Category: Apps
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PeaZip 10.3: Enhanced Integration with GNOME and KDE Plasma for Streamlined Archiving Experience
PeaZip 10.3 has been released, marking a significant update to this open-source and cross-platform archive manager, with new features and improvements. This version arrives nearly two months after PeaZip 10.2, enhancing user experience primarily in the KDE Plasma desktop environment and GNOME file manager Nautilus. Key enhancements in PeaZip 10.3 include automated context menu integration…
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KDE Frameworks 6.11 Expands Functionality with New Search Providers for Nix Packages, Docker Hub, and Beyond
The KDE Project has launched KDE Frameworks 6.11, the latest update in a series of monthly releases designed to enhance the functionality of KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This update introduces new search providers for KRunner, enabling searches on platforms like Docker Hub, Mozilla Developer Network, and Nix Packages. One significant feature…
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HandBrake 1.9.1 Launches with Enhanced AV1 Video Decoding Features for Superior Open-Source Transcoding
HandBrake has released version 1.9.1, marking the first maintenance update in the HandBrake 1.9 series, which was launched nearly two and a half months earlier. This update enhances AV1 video decoding capabilities by integrating support for the libdav1d 1.5.1 library, as well as improving support for SRT files containing overlapping subtitles. Additionally, it addresses improvements…
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Calibre 7.25 Enhances E-Book Management with KFX File Import Support from 2024 Kindle Devices via MTP
The latest release of Calibre, version 7.25, has been launched by developer Kovid Goyal, introducing significant enhancements to the popular cross-platform e-book software suite. A key highlight of this update is the added support for importing KFX files from 2024 Kindle devices via the MTP protocol, expanding the software’s compatibility with modern e-readers. Users will…
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KDE Gear 24.12.2: Enhancements for Dolphin, Itinerary, Tokodon, and a Host of Other KDE Applications
The KDE Project has announced the release of KDE Gear 24.12.2, which serves as the second maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 series. This update includes numerous enhancements and bug fixes for various KDE applications, including Dolphin, Itinerary, and Tokodon, among others. This release comes nearly a month after KDE Gear 24.12.1 and addresses…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 135 Launches with XZ Packaging for Enhanced Linux Binary Support
Mozilla Thunderbird 135 has been released as the latest version of the open-source email client, featuring notable enhancements and security fixes. This update introduces XZ packaging for Linux binaries, following a similar approach taken with the recent Firefox 135 release. The adoption of this packaging method is expected to result in faster unpacking times, reduced…
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Ardour 8.11 Released: Addressing Critical Workflow-Blocking Bug for Linux Users
Ardour 8.11 has been released, addressing critical workflow-blocking issues for users on Linux. This update comes approximately three and a half months after the previous version, Ardour 8.10, and is considered a vital hotfix. The main issue rectified in this release involved a significant bug that affected sessions using musical time as the default time…
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GParted Live 1.7 Released: Introducing Experimental Bcachefs Support and Linux 6.12 LTS
GParted Live 1.7 has been released, featuring experimental support for the Bcachefs file system and utilizing the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel. This updated version of the popular open-source partition manager, which allows users to resize, copy, and move partitions without risking data loss, arrives almost a year after its predecessor, GParted 1.6. The new functionalities…
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GCompris 25.0: Exciting Release of the Open-Source Educational Suite with Five New Activities!
GCompris has officially launched version 25.0 of its open-source educational suite, marking a significant update for this versatile cross-platform application designed for children aged 2 to 10. This release introduces five new activities and also implements a modernization of its software with the migration to Qt 6 and a new versioning scheme based on the…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 134 Introduces Enhanced Notification System for Instant Desktop Alerts
Mozilla Thunderbird 134 has launched as the latest development version of the popular, open-source email client, offering a new notification system designed for real-time desktop alerts. This release is primarily intended for testing purposes and introduces several bug fixes alongside the new notification feature. Users can expect improvements in stability and reliability as Thunderbird 134…