Category: News
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Steam Client Introduces Advanced In-Game Overlay Options for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs
After months of anticipation, Valve has rolled out an important update to the Steam Client, particularly benefiting gamers using AMD and NVIDIA GPUs on Linux. The latest version introduces advanced options to the in-game performance overlay, enhancing user experience and offering new accessibility features. One of the primary highlights for Linux gamers is the new…
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Kodi 22 “Piers” Unveils Enhanced HDR Passthrough for OpenGL and Wayland Support
Kodi 22, codenamed "Piers," is currently under development and aims to enhance the open-source media center experience for users. This major release is set to introduce a variety of exciting features, especially for Linux users. One of the most notable features is anticipated HDR support for Wayland compositors, alongside HDR passthrough on OpenGL. The Kodi…
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Firefox to End Support for 32-Bit Linux: What You Need to Know
Mozilla has announced that it will end support for 32-bit Linux versions of Firefox in October 2025. Although this might be alarming for users of 32-bit Linux distributions, there’s no need to panic just yet. Mozilla has maintained support for 32-bit builds longer than many other browsers as part of its commitment to extending the…
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Exciting Updates: New Icons and Theme Tweaks in Ubuntu 25.10!
Ubuntu 25.10 recently entered its user-interface freeze, but not before significant updates were introduced to the Yaru theme, which serves as the default theme for the OS. Yaru is a community-driven project, though it receives guidance from Canonical’s engineering and design teams, allowing anyone to contribute. Key Theme Changes in Ubuntu 25.10 The latest Yaru…
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KDE Unveils First Alpha of Its Exciting New Linux Distribution
KDE has launched the alpha version of its new Linux distribution, KDE Linux, which aims to provide a ‘reference implementation’ for the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Unlike traditional Linux distributions, KDE Linux is an immutable operating system, meaning its core components are housed in a read-only filesystem. This innovative approach is designed to prevent accidental…
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KDE Linux Distribution Now Open for Public Testing: Download Your Copy Today!
The KDE Project has announced the alpha release of the KDE Linux distribution, a new Linux-based operating system aimed at its enthusiastic community and KDE Plasma developers. This effort marks a significant step as it showcases the latest in-development versions of the KDE Plasma desktop environment alongside KDE applications. While KDE has previously provided KDE…
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Calibre 8.10 Enhances Kindle MTP Driver: Key Improvements You Need to Know
Calibre 8.10 has been released as the latest stable version of the popular open-source e-book management software compatible with GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update follows two weeks after the previous version, Calibre 8.9. Key improvements include enhancements to the Kindle MTP driver that address the incorrect placement of APNX files when books are sent…
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Raspberry Pi Introduces Affordable 1TB SSD: Priced at $70/£67
Raspberry Pi has introduced its latest product: a 1TB SSD, available for only $70/£67. This announcement is great news for enthusiasts looking for affordable storage solutions compatible with Raspberry Pi devices. Historically known for its small single-board computers, Raspberry Pi has expanded its offerings to include a variety of peripherals, from keyboards to cameras and…
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GNOME 49 Release Candidate: Default X11 Support Re-Enabled in GDM
The GNOME Project has released the Release Candidate (RC) for GNOME 49, which is set to launch on September 17, 2025. One of the most significant updates in this version is the reactivation of X11 support by default in the GNOME Display Manager (GDM). This change comes after difficulties in separating GDM’s ability to launch…
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Miracle-wm 0.7 Launches with Fully Realized IPC Implementation
A new version of Miracle-wm, a Mir-based compositor and tiling window manager, has been released. Version 0.7 introduces several enhancements, primarily focusing on completing the Sway/i3 Inter-Process Communication (IPC) features. This addition has resulted in a range of new commands that users can explore. Matthew Kosarek, the developer behind Miracle-wm and an engineer at Canonical,…
