The CachyOS April 2026 update introduces significant changes, including the replacement of Octopi with the Shelly package manager and the implementation of the kyber NVMe scheduler to enhance storage performance and resolve AMD boot glitches. Users will benefit from improved privacy and security features, such as native fingerprint authentication for administrative tasks and built-in DNS-over-HTTPS support to secure browsing data. The update also addresses NVIDIA driver conflicts and enhances handheld device detection while removing unnecessary power management scripts. Overall, these adjustments aim to provide a smoother and more efficient Arch-based experience for users
CachyOS April 2026 Update Fixes AMD Boot Glitches and Upgrades NVMe Scheduling for Faster Performance
CachyOS April 2026 swaps Octopi for Shelly as the default GUI package manager while automatically creating a permanent post-installation snapshot for easy recovery. Storage performance sees a practical boost by switching the NVMe scheduler to kyber, and AMD laptop display glitches during boot are finally resolved. Privacy and security get a meaningful upgrade with built-in DNS-over-HTTPS support and native fingerprint authentication for administrative commands. The release also patches lingering NVIDIA driver conflicts, removes unstable power management scripts, and sharpens handheld device detection for a smoother overall experience.
