories that address critical flaws across several widely used software packages. The updates target chromium, dovecot, imagemagick, the Linux kernel, thunderbird, and a few other libraries that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash systems through denial of service exploits. Some vulnerabilities stem from improper memory handling and integer overflows while others involve authentication bypasses or unsafe file path traversal that might expose sensitive data. System administrators should apply the recommended package upgrades right away to patch these issues before malicious actors can take advantage of them.

[DSA 6239-1] chromium security update
[DLA 4556-1] dovecot security update
[DSA 6141-1] python-aiohttp security update
[DSA 6240-1] imagemagick security update
[DLA 4558-1] libexif security update
[DLA 4557-1] pyasn1 security update
[DSA 6197-3] dovecot regression update
[DLA 4559-1] imagemagick security update
[DSA 6243-1] linux security update
[DSA 6242-1] thunderbird security update

Kernel, Libtiff, Libcap, Sudo updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2552 Published 2026-05-02 06:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released a batch of important security updates for versions 8 through 10. The notifications cover several core packages like the Linux kernel, libtiff, libcap, and sudo that handle critical system functions. Hackers could use these specific vulnerabilities to run unauthorized code or bypass permission checks entirely.

ALSA-2026:A003: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:A002: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:A001: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:12265: libtiff security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:12423: libcap security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:12271: libtiff security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:12441: libcap security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:12310: sudo security update (Important)

AlmaLinux Copy Fail Patch Released for Testing

AlmaLinux 2552 Published 2026-05-01 13:08 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux has pushed early kernel patches to its testing repository to fix the Copy Fail vulnerability, which allows unprivileged local users to easily escalate to root privileges. The flaw resides in the kernel crypto subsystem and affects all mainstream distributions built since 2017, making it a critical risk for multi tenant hosts and CI runners. Administrators can apply the fix by enabling the testing repository, updating the kernel package, rebooting the system, and verifying the installed version matches the patched release. AlmaLinux 8 through 10 receive updates through the standard process, while Kitten 10 gets the patch directly in its main repository without requiring extra steps.

Arch Linux 2026.05.01 released

Arch Linux 956 Published 2026-05-01 09:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest Arch Linux install media drops with kernel version 7.0.3 and is strictly intended for fresh system builds rather than updating existing rolling releases. Users should always verify the downloaded ISO using BLAKE2b checksums and PGP signatures to prevent boot failures caused by corrupted files or compromised mirrors. Beyond standard USB flashing, the release supports alternative deployment methods like netboot, Docker containers, preconfigured VM images, and WSL for specialized workflows. Skipping verification steps wastes bandwidth and often leads to avoidable installation headaches down the line.

KDE neon 20260430 released

KDE 1719 Published 2026-05-01 09:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

KDE neon 20260430 drops unpatched Plasma and Qt packages straight onto Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to give technical users immediate access to cutting-edge desktop software. The hybrid setup keeps the underlying OS stable while continuously updating the KDE stack, though it deliberately filters out legacy repository apps in favor of Snap and Flatpak alternatives. Running proprietary Nvidia drivers or skipping regular full-upgrade commands will likely break things, so this release demands hands-on maintenance rather than set-and-forget reliability. Enthusiasts comfortable reading logs and fixing occasional glitches will appreciate the fresh features, but mission-critical workstations should stick to more conservative distributions.

Bazzite Linux 44.20260430 released

Bazzite 33 Published 2026-05-01 09:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazzite Linux 44.20260430 has landed on the stable channel with a major jump to Kernel 6.19 alongside updated Mesa graphics drivers and Gamescope. The release includes a crucial workaround that fixes Nvidia boot failures caused by Dracut initramfs generation issues, while also updating both open and LTS driver branches. Desktop environments like GNOME and KDE Plasma receive stability patches, and Bazaar gets improvements for the integrated game store. Users can apply the update quickly by running bazzite-rollback-helper rebase stable in a terminal and rebooting their system.

HP Omen Max 45L Desktop PC Review and more

Reviews 52627 Published 2026-05-01 08:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

HP delivers a powerhouse gaming desktop in the Omen Max 45L that trades raw performance for a steep price tag. The Asus RTX 5080 Noctua OC graphics card finally gets its due as an exceptionally quiet option during a slow release cycle. Keyboard enthusiasts can choose between the compact Epomaker Luma40 and the wireless CHERRY XTRFY MX 8.2 PRO TMR, both offering extensive customization and modern connectivity. Meanwhile, beyerdynamic rounds out the lineup with its Aventho 200 headphones that prioritize comfortable listening and extended battery life for daily use.

