Category: News

  • Firefox’s New Profile Manager Set to Launch for All Users Next Week

    Firefox’s New Profile Manager Set to Launch for All Users Next Week

    Mozilla is making strides to enhance Firefox by finally introducing a profile management feature that users have long requested. This new functionality will be available to everyone starting from October 14, 2025, coinciding with the release of Firefox 144. Previously, the profile management feature was rolled out in April but only reached about 5.5% of…

  • Ubuntu 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ Now Available for Download!

    Ubuntu 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ Now Available for Download!

    Six months of extensive work from Canonical engineers, Ubuntu developers, and contributors have culminated in the release of Ubuntu 25.10, dubbed Questing Quokka. This short-term release will receive updates until July 2026, with the ability to upgrade to the next Long-Term Support (LTS) version, Ubuntu 26.04, starting in April. Ubuntu 25.10 boasts significant enhancements and…

  • Wireshark 4.6: A Major Update to the Open-Source Network Protocol Analyzer Released

    Wireshark 4.6: A Major Update to the Open-Source Network Protocol Analyzer Released

    Wireshark has released version 4.6, marking a significant update to its open-source, cross-platform network protocol analyzer available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release introduces several new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and functionality. One of the key advancements includes the ability to decrypt NTP packets utilizing Network Time Security (NTS). Additionally,…

  • System76’s Oryx Pro: The First Linux Laptop Featuring the COSMIC Desktop Environment

    System76’s Oryx Pro: The First Linux Laptop Featuring the COSMIC Desktop Environment

    Linux hardware vendor System76 has unveiled a new variant of its Oryx Pro laptop, marking it as the first Linux laptop to ship with the COSMIC desktop environment. This innovative laptop operates on the upcoming Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS distribution, tailored for professionals in engineering, development, machine learning, AI, and gaming. The Oryx Pro boasts an…

  • Exploring the Exciting New Features of Ubuntu 25.10

    Exploring the Exciting New Features of Ubuntu 25.10

    Ubuntu 25.10, released on October 9, 2025, introduces numerous improvements and enhancements under its theme, ‘Questing Quokka’. This version features not just cosmetic tweaks but substantial foundational changes aimed at enhancing user experience and system performance. GNOME 49 Desktop The upgrade to GNOME 49 brings a variety of useful changes aimed at improving daily operations…

  • ClamAV 1.5 Launch: Major New Features in the Latest Open-Source Antivirus Engine

    ClamAV 1.5 Launch: Major New Features in the Latest Open-Source Antivirus Engine

    ClamAV has released version 1.5, marking