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Ghostty Terminal Introduces Long-Awaited Scrollbar Support!
Ghostty terminal is set to introduce scrollbar support, a highly anticipated feature for its users since the tool’s debut in 2024. Previously, users could only scroll through text using mouse wheel momentum or keyboard shortcuts, which, while functional, lacked the visual reference that scrollbars provide when dealing with extensive outputs. As highlighted in community discussions,…
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Submit Your Designs: Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Wallpaper Contest Now Open!
The Xubuntu team has announced a wallpaper contest in honor of the upcoming release of Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon), which is slated for April 23, 2026. This release will showcase the latest Xfce 4.20 desktop environment. The contest officially opened on February 18, 2026, and invites participants to submit their artwork in a dedicated…
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Introducing Rudra: The Revolutionary Keyboard-Driven Launcher for GNOME Shell
Rudra is a newly introduced keyboard-driven launcher designed for the GNOME Shell, providing a fresh take on the myriad of existing Linux launchers. Developed as a GNOME Shell extension rather than a standalone application, it aims to enhance productivity for power users. To activate Rudra, users can press Ctrl + Shift + Space, which opens…
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BleachBit 5.1.0 Beta Introduces Cookie Manager and Expert Mode Enhancements
A new beta version of BleachBit, the free system cleaner application, has been released, introducing several key features aimed at improving user experience and safety. The latest release, version 5.1.0, now includes selective cookie deletion, support for cleaning additional applications, and enhanced safety measures. One of the most significant updates is the introduction of a…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2 Update: Resolving Boot Issues on Sony Xperia X and Enhancing VoLTE Support
The UBports Foundation has released Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2 and OTA-12 updates for both Ubuntu Touch 24.04 and 20.04 users. This update is significant as it addresses several issues and enhances functionality, particularly for Sony Xperia X devices, which faced boot issues after the previous update, OTA-1.1. Alongside fixing the boot problem, the update improves mobile…
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PipeWire 1.6 Released: New Features include Audio Channel Layouts and LDAC Decoder Support
The PipeWire project has announced the release of PipeWire 1.6, a significant update to the open-source server designed for managing audio and video streams as well as hardware on Linux-based systems. This release introduces an array of new features and improvements. Notable highlights of PipeWire 1.6 include the ability to set audio channel layouts directly…
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KDE Plasma 6.6 Official Release: Discover the Exciting New Features!
The KDE project has announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.6, marking it as the latest iteration of their popular desktop environment for GNU/Linux systems. This version comes with significant advancements, including the introduction of a new display manager called "Plasma Login Manager," which has the potential to replace longstanding login managers like SDDM. This…
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Discover the New Features of KDE Plasma 6.6: Screenshot OCR, App Volume Control, and More!
KDE Plasma 6.6 has been released, featuring several enhancements including text extraction from screenshots, per-app volume control in the task manager, and the ability to save custom themes. This update marks the seventh major release since KDE Plasma 6.0 debuted in February 2024. Key Features in KDE Plasma 6.6 Screenshot OCR: The built-in screenshot tool,…
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Lutris 0.5.20 Update: Now Supporting Import of Commodore 64 ROMs!
Lutris has released version 0.5.20 of its popular open-source game management software for GNU/Linux, bringing numerous updates and new features. A significant addition is the support for importing Commodore 64 ROMs, enhancing the software’s capability to manage various game titles. This update integrates DXVK’s D8VK Vulkan-based translation layer directly into Proton, providing better performance options…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Takes a Smart Step: Splits Firmware Package to Minimize Update Sizes
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, known as Resolute Raccoon, is set to revamp how hardware support updates are managed by dividing the existing single linux-firmware package into 17 vendor-specific sub-packages. This initiative is aimed at minimizing the download size of routine firmware updates for users. Historically, the linux-firmware package has surpassed 500MB in size and consumes about…
