Category: App Updates
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FreeCAD 1.0: A Landmark Release After 22 Years of Development
Good things come to those who wait, and for 3D modeling professionals who prefer open-source software, the release of FreeCAD 1.0 signifies the end of a 22-year developmental journey. This free alternative to expensive engineering tools like Autodesk Fusion 360 and SolidWorks has finally reached its first formal stable version. Despite being widely used by…
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Blender 4.3: Exciting New Vulkan Backend and AMD Ray-Tracing Features for Linux Users
Blender 4.3 has been released with a host of exciting updates, marked as a significant enhancement over the previous 4.2 LTS version. The latest stable release of this open-source 3D modeling software emphasizes performance improvements, tool enhancements, and introduces new functionalities that are expected to shape its future. Key Changes for Linux Users One of…
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Rhythmbox Update: Enhancements to DAAP Server and Podcast Features
A new version of the GTK-based music player Rhythmbox, version 3.4.8, has been released, marking its first major update in over a year. This update is focused on minor improvements rather than introducing new features or significant user interface changes. However, it does come with a number of important bug fixes and enhancements. Rhythmbox is…
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VMware Workstation Goes Free: What It Means for Commercial Users
Back in the spring, VMware made a surprising announcement: they offered their desktop hypervisor software for free across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. This included the full version of VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro without any trial period, feature limitations, or in-app purchases. However, initially, this free offering was limited to personal use only,…
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Calibre 7.2.1 Update: Enhancements to Read Aloud Features and New Audio Overlay
Calibre, the popular ebook management tool, has released version 7.2.1, introducing a significant update that enhances its "read aloud" feature. This functionality allows a computer voice to read text from ePUB books. The new version includes an exciting addition: a tool for creating an audio overlay in ePUB files, enabling users to listen with sentence…
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GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate Now Available for Testing: Join the Excitement!
It may seem like the next significant version of the open-source image editor The GIMP has been under development endlessly, but know that the excitement for its debut has been growing even longer – however, the wait is nearly at an end. Today, a release candidate for GIMP 3.0 was officially announced. This allows enthusiastic…
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Google Chrome Update: Enhanced Memory Usage Control for Improved Performance
The newest stable version of Google Chrome has rolled out an upgraded Memory Saver feature designed to help minimize the browser’s memory use. It’s well-known that Google Chrome has a reputation for consuming a lot of memory – but is this reputation warranted? In the past, perhaps. However, recent comparisons suggest that Chrome’s RAM consumption…
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ONLYOFFICE 8.2: Enhanced Startup Times, Exciting New Theme, and More Features!
A significant update to ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, a free and open-source office suite compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, has just been released for download. ONLYOFFICE 8.2 brings a variety of new features, enhancements in performance, and numerous smaller improvements throughout the entire suite, which includes a word processor, spreadsheet application, presentation creator, form filler,…
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Firefox 132 Launches: Exploring the Latest Modest Updates and Features
Mozilla Firefox 132 can be downloaded today, arriving just a few weeks prior to the browser’s significant 20th anniversary milestone. However, those anticipating Firefox 132 to be a grand celebration filled with numerous new features and striking updates might want to manage their expectations. While Mozilla’s developers have an array of exciting features in the…
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Vivaldi 7.0 Launches with Exciting New UI, Dashboard Features, and More!
Vivaldi 7.0 has been released, and its creators are promoting it as more than just an update; they claim it’s a completely new version of Vivaldi. Long-time users of the browser will quickly understand the reason behind this, as Vivaldi has undergone a significant UI overhaul: a fresh theme featuring pill-shaped floating tabs and a…
