Category: Apps
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PipeWire 1.4.6 Update: New Option to Disable RAOP and Enhanced ALSA Plugin Performance
PipeWire has released version 1.4.6 as a maintenance update to its audio/video handling server for Linux systems. This update introduces various improvements, particularly focusing on the usability and stability of the audio server. Among the notable changes, version 1.4.6 adds the ability to disable RAOP (Remote Audio Output Protocol) through a new context property, along…
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Firefox 141 Beta: A Major Step Towards Reduced Memory Usage on Linux Systems
Mozilla has announced the beta release of Firefox 141, which aims to optimize memory usage on Linux systems. This version follows the promotion of Firefox 140 to the stable channel as the latest Extended Support Release (ESR). Key updates in Firefox 141 include improvements to how memory is managed, promising reduced usage without the need…
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Darktable 5.2: New Features Unveiled in the Latest Release of the Open-Source RAW Image Editor
Darktable has just released version 5.2, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to this open-source RAW image editor. This update includes support for popular cameras such as the Canon EOS R5 C, Fujifilm GFX100RF, Fujifilm GFX100S II, Nikon COOLPIX P1100, and Nikon Z5_2. One of the standout features in Darktable 5.2 is the…
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Calibre 8.5: Enhancing the Kobo Experience with Improved Driver Support in This Open-Source E-Book Manager
Calibre developer Kovid Goyal has announced the release of Calibre 8.5, a stable update for the open-source, cross-platform e-book manager software. This latest version arrives a month and a half after the previous release, Calibre 8.4, and it introduces significant enhancements, particularly to the Kobo driver. Among the key updates, users can now change how…
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Fwupd 2.0.12: New Support for HP Portable USB-C Hubs and Enhanced Linux Firmware Updating
Fwupd 2.0.12 has been released as a maintenance update for the open-source Linux firmware update utility, bringing several important improvements and new features. This release comes roughly a month and a half after the previous version, fwupd 2.0.11. Among the key additions in fwupd 2.0.12 is support for HP Portable USB-C hubs, expanded compatibility with…
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Qt Creator 17: A Major Update for Open-Source IDE Enhances Project Management
The Qt Project has released Qt Creator 17, the latest stable version of its open-source cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) available for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This version introduces a significant change for project management, where run configurations are now integrated into build configurations. Each run configuration can now be tied to a specific build…
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PeaZip 10.5 Released: Discover the Major Performance Enhancements in Your Favorite File and Archive Manager
PeaZip 10.5 has been released, marking a significant update to the open-source file and archive management software. This latest version introduces a range of performance enhancements, particularly aimed at improving the user experience in handling files and archives. The update, following the previous 10.4 release, boasts faster speeds and reduced memory usage when opening archives.…
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KDE Frameworks 6.15: Enhancing Accessibility in Plasma’s System Settings App
The latest release of KDE Frameworks, version 6.15, has been announced, showcasing significant enhancements that focus on accessibility and user interface improvements within the KDE Plasma desktop environment. One of the foremost improvements includes enhanced support for right-to-left languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew. This change is particularly noticeable in search and password fields within…
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Audacity 3.7.4: Enhancements in Effect Previews, Studio Fade Out, and Waveform Rendering
Audacity has released version 3.7.4 of its popular open-source digital audio editor, enhancing its stability and reliability. This patch release addresses several critical issues from the earlier version 3.7.3. Notable improvements in Audacity 3.7.4 include: The effect preview functionality now works even when the track is muted. It resolves a crash that occurred when closing…
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Introducing Gradia: The Sleek New Screenshot Annotation Tool for Linux
Taking screenshots on Linux is simple, but enhancing them for visual appeal can be more complex. Gradia emerges as a solution, not just for capturing screenshots but for transforming them into visually compelling graphics suitable for app store listings, blogs, and social media posts. Designed to work specifically with windowed application screenshots saved in PNG…
