Issue #55_SI: Best of Linux Voice 2026 Edition / Jan 2026
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HACKING
Steam Deck Desktop Mode
Valve's nifty Steam Deck console runs on SteamOS, a variant of Arch Linux. While you typically use the Steam Deck like any other dedicated game machine, you can freely jump into a Linux Desktop mode of surprising and powerful potential.
Mods on Steam Deck
The Steam Deck gaming handheld offers a galaxy of creative modifications for the games you love to play.
Control an Android from Linux
You don't have to be an expert to imagine situations where it would be useful to control an Android phone or tablet from the Linux desktop. Whether you are syncing notifications, sharing files, or even mirroring the screen, Linux has the tools for the task.
Ad-Free Videos
Adverts, begone! YouTube is slowly becoming less usable every year. Piped, a privacy conscious YouTube front end, is just what you need to enjoy YouTube videos once again.
GAMING
Rescuing Nintendo Games
The Nintendo Network went dark in 2024, but a thriving FOSS community continues to support the Wii platform and other Nintendo devices. We'll introduce you to some of the tools you can use to reclaim the magic.
ChimeraO
Play Steam, GoG, and Epic games with one steamy and epic OS.
Retro Gaming with RetroArch
Using Linux as a base, build your own couch-friendly retro-gaming console. All it takes is a PC, a game controller, RetroArch, and some awesomeness.
CODING
Just
Try this command runner that lets you define project-specific tasks in a declarative justfile.
Cron
Learn how to leverage cron for routine maintenance, backup automation, and critical system monitoring to enhance operational reliability.
Game Boy Coding
Developing for Nintendo's classic handheld is fun, and it is good way to learn low-level concepts as you do it.
FOSSPicks
Welcome from columnist Nate Drake.
* Productivity and Knowledge
* System and Internet Tools
* Multimedia and Creativity
* Fun and Games
TUTORIALS
RSS to Email
RSS is not well known outside of tech savvy circles, yet it remains one of the best methods to consume recurrent publications, such as blogs.
Nextcloud Private Server
Love the convenience of online productivity tools but wary of giving up your privacy? Set up your own Nextcloud virtual private server.
Nextcloud Plugins
Use apps to make your Nextcloud work more efficient and private.
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