Category: News
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Latest GNOME 46 Release Candidate Now Available Featuring Last-Minute Updates
The GNOME Project announced today the Release Candidate (RC) version of the upcoming GNOME 46 desktop environment series, set to be released later this month, is now available for public testing. The GNOME 46 RC brings a last set of changes before the final release on March 20th. Notably, this includes the long-awaited variable refresh…
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Introducing Juno Computers’ Neptune 17 v6: A Powerful Linux Laptop With Up To NVIDIA RTX 4090
Today, Linux hardware provider Juno Computers announced the release of the Neptune 17 v6, a Linux-powered laptop with a 14th generation Intel Core processor and the option for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. The sixth generation Neptune 17 notebook features a 17.3-inch matte display with QHD (2560×1440) resolution, a refresh rate of 240Hz, and a…
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Possible Removal of XOrg Session in Fedora 41 Workstation: A Fedora Project Update
The Fedora Project is contemplating eliminating the XOrg (X11) session as a default from the Fedora Linux 41 release, scheduled for later this year, in its primary Fedora Linux Workstation edition that features the GNOME desktop. Having decided to exclude the XOrg session for Fedora’s KDE Spin in the forthcoming Fedora Linux 40 release, which…
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New Zorin OS 17.1 Update Released: Enhanced Windows App Support and More!
A new version of Zorin OS is now downloadable. The latest iteration, Zorin OS 17.1, is a successional release to Zorin OS 17, which had its launch in December. With its core built upon Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS, it boasts of the latest HWE stack obtained directly from Ubuntu 23.10. This indicates that users can enjoy…
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Resolving Flatpak Support in Discover and Plasma Wayland: An Overview of KDE Plasma 5.27.11 LTS Fixes
The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 5.27.11 as a update for the long-term supported KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS desktop environment series addressing various bugs and issues. KDE Plasma 5.27.11 LTS comes three months after KDE Plasma 5.27.10 LTS and fixes a crash in the KWin window and composite managed when using the Plasma Wayland…
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Introducing Linux Mint’s Upcoming New Desktop Chat App
A new IRC client (but don’t call it an IRC client) is being developed by Linux Mint. The Ubuntu-based distro currently includes Hexchat in its default software set. IRC isn’t as trendy as Discord or Telegram but it is a free, open standard that no single entity controls, is relatively low-bandwidth, interoperable, and efficient. But…
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Introducing KDE Plasma 6.0.1: An Update Enhancing Overview Effect and Bug Fixes
The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 6.0.1 as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series addressing various bugs, crashes, and annoyances. KDE Plasma 6.0.1 is here only a week after the release of KDE Plasma 6 and it’s packed with lots of fixes for VLC’s full-screen mode, a…
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Unveiling GStreamer 1.24: A Multimedia Framework with Vulkan H.264 and H.265 Video Decoders
GStreamer 1.24 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download as a significant update introducing various new features and refinements. New features introduced in the GStreamer 1.24 release encompass Vulkan H.264 and H.265 video decoders, an innovative unixfd plugin for proficient 1:N inter-process communication on Linux, new GstMeta for SMPTE ST-291M HANC/VANC Ancillary Data, a…
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Introducing the Retro Google Chrome Theme for Mozilla Firefox ESR
Experience a trip down memory lane with a new open-source project that revives old web browser aesthetics. Silverfox is a custom theme designed for Mozilla Firefox ESR which brings back the early appearance of Google Chrome. Think along the lines of trapezoid tabs, a parallelogram “new tab” button, a simplified speed dial, and an original…
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How to Install the Official Browser Extension for Varia Download Manager
Avid users of Varia, a modern download manager for Linux desktops, may want to check out official browser extensions. By installing the official Varia browser extension in Google Chrome/Chromium or Mozilla Firefox you no longer have to copy and paste download links from the browser into the app: just click an icon to punt the…