Computers: HP Omen Max 45L Desktop PC Review: Cool, Quiet, Brutally Fast
Graphics Cards: Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Review - Even after nearly a year, it’s hard to find a much quieter option
Input: Epomaker Luma40 Keyboard Review, beyerdynamic Aventho 200 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones Review, CHERRY XTRFY MX 8.2 PRO TMR Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review

Mabox Linux 26.04 released

MaboxLinux 30 Published 2026-05-01 08:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Mabox 26.04 finally gives users a straightforward way to hand off a Linux desktop without overwhelming beginners with tiling window manager quirks. The new simplified profile strips out accidental triggers like clickable screen corners and bloated context menus that usually break everyday workflows. Panel configurations now feature better status icons, wallpaper thumbnails with autotheming, and a refreshed Conky widget that actually displays battery levels instead of just taking up space. It is a practical cleanup that keeps the desktop functional for newcomers while leaving enough room for power users to tinker under the hood.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.19-12 released

Debian 10887 Ubuntu 7072 Arch Linux 956 Published 2026-05-01 08:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Liquorix Kernel 6.19-12 patches Xen memory corruption bugs and reverts a crypto interface change that was actively breaking cipher operations under load. The official installation script handles package registration automatically on Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch systems, though piping raw downloads to root always demands basic caution since maintainers rarely babysit broken installs. Desktop users will likely enjoy the usual low-latency responsiveness tweaks while gaining better virtualization stability, but older hardware might still throw driver conflicts during boot. Testing the update in a sandbox environment first keeps daily workflows intact while letting the project team squash any lingering regressions before full deployment.

Zen Browser 1.19.11b released

Software 44332 Published 2026-05-01 08:20 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zen Browser 1.19.11b drops a stable update that upgrades the core engine to Firefox 150.0.1 while patching several security vulnerabilities. The release finally fixes those annoying topbar glitches and extension conflicts that break auto hide features after new plugins load. A fresh space-only search mode in the address bar lets users run quick queries without clearing partial URLs or switching tabs. Users should back up their profile folder before installing, then clear the cache to keep everything running smoothly.

Python Marshmallow, Kmod, zuluCrypt updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7072 Published 2026-05-01 07:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu issued multiple security updates to address critical flaws across its supported LTS distributions. Developers using python marshmallow will find patches for two separate issues that previously allowed sensitive data leaks and service disruptions. System administrators must also apply a kmod update that blocks a problematic kernel module capable of granting unauthorized root access through a logic flaw. Finally the zulucrypt encryption utility received a straightforward fix for weak PolicyKit configurations that enabled local privilege escalation.

[USN-8225-1] Python marshmallow vulnerabilities
[USN-8226-2] kmod update
[USN-8226-1] kmod update
[USN-8218-1] zuluCrypt vulnerability

Grafana, LibSSH, PackageKit, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5636 Published 2026-05-01 07:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

VIM, PackageKit, Xorg-X11-Server, and more updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 901 Published 2026-05-01 07:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Rocky Linux users should prioritize applying these security patches across their networks right away. The advisories cover both version 8 and version 9, fixing critical flaws in essential tools such as vim, sudo, PackageKit, and various X server components. Firefox administrators on the older platform will also get necessary updates alongside specialized utilities like fence-agents. Standard CVSS scores are attached to every notice so you can quickly assess the threat level and schedule installations accordingly.

RLSA-2026:11510: Important: vim security update
RLSA-2026:11504: Important: PackageKit security update
RLSA-2026:11388: Important: xorg-x11-server security update
RLSA-2026:10766: Important: firefox security update
RLSA-2026:11692: Important: xorg-x11-server security update
RLSA-2026:12176: Important: fence-agents security update
RLSA-2026:11656: Important: xorg-x11-server-Xwayland security update
RLSA-2026:11635: Important: PackageKit security update
RLSA-2026:11521: Important: sudo security update
RLSA-2026:11509: Important: vim security update

