Category: Apps
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Explore the New Contrast Control Settings in Firefox 138: Now Available for Public Beta Testing!
Mozilla has released the Firefox 138 beta, offering new features focused on enhancing user accessibility and tab management. Building on the foundation laid by Firefox 137, this update is significant as it includes the ability to copy links for background tabs directly from the tabstrip context menu for both Linux and macOS users. Additionally, Firefox…
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Mozilla Firefox 137 Launches with HEVC Playback Support for Linux Users
Mozilla has released Firefox 137, an update for its open-source web browser, ahead of the official release date of April 1, 2025. This version brings several new features and enhancements, particularly for Linux users. One significant addition is support for HEVC playback on Linux systems, enhancing the ability to play high-efficiency video codec files. Moreover,…
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Archinstall 3.0.3 Enhances Limine Bootloader Support in Arch Linux Installer
The Arch Linux Installer, Archinstall, has been updated to version 3.0.3, the latest maintenance release in the Archinstall 3.0 series. This update brings several significant improvements and bug fixes, particularly enhancing the support for the Limine bootloader. Among the key updates, Archinstall 3.0.3 introduces support for Unified Kernel Images (UKI) and organizes the Limine configuration…
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Shotcut 25.03: Exciting New Features in the Latest Release of Your Favorite Open-Source Video Editor
Shotcut 25.03 has been officially released, introducing a range of new features for this open-source, cross-platform video editing software compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update comes just two months following the release of Shotcut 25.01 and includes enhancements designed to streamline video editing tasks. Key features of Shotcut 25.03 include the addition of…
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GIMP 3.0.2 Released: Enhancements to Flatpak Bundle and Bug Fixes Unveiled
The GIMP project has announced the release of GIMP 3.0.2, which serves as the first maintenance update for the popular open-source image editor. This update focuses on enhancing the Flatpak bundle, addressing several user-reported issues, including UI glitches, crashes when selecting a brush in Icon Grid view, and packaging problems for macOS and Windows. Specific…
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Calibre 8.0 Ebook Manager Launches with Enhanced Kobo Support
Calibre has released version 8.0 of its open-source ebook manager, introducing significant enhancements, particularly in support for Kobo devices. This update allows users to natively edit, view, and convert KEPUB format files, along with automatic EPUB to KEPUB conversion when transferring books to Kobo devices. Additionally, it provides compatibility with the latest Tolino firmware and…
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Blender 4.4 Launches with Major Enhancements to the Experimental Vulkan Backend
Blender 4.4 has officially been released, introducing a significant update to the open-source 3D modeling software. This latest version occurs four months after Blender 4.3, enhancing functionality and user experience with several new features. One of the key updates includes support for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50×0 (Blackwell) and AMD RX 90×0 (RDNA4) graphics cards, improving…
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KDE Frameworks 6.12 Launches with Significant Enhancements and Bug Fixes
The KDE Project has announced the release of KDE Frameworks 6.12, updating its extensive collection of libraries designed to enhance the functionality of KDE applications and the Plasma desktop environment. This update introduces a new background for the navigation bar in both the Dolphin file manager and the Gwenview image viewer. Key highlights of KDE…
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GStreamer 1.26 Released: Discover the Latest Features in This Open-Source Multimedia Framework
The GStreamer project has officially released GStreamer 1.26, a new stable version of its open-source multimedia framework, which introduces several significant enhancements and features. After a year since the previous version, GStreamer 1.26 brings support for Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding (LCEVC) and H.266 Versatile Video Coding (VVC) codecs. It also includes functionality for closed…
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Audacity 3.7.2 Enhances Linux AppImage for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Users
Audacity 3.7.2 has been released as the latest stable version of this popular open-source digital audio editor and recording software. This update addresses various bugs, stability issues, and introduces several enhancements, particularly for the AppImage bundle targeting Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Key improvements include: An option to disable automatic tempo detection. Integration of UUID instance support.…
