IceWM 3.8 Brings New Optimizations & Changes
For those preferring an X11-based desktop experience on Linux, IceWM 3.8 released on Sunday as the newest version of this lightweight X11 window manager focused on speed and simplicity...
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Luxe Bathrooms Without the Price: A Tile Guide
Want a bathroom that feels like a luxury spa without the hefty cost? Tiles can transform your space, but they can also strain your budget. The good news is that with smart planning and the right luxury bathroom tiles, you can achieve a high-end look affordably. Here's how to make it happen.
Define Your Luxury Look
Before you start shopping, get clear on what "luxury" means for your bathroom. Is it the timeless beauty of marble? A serene, minimalist vibe with neutral colors? Or bold, textured patterns that pop? Maybe you love sleek porcelain or rustic stone finishes. Knowing your aesthetic helps you choose the right luxury bathroom tiles and avoid getting overwhelmed by options.
Set a Realistic Budget
Decide on a specific budget for your tile project, covering tiles, grout, trim, and installation—whether you're DIY or hiring out. Tell your tiles supplier this number upfront. They'll point you to tiles that fit your price range, helping you avoid falling in love with options that are out of reach.
Porcelain Over Stone
Natural stone tiles are gorgeous but expensive and require regular upkeep. Porcelain is a cost-effective alternative that doesn't skimp on style. It can replicate marble, granite, or wood with stunning realism. Many luxury bathroom tiles are porcelain, offering durability, water resistance, and low maintenance—perfect for busy bathrooms.
Use Premium Tiles Wisely
You don't need to tile every wall with high-end materials to create a luxurious effect. Focus on key areas like a shower feature wall, a vanity backsplash, or a decorative alcove. Pair these with affordable, neutral tiles elsewhere. A few luxury bathroom tiles in the right spots can make the whole room feel upscale without inflating costs.
Check Multiple Suppliers
Tiles suppliers differ in their offerings and prices. Some focus on designer collections, while others stock discounted or overstock inventory. Reach out to several suppliers and share your budget and vision. Ask about deals on discontinued or surplus tiles—ideal if you don't need extras later. A good tiles supplier can suggest budget-friendly options that still look high-end.
Avoid Low-Quality Traps
Cheap tiles can seem like a deal, but they often disappoint. Low-end tiles may crack, stain, or need constant maintenance. Ask your tiles supplier about the tile's performance, maintenance needs, and whether it's rated for floors or walls. Investing in quality premium bathroom tiles ensures long-term value.
Plan for Installation Costs
The cost of tiles is only half the story—installation can add up fast. Complex designs or small tiles take longer to install, driving up labor fees. Larger tiles or simpler patterns can reduce both installation and maintenance costs. Use luxury bathroom tiles in focal points and keep other areas simple to save money.
Blend Tiles Thoughtfully
Mixing tile styles can create a dynamic, luxurious bathroom. Think bold floor patterns with plain walls or textured shower tiles with smooth porcelain around the vanity. Keep the color scheme cohesive and let one tile style shine. A few luxury bathroom tiles, strategically placed, can elevate the design without overcrowding it.
DIY or Hire a Pro?
Tiling videos make it look simple, but bathrooms are complex. Wet areas, slopes, and grout lines demand precision. If you're confident, DIY can save money on straightforward projects. For critical areas like showers, a professional ensures durability. You can save by doing prep or cleanup yourself.
Luxury Is About the Big Picture
The priciest tiles don't always create the best bathroom. Focus on the overall effect—clean lines, cohesive colors, proper lighting, and a smart layout. Partner with a reliable tiles supplier and use luxury bathroom tiles wisely to build a space that feels indulgent without the high-end cost.
Linux 6.16-rc3 Released: Various Bug Fixes While Bcachefs Changes Not Pulled
Linus Torvalds just announced the release of Linux 6.16-rc3 in marching toward the Linux 6.16 kernel release due out around late July.lxer.com
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 23rd, 2025 - 9to5Linux
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for June 23rd, 2025, brings news about KDE Plasma 6.4, postmarketOS 25.06, Darktable 5.2, Calibre 8.5, and more.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
It's true that open source is made up of community members coming together to make software solutions in a collaborative and open way.
It is also true that open source is defined by a bunch of licenses.
The licenses may not be the fun part, but being organized about what parts of your project are under which license is important for all the rest of it to work!
Thanks to the @fsfe we have an easier way to manage that. :)
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Making sense of software licensing with FSFE REUSE: A beginner's guide for open source developers - Fedora Magazine
Learn how the REUSE specification from FSFE helps bring clarity to open source licensing. This article covers real-world examples, and tips to make your project REUSE compliant.Andreas Haerter (Fedora Project)
Can the FSFE help handling the current licensing mess in Mastodon?
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New Terms of Service IP clause cannot be terminated or revoked, not even by deleting content · mastodon mastodon · Discussion #35114
Summary Since it first opened, mastodon.social has operated without any sort of explicit IP grant from the users to the service, which is unusual for a social networking service. Today Mastodon ann...GitHub
Linux 6.16-rc3 Released: Various Bug Fixes While Bcachefs Changes Not Pulled
Linus Torvalds just announced the release of Linux 6.16-rc3 in marching toward the Linux 6.16 kernel release due out around late July...
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More Intel TDX Code Merged For KVM In Linux 6.16
Merged minutes ago ahead of the Linux 6.16-rc3 release due out shortly was this week's batch of Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) updates. Beyond the usual KVM fixes merged for the week, a bit of feature code was pulled in by Linus Torvalds for this post-merge-window phase...
