Category: Linux Mint
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Exciting Update: Linux Mint 22.3 Introduces a New System Hardware Tool!
The upcoming release of Linux Mint 22.3 will introduce an enhanced System Information tool designed to provide detailed insights into the hardware of users’ systems. This tool isn’t entirely new but is an upgrade of the previous System Reports feature, now offering additional functionalities and a modernized appearance similar to Windows’ CPU-Z. The revamped tool…
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Exciting Updates: Linux Mint Devs Unveil New System Administration and Information Tools
Linux Mint has introduced two new tools aimed at enhancing user experience: System Information and System Administration. Announced by project leader Clement Lefebvre in the October 2025 monthly newsletter, these tools aim to streamline system management for Linux Mint users as well as those using LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition). The rebranded System Reports tool,…
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LMDE 7: Now Available for Download – Discover the Latest Features!
The much-anticipated release of LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 is now available for download, built on the Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” series. This new version, codenamed Gigi, comes with the Cinnamon 6.4.13 desktop environment and is powered by the long-term supported Linux 6.12 LTS kernel. LMDE 7 incorporates key features from the earlier Linux…
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Exciting Developments: Linux Mint 22.3 to Revamp App Menu and Enhance Wayland Support
Linux Mint’s developers are focused on the upcoming release of Linux Mint 22.3, which is expected to launch in December 2025. This version will continue to build on the recently launched Linux Mint 22.2 and will be accompanied by the development of LMDE 7, which is based on the new Debian 13 release. Linux Mint…
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Linux Mint 22.2 is Here: Download Now and Discover the Exciting New Features!
Linux Mint 22.2: Key Features and Enhancements Linux Mint 22.2, codenamed ‘Zara’, has been officially released for download, marking a significant update with numerous improvements and refinements. Building on the updates of previous versions in the Linux Mint 22 series, this release is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and includes the latest hardware enablement updates.…
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Download Now: Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Released for Public Beta Testing!
After a brief period of testing, the Linux Mint team has released the beta version of Linux Mint 22.2, codenamed “Zara.” Users can download the ISO images for testing directly from the official mirrors. This latest iteration introduces several noteworthy features, including fingerprint authentication, improved support for the Wayland session, and enhanced accent color options.…
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Linux Mint 22.2 Introduces Native Fingerprint Login Support for Enhanced Security
Linux Mint 22.2 is set to introduce native fingerprint login support through a new desktop application called Fingwit. This feature allows users with a compatible fingerprint reader to easily enroll and authenticate their fingerprints for various tasks, enhancing security and convenience. With Fingwit, users can: Log into Linux Mint using their fingerprint Unlock their screen…
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Exciting Update: Linux Mint 22.2 to Introduce Fingerprint Authentication with Fingwit App
The forthcoming Linux Mint 22.2 (Zara) will introduce a new application named Fingwit, enabling users to utilize fingerprint authentication across various functions. Project leader Clement Lefebvre disclosed this feature in the latest monthly newsletter, highlighting Fingwit’s capacity to manage fingerprint authentication on computers equipped with fingerprint readers. Users will be able to employ fingerprint authentication…
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Linux Mint Enhances Nemo with New Regex Filter Features
Linux Mint is set to enhance the search capabilities of its Nemo file manager by introducing improved regex (regular expressions) filters. This feature will debut with the upcoming version of Nemo, likely released around the same time as Cinnamon 6.5 and bundled in Linux Mint 22.1 due out in the summer. Currently, Nemo includes regex…
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Exciting Changes Ahead: Linux Mint Redesigns the Cinnamon App Menu
Work is progressing on a redesign for the Cinnamon app menu as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the Cinnamon desktop environment. The new design features a three-pane layout, which aims to provide more information and improve accessibility to common folders. Additionally, session controls are being moved and redesigned, while a new user-profile header is…
