Category: Apps
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Thunderbird 139 Enhances Email Notifications with ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ Actions
Thunderbird 139 has been released, introducing notable features such as ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ actions directly accessible from email notifications. This update also integrates enterprise policy options, granting users more granular control over in-app notifications. In addition to these new actions, Thunderbird 139 allows users to manually sort folders in the folder pane and…
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PipeWire 1.4.3 Launch: Enhancements in netJACK2 and ALSA Audio Channels Support
The PipeWire project has released version 1.4.3, marking another minor update in the 1.4 series of this popular open-source server that manages audio and video streams for Linux systems. This new release arrives around five weeks after version 1.4.2 and introduces several important improvements and bug fixes. Key enhancements in PipeWire 1.4.3 include significant updates…
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Fwupd 2.0.10: New Linux Firmware Updater Now Supports Lenovo Legion Touchpad
Fwupd version 2.0.10 has been released, marking the tenth maintenance update of this open-source firmware updater for Linux. This update introduces support for various new devices, including the Lenovo Legion touchpad, Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard, and Poly Studio video bars (V72 and V12). Additionally, it enhances the firmware update process by allowing for the inclusion…
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Inkscape 1.4.2 Introduces Exciting New Feature: Initial Support for Importing Vectornator and Linearity Curve Files
Inkscape has released version 1.4.2, marking the first maintenance update to the 1.4 series of this open-source SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update introduces a variety of new features and improvements, including: Initial Support for Vectornator / Linearity Curve Files: Users can now import files created in Vectornator…
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Flatpak 1.16.1: Exciting Enhancements in the Linux App Sandboxing Framework
Flatpak 1.16.1 has just been released as the latest stable version of this well-known Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework, marking the first maintenance update in the Flatpak 1.16 series. This new version introduces several enhancements, most notably the ability for child accounts to update existing apps by default when parental controls are active. This…
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KDE Frameworks 6.14: Enhancements to the New Files Dialog and KRunner Unit Conversion
The KDE Project has released KDE Frameworks 6.14, the latest in a series of over 70 libraries that enhance functionality for KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop. This update introduces several exciting features, including improvements to the New Files dialog in the Dolphin file manager and KIO-based applications. Users will now see file or…
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Calibre 8.4: Enhancements to KEPUB Output and Bug Fixes in the Latest Open-Source eBook Manager Release
Calibre 8.4 has been released as a maintenance update by developer Kovid Goyal. This version of the open-source ebook management software enhances the KEPUB output and fixes various bugs. A significant addition in this release is the workaround for a Qt/Wayland bug that previously prevented the menu of the Layout button from displaying on Linux.…
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Thunderbird 138 Introduces Enhanced Accessibility: New Default Color Override for High Contrast Mode on Linux
Thunderbird 138 has been released, marking another significant update for this widely used open-source email client. This new version brings several valuable features and improvements for users on various platforms, including GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. Among the most notable changes is the introduction of a default color override for High Contrast mode. Previously, Thunderbird required…
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Mixxx 2.5.1 Introduces Support for DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra Controller
Mixxx 2.5.1, the latest iteration of the open-source virtual DJ software, has been released with significant enhancements and new mappings for various controllers. This update introduces support for the DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra, Numark NS6II, Numark Platinum FX, M-Vave SMC-Mixer, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, and Reloop Digital Jockey 2 IE. Additionally, it features a…
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GStreamer 1.26.1: Enhanced dav1d AV1 Decoder and New Matroska v4 Support in Muxer
Today, the GStreamer project rolled out GStreamer 1.26.1, marking the first maintenance update for the prominent open-source and cross-platform multimedia framework. This update features several enhancements, particularly for the dav1d AV1 decoder, which now includes RGB support and improved renegotiation and buffer pool handling. Additionally, GStreamer 1.26.1 introduces support for Matroska v4 in the muxer,…
