Category: Apps
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GNU Octave 11: The Latest Release of the Open-Source Scientific Programming Language
GNU Octave 11 has been officially released as an open-source, high-level language intended for numerical computations. This update brings several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and performance. Among the notable additions is a new search command that allows users to search the Octave Packages index for relevant packages based on specified keywords in their…
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PipeWire 1.6 Released: New Features include Audio Channel Layouts and LDAC Decoder Support
The PipeWire project has announced the release of PipeWire 1.6, a significant update to the open-source server designed for managing audio and video streams as well as hardware on Linux-based systems. This release introduces an array of new features and improvements. Notable highlights of PipeWire 1.6 include the ability to set audio channel layouts directly…
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Lutris 0.5.20 Update: Now Supporting Import of Commodore 64 ROMs!
Lutris has released version 0.5.20 of its popular open-source game management software for GNU/Linux, bringing numerous updates and new features. A significant addition is the support for importing Commodore 64 ROMs, enhancing the software’s capability to manage various game titles. This update integrates DXVK’s D8VK Vulkan-based translation layer directly into Proton, providing better performance options…
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Vim 9.2 Released: Features Comprehensive Completion, Wayland Support, and Additional Enhancements
Vim 9.2 has officially launched, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to this popular open-source text editor. Released two years after Vim 9.1, this update introduces comprehensive support for Wayland, including clipboard functionality, and adheres to the XDG Base Directory Specification for Linux systems. Noteworthy features in Vim 9.2 include: Completion of words…
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MythTV 36.0 Released: Enhancements and FFmpeg 8 Support in the Latest Open-Source Media Center
MythTV has released version 36.0, its latest stable open-source media center software, which offers a broad spectrum of features such as TV recording, video playback, and the ability to view photos and play music. This new version has been developed over the past year and incorporates support for FFmpeg 8, a significant update to the…
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GNU Binutils 2.46: Exciting New Features for AMD Zen6 CPUs, SFrame v3, and Beyond!
The GNU Binutils project has released version 2.46 of its collection of binary tools for GNU/Linux systems. This latest version includes significant enhancements, such as support for AMD’s upcoming Zen6 processors and new extensions for RISC-V, including sdtrig 1.0 and ssstrict 1.0. Additionally, it supports the remaining ARMv9.6 instructions and introduces features for ARMv9.7, with…
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PeaZip 10.9 Launches: Enhancing User Experience in Open-Source Archiving
PeaZip has released version 10.9 of its open-source archive manager, enhancing user experience with several new features and improvements. This update, which follows the release of version 10.8, introduces alternative context menus for "Open with" and "Rename" actions, as well as new keyboard shortcuts for the text and hex viewers. A notable enhancement is the…
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Calibre 9.2: Enhancements to Bookshelf View, Ebook Viewer, and New Features Unveiled!
Calibre 9.2 has been released, marking the second update in the latest series of this popular open-source ebook management software. This version comes with enhancements aimed at improving both performance and user experience across platforms, including GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. One of the standout improvements is in the ZIP output functionality, allowing users to switch…
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Ardour 9.0: The Open-Source DAW Unveils Exciting New Features Including Pianoroll Windows and Cue Recording
Ardour 9.0 has been released as a significant update to the open-source digital audio workstation. This version introduces a variety of new features and improvements, making it a versatile tool for musicians and audio professionals. One of the key highlights of Ardour 9.0 is the inclusion of dedicated pianoroll windows, allowing users to double-click on…
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Firefox Introduces AI Kill Switch in Nightly Build, Set to Launch with Firefox 148
Mozilla has introduced the long-awaited AI Kill Switch feature in Firefox. This allows users to disable all AI-driven functionalities within the browser effectively. This functionality is currently available for testing in the latest Firefox Nightly update. Back in December 2025, the newly appointed CEO of Mozilla announced plans for an AI kill switch, aiming to…
