Category: News
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Kapitano: The Linux Antivirus Scanner Developer Abandons Project
Barely a month after its introduction, the promising Linux antivirus scanner, Kapitano, has been abandoned by its developer, who has announced that the project is no longer maintained. Initially highlighted for its user-friendly design and ship-themed concept, Kapitano utilized a simple GTK4/libadwaita frontend to access the ClamAV scanning engine. Its reception was predominantly positive despite…
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Unlocking Accessibility: Shotcut 25.07 Video Editor Introduces Speech to Text Model Downloader
Shotcut 25.07 has been released, enhancing this open-source, cross-platform video editing software with several new features aimed at improving user experience. Released two and a half months after version 25.05, the latest update includes a Speech to Text model downloader and an Outline video filter. The Outline filter works with the input alpha channel, making…
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Get Ready for the RVA23 RISC-V Chips: Launching Sooner Than You Think!
Ubuntu’s upcoming version, 25.10, will exclusively support RISC-V devices equipped with RVA23 profile extensions. This strategic shift allows the distro to leverage the latest advancements in hardware performance, without compromising on capabilities. Concerns about the lack of available RVA23 hardware are somewhat alleviated with projections for numerous chips to be released in 2026, alongside some…
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Euphonica: The Bling-Heavy Rust-Powered MPD Client You Need to Try
Euphonica, a newly developed MPD (Music Player Daemon) client, is transforming the way Linux users experience music. Created by developer Huỳnh Thiện Khiêm, this Rust-based application is designed to satisfy those looking for a visually appealing and feature-rich music player. What is MPD? MPD is an audio server popular among Linux users, known for its…
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Thunderbird 141 Introduces ‘Archive’ Notification Action and Key Fixes
MZLA Technologies Corporation has introduced an update to its open-source desktop email client, Thunderbird, with version 141 featuring several enhancements aimed at improving user experience. While these updates may not be compelling enough for users on the Extended Support Maintenance (ESR) track to switch, they are beneficial for current users. The previous version, Thunderbird 140,…
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GitHub Urges EU to Invest in Open Source Software Development
GitHub, owned by Microsoft, advocates for a new EU tech fund aimed at ensuring the maintenance of critical open source software (OSS). Their report highlights the immense reliance of the economy on OSS—96% of all codebases feature open source code, contributing approximately $8.8 trillion to the global economy. However, most OSS projects suffer from inadequate…
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Major Upgrade for OBS Studio Snap App: Exciting New AI Plugins on the Way!
A major update has been released for the OBS Studio Snap package, which is now based on Core24 and utilizes a new source code base. This shift is necessary because the latest version of OBS Studio, version 31.1, has discontinued support for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, as noted by Canonical’s software engineer, Vanda Hendrychová. She stated,…
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Thunderbird 1.41 Update: New ‘Archive’ Action Enhances User Notifications
Thunderbird 141 has been released as the latest stable version of the open-source cross-platform email client, which is available for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems. This update introduces a new “Archive” action for email notifications, enhancing usability for users who want quick access to this feature directly from their notifications. In addition to the new…
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Firefox 141 Now Available: Discover the Latest Features and Enhancements!
Mozilla has announced the final release of Firefox 141, set to officially debut on July 22nd, 2025. This version boasts several enhancements aimed at improving user experience, particularly for those on Linux systems. Notably, Firefox 141 uses less memory and no longer requires a forced restart after updates are applied through a package manager. Among…
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Introducing Argon ONE Up: The 14-Inch Laptop Shell for Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts!
Last year, a portable monitor called the CrowView Note caught attention for turning a Raspberry Pi into a makeshift laptop. While its HDMI input allows for versatility, it presented a somewhat clunky solution with a single-board computer protruding awkwardly. In response to the need for a more elegant design, Argon Forty, renowned for their high-quality…
