Category: News
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Exploring the New ‘Spatial Desktop’ Features in Zorin OS 17 Beta
A beta build of the upcoming Zorin OS 17 release is available to download. Zorin OS 17 sees the Ubuntu-based distro rebase on top of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS but, interestingly, it includes GNOME 43 rather than GNOME 42, which is the version included in Ubuntu 22.04. Given the substantial leap from GNOME 3.38 used in…
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New Zorin OS 17 Beta Launch: Featuring Quick Settings, Spatial Desktop and More!
Today, the Zorin OS team announced the general availability for public testing of the beta version of the upcoming Zorin OS 17 release, which promises new and exciting features. Derived from the long-term supported Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operating system series, more specifically from the Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS point release with the Linux 6.2…
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How to Use Buttons to Switch Workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 with this Extension
Ever wondered how to swiftly alternate between workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS utilizing your mouse? Chances are, you are aware of the Activities button located on the top bar. When you click on this button, it prompts the overview screen that displays all the workspaces that are presently active. By clicking on a specific workspace,…
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December 2023 ISO Release of Arch Linux Features Linux 6.6 LTS and an Updated Installer
Arch Linux 2023.12.01 has been released as the latest ISO snapshot for December 2023 featuring a new kernel and a greatly enhanced installation process. This new release of Arch Linux’s December 2023 ISO incorporates archinstall 2.7, delivering two key features. These include support for the unified kernel image (UKI) – a single, bootable executable straight…
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Discover the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC: A Fusion of Mac-Inspired Design, Windows Functionality, and Ubuntu Support
Within the world of single-board computers, the Raspberry Pi stands out, but small form-factor desktop PCs are not as abundantly available. This is the niche Ayaneo, a noted gaming hardware company, is aiming to fill. The company recently revealed the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01, a compact desktop computer powered by AMD. This piece of…
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Introducing NVIDIA AV1 Hardware Encoding in Shotcut 23.11 Open-Source Video Editor
Shotcut 23.11, a free, open-source, and cross-platform video editing software developed in Qt, has been released today. This major update introduces several new features and extensive improvements. Some of the main features provided by Shotcut 23.11 include compatibility with the NVIDIA AV1 (av1_nvenc) hardware encoder for Linux and Windows systems, and the introduction of easing…
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Armbian 23.11 Launch: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS and Enhanced Device Support
The Armbian project announced today the release and general availability of Armbian 23.11 as the latest version of this GNU/Linux distribution tailored for ARM-powered embedded devices based on Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu. Armbian 23.11 (codename Topi) introduces support for new devices, including the Khadas VIM1S and Khadas VIM4 single-board computers, Texas Instruments SK-TDA4VM processor starter…
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Introducing Varia: The Brand New Download Manager for Linux Users
Varia is a new, open-source download manager for Linux based on Aria2, a powerful command-line download utility. As the user interface is built with GTK 4 and libadwaita, Varia looks perfectly in-keeping with other modern GTK apps Ubuntu offers: Image of Varia’s first release running in Fedora 39 Of course, it’s 2023 and we all…
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Upgrade Time: Linux Kernel 6.5 Ends Life, Transition to 6.6 LTS Imminent
After a mere thirteen maintenance updates, Linux 6.5 kernel series has been labeled as EOL (End of Life) on the kernel.org site. This indicates that it will no longer receive support for bug and security fixes. Linux kernel 6.5 saw its release by Linus Torvalds on August 27th, 2023, to mark the occasion of Linux’s…
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Release of Nitrux 3.2: Featuring Aesthetic FHS, Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS and an Updated Installer
Nitrux designer Uri Herrera declared today the launching and widespread accessibility of Nitrux 3.2 serving as the newest steady ISO snapshot for this Debian-based, KDE-focused, immutable, and systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution. Inspired by the top and most current Linux 6.6 LTS kernel in the regular Liquorix taste for unmatched responsiveness, Nitrux 3.2 arrives to introduce a…
