> ## 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 #24.51: OBS Tip, New Linux Tools, Fun With Terminal, New Releases and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-51/ - Published: 2024-12-19T04:45:15.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-19T04:45:15.000Z - Description: 'Tis the season for ❤️ - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ 'Tis the season for ❤️ And I would appreciate your love and support in helping us achieve our goal of 60,000 subscribers on YouTube before 2024 ends. We need 3,600 more people. So, if you haven't already, [please do subscribe to our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) and if possible, encourage others in your Linux communities. With your help, we can achieve this. And if we did, there will be a new video tutorial series on NixOS 😎 [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - A new Xfce release after years - Using a Raspberry Pi as a Wi-Fi extender - Terminal tools to pretend hacking - An open source app for managing AppImages - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! - **This week's newsletter is supported by** [**PikaPods**](https://www.pikapods.com/?ref=itsfoss) ## ❇️ PikaPods: Self-hosting Without Hassle [PikaPods](https://www.pikapods.com/?ref=itsfoss) allows you to quickly deploy your [favorite open source software](https://www.pikapods.com/apps?ref=itsfoss.com). All future updates are handled automatically by PikaPods while you enjoy using the software. Did I tell you that **they also share revenue with the original developers of the software**? Oh! You also get a $5 free credit to try it out and see if you can rely on PikaPods. 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The [Kali Linux 2024.4 release](https://news.itsfoss.com/kali-linux-2024-4-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) marks the final major version for Kali in 2024. [Kali Linux 2024.4 Release Disables Pip for Pipx, Adds GNOME 47 and 14 New ToolsKali Linux 2024.4 is a packed release. Let’s take a look at what’s new.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-168.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/kali-2024-4-release.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/kali-linux-2024-4-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About Here is a thought: There's no compelling reason to remain on Windows in 2025\. 🙂 [I Don’t See a Reason to Switch to Windows from Linux Anymore in 2025Do you think there’s any reason to switch to Windows? 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Here’s how!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-175.png)It's FOSSSreenath![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Zoom-mouse-in-OBS.png)](https://itsfoss.com/obs-zoom/) --- ## 👷 Maker's and AI Corner Who knew a Raspberry Pi could be [turned into a Wi-Fi extender](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-wifi-extender/)? 😳 And I stumbled across this [open source software that can be used for creating online quizzes and test by educators](https://qstonline.org/index.htm?ref=itsfoss.com). Want to access the services running on your local network from anywhere? The free Cloudflare Tunnels feature can help you with that. [Use Cloudflare Tunnels to Access Homelab Outside Local NetworkSelf hosting various open source software on your local system and now want to use it from anywhere? Cloudflare Tunnel comes to your help.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-176.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/what-are-cloudfare-tunnels.png)](https://itsfoss.com/cloudflare-tunnels/) --- ## 📹 Videos We are Creating for You Impress your kids and nephews with these fun CLI tools this Christmas 🎄 [Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (Help us cross the 60,000 mark)](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ✨ Apps of the Week If you are fed up tracking down AppImages on your system, then you can use a utility like [Gear Lever](https://news.itsfoss.com/gear-lever/?ref=itsfoss.com) to organize and manage those better. [Gear Lever: An Open Source Tool To Manage AppImage Apps on LinuxA nifty tool to help manage AppImage files.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-171.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/gearlever-aotw.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/gear-lever/?ref=itsfoss.com) We tried [SimpleX Chat](https://news.itsfoss.com/simplex-chat/?ref=itsfoss.com), a private, decentralized communications app. And a list of interesting [Linux apps discovered by us in 2024](https://news.itsfoss.com/useful-linux-apps-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com). [These Are The Most Useful Linux Apps I Discovered in 2024Here are the best Linux apps we encountered in 2024\. Try them out if you haven’t yet!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-174.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/most-useful-linux-apps-2024.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/useful-linux-apps-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧩 Quiz Time Can spot all the Tuxes in this [fun game](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/spot-the-tux/)? [Spot The Tux: It’s Almost Christmas!Christmas is almost here. Let’s have a fun puzzle!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-173.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/spot-tux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/spot-the-tux/) --- ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip You can subscribe and listen to podcasts using Rhythmbox. 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