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Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0: A Fresh Look and New Features Entering Testing Phase
A redesigned version of the Raspberry Pi Imager application is currently available for early testing. The new interface, part of Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0, has undergone substantial changes to enhance accessibility and user-friendliness. The developers highlighted that nearly every aspect of the UI has been updated to improve understanding and ease of use. Among the…
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Cairo-Dock 3.6 Launches with Enhanced Wayland and HiDPI Support, Plus systemd Integration
Cairo-Dock has recently released version 3.6, marking its return with significant enhancements including support for Wayland and HiDPI displays. This open-source dock-like application, formerly known as GLX-Dock, has been revitalized to cater to modern desktop environments. The inclusion of Wayland support is a significant milestone, as it now works seamlessly with several Wayland compositors, such…
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Introducing the Mini Floating Panel: New Auto-Positioning Features Unveiled!
The Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has received an update featuring a new ‘auto placement’ functionality, designed to minimize the hassle of positioning the panel. The extension allows users to transform the GNOME’s Top Bar into a mobile ‘widget’ that can float above other windows, be hidden temporarily, and displays only essential items. In…
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Ubuntu Touch: Now Powered by Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for Enhanced Mobile Experience
In an exciting development for mobile Linux enthusiasts, the UBports Foundation has released the first update to Ubuntu Touch, now based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series. The new release, Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0, brings a host of features aimed at enhancing the user experience, including new logos, an integrated theme switcher,…
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Imgur Bids Farewell to UK Users: What You Need to Know
The popular image-hosting platform Imgur is currently inaccessible to users in the UK due to a decision made by its owner, MediaLab. Users attempting to access the site will encounter a notice stating that content is not available in their region. This move follows an investigation by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) into the…
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GNU Linux-Libre 6.17 Released: A Testament to Software Freedom Enthusiasts
The GNU Linux-libre project has recently announced the release of the GNU Linux-libre 6.17 kernel, aimed at users who prioritize complete software freedom on their GNU/Linux systems. This release is anchored on the Linux 6.17 kernel series and features significant changes including a deblobbing process for various drivers, such as AMDGPU, iwlwifi, and Intel AVS.…
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Introducing GNOME 49: Enhanced Tiling Shell with New Keyboard Options
Tiling Shell, a popular GNOME extension that enhances window management, recently received an update that includes new features catering to keyboard users and support for GNOME 49. This extension, which is preinstalled in Zorin OS 18, offers various window tiling methods. The latest version, Tiling Shell v17, introduces the ability to raise all tiled windows…
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Linux Kernel 6.17 Officially Released: Discover the Exciting New Features!
Linux kernel 6.17 has been officially released, featuring significant updates aimed at enhancing hardware support and improving system functionality. Linus Torvalds highlighted the arrival of this version, which includes new and updated drivers, optimizations in file systems, and enhancements in networking. Key Features of Linux Kernel 6.17: Hardware Support: The kernel now supports ARM’s Branch…
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Linux Kernel 6.17 Released: Discover the Latest Features and Improvements!
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux kernel 6.17, bringing improved hardware support and several core system enhancements. This update introduces graphic drivers for the latest Intel ‘Panther Lake’ laptops, better power management features for devices with AMD hybrid GPUs, and resolves a long-standing software bug from 1993. Additionally, it incorporates features to extend…
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KaOS Linux 2025.09 Released: Featuring Linux 6.16 and KDE Gear 25.08
KaOS Linux has introduced version 2025.09, enhancing its offerings as an independent Linux distribution that utilizes the Arch Linux ecosystem. This release features the latest Linux kernel 6.16, and introduces the KDE Plasma 6.4.5 desktop environment, along with KDE Gear 25.08.1 and KDE Frameworks 6.18. All components were built using the updated Qt 6.9.2 application…
