Category: App Updates
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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…
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Gradia Screenshot Tool: Continual Enhancements and New Features
A plethora of new features have been introduced to Gradia, a Linux screenshot markup tool built with GTK4/libadwaita, since its last update. Previously praised for its focused feature set and user-friendly interface, Gradia enables users to add text and annotations, open any image file, and create polished visuals for various purposes, including app store graphics…
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Vivaldi 7.5 Unveils Tab Stack Colours and Enhanced DNS Settings
Vivaldi’s latest update, version 7.5, brings a series of enhancements aimed at improving user experience without overwhelming users with unnecessary features. Among the most notable updates are custom colors for Tab Stacks (tab groups), which was a highly requested feature. This allows users to easily distinguish between different sets of tabs, making navigation more intuitive,…
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Linux App Release Roundup: Exciting New Releases for June 2025
June 2025 brought significant updates to several Linux applications, with notable releases worth highlighting. ONLYOFFICE 9.0 The redesigned ONLYOFFICE 9.0 has caught attention for its new features and improved user experience, marking a substantial upgrade for document editing. High Tide on Flathub The debut of the High Tide TIDAL client on Flathub delighted music lovers,…
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Exploring Firefox 140: Tab Unload, Custom Search Features, and the Latest ESR Release
Firefox 140 has been released, marking a significant update that focuses on refining existing features rather than introducing major new ones. This version introduces improvements primarily for regular users, but it also serves as the new Extended Support Release (ESR), providing enhanced functionality for those who prefer a more stable upgrade path. Key Features in…
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ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Launch: Discover New Themes, AI Tools, and More!
A new version of the open-source productivity suite, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, has been released, featuring significant improvements and enhancements. The latest version, ONLYOFFICE 9.0, showcases a fresh "Modern Light" and "Modern Dark" theme, which introduces restyled UI elements, enhanced spacing with floating toolbars, and new icons. This modern theme is available across document, spreadsheet, presentation,…
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High Tide: The GTK4/libadwaita TIDAL Client for Linux Now Available on Flathub
High Tide, the GTK4/libadwaita client for TIDAL, has officially launched on Flathub, making it much easier for Linux users to access the app. Previously, users had to manually download the latest Flatpak file from the project’s GitHub page, but with its recent addition to Flathub, it is now a verified application—particularly beneficial for Linux Mint…
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Audacious 4.5 Beta: New Plugins and Enhanced PipeWire Support Await!
The first beta of Audacious 4.5, the popular open-source media player, is now available for testing, showcasing numerous enhancements worth exploring. Audacious is a lightweight, cross-platform audio player known for its simplicity and efficiency. Originating in 2005 as a fork of Beep Media Player, it draws inspiration from the classic WinAMP and XMMS audio applications.…
