Category: Apps
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KDE Gear 24.12.3: Exciting Enhancements for Dolphin, Konsole, Tokodon, Itinerary, Kasts, and More!
The KDE Project has released KDE Gear 24.12.3, marking the final maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 software suite. This update aims to enhance stability and usability across various KDE applications by addressing several bugs reported by users. Among the key improvements in this release is the expanded functionality of KDE Itinerary, particularly in…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 136 Launches with Exciting New “Appearance” Panel in Settings
The latest version of Mozilla Thunderbird, version 136, has been released, introducing several features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key among these updates is the addition of a new "Appearance" panel in the settings menu, which allows users to manage message threading and sorting preferences globally. With this new panel, users can specify…
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KeePassXC 2.7.10: Enhanced Open-Source Password Manager Now Supports Proton Pass
KeePassXC has released version 2.7.10 of its open-source password manager, introducing several new features and improvements. This latest version includes support for importing passwords from Proton Pass; however, it currently only accepts unencrypted JSON files and does not support Passkeys. The update also enhances KeePass2 TOTP configuration settings and offers new passphrase-generation options, allowing users…
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NetworkManager 1.52 Launch: New IPvlan Interface Support and ethtool FEC Mode Features Enhanced
NetworkManager 1.52 has been officially released, marking an important update for managing network connections in Linux-based systems. This version introduces significant features, including support for the IPvlan interface, the ability to configure LTE authentication manually, and compatibility with ethtool’s Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode. One of the standout inclusions is the automatic configuration of DNS…
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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…
