Category: App Updates
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GIMP 3.0.6 Update: A Comprehensive Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza!
If you’re a user of the GIMP 3.0 stable series and have been enjoying its latest features, you’re in for a treat with the release of GIMP 3.0.6. This update serves as the third maintenance update, bringing a range of bug fixes and improvements inspired by the upcoming GIMP 3.2. Some key changes in this…
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Parallels Desktop Unveils ‘Future-Proof Linux Compatibility’ for Enhanced Virtualization Experience
Parallels Desktop has made strides in enhancing the experience for users running Linux distros on macOS with its latest update. Traditionally, integrating the host macOS and the Linux guest operating systems relied on Parallels Tools for Linux, a suite of drivers and kernel modules that required manual installation in a VM. However, as Linux kernel…
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September 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Innovations and Exciting Updates!
September delivered a slew of important updates in the Linux app ecosystem, featuring several noteworthy releases that included bug fixes, new features, and overall enhancements. Apostrophe 3.3 Apostrophe, the distraction-free Markdown editor, has rolled out an update with significant improvements. It introduces a new narrow mode for better usability on smaller screens, and the default…
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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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OBS Studio 32.0: Unveiling the New Plugin Manager and NVIDIA RTX Effects
OBS Studio 32.0 has been released, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the popular streaming and screen recording software. One of the standout additions is a new plugin manager, which currently allows users to enable or disable installed plugins. Future updates might enable browsing and updating plugins directly from within OBS. The…
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VLC’s 2023 Update Brings Exciting Features: Qt6 Support, Dark Mode, and More!
VLC Media Player has received its first update of the year, marking over a year since its last refresh. The new version, VLC 3.0.22, is part of the ongoing 3.0 series that started in 2018. The development team, Vidéolan, continues to maintain this series while also working towards the anticipated VLC 4.0. On September 19,…
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Thunderbird 143 Releases: A Treasure Trove of Fixes and Improvements
Thunderbird 143 has been released, emphasizing bug fixes over new features. This update from MZLA Technologies significantly refines the existing functionalities of the popular open-source email client. Key Fixes in Thunderbird 143 The latest version addresses several issues that users have faced. Notably, the problem where arrow key selections in the global search bar skipped…
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Turntable Enhancements: Offline Scrobbling, Resizing, and Exciting New Features!
In the latest update for Turntable, a universally compatible music widget and scrobbler, developer Evangelos "GeopJr" Paterakis has introduced several exciting features aimed at enhancing user experience. The new version, Release 0.4, includes offline scrobbling, which allows users to log their music tracks even when not connected to the internet. This means that if you…
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August 2025 Linux Release Roundup: The Latest Updates and Innovations
August saw a flurry of updates in the Linux app ecosystem, bringing several noteworthy enhancements across various applications. While many releases earned their own spotlight, a range of smaller updates also emerged that enhance everyday usage. Kdenlive delivered significant improvements in video editing with the introduction of 10-bit H.265 support. Meanwhile, VirtualBox 7.2 revamped its…
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LibreOffice 25.8.1 Update: Nearly 100 Bug Fixes Enhance Performance and Stability
The latest update of LibreOffice, version 25.8.1, introduces nearly 100 bug fixes to enhance the functionality of this open-source office suite. Released earlier than expected, this update specifically addresses several critical issues related to Microsoft Office document formats such as DOCX, PPTX, and XLSX. Users of the previous version encountered problems when opening and editing…
