> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FOSS Weekly #24.09: GNOME 46 & KDE 6 Features, PipeWire, Obsidian Tips and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-09/ - Published: 2024-02-29T04:29:32.000Z - Updated: 2024-02-29T04:29:32.000Z - Description: New desktop environment versions and their features are at the core of this FOSS Weekly edition. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ [KDE Plasma 6](https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-6/?ref=itsfoss.com) is released. Upcoming distributions Fedora 40 should provide it. [GNOME 46](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-46/?ref=itsfoss.com) will be releasing in the coming weeks too. April onwards, you'll see newer versions being released for Ubuntu and most major Linux distributions. Exciting times ahead! **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:** - System monitoring tools in the command line - Some neat features you can expect from the GNOME 46 release - Warp terminal first impression - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! - **This edition of FOSS Weekly has been supported by Netdata.** ## Netdata: the open-source observability platform Tired of setting up and maintaining Prometheus & Grafana? Try Netdata: The only real-time, open-source observability platform that gets your monitoring set up in seconds. It's like it's monitoring on autopilot. [Check it out](https://github.com/netdata/netdata?ref=itsfoss.com)! 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Here are some [cool features](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-46/?ref=itsfoss.com) that are set to arrive with GNOME 46: [GNOME 46 is Coming in Hot With These 6 FeaturesCan’t wait for GNOME 46? Here’s a sneak peek into the features you get with the upgrade.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/gnome-46-features.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-46/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🌐 Follow us on Google News By the way, if you use Google, [follow It's FOSS on Google News](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk%5FMj%5FUPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com) to get trusted It's FOSS content before other websites in Google search. [It’s FOSS - Google NewsRead full articles from It’s FOSS and explore endless topics, magazines and more on your phone or tablet with Google News.![](https://ssl.gstatic.com/gnews/logo/google_news_192.png)Google News![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8BtTTnoAEYry0KuwC0nPq5U_GERPzo_DTNxmR3FEzmJQxtUaUndM6ydGtZSnIorEoCSILMmf9g=rj-c-w300-h300-l95-c0xffffff)](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk%5FMj%5FUPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about Another major country is pushing for RISC-V, and I can't wait to see how it pans out. [India continues to innovate homegrown RISC-V, launches Aries 3.0 board with an onboard Vega ET1031 CPURISC-V, as an open platform, gives countries like India a chance to break into semiconductors.![](https://vanilla.futurecdn.net/tomshardware/897316/apple-touch-icon.png)Tom's HardwareChristopher Harper![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4jimyAG7JA8PBfdb4S55C6-1200-80.png)](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/india-continues-to-innovate-homegrown-risc-v-launches-aries-30-board-with-an-onboard-vega-et1031-cpu?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More PipeWire vs. PulseAudio: Which one is your pick? [PipeWire vs PulseAudio: What’s the Difference?Classic PulseAudio or the new PipeWire? What’s the difference? What’s the buzz about Pipewire? Learn in this explainer.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/pipewire-vs-pulseaudio.png)](https://itsfoss.com/pipewire-vs-pulseaudio/) CLI tools for system resource monitoring. [7 System Monitoring Tools for Linux That are Better Than TopTop command is good but there are better alternatives. Take a look at these system monitoring tools that are similar to top, but better than it.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/08/system-monitoring-tools-linux.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-system-monitoring-tools/) Struggling to keep your Obsidian notes in order? Dive into these practical tips to organize your notes better: [13 Useful Tips on Organizing Notes Better With ObsidianUtilize Obsidian knowledge tool more effectively with these helpful tips and tweaks.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSreenath![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/tips-organizing-notes-obsidian.png)](https://itsfoss.com/obsidian-tips/) --- ## 📹 What we are watching Torvalds accepts it is heard to find Linux kernel maintainers --- ## ✨ Project highlights Warp is finally available for Linux, learn what it does right and what it can do better: [Warp: Rust-based Terminal With Built-in AI is Now Available for Linux Also!A terminal emulator with built-in AI, futuristic.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/warp-for-linux.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/warp/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧩 New quiz unit Drag and drop, match and pop! [Match the AppsA fun, drag and drop quiz to identify the popular applications.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/Match-App-Thumbnail.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/match-apps/) ## 💡 Quick handy tip Locate the mouse pointer in Ubuntu by following this: - Go to Settings ➝ Accessibility ➝ Pointing and Clicking - Now, toggle the Locate Pointer button. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/locate-pointer-in-ubuntu.png) When you press the *Left Control* key, the mouse pointer will show an animation letting you know where it is located. --- ## 🤣 Meme of the week Windows who? 😆 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/meme11.png) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia On February 26, 1991, the Creator of World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, introduced the first-ever web browser. Initially called WorldWideWeb, it was later renamed Nexus to avoid confusion from World Wide Web itself. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner A FOSSer is reconsidering how [they handle](https://itsfoss.community/t/a-different-password-approach/11721?ref=itsfoss.com) their passwords. Join in if you have any helpful suggestions! [A different password approachSeeing some recent discussion of password security prompted me to review my password situation. I am going to adopt a new approach. Each password will consist of 2 parts a variable part which is stored ( it does not matter where), and a fixed part which is carried in my head When entering a password, I look up the variable part, combine it with the fixed part in my head and enter the combined result. That means I can write the variable part on paper… and it is secure. How I do the…![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS Communitynevj![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/a-different-password-approach/11721?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ❤️ With love **Share it with your Linux-using friends** and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/)). Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. Opt for [It's FOSS Plus membership](https://itsfoss.com/membership) and support us 🙏 Enjoy using Linux 😄