Category: News
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Qt Creator 15 Released: Open-Source IDE with Axivion Support and Fresh Themes
The Qt Project has officially announced the release of Qt Creator 15, the latest iteration of its open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) available for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems. This release comes more than four months after Qt Creator 14 and includes numerous enhancements focused on usability and functionality. Among the standout features of Qt…
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HandBrake 1.9 Update: Introducing Lossless VP9 Encoding and Intel QSV VVC Decoding Features
A significant update has been released for HandBrake, the popular open-source video converter, with version 1.9 bringing a range of new features and improvements. Since the previous version 1.8, which included a transition to a GTK4 GUI for Linux, the development team has introduced exciting enhancements across all platforms—Windows, macOS, and Linux. One of the…
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Discord Screen Sharing: Audio Functionality Now Available for Linux Users!
Discord has finally introduced the long-awaited feature of screen sharing audio for its Linux app. This development comes as a relief to many users who have been frustrated by the lack of this functionality despite its availability on Windows and macOS. In the latest update, Discord users on Linux can now choose to ‘share system…
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Linus Torvalds Unveils the First Release Candidate of Linux Kernel 6.13
Linus Torvalds has announced the public availability for testing of the first Release Candidate (RC) for the upcoming Linux kernel 6.13 series. This announcement follows the opening of the merge window for Linux 6.13, coinciding with the release of Linux kernel 6.12. The first RC is now ready for download from Linus Torvalds’ git tree…
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NixOS 24.11 Launches with GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Default PipeWire Integration
The independent Linux distribution NixOS has released version 24.11, known as "Vicuña." This major update brings several notable features, including support for GNOME 47 and KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environments, along with improvements for Darwin compatibility in Nixpkgs. NixOS 24.11 continues to utilize the long-term supported Linux 6.6 LTS kernel series and arrives six months…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-7: Enhancements and PulseAudio Security Fixes for Linux Phones
The UBports Foundation has announced the release of Ubuntu Touch OTA-7, the latest stable update for Ubuntu Touch, which is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). This update is rolling out to all supported devices starting today on the Stable channel. This unexpected release comes just three weeks after the previous update, OTA-6. The…
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Calibre 7.22 Launches with Enhanced eReader Support and Innovative Restart Feature
Calibre 7.22 has been released, continuing to establish itself as a leading open-source ebook manager, praised for its extensive features and cross-platform compatibility. This release introduces a notable enhancement for its eBook viewer: users can now adjust the position of the control bar while using the ‘Read Aloud’ feature to avoid obstructing text, placing it…
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Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment: Featuring a Revamped Theme and Enhanced Night Light Functionality
The Linux Mint team has announced the launch of the Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment, which is set to be the default version for the upcoming Linux Mint 22.1 (Xia) release, expected in late December 2024. Significant improvements are highlighted in this version, featuring a new darker and more contrasted default theme that includes rounded elements…
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Mozilla Unveils Streamlined and Speedier Browser Downloads for Linux Users
Mozilla has recently announced significant improvements for Firefox users on Linux, specifically with regards to download sizes and decompression speeds. The browser will now utilize the tar.xz format for its official binary builds, which is powered by a more efficient LZMA compression algorithm. This transition means that downloads will be approximately 25% smaller and decompression…
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Introducing Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5: The Modular Upgrade to Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has officially launched the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, marking the latest addition to its Compute Module series. This modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 is powered by a 2.4GHz Quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76 processor, and is offered with a choice of 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, alongside…