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Disabling Intel Graphics Security Mitigations Can Boost GPU Compute Performance By 20%
While not talked about as much as the Intel CPU security mitigations, Intel graphics security mitigations have added up over time that if disabling Intel graphics security mitigations for their GPU compute stack for OpenCL and Level Zero can yield a 20% performance boost. Ubuntu maker Canonical in cooperation with Intel is preparing to disable thes…
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Disabling Intel Graphics Security Mitigations Can Boost GPU Compute Performance By 20%
While not talked about as much as the Intel CPU security mitigations, Intel graphics security mitigations have added up over time that if disabling Intel graphics security mitigations for their GPU compute stack for OpenCL and Level Zero can yield a …www.phoronix.com
3mdeb Carries Out Experimental Port Of AMD OpenSIL To Zen 1 Platform
The 3mdeb firmware consulting firm recently hosted another one of their virtual events about open-source firmware and beer. There they talked about AMD's ongoing work around OpenSIL for open-source CPU silicon initialization. In addition, they shared work on an experimental port of OpenSIL back to Zen 1 processors...
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XLibre 25.0 Released As Inaugural Version Of X.Org Server Fork
XLibre 25.0 was just released as the first tagged release of this recent X.Org Server fork.lxer.com
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HackerBox 0115 Wispier Upgrades Wardriving with Dual-Band Wi-Fi and GPS HackerBox 0115 Wispier Upgrades Wardriving with Dual-Band Wi-Fi and GPS
HackerBox is a monthly subscription service offering development kits targeted at hobbyists, students, and electronics enthusiasts. HackerBox 0115, titled "Wispier," is a follow-up to the earlier Wispy kit (HackerBox 0089).Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
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Rocky Linux Still Lacks Major Version Upgrade Support—And That's a Problem
Rocky Linux delivers stability, but its lack of in-place upgrade support between major versions is a sore spot for users with long-term deployments.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
KDE Plasma Remains Committed To A Wayland Future: 70%+ Already On Wayland
Prominent KDE developer Nate Graham put out a blog post today reaffirming the KDE Plasma's intent that Wayland is their main focus and X11 support continues to be maintained but eventually it will go awaylxer.com
For those of us who weren't able to attend Flock or watch the event livestreamed, here is a recap of what happened. :)
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Flock to Fedora 2025 Recap: Streaming from Kenya - Fedora Magazine
A virtual recap of Flock to Fedora 2025 — streaming live from Kenya. Highlights, reflections, and community moments from Fedora’s biggest contributor gathering.Cornelius Emase (Fedora Project)
Darktable 5.2 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New Features - 9to5Linux
Darktable 5.2 open-source RAW image editor is now available for download with new features, UI/UX improvements, and updated camera support.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
Hyprland Starter and Dotfiles Installer on Fedora 42 KDE Plasma 6.4 (WKS)
At the moment that is a hack installing almost all of required packages (except ttf-*-*) from Fedora 42 repos instead of AUR. I've setup "...lxer.com
Coventry Very Light Rail looks promising - for places where drivers (and some extent moped riders) won't even care a bit about buses - the rails could probably bother them a bit.
Install the rails and done, no further digging more than 30cm depth +/- is needed. No extra cords are needed and it won't even touch utility lines buried below the road surface.
Though some would argue, probably improve bus services and more or less it's the same outcome.
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XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta) Marks Official Debut
XLibre Xserver, a fresh fork of Xorg to revive X11, launches version 25.0 just two weeks after its inception, bringing new life to the X11 ecosystem.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
KDE Plasma Remains Committed To A Wayland Future: 70%+ Already On Wayland
Prominent KDE developer Nate Graham put out a blog post today reaffirming the KDE Plasma's intent that Wayland is their main focus and X11 support continues to be maintained but eventually it will go away. Nate Graham also noted around 73% of KDE Plasma 6 users are already using the Wayland session...
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The Microsoft OOXML Modus Operandi: Throw 1,000 Pages of Other People's Work for a Judge to Read Ahead of a One-Hour Meeting
No time to discuss this - that's the pointRoy Schestowitz
Nitrux Hyprland Is Happening, Thanks to Plasma LTS’s End
As KDE Plasma LTS ends, Nitrux embraces Hyprland and drops NX Desktop. Discover what’s changing—and why Nitrux Hyprland is worth the excitement.Djalel Oukid (Linux-Tech&More)
Ubuntu 25.10 Planning To Raise RISC-V Support Baseline To RVA23 Profile
Ahead of the all-important Ubuntu 26.04 LTS cycle, Canonical is looking to raise the required RISC-V ISA baseline for its Ubuntu 25.10 release due out later this year...
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Do you use UxPlay to 'AirPlay' your iPhone, iPad or Mac screen to your Linux desktop? A new GNOME Shell extension makes using it easier.
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This GNOME Extension Simplifies iPhone Screen Sharing on Linux
A new GNOME Shell extension makes it easy to control the UxPlay AirPlay server on Ubuntu. Start and stop mirroring your iPhone or iPad screen with a click.Joey Sneddon (OMG! Ubuntu!)
GNOME Fixes Years-Old Bug Of Trash Not Always Being Properly Emptied
This Week in GNOME is out with its latest issue that outlines some UI progress made as well as addressing an aging GNOME bug that could result in not all files/directories being properly removed when emptying the Trash from the GNOME desktop...
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