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Download LibreOffice 25.2.5: Now with 63 Bug Fixes and Enhanced Features!
The Document Foundation has announced the release of LibreOffice 25.2.5, the fifth maintenance update for the LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series, which includes 63 bug fixes aimed at enhancing overall stability and reliability. This update follows the previous release, LibreOffice 25.2.4, which came out a month and a half earlier. Users are encouraged to update…
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Introducing the New RISC-V SBC: Compatible with Ubuntu 24.04 but Limited to Future Releases
Ahead of the upcoming RISC-V Summit in China, Canonical has unveiled a new RISC-V single-board computer (SBC), the EBC77 Series, which fully supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This SBC is designed primarily for development and embedded systems, rather than typical desktop usage. It is important to note that RISC-V devices generally cannot match the performance or…
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Ubuntu 25.10: Addressing Hidden Issues You Didn’t Know Were There
A recent update for Ubuntu 25.10 addresses a minor design flaw in the Ubuntu Dock, which many users might not have even noticed. Specifically, the corner radii of the dock have been adjusted to provide a more visually consistent experience alongside the UI. This subtle change stems from community feedback, where a designer pointed out…
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Wireshark 4.4.8 Release: Enhanced Protocol Support for the Leading Open-Source Network Analyzer
Wireshark has announced the release of version 4.4.8, marking the eighth maintenance update for the 4.4 series of its popular open-source network protocol analyzer for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update does not introduce new network protocol support but enhances existing support for a variety of protocols, including ASTERIX, DLT, DNP 3.0, and many others.…
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Kiro: Amazon-Backed Agentic IDE Launches in Public Preview
Kiro, an AI-powered Integrated Development Environment (IDE) developed by a team at Amazon, is now available for public preview on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built on the open-source foundation of VS Code, Kiro integrates AI agents into the development process, functioning as a pair programmer that can generate production-ready code and handle routine tasks. Unlike…
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VirtualBox 7.1.12 Enhances Compatibility with Linux Kernel 6.16 for Optimal Host and Guest Performance
Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.1.12, the latest stable version of its open-source virtualization software. This update enhances support for the recently launched Linux kernel 6.16 for both hosts and guests. Released about five weeks after VirtualBox 7.1.10, this new version addresses various user-reported issues and improves several features. Among the key improvements, the Linux Guest…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Key Highlights from July 13th, 2025
The 248th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup brings you the latest happenings in the Linux community for the week ending July 13, 2025. If you missed last week’s roundup, you can catch up with it here. Highlights of the Week This week, we are grateful for the continued support from our readers through donations,…
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Are Chrome OS and Android Merging? Here’s What You Need to Know!
In a recent interview, Sameer Samat, Google’s president of the Android Ecosystem division, hinted at an upcoming merger between Chrome OS and Android. He emphasized the need to combine the two operating systems, aiming to create a unified platform that better reflects modern user needs and behaviors, especially in the context of increased laptop usage.…
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Introducing Rio: The Fast, WebGPU-Powered Terminal for Ubuntu
Terminal emulator applications are prevalent across Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, and while they may seem interchangeable at first glance, each offers unique features tailored to different user preferences. Recently, a terminal emulator called Rio has garnered attention due to its innovative use of technology. What Sets Rio Apart? Rio is a terminal emulator created using…
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CachyOS July 2025 Update: Users Can Now Choose Their Preferred Shell During Installation!
The CachyOS development team has launched the July 2025 ISO snapshot of this popular Arch Linux-based distribution, introducing a much-anticipated feature: users can now select their preferred shell during installation. The new options include cachyos-fish-config and cachyos-zsh-config. Should users not select either, the system will default to Bash, while Fish remains the default configuration. Additionally,…
