I know readers in the US will find it difficult to believe but it seems that Linux desktop usage are all time high in the United States of America. That's worth a celebration 🥂 Made Linux Great Again? Linux Desktop Usage Hits Record High in the U.S.A small, yet notable bump.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra💬 Let's see what else you get in this editionFirefox trying to redeem itself.A RAT making its way into Arch Linux.Intel's Linux distribution being discontinued.And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! SPONSORED PikaPods allows you to quickly deploy your favorite open source software. All future updates are handled automatically by PikaPods while you enjoy using the software. PikaPods also share revenue with the original developers of the software.You get a $5 free credit to try it out and see if you can rely on PikaPods. Try PikaPods with $5 free credits 📰 Linux and Open Source NewsIntel's Clear Linux OS is no more after the silicon giant pulls the plug on it.NVIDIA has teamed up with RISC-V International to bring CUDA to RISC-V CPUs.Firefox has finally added support for WebGPU. You can now try it out on the Firefox 141 release.A malicious actor managed to slip in some malware into the AUR. It was quickly discovered and disabled. One more reason to stick with the official repositories of your distribution.Someone Slipped a RAT into Arch Linux!A sneaky menace made its way into Arch User Repository. Another reminder to not blindly trust packages from AUR, PPA and even from Snapcraft.It's FOSS NewsSourav RudraIs Europe Losing Control of Its Data to Chinese Apps? Case Filed Against TikTok, WeChat and AliExpressnoyb files complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, and WeChat over GDPR violations.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra🧠 What We’re Thinking AboutAn Italian YouTuber is facing jailtime over retro-gaming handheld reviews. Those devices come pre-installed with emulators and retro games. Jailtime for Retro Game Console Reviews? Italy’s Copyright Enforcement Sparks DebateItalian YouTuber raided over handheld review, faces possible jail time.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and LearningsDon't know if you already use it, but creating templates in LibreOffice saves time in creating new document on a repetition. From invoices to letters, make good use of the template feature.Speaking of templates, you can add the missing 'create new document' option in right-click context menu in Ubuntu and other distros using GNOME desktop. I don't understand why it was removed in the first place. Just GNOME things.I understand that in the age of Snaps and Flatpaks, PPAs don't have the same charm as they used to have before the 2020s. Still, blindly adding PPAs creates havoc for new Ubuntu/Mint users.And that's why I recommend reading this PPA guide I wrote a few years ago. Once you understand how it works, you won't have the repository related error with the updates.PPA in Ubuntu Linux [Definitive Guide]An in-depth article that covers almost all the questions around using PPA in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash Desktop Linux is mostly neglected by the industry but loved by the community. For the past 13 years, It's FOSS has been helping people use Linux on their personal computers. And we are now facing the existential threat from AI models stealing our content. If you like what we do and would love to support our work, please become It's FOSS Plus member. It costs $24 a year (less than the cost of a burger meal each month) and you get an ad-free reading experience with the satisfaction of helping the desktop Linux community. Join It's FOSS Plus 👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware CornerIf you are unsure of Windsurf's fate, you can opt for one of these alternative editors instead.Unsure About the Future of Windsurf? Try These Alternative Vibe Coding Editors on LinuxWindsurf’s been a bit rocky lately. Time for a change?It's FOSSSourav RudraHere are 17 cool project ideas for your Arduino.17 Cool Arduino Project Ideas for DIY EnthusiastsArduino is an open-source electronics platform that combines both open source software and hardware to let people make interactive projects with ease. You can get Arduino-compatible single board computers and use them to make something useful. In addition to the hardware, you will also need to know the Arduino languageIt's FOSSAnkush DasI came across this cool NAS plus local AI device for homelab starters on Kickstarter. Out of my budget but hey, we can window shop once in a while, right?Explore ORICO on Kickstarter✨ Project HighlightA new way to game on Linux is here. GeForce Infinity allows Linux gamers to play games using GeForce NOW.NVIDIA’s Cloud Gaming Service GeForce NOW Has an App on LinuxAlthough it is an unofficial app, you can use this app to play GeForce NOW games on Linux with some ease and extra features.It's FOSS NewsSourav RudraHere's a new open source grammar checker which is surely worth a try. It has a great future ahead as it is backed by the makers of WordPress.I Found a New Open Source Grammar Checker Tool And I Like it... Well... Kind ofSometime simple is better. This new open source grammar checker is what we need in this age of data collection and AI.It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash📽️ Videos I am Creating for YouAnd I reviewed the magnificent Pironman 5 Max case.Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel🧩 Quiz TimeSeeing that a new Debian release is around the corner, can you recall all its codenames?Crossword Quiz on Debian Release CodenamesDebian fan? Test your knowledge of various Debian releases in this fun and interactive crossword.It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash💡 Quick Handy TipFor GNOME apps like Nautilus file manager, Software, and several others, you can use the shortcut CTRL+? (which is CTRL+SHIFT+/) on your keyboard to get a list of available keyboard shortcuts for that app.If the app in focus has some keyboard shortcuts available, it will be opened in a new app window.🤣 Meme of the WeekThat's how it feels on some Linux subreddits and forums. Thankfully, It's FOSS Community forum is much more welcoming.🗓️ Tech TriviaWhen Apple released Mac OS 8 on July 26, 1997, it was a huge hit, selling over 1.2 million copies in two weeks. This success significantly boosted the company during a tough time, as it faced financial struggles and strong competition from Microsoft.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse CornerA long time FOSSer has become active again; it's good to see people return. Back on Linux After Some Time on Windows 11I am glad i am back on Linux mint currently installing stuff that will help me with my company stuffIt's FOSS CommunityMoka_Noctis❤️ With lovePlease share it with your Linux-using friends and encourage them to subscribe (hint: it's here).Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums.Follow us on Google News and stay updated in your News feed.Opt for It's FOSS Plus membership and support us 🙏Enjoy FOSS 😄