Category: News
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Mixxx 2.5.1 Introduces Support for DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra Controller
Mixxx 2.5.1, the latest iteration of the open-source virtual DJ software, has been released with significant enhancements and new mappings for various controllers. This update introduces support for the DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra, Numark NS6II, Numark Platinum FX, M-Vave SMC-Mixer, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, and Reloop Digital Jockey 2 IE. Additionally, it features a…
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Ubuntu 24.04 Launches on OrangePi’s Cutting-Edge RISC-V Single Board Computer
Ubuntu 24.04 developer images are now available for the newly released OrangePi RV2 RISC-V single-board computer (SBC). This marks a significant step in Canonical’s commitment to supporting the emerging open-source architecture. Last year, Ubuntu was introduced on devices like the RISC-V tablet and laptop from DeepComputing, and Ubuntu Server 25.04 also launched recently, featuring support…
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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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Exploring the Exciting New Features in COSMIC Desktop Alpha 7
System76 has announced the release of COSMIC Desktop Alpha 7, a significant update to its Rust-based desktop environment. This alpha release focuses on incorporating features leading up to its first stable version, Epoch 1. While COSMIC is still in development and won’t fully compete with established desktop environments right away, its progress is noteworthy. New…
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GStreamer 1.26.1: Enhanced dav1d AV1 Decoder and New Matroska v4 Support in Muxer
Today, the GStreamer project rolled out GStreamer 1.26.1, marking the first maintenance update for the prominent open-source and cross-platform multimedia framework. This update features several enhancements, particularly for the dav1d AV1 decoder, which now includes RGB support and improved renegotiation and buffer pool handling. Additionally, GStreamer 1.26.1 introduces support for Matroska v4 in the muxer,…
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Upcoming Fix for the Window Button Bug in Ubuntu 25.04
If you’ve recently installed Ubuntu 25.04 or upgraded from 24.10, you may have observed an inconsistency with the window buttons in GTK applications. A user named Cristiano Fraga G. Nunes noticed that the minimize, maximize, and close buttons appear to be of different sizes across various GTK applications. Specifically, he highlighted that while GTK4 apps…
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How to Enable Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS for Continued Updates
Time is nearly up on support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, with standard software, bug fix, and security updates coming to an end on May 29, 2025. Users of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS should consider upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (or newer) if possible. However, for those who cannot upgrade, enabling Extended Support Maintenance (ESM) is a…
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Discover What’s New in QEMU 10.0: The Latest Release of Open-Source Virtualization Software
The open-source virtualization software QEMU has recently launched its major update, version 10.0, significantly enhancing its emulation capabilities with a host of new features and improvements. Among the notable updates are faster emulation times for string instructions on x86 architecture and the introduction of true multiqueue support for the virtio-scsi device, which enhances performance. New…
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Ghostty DEBs Now Ready for Ubuntu 25.04: Enhance Your Experience!
Fans of the Ghostty terminal can rejoice as DEB packages for Ubuntu 25.04 are now available. The Ghostty Ubuntu project was initiated to provide .deb packages for users of Ubuntu and other Debian-based distributions, such as Linux Mint and ZorinOS, facilitating easier installation and use of the application. While there are currently no official Snap…
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Linux Kernel 6.13 Reaches End of Life: Why You Should Upgrade to 6.14 Now
As of now, the Linux kernel 6.13 series has reached the end of its life, signaling users to upgrade to the newer Linux kernel version 6.14. The 6.14 kernel has already been integrated into the stable repositories of major Linux distributions such as Arch Linux, Fedora Linux, Alpine Linux, and Ubuntu. Linux kernel 6.13 was…
