Category: App Updates
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CrossOver 25.1.0 Launches with Essential Microsoft Office Fixes for Linux Users
CodeWeavers has announced the release of CrossOver 25.1.0, enhancing the compatibility layer used to run Windows software on Linux and macOS. This latest version focuses on improving the stability of Microsoft Office 2016 on Linux, addressing long-standing login issues with Office 365 Outlook, which should benefit users who depend on these programs. CrossOver’s update also…
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HandBrake 1.10 Released: Explore the New Discord-Friendly Conversion Presets!
A new version of the well-known open-source video converter, HandBrake, has been released. HandBrake 1.10 builds upon the features introduced in version 1.9, which added support for lossless VP9 encoding. This latest update brings several enhancements, particularly focused on social media compatibility. One notable addition is the introduction of "Social 10MB" presets specifically designed for…
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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Launches with Revolutionary Offline AI Code Completion
JetBrains has unveiled the latest version of its popular integrated development environment (IDE), IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2, which introduces offline AI-powered code completion for Java alongside support for Java 25, the next long-term support (LTS) version. This update also includes enhanced Spring debugging tools and Maven 4 support, aimed at streamlining Java development. IntelliJ IDEA is…
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ONLYOFFICE Unveils New AI Agent for Effortless Productivity
A personal AI agent, along with several new pre-installed plugins and numerous bug fixes, has been introduced in the latest update to ONLYOFFICE, the free open-source office suite available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The new version, ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4, includes plugins such as Photo Editor, OCR, Typograf, Doc2md, LanguageTool, DeepL, Thesaurus, and Zotero right out…
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Audacity 3.7.5: Bug Fixes and New Windows on ARM Builds
A new version of Audacity, a widely-used open-source audio editor, has been released. Audacity 3.7.5 focuses on bug fixes and improvements rather than introducing major new features, enhancing usability and stability for its users. Celebrating its 25th anniversary earlier this year, the Audacity team also launched a merch shop. The key changes in Audacity 3.7.5…
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Linux App Release Roundup: Highlights from July 2025
July was a noteworthy month for Linux applications, with several updates that deserve recognition. While some major releases were already highlighted earlier, such as the launch of Blender 4.5 and updates for Firefox and Thunderbird, several other significant applications rolled out new features and improvements. Shotcut 25.07 The open-source video editor Shotcut made notable strides…
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Thunderbird 141 Introduces ‘Archive’ Notification Action and Key Fixes
MZLA Technologies Corporation has introduced an update to its open-source desktop email client, Thunderbird, with version 141 featuring several enhancements aimed at improving user experience. While these updates may not be compelling enough for users on the Extended Support Maintenance (ESR) track to switch, they are beneficial for current users. The previous version, Thunderbird 140,…
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Gradia Enhances Screenshot Tool with Code Snippet Generator and Snap Installation Feature
Gradia, the screenshot tool, has recently launched an update that introduces a new feature for generating visually appealing screenshots of source code snippets. This enhancement allows users to create colorful graphics from their code, making them suitable for documentation, tutorials, or sharing on social media. Users can customize their code snippets with options such as…
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VMware Workstation Pro Addresses 4 Critical Security Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know
VMware Workstation Pro received an important update for both Windows and Linux users, addressing four critical security flaws as well as an issue with the Snapshots feature. This recent update, version 17.6.4, includes fixes for vulnerabilities designated as CVE-2025-41236, CVE-2025-41237, CVE-2025-41238, and CVE-2025-41239, which may have allowed exploitation by a malicious actor with local administrative…
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Calibre 8.6.0: Unlocking a Dramatic Speed Boost for Your eBook Database
Calibre, the widely-used cross-platform e-book management tool, has released version 8.6.0, which significantly enhances database performance. This update introduces a groundbreaking method for restoring databases using SQLITE savepoints, drastically reducing the time required to recover large libraries. One user reported that their restoration time improved from over five hours to just five minutes for a…
