> ## 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 #24.50: Beautiful Distros, Open Source for Windows, Thunar Tweaks, Hyprpaper and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-50/ - Published: 2024-12-12T05:28:25.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-12T05:28:25.000Z - Description: Getting into the holiday spirit already - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ The holiday season is approaching us. Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' is already upon us. If you are already in the holiday spirit, perhaps you would like to give a little Christmas touch to your Linux desktop? [Give Your Linux System a Christmas Touch With These Tricks’Tis the season for celebration. Customize your Linux desktop with the Christmas spirit.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-157.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/linux-christmas-makeover.png)](https://itsfoss.com/christmas-linux-wallpaper/) **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - Thunar tweaks. - OBS Studio dropping Ubuntu 22.04 support. - openSUSE improves gaming. - Flathub set to go big as an independent entity. - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! - **This week's newsletter is supported by** [**Typesense**](https://shortclick.link/0s0sd2?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ❇️ Typesense, open source alternative to Algolia [Typesense](https://shortclick.link/0s0sd2?ref=itsfoss.com) is the free, open-source search engine for forward-looking devs. Make it easy on people: Tpyos? Typesense knows we mean typos, and they happen. 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[GitHub - typesense/typesense: Open Source alternative to Algolia + Pinecone and an Easier-to-Use alternative to ElasticSearch ⚡ 🔍 ✨ Fast, typo tolerant, in-memory fuzzy Search Engine for building delightful search experiencesOpen Source alternative to Algolia + Pinecone and an Easier-to-Use alternative to ElasticSearch ⚡ 🔍 ✨ Fast, typo tolerant, in-memory fuzzy Search Engine for building delightful search experiences -…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-3.svg)GitHubtypesense![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/typesense)](https://shortclick.link/0s0sd2?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 📰 Linux and Open Source News - A [line of Raspberry Pi 5-powered handhelds](https://news.itsfoss.com/pilet-handeld/?ref=itsfoss.com) are set to hit Kickstarter soon. - [Raspberry Pi 500 released](https://news.itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-500-monitor/?ref=itsfoss.com) just in time for the Holiday gifting season. - [OBS Studio 31.0](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/obs-studio-31-background-blur-feature?ref=itsfoss.com) has dropped official build support for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. - openSUSE has [implemented an upgrade](https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-gaming-gpu-tool/?ref=itsfoss.com) to vastly improve the multi-GPU experience. - [GNOME 46.7](https://9to5linux.com/gnome-46-7-improves-accessibility-of-quick-settings-keyboard-backlight-toggle?ref=itsfoss.com) release has landed with accessibility tweaks and other misc improvements. As things are taking shape, Flathub LLC is expected [to become a reality soon](https://news.itsfoss.com/flathub-paid-apps/?ref=itsfoss.com), with paid apps and easy donation options being introduced to the platform. [Flathub To Introduce Paid Apps and Easy Donation OptionsFlathub is an increasingly popular portal for Flatpak apps for every Linux distribution. Now, it’s doing something to help the ecosystem grow!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-150.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Flathub-payment-and-donation.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/flathub-paid-apps/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About Mozilla now has a [fresh brand identity](https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-new-branding-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com), with claims that they are laying the foundation for the next 25 years. I wonder whether this is a make-or-break situation for the outfit. [Mozilla’s New Brand Logo is Here: Time For a Trip Down Memory Lane!With the new brand identify, let’s hope for a better future for Mozilla!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-151.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/mozilla-new-rebranding.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-new-branding-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) And something to ponder about Mint's cautious but consistent approach to the user experience. [Here’s How Linux Mint is Silently Redefining User ExperienceA lot of people like Linux Mint. Do you know why? We think it’s the user experience.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-158.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/mint-secretly-redefining-ux.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-redefining-ux/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More - We've got a handy [guide for newbies to the Nano text editor](https://itsfoss.com/nano-editor-guide/). - You can [get more out of Thunar file manager on Xfce with these tips](https://itsfoss.com/thunar-tweaks/). - Don't lose track of your Linux system settings, [use Timeshift to backup and restore them](https://itsfoss.com/backup-restore-linux-timeshift/). - Arch Linux users can [enjoy package management through Pamac GUI](https://itsfoss.com/install-pamac-arch-linux/). - We are on track with our [Hyprland series](https://itsfoss.com/tag/hyprland/), the latest article focuses on setting up [Hyprpaper](https://itsfoss.com/hyprpaper-hyprland/), a really cool CLI wallpaper utility. Here are a few [open source tools that are available on Windows but not on Linux](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-tools-windows/). [6 Open Source Tools for Windows UsersNot your usual list, but these are useful open-source apps for Windows users.