Category: Apps
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LibreOffice 25.2.4 Released: Download Now for 52 Bug Fixes and Enhancements!
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 25.2.4, the fourth maintenance update for the LibreOffice 25.2 series, encouraging all users to upgrade immediately. This update addresses 52 bugs, which include various crashes and issues reported by users, focusing on enhancing the stability and reliability of this popular open-source office suite. LibreOffice 25.2.4 comes five weeks after…
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KDE Gear 25.04.2 Released: Exciting Enhancements for Your Favorite KDE Applications!
The KDE Project has released KDE Gear 25.04.2, the second maintenance update for the KDE Gear 25.04 software suite. This update focuses on correcting various issues across popular KDE applications nearly a month after the previous update, KDE Gear 25.04.1. Key fixes in this release include resolving a bug in the Kdenlive video editor related…
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Take a Break: How the Stretch Break Linux App Helps You Combat Digital Eye Strain
A new application called Stretch Break has been released on Flathub, aimed at encouraging users to take regular breaks from their screens, echoing a familiar concept seen in various wellness apps. While Ubuntu 25.04 introduces built-in wellbeing controls within GNOME 48 that help users to take breaks, Stretch Break provides similar functionality for earlier Ubuntu…
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Fwupd 2.0.11 Release: Enhanced Support for Lenovo Thunderbolt 5 Smart Docks
Fwupd 2.0.11 has been released, showcasing enhancements aimed at improving Linux firmware updates. This maintenance update comes just two weeks after the previous version, fwupd 2.0.10, and introduces several new features alongside support for various devices. One of the significant additions in version 2.0.11 is the inclusion of compatibility with the Lenovo Thunderbolt 5 Smart…
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Thunderbird 139 Enhances Email Notifications with ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ Actions
Thunderbird 139 has been released, introducing notable features such as ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ actions directly accessible from email notifications. This update also integrates enterprise policy options, granting users more granular control over in-app notifications. In addition to these new actions, Thunderbird 139 allows users to manually sort folders in the folder pane and…
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PipeWire 1.4.3 Launch: Enhancements in netJACK2 and ALSA Audio Channels Support
The PipeWire project has released version 1.4.3, marking another minor update in the 1.4 series of this popular open-source server that manages audio and video streams for Linux systems. This new release arrives around five weeks after version 1.4.2 and introduces several important improvements and bug fixes. Key enhancements in PipeWire 1.4.3 include significant updates…
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Fwupd 2.0.10: New Linux Firmware Updater Now Supports Lenovo Legion Touchpad
Fwupd version 2.0.10 has been released, marking the tenth maintenance update of this open-source firmware updater for Linux. This update introduces support for various new devices, including the Lenovo Legion touchpad, Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard, and Poly Studio video bars (V72 and V12). Additionally, it enhances the firmware update process by allowing for the inclusion…
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Inkscape 1.4.2 Introduces Exciting New Feature: Initial Support for Importing Vectornator and Linearity Curve Files
Inkscape has released version 1.4.2, marking the first maintenance update to the 1.4 series of this open-source SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update introduces a variety of new features and improvements, including: Initial Support for Vectornator / Linearity Curve Files: Users can now import files created in Vectornator…
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Flatpak 1.16.1: Exciting Enhancements in the Linux App Sandboxing Framework
Flatpak 1.16.1 has just been released as the latest stable version of this well-known Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework, marking the first maintenance update in the Flatpak 1.16 series. This new version introduces several enhancements, most notably the ability for child accounts to update existing apps by default when parental controls are active. This…
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KDE Frameworks 6.14: Enhancements to the New Files Dialog and KRunner Unit Conversion
The KDE Project has released KDE Frameworks 6.14, the latest in a series of over 70 libraries that enhance functionality for KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop. This update introduces several exciting features, including improvements to the New Files dialog in the Dolphin file manager and KIO-based applications. Users will now see file or…
