Category: News
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Firefox 136 Launches: Embrace Vertical Tabs and a Sleek New Sidebar!
Mozilla has released Firefox 136, introducing features that may help rebuild user trust following recent controversies regarding privacy policies. This release incorporates multiple enhancements, notably the much-anticipated vertical tabs feature. To activate vertical tabs, users can right-click on an empty space in the tab bar and select “Turn on Vertical Tabs” from the context menu.…
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KeePassXC 2.7.10: Enhanced Open-Source Password Manager Now Supports Proton Pass
KeePassXC has released version 2.7.10 of its open-source password manager, introducing several new features and improvements. This latest version includes support for importing passwords from Proton Pass; however, it currently only accepts unencrypted JSON files and does not support Passkeys. The update also enhances KeePass2 TOTP configuration settings and offers new passphrase-generation options, allowing users…
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Exciting Changes Ahead: Linux Mint Redesigns the Cinnamon App Menu
Work is progressing on a redesign for the Cinnamon app menu as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the Cinnamon desktop environment. The new design features a three-pane layout, which aims to provide more information and improve accessibility to common folders. Additionally, session controls are being moved and redesigned, while a new user-profile header is…
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Exciting Updates Ahead: Linux Mint Devs Revamp Application Launcher for Cinnamon Desktop
Linux Mint’s development team has announced enhancements for the upcoming Linux Mint 22.2, which will feature the Hardware Enablement (HWE) Linux 6.11 kernel sourced from Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS. In a recent newsletter, Clement Lefebvre, the leader of Linux Mint, highlighted that there will not be an EDGE release for the 22.x series. Instead, the focus…
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Important Notice: Skype Set to Shutdown on May 5 – Ensure You Export Your Data!
Skype, the widely recognized video chat and calling application, is set to permanently shut down on May 5, as confirmed by Microsoft. The platform, once a pioneer in VoIP services, has struggled to maintain its relevance in a saturated market. In its place, Microsoft will introduce a free version of Microsoft Teams, allowing current Skype…
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NetworkManager 1.52 Launch: New IPvlan Interface Support and ethtool FEC Mode Features Enhanced
NetworkManager 1.52 has been officially released, marking an important update for managing network connections in Linux-based systems. This version introduces significant features, including support for the IPvlan interface, the ability to configure LTE authentication manually, and compatibility with ethtool’s Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode. One of the standout inclusions is the automatic configuration of DNS…
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February 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: Exciting New Tools and Updates You Shouldn’t Miss!
February was a productive month for Linux software with several notable releases, including major updates to productivity suites LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE, alongside a variety of smaller updates that merit attention. To avoid overlooking these updates, I’ve decided to compile a monthly roundup, which will cover recent software updates that might not warrant a full blog…
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NVIDIA Unveils 570 Linux Graphics Driver: Exciting New Features and Enhancements
Today, NVIDIA announced the stable release of the 570 graphics driver series, enhancing support for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems. This update brings several new features, most notably the addition of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for multi-monitor setups, along with a new kernel module parameter, conceal_vrr_caps. This parameter allows usage of features such as…
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Mozilla Introduces New ‘Terms of Use’ for Firefox Users: What You Need to Know
Mozilla is set to introduce a ‘Terms of Use’ policy for Firefox, marking a significant shift for the popular open-source web browser. This development follows recent changes in its leadership as part of efforts to diversify the organization. Mozilla explains that while they have traditionally relied on their open-source license and public commitments, the evolving…
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Introducing the Framework Desktop and 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12: A New Era of Modular Computing
Framework recently unveiled two new products at their “Second Gen” event: the Framework Desktop and the Framework Laptop 12. Additionally, an updated version of the Framework Laptop 13 was also introduced. The Framework Desktop is a compact 4.5L Mini-ITX machine powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max “Strix Halo” processors, which include discrete-level Radeon 8060S graphics…
