Category: App Updates
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Thunderbird 145: Embracing Microsoft Exchange Support and Exciting New Features
The latest version of the open-source desktop email client Thunderbird, specifically version 145, has introduced a significant update: support for Microsoft Exchange via the Exchange Web Services (EWS) API. While this current implementation focuses solely on email functionality, plans are in place to extend this support to include access to calendars and the address book…
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Exciting Updates to Linux’s Sleekest System Monitor App!
Mission Center, a sleek GTK4/libadwaita system monitoring tool for Linux, has received an update to version 1.1. This application is designed to simplify the monitoring of various system resources, including CPU, memory, disk, network, and GPU usage, all from a single dashboard. The recent update has significantly revamped the Services page, allowing users to view…
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Firefox 145 Debuts Sleeker Tabs, Enhanced PDF Editing Features, and More Exciting Updates!
Mozilla has released Firefox 145, introducing a variety of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience. Among the notable changes are rounder tabs, buttons, and input fields, which aim to create a more visually cohesive browsing experience. Users can also manage passwords more efficiently with a new sidebar that allows for quick access…
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October 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: Exciting New Additions and Updates!
October’s Linux App Release Roundup highlighted several significant updates across popular applications, enhancing user experiences and functionalities. Major Releases: Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird both saw their 144th versions released, alongside updates for ONLYOFFICE (9.1), Ghostty (1.2), GIMP (3.0.6), and VMWare Workstation (25H2), among others. Resources 1.9:This system monitoring tool introduced minor features and performance improvements.…
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VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released: Installation Issues on Ubuntu 25.10
Oracle has launched VirtualBox 7.2.4, marking the second maintenance update to the 7.x series of their open-source virtualization software. This update mainly focuses on bug fixes and minor enhancements, including updates to translations in Traditional Chinese, Greek, Swedish, Hungarian, and Indonesian. Notably, VirtualBox 7.2.4 introduces initial support for Linux kernel 6.18, which is currently in…
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Thunderbird 144 Update: A Roundup of Essential Fixes and Improvements
Thunderbird has released its latest monthly update, version 144, which focuses on a series of bug fixes rather than introducing major new features. The open source email client, developed by MZLA Technologies, is experiencing growth with a reported annual revenue increase of 19%, reaching over $10 million. Among the notable improvements for Fastmail users is…
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ONLYOFFICE 9.1 Launches with Enhanced PDF Editing Tools and Performance Improvements
A new version of ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, the open-source office suite compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, has been released. Version 9.1 introduces several enhancements and refinements across its suite, which includes a word processor, spreadsheet tool, presentation creator, form builder, and a PDF viewer/editor. Key Features in ONLYOFFICE 9.1 The updated version allows all…
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Ghostty 1.2: Introducing Quick Terminal, Command Palette, and Exciting New Features for Linux Users
Ghostty 1.2, released on September 15, 2025, introduces significant updates that enhance its functionality across multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, with new support for FreeBSD as well. This version showcases over six months of development, marked by more than 2,600 commits. This article focuses on the improvements made for Linux users, especially since…
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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…
