Category: News
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Canonical’s Ambitious Plan: A Fully Functional Ubuntu Desktop on RISC-V for Version 25.10
Canonical is gearing up to introduce a fully functional desktop session for the RISC-V architecture with the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release. This development comes on the heels of Canonical’s recent decision to limit support for various RISC-V hardware, raising the required RISC-V ISA profile family from RVA20 to RVA23. As a result, nearly…
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Calibre 8.6.0: Unlocking a Dramatic Speed Boost for Your eBook Database
Calibre, the widely-used cross-platform e-book management tool, has released version 8.6.0, which significantly enhances database performance. This update introduces a groundbreaking method for restoring databases using SQLITE savepoints, drastically reducing the time required to recover large libraries. One user reported that their restoration time improved from over five hours to just five minutes for a…
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Enhance Your GNOME Experience: Customize Shell Notifications with This Must-Have Extension
You might have observed that Ubuntu’s GNOME Shell lacks extensive notification customization options by default. Typically, notifications are positioned at the top center of the screen just below the Date menu in a standardized manner, which generally suffices for most users. However, for those seeking more control over the display and management of notifications, there…
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KDE Frameworks 6.16 Boosts Plasma’s GPU Detection for Enhanced Performance
The KDE Project has released KDE Frameworks 6.16, enhancing the functionality of its add-on libraries for Qt, which are essential for KDE applications and the Plasma desktop environment. This update introduces several key improvements, including refined detection of the most powerful GPU available, enabling users to easily select the optimal GPU for running applications. In…
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Ubuntu 24.04.3 HWE Stack: A Game-Changer with Major Mesa Upgrade
Existing users of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS are set to receive an updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack this month, ahead of the anticipated release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS scheduled for next month. Canonical regularly backports newer Linux kernels and graphics drivers from interim releases to its long-term support versions, maintaining the relevance and performance of older…
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Introducing System76’s Adder WS: A Powerhouse Linux Laptop with Intel Core Ultra i9 and NVIDIA 50 Series Graphics
System76 has announced the release of a new version of its Adder WS Linux-powered laptop, now featuring cutting-edge hardware including the Intel Core Ultra i9 275HX CPU and NVIDIA 50 series GPUs. This updated version marks more than a year since the last refresh and introduces several new specifications aimed at enhancing performance. The Adder…
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Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Reaches End of Life: Time to Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” has officially reached its end of life as of July 10th, 2025. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” to continue receiving software and security updates. Originally released on October 10th, 2024, Ubuntu 24.10 was not a Long Term Support (LTS) release and thus was supported for…
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Revamping the Boot Process: How Ubuntu is Changing the Game for Raspberry Pi
Canonical is set to implement a significant change to the boot process for Ubuntu running on Raspberry Pi devices in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release. According to Canonical software engineer Dave Jones, the current boot method is suboptimal, leading to situations where users can end up with an unbootable system. This problem primarily arises because…
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Enhancing Productivity: The New Auto Mode in the Floating Mini Panel GNOME Extension
The Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell Extension has received an update that introduces an automatic activation feature, allowing the panel to activate based on user workflow preferences. This enhancement aims to provide an unobtrusive way to access essential functionalities without manual intervention. Originally, the Floating Mini Panel serves as a compact, movable addition to the…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Released: Explore the Latest Improvements and Bug Fixes
KDE Plasma 6.3.6 has been released, bringing a series of enhancements and bug fixes to enhance user experience. This update focuses on improvements in several features, including Night Light, Plasma System Monitor, KRunner, KWin’s Slide Back effect, and the Power And Battery widget. The release was intentionally postponed by a week to avoid coinciding with…