@ivpn Split Tunneling on Linux (Desktop File Method)

IVPN's Linux CLI split tunneling works, but their documentation doesn't cover desktop integration well. From what I can tell, you can't just add apps to a persistent list. You launch them through the CLI.

The workaround: Custom .desktop files that wrap the ivpn splittun command.

Example for Steam:

Create ~/.local/share/applications/steam-novpn.desktop

[Desktop Entry]
Name=Steam (No VPN)
Exec=bash -c 'ivpn splittun -appadd /usr/bin/steam &'
Icon=steam
Type=Application
Categories=Game;

For any app:

• Find the binary: which <app>
• Create desktop file with that path in the Exec line
• Drop it in ~/.local/share/applications
• Run: update-desktop-database ~/.local/share/applications

Notes:

• Split tunnel mode (ivpn splittun -on) persists across reboots
• Apps must be re-added after reboot (your desktop file handles this automatically)
• Child processes (like Steam games) should inherit the exclusion

Verify:
ivpn splittun -status

This gives you app menu icons. IVPN should document this pattern. It's the cleanest Linux desktop workflow I've found.

I have submitted an issue to IVPN's ivpn.net GIthub proposing a guide to be added:

https://github.com/ivpn/ivpn.net/issues/1020

#Linux #IVPN #Privacy #FOSS

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Buenas noticias para los retrogamers linuxeros pues ha llegado la nueva versión de la capa de traducción D7VK 2.0, la cual incluye cambios incrementales, permitiendo duplicar el rendimiento en muchos juegos clásicos. ¿De qué se tratan específicamente estos cambios?

#Gaming
#Linux
#D7VK

https://notasrem.com/llegar-d7vk-2-0-duplicar-rendimiento-muchos-juegos/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Chessferatu⁣ #Windows #Linux (Half-Cocked Studios⁣) が、配信開始されました。1950円(8/2(日)2:00まで)。
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I so enjoy using BTW Operating System ☺️
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Laptop running Omarchy (Arch Linux)

DLSS Updater: version 4.4.2 released https://playingtux.com/en/articles/2026/07/dlss-updater-v442-released/ #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Basada en la GPU, alivia la carga de la CPU para ofrecer una respuesta instantánea. Destaca por su soporte nativo de imágenes, un potente sistema de ventanas integradas (tabs/splits) y una configuración limpia por texto. Ligera, moderna y altamente extensible.

#KittyTerminal #Linux #macOS #CLI #OpenSource #SysAdmin #Dotfiles #Tech

OptiScaler: upscaling compatibility layer released in version 0.9.4 https://playingtux.com/en/articles/2026/07/optiscaler-v094-released/ #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming

GOverlay: version 1.8.7 released https://playingtux.com/en/articles/2026/07/goverlay-v187-released/ #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming

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🎙️ **VocaLinux** هو تطبيق جديد مفتوح المصدر للإملاء الصوتي على لينكس، يدعم العمل محليًا لحماية الخصوصية مع تحويل الكلام إلى نص بسرعة ودقة، دون الحاجة إلى خدمات سحابية.

📖 https://www.masdarx.com/posts/vocalinux-open-source-voice-dictation-app-linux/

#Linux #OpenSource #SpeechToText #لينكس

A set of new Chimera-Live images is uploading right now.

New Firefox & Chromium packages for the GNOME and KDE images also krita joins the KDE Desktop who also got updated to 6.7.3.

This is the first release where SDDM uses the KWin wayland compositor and xserver-xorg is not part of the KDE images and the RPi image.

The Images should be ready to download in about an hour from now at the usual place

https://c.1und1.de/@1632165589407503469/fVfz_5G2xzpIEFlMtFCZVQ

#chimeralinux #linux #liveimage #chimeralive

@isbm @nixCraft not just Android, but maybe ask @landley if the Website ain't clear…

https://landley.net/toybox/

I also do work on a minimalost #Linux #distro named @OS1337 …

#borgbackup 1.4.5 was just released!

Some fixes, including a low severity security fix, some new features, some other changes.

https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.4.5

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Great songs I have added to my #spotify and #Applemusic playlists. If someone from #devops #devsecops #sysadmin #python #developer #developers 100daysofcode #100daysofcodechallange #linux #git #github #gitlab community is searching for #music I suggest it try it and thank me latter

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"Half a Second" - a book on the XZ backdoor https://lobste.rs/s/sckxug #linux #security
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@isbm @nixCraft I think the closest to actual *" #UnixPhilosophy "* is #toybox because it's a minimalist #Userland for #Unix-esque Systems like #Linux and #BSD|s…

"How to Select All in Vim: Copy, Delete, or Yank Every Line"

"No plugins required. Select all text in Vim with ggVG, yank every line with :%y, copy the whole file to the system clipboard, or delete all lines with :%d."

https://linuxize.com/post/vim-select-all/

#Linux

🐧 Anti-DRM Linux Bounty (PlayStation)

nice move

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/07/18/Anti_DRM_Linux_Bounty_PlayStation.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource

In this case, trying out the linux DAWs.

Once I moved back to x86, all the problems I had with the audio pipeline disappeared.

#linux

🐧 GNU/Linux Distributions and Other Operating Systems

today's leftovers

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#Linux #OpenSource

The open-source Vocalinux app lets #Linux users dictate text into almost any application while processing their speech locally.

https://linuxiac.com/vocalinux-is-an-open-source-voice-dictation-app-built-for-linux/

Kitty 0.48 introduces vertical tabs on the left or right side, plus Wayland fixes, macOS enhancements, and performance improvements.
#Linux

https://linuxiac.com/kitty-0-48-terminal-emulator-introduces-vertical-tabs/

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.129 with an experimental modern UI that refreshes the editor’s overall look and feel.
#Linux

https://linuxiac.com/microsoft-gives-visual-studio-code-a-modern-ui-preview/

DXVK 3.0.2 corrects rendering and swapchain problems in Halo CE and Overwatch while improving stability in other supported games.
#Linux

https://linuxiac.com/dxvk-3-0-2-released-with-game-specific-fixes/

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