Category: Desktops
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KDE Plasma 6.4 Enters Beta: Explore the Exciting New Features!
The KDE Project has launched the beta version of KDE Plasma 6.4, inviting users to participate in testing this upcoming major update. The new version includes a slew of features designed to enhance user experience, such as a significant revamp of the Spectacle screenshot utility and the introduction of per-virtual-desktop custom tile layouts. Among the…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Enhances Multi-Screen Support and Optimizes Experience for NVIDIA GPU Users
Today, the KDE Project released version 6.3.5 of KDE Plasma, marking the fifth and final maintenance update in the 6.3 series. This update addresses a range of bugs, crashes, and other user-reported issues that have emerged over the past five weeks since version 6.3.4. Key improvements in KDE Plasma 6.3.5 include a fix for a…
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COSMIC Alpha 7 Desktop Unveils Pinned Workspaces and Enhanced Accessibility Features
Linux hardware vendor System76 has released COSMIC Alpha 7, the latest development version of its new desktop environment designed in Rust for GNU/Linux distributions and integrated into its Pop!_OS Linux operating system. The new COSMIC Alpha 7 brings significant enhancements to workspace management, allowing users to click and drag to move workspaces, as well as…
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GNOME 47.6 Resolves Black Screen Issues for NVIDIA Users in Multi-Monitor Configurations
The GNOME Project has released version 47.6 of the GNOME desktop environment, providing key updates and bug fixes, particularly addressing issues with multi-monitor setups using NVIDIA graphics drivers. This new maintenance release follows the decision to skip version 47.5, delivering various fixes to enhance stability. Among the notable changes, the Mutter window and composite manager…
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Enlightenment 0.27.1 Released: Enhancements to CPUFreq and Battery Modules
Enlightenment 0.27.1 has been released, introducing several enhancements and fixes to the lightweight, modern window manager and desktop shell for GNU/Linux distributions. Key improvements include updates to the Battery module, which now restricts charging to 100%, and new functionality that allows users to utilize the mouse wheel on the Mixer module. Additionally, the client menu…
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Exploring the New Features in GNOME 48 RC: Dynamic Triple Buffering and Wayland Color Management Protocol
The GNOME Project has announced the Release Candidate (RC) for GNOME 48 desktop environment, leading up to the final release set for March 19th, 2025. The RC includes several new features and improvements compared to its Beta and Alpha predecessors. One of the key enhancements is the support for the Wayland color management protocol in…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.2: Enhanced Spectacle Now Supports Animated WebP and GIFs!
Today, the KDE Project announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.3.2, marking the second maintenance update for the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment. This update comes just a week after the previous version, KDE Plasma 6.3.1. The new release addresses several bugs, crashes, and user-reported issues. One of the significant enhancements in this update is…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.1 Now Available: Discover Improvements and Bug Fixes Enhance User Experience
Today, the KDE Project announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.3.1, which serves as the first maintenance update for the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment. This update primarily aims to fix bugs and enhance the functionality of the environment. One of the significant changes in this release is the sorting of the updates list in…
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Explore the Features of GNOME 48 Beta: Adwaita Fonts and Other Exciting Updates Now Available for Public Testing
The GNOME Project has officially released the beta version of GNOME 48, now available for public testing. This upcoming desktop environment series brings a host of new features and enhancements. Among the notable updates in GNOME 48 Beta are the introduction of Adwaita fonts, a new default wallpaper, and enhanced screen time limit support. A…
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KDE Plasma 6.3 Is Here: Discover the Exciting New Features!
Today marks the official release of the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment, showcasing several key enhancements and features. Among the highlights are the ability to clone panels, improved fractional scaling, and the capability to remember the active virtual desktop per activity. Additionally, users can now check battery cycle counts on their laptops directly in the…
