Armbian weekly newsletter

This week, we spotlight the latest progress surrounding the Armbian 25.11 release. Development continues at a steady pace, with new board enablement work, kernel refinements, and package updates rolling in from contributors across the community. From single-board computers powering homelabs to lightweight systems deployed at the edge, Armbian 25.11 aims to deliver a cleaner, faster, and more reliable experience. If you're upgrading existing installations or preparing images for new hardware, this release ensures that your boards stay efficient, secure, and ready for whatever you build next.

v25.11 Improving the base, unlocking new options

Thanks to our amazing community and partners, this release brings mainline U-Boot support to more boards, adds dozens of new devices, and introduces powerful build framework improvements.

Armbian blogIgor Pecovnik

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Thermal paste vs. Thermal pads

Thermal pads are convenient, but thermal paste can drop your SBC’s temperature by 5-8°C under load. Learn why switching to paste creates better heat transfer and prevents throttling, especially during intensive tasks.

Armbian blogMichael Robinson

How to test a USB-C power supply when your SBC has power issues

Power problems are one of the most common causes of instability, boot failures, or random restarts in single board computers (SBCs). Because many modern boards use USB-C connectors for power, it’s important to verify that your power supply is delivering the correct voltage and current before assuming there’s

Armbian blogMichael Robinson