Category: App Updates
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Exciting New Features Added in the Latest Tiling Shell GNOME Extension Update
An update for the Tiling Shell extension, designed for GNOME Shell, introduces some valuable enhancements aimed at improving user productivity. One notable feature being added is Windows Suggestions, which assists users in efficiently tiling their open windows into available spaces within a layout using the Snap Assistant. While this feature needs to be manually enabled,…
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Extension Manager Update: Enhanced UI and Exciting Support for GNOME 48
If you are a user of GNOME Shell extensions, you likely rely on Matt Jakeman’s Extension Manager app, which simplifies the process of finding, installing, and managing extensions. Recently, this tool received an update that brings some much-appreciated enhancements. With the release of GNOME 48, the Extension Manager update stands out, especially since it now…
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Vivaldi 7.2 Launches with Enhanced Speed and Exciting New Features
Vivaldi has rolled out an update to its web browser, version 7.2, which comes with a range of enhancements aimed at improving user experience. This update introduces smarter address bar suggestions and significantly improved speed, with claims of page load times up to twice as fast for some users. According to CEO Jon von Tetzchner,…
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GIMP 3.0 Launches: Explore the Exciting New Features and Transformations!
After a long wait of seven years, the stable release of GIMP 3.0 is finally here, bringing a range of significant changes and new features that are sure to enhance the user experience. Here’s a breakdown of the most impactful updates: Notable Features in GIMP 3.0 GTK 3 UI: The new user interface supports Wayland…
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Firefox 136 Launches: Embrace Vertical Tabs and a Sleek New Sidebar!
Mozilla has released Firefox 136, introducing features that may help rebuild user trust following recent controversies regarding privacy policies. This release incorporates multiple enhancements, notably the much-anticipated vertical tabs feature. To activate vertical tabs, users can right-click on an empty space in the tab bar and select “Turn on Vertical Tabs” from the context menu.…
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February 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: Exciting New Tools and Updates You Shouldn’t Miss!
February was a productive month for Linux software with several notable releases, including major updates to productivity suites LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE, alongside a variety of smaller updates that merit attention. To avoid overlooking these updates, I’ve decided to compile a monthly roundup, which will cover recent software updates that might not warrant a full blog…
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Introducing Plank Reloaded: The Ultimate Desktop Dock App for Cinnamon Users
At one point, Linux dock applications were abundant, featuring innovative tools like GNOME Do/Docky and visually impressive solutions such as AWN, DockBarX, and Cairo Dock. However, the unassuming Plank dock has endured and outlived many of its competitors. Despite still functioning, the original Plank dock hasn’t received any major updates in years. One developer decided…
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Clapper Media Player Unveils New Features and Launches Official Windows Build
A new version of the Clapper media player, version 0.8.0, has been released, introducing several enhancements and features aimed at improving user experience and offering technical upgrades. After a long interval since its last major release, this update incorporates a new plugin system built on the libpeas framework, facilitating capabilities that extend beyond GStreamer, which…
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ONLYOFFICE 8.3: New Release Brings Support for Apple iWork Files
A new version of ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors has launched, offering a range of enhancements and features. The latest update, version 8.3, introduces significant improvements, particularly the ability to open Apple iWork files (.pages, .numbers, .key) as well as Hancom Office files (.hwp, .hwpx). This allows users to convert these formats to OOXML for editing, although…
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Ghostty Update: Enhanced Server-Side Decoration Support for Linux Users
A new version of Ghostty was released this week, introducing significant changes and improvements. Ghostty is an open-source terminal emulator built in Zig that aims to provide a fast and user-friendly terminal experience. While it doesn’t necessarily outshine established terminal emulators, it offers a competitive blend of performance and functionality. The latest update, Ghostty 1.1.0,…
