Category: Apps
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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…
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Shotcut 25.01 Video Editor Introduces Native Wayland Support for Linux Flatpak Users
Shotcut has released version 25.01 of its open-source video editing software, introducing significant updates for Linux users. This latest version, released over two months after Shotcut 24.11, includes native Wayland support within the Flatpak package, meaning it’s ideal for users running a GNU/Linux distribution with a Wayland session. For those looking to update, Shotcut is…
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Introducing the New App that Simplifies Converting Text Documents on Ubuntu
Converting documents on Ubuntu can be achieved easily and quickly using the desktop application Morphosis. Morphosis, a desktop application developed with Python and GTK4/libadwaita, utilizes the capabilities of Pandoc, a robust command-line document converter available for Windows, macOS, Linux, complemented by WebkitGTK. While Pandoc is a potent tool, not everyone is at ease using command-line…
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Introducing Plattenalbum: A Modern-Looking MPD Client for Linux Users
This week I stumbled upon Plattenalbum, a contemporary GTK4/libadwaita frontend for the Music Player Daemon (MPD). MPD continues to be a favored method for making music accessible on various devices that is stored on a server or computer, with efficient, user-friendly frontend clients being an essential aspect for both mobile and desktop devices. The Plattenalbum…
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Collector: The Linux Parallel to Mac’s DropOver
If you’re seeking a method to copy files on Linux more effectively, don’t miss the new GTK/libadwaita application, termed Collector. Collector serves as a temporary storage area where you can drag and drop files, paste clipboard contents and internet image links, and so forth. You have the leisure to gather content, as well as preview…
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How to Use Reco for Recording System Audio & Microphone in Ubuntu
Looking to record system sounds and your microphone at the same time on Ubuntu, and save it to a single audio file? Reco is a free, open-source audio recording app for Linux, written in Vala and GTK. Although it’s designed for elementary OS it works well on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, and doesn’t look…