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-160.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/x-windows-opensource-apps-2.png)](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-tools-windows/) --- ## 👷 Maker's and AI Corner If you cannot play those high-end games directly, you could stream it using Raspberry Pi. [How I Managed to Play AAA Games on Raspberry PiYou can utilize your Raspberry Pi to experience games too, with a catch!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-153.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/moonlight-raspberrypi.png)](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-moonlight-setup/) I also stumbled across a self-hosted alternative project to Google Location History. [GitHub - Freika/dawarich: Self-hosted alternative to Google Location History (Google Maps Timeline)Self-hosted alternative to Google Location History (Google Maps Timeline) - Freika/dawarich![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-4.svg)GitHubFreika![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/dawarich)](https://github.com/Freika/dawarich?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 📹 Videos We are Creating for You [Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (Help us cross the 60,000 mark)](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ✨ Apps of the Week [RSS Guard](https://news.itsfoss.com/rss-guard/?ref=itsfoss.com) is the latest App Of The Week. It is a reliable feed reader app for Linux that supports RSS, RDF, Atom, and JSON. [RSS Guard: A Superb Open Source Feed Reader AppA cross-platform open source feed reader that gets the job done.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-154.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/rssguard-aotw.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/rss-guard/?ref=itsfoss.com) You can complement that with [Linkora](https://news.itsfoss.com/linkora/?ref=itsfoss.com) on your Android smartphone. It is a link utility app that lets you store and manage all your links from the same place. --- ## 🧩 Quiz Time A [trivia quiz on Linux gaming](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-gaming-trivia/) this time around. Can you beat 'em all? [Linux Gaming Galore: Trivia EditionWe’re proud of where gaming on Linux is now! Let’s see what you know about it.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-155.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/linux-gaming-trivia.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-gaming-trivia/) --- ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip In KDE Konsole, you can adjust the number of Scrollback lines dynamically. To achieve that, first right-click on an empty place and select “*Adjust Scrollback…*”. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/1-right-click-and-select-adjust-scrollback.png) Now, enter a value for the desired number of Scrollback lines by choosing the “*Fixed size:*” option and click on “*OK*”. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/2-set-a-temperory-scrollback.png) Remember, this is temporary and only affects the current session. Furthermore, having a huge number of Scrollback lines might cause performance issues, since all of this is stored in the RAM. --- ## 🤣 Meme of the Week Sums up the Vim exiting experience. The [Spotify playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SSxGGDJHFW606dWX8yokX?ref=itsfoss.com) for those interested. 😆 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/meme7.png) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia [Ada Lovelace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada%5FLovelace?ref=itsfoss.com), born on December 10, 1815, as the daughter of poet Lord Byron, was a 19th-century mathematician who worked with [Charles Babbage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles%5FBabbage?ref=itsfoss.com) on the [Analytical Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analytical%5Fengine?ref=itsfoss.com), writing what is considered the first computer program. Honoring her legacy, the ADA programming language, based on Pascal, was developed in the 1970s for readability and maintainability. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner One of our regular FOSSers is looking for [some pointers](https://itsfoss.community/t/suggest-an-approach-to-suspend-a-laptop-i-have-doubts-on-ram-lifespan/12846?ref=itsfoss.com) regarding suspend on laptop. [Suggest an approach to suspend a laptop, I Have Doubts on RAM lifespanHello Friends For a laptop with Linux Ubuntu Desktop installed with 16GB. When the OS is send to “suspend” (systemctl suspend) and is wake up when the laptop’s lid is opened According with your experience and knowledge When the laptop is send to suspend, is wise have the RAM free as possible?, I mean have all the most “heavy” programs closed. For example 2G/16GB or Does it not matter? Therefore suspending the laptop with either 8GB/16GB or 12GB/16GB My concern is about if is suspended the…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-16.png)It's FOSS CommunityManuel\_Jordan![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c-15.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/suggest-an-approach-to-suspend-a-laptop-i-have-doubts-on-ram-lifespan/12846?ref=itsfoss.com) I am planning to add some new features, make some changes to It's FOSS, some small, some big. You'll see them in '12 days of Tuxmas' series. Stay tuned for that 😄 --- ## ❤️ 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. 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