Category: App Updates
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Ardour 8.8 Release: Exciting New Fixes and Features for Open Source DAW Users
Ardour stands as one of the most acclaimed and robust open-source digital audio workstations (DAW) available, and it has recently undergone a significant update. While I can’t claim to be a prodigy in music production, my late teenage years were spent deeply exploring FL Studio (formerly known as Fruity Loops) in an attempt – albeit…
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NetworkManager 1.50 Released: New Terminal UI Supports veth Configuration
A fresh update to NetworkManager – utilized by a majority of Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, to control both wired and wireless network connections – has been launched this week. NetworkManager 1.50 will not feature in Ubuntu 24.10, which will come with version 1.48; however, the updates it introduces are still noteworthy. One significant change in…
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Exploring Mozilla Firefox 131: Tab Hover Previews, URL Fragments, and Exciting New Features
The latest version of Mozilla Firefox, 131, has been released and comes with a few enhancements. One of the first things I noticed when launching Firefox 131 was the redesigned icon for the ‘all tabs’ feature1. Instead of the previous small downward arrow, the new icon is a more prominent, square-shaped representation of a tabbed…
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Mission Center: Linux System Monitor Now Includes Fan Information Reporting
A significant new version of Mission Center, a contemporary system monitor application for Linux desktops, has been unveiled. Supporters of this Rust-based GTK4/libadwaita system monitoring application (which, to address a common topic, features a user interface that I would argue is superior to the Windows system monitor tool) will discover plenty to appreciate in the…
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Exciting VirtualBox Update: 3D Acceleration for ARM VMs and Enhanced Multi-Window Layout!
Oracle has introduced a fresh maintenance update for VirtualBox, its open-source virtualization software. VirtualBox 7.1.2 marks the first point release following the debut of the VirtualBox 7.1 series earlier this month. This update enhances the major release with a host of bug fixes, performance improvements, and user interface adjustments, along with several new features. Among…
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Raspberry Pi Imager Upgraded: Qt 6 Port and AppImages Now Available on Linux
The Raspberry Pi Imager is not just for Raspberry Pi owners. This handy tool simplifies the process of writing ISO, IMG, and other file formats to USB drives and SD cards. Recently, a significant update was released for the Raspberry Pi Imager, bringing it up to version 1.9. The tool, which is open-source and compatible…
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Audacity 3.6.2 Unveiled: A Comprehensive Update with Numerous Bug Fixes
The Audacity 3.6 debut in July introduced several sophisticated new features, notably the revamped Compressor and Limiter effects. However, the removal of the previous versions of these tools did not sit well with everyone. Consequently, the developers of Audacity have reinstated the original versions in a subsequent update to the Audacity 3.6 stable series. Users…
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Mozilla Firefox 130 Unveiled: Exploring New Features Including Labs, Overscroll, and Web Codecs API
Mozilla Firefox 130 is out with a variety of changes that make this phenomenally popular open-source web browser a touch more productive. On Linux, Firefox 130 enables overscroll animations by default, having added them on other platforms a few years back. This is a familiar visual effect from mobile systems: when you try to scroll…
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Tauon Music Player Revolutionizes Audio Experience with Native PipeWire Support
Tauon music player, previously known as Tauon Music Box, has introduced native PipeWire audio playback on Linux, currently in an experimental phase. Devotees of this efficient music player expressed their desire for inherent PipeWire compatibility, prompting developers to act. The recent Tauon 7.8.1 version now comes with built-in PipeWire support. For context, Tauon was previously…
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Latest Updates in the Qt World: A Close Look at Calligra, Haruna, and Kdenlive Enhancements
A couple of Qt-based applications, favorites among Linux users including those using KDE Plasma, have recently been updated. Instead of creating individual posts for each update, I’ve decided to combine them into one. Furthermore, these updates are somewhat interconnected (refer to the footnote). By the way, if you’re a fan (or developer) of Qt or…