GDK-Pixbuf2, OpenShift, LibTIFF, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9402 Published 2026-05-01 07:27 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Grafana, Vim, PackageKit, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6477 Published 2026-05-01 07:25 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Oracle has released several critical security advisories for Oracle Linux versions 8, 9, and 10 to address multiple vulnerabilities across key software packages. These patches fix dangerous flaws in widely used utilities like Grafana, vim, PackageKit, sudo, and the X window server that could otherwise let attackers run arbitrary commands or steal elevated privileges. System administrators can download the corrected RPM files for both x86_64 and aarch64 architectures directly from the Unbreakable Linux Network to keep their infrastructure secure. Each notice clearly lists resolved CVE identifiers alongside detailed version changes so teams know exactly which updates are needed to close these security gaps before exploitation occurs.

ELSA-2026-11712 Important: Oracle Linux 10 grafana security update
ELSA-2026-11711 Important: Oracle Linux 9 grafana security update
ELSA-2026-11704 Important: Oracle Linux 9 grafana-pcp security update
ELSA-2026-11510 Important: Oracle Linux 9 vim security update
ELSA-2026-11504 Important: Oracle Linux 9 PackageKit security update
ELSA-2026-11514 Important: Oracle Linux 8 grafana-pcp security update
ELSA-2026-11692 Important: Oracle Linux 8 xorg-x11-server security update
ELSA-2026-11507 Important: Oracle Linux 8 grafana security update
ELSA-2026-11635 Important: Oracle Linux 8 PackageKit security update
ELSA-2026-11521 Important: Oracle Linux 8 sudo security update
ELSA-2026-11509 Important: Oracle Linux 8 vim security update

Glow, Python, VHS, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9336 Published 2026-05-01 07:23 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora has released a batch of security updates across versions 42, 43, and 44 to address critical vulnerabilities in widely used software packages. These advisories patch dozens of common CVEs affecting everything from the .NET runtime and Python interpreter to terminal tools like glow, vhs, and Emacs. Developers and system administrators can apply these fixes directly through the dnf package manager by targeting specific advisory IDs or running a standard upgrade command. Each release not only resolves dangerous issues like memory corruption and arbitrary code execution but also bumps the underlying software versions to their latest stable builds.

Fedora 44 Update: glow-2.1.2-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: python3.6-3.6.15-57.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: vhs-0.11.0-2.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: rust-rustls-webpki-0.103.13-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: emacs-30.2-23.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: jfrog-cli-2.98.0-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: pyp2spec-0.14.1-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: openbao-2.5.3-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: dotnet8.0-8.0.126-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: dotnet9.0-9.0.116-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: dotnet10.0-10.0.106-1.fc44
Fedora 43 Update: xen-4.20.3-2.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: glow-2.1.2-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: emacs-30.2-7.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: rust-rustls-webpki-0.103.13-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: vhs-0.10.0-4.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python3.6-3.6.15-57.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: openbao-2.5.3-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: pyp2spec-0.14.1-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: dotnet9.0-9.0.116-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: dotnet8.0-8.0.126-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: dotnet10.0-10.0.106-1.fc43
Fedora 42 Update: chromium-147.0.7727.116-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: glow-2.1.2-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: vhs-0.9.0-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: emacs-30.2-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python3.6-3.6.15-57.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: rust-rustls-webpki-0.103.13-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: openbao-2.5.3-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: dotnet9.0-9.0.116-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: pyp2spec-0.14.1-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: dotnet8.0-8.0.126-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: dotnet10.0-10.0.106-1.fc42

Firefox-ESR, Policykit, Calibre, and more updates for Debian

Debian 10887 Published 2026-05-01 07:21 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Recent Debian and Freexian advisories address critical security flaws across several widely used system packages. The Linux kernel update patches dozens of vulnerabilities that could enable privilege escalation or cause severe service disruptions. Additional fixes target Firefox ESR, Calibre, PolicyKit-1, and systemd by resolving issues like arbitrary code execution, path traversal attacks, and local denial of service conditions. Administrators should apply these updates without delay to maintain a secure computing environment.

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) ELTS:
ELA-1702-1 policykit-1 security update
ELA-1701-1 systemd security update

Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) ELTS:
ELA-1700-1 systemd security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4555-1] firefox-esr security update
[DLA 4554-1] calibre security update

Debian GNU/Linux 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6238-1] linux security update

Java, GDK-Pixbuf2, BuildAH, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2552 Published 2026-05-01 07:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0