Category: App
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LibreOffice 24.2.7 Released: Last Update Before Upgrading to LibreOffice 24.8
The Document Foundation announced today that LibreOffice 24.2.7 is now generally available, marking it as the seventh and final maintenance update in the LibreOffice 24.2 series. While many users are already experiencing the features of LibreOffice 24.8, The Document Foundation continues to support the LibreOffice 24.2 branch, which will receive assistance until November 30th, 2024.…
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Shotcut 24.10 Launch: Open-Source Video Editor Introduces AI-Powered Speech to Text Features
Today marks the release of version 24.10 of Shotcut, the open-source, free, and cross-platform video editing software built on Qt, which incorporates its first AI feature. This update comes a month and a half after Shotcut 24.09. The new version adds a Speech to Text functionality under Subtitles, utilizing OpenAI’s Whisper technology thanks to the…
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PeaZip 10 Launches: Discover the Revamped GUI, New Compression Presets, and Exciting Features!
PeaZip, the free and open-source archive manager available across platforms, has been upgraded to version 10, marking a significant update filled with new features and improvements. Key features of PeaZip 10 include the addition of a new “MTP devices” folder in the Filesystem section of the navigation sidebar for Linux users, simplifying the process of…
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Tor Browser 14.0 Launches: Experience Enhanced Anonymity with Firefox 128 ESR Foundations
The Tor project announced today the release of Tor Browser 14.0, the latest stable version of this open-source, cross-platform, and free web browser designed to safeguard users against tracking, surveillance, and censorship through the Tor anonymous network. Built on the Mozilla Firefox 128 ESR (Extended Support Release) series, Tor Browser 14.0 features updated typography, including…
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Calibre 7.20 Launches with Enhanced PDF Input Engine and New Tolino Shine 5 Firmware Support
Today, Kovid Goyal announced the release of Calibre 7.20, the latest version of this free, open-source, and cross-platform ebook management software compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. Key features of Calibre 7.20 include a new default dedicated PDF Input engine that can automatically detect and remove headers and footers through document analysis. The previous PDF…
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Ardour 8.10: Major Improvements and Fixes in the Latest Open-Source DAW Release
Today marks the release of Ardour 8.10, presenting yet another critical hot-fix update in the Ardour 8.x series. This robust, free, open-source, cross-platform digital audio workstation (DAW) software resolves several major issues. Just one week following the launch of Ardour 8.9, the 8.10 release addresses several performance concerns linked to the scheduling of disk input/output…
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VirtualBox 7.1.4: New Support for Linux Kernel 6.12 and Latest Linux Enhancements
Oracle has announced the release of VirtualBox 7.1.4 today, marking it as the second maintenance update within the VirtualBox 7.1 series. This robust, free, open-source virtualization software is compatible with Linux, macOS, Solaris, and Windows. Just three weeks after the launch of VirtualBox 7.1.2, the new version 7.1.4 brings enhancements including automatic upgrades of the…
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Inkscape 1.4 Released: New Filter Gallery and Modular Grids Enhance Open-Source SVG Editing
Today marks the release of Inkscape 1.4, a significant upgrade to this robust open-source and cross-platform SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor, bringing a range of new features and enhancements. More than one year and four months after the launch of Inkscape 1.3, version 1.4 introduces a new Filter Gallery dialog to simplify the process of…
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KDE Frameworks 6.7: Explore the Latest Performance Optimizations and Enhancements
The KDE project has announced the launch of KDE Frameworks 6.7, the newest iteration of its extensive suite of over 70 libraries designed to enhance Qt. These libraries offer a variety of essential features for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE applications. KDE Frameworks 6.7 introduces exciting features such as the ability to add…
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OBS Studio 31.0 Introduces NVIDIA Background Blur and Enhanced NVENC Features
OBS Studio version 31.0 has begun its public beta testing phase, providing users with a powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free solution for video recording and live streaming, compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. This latest release of OBS Studio introduces a range of new features, including a NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur, new preview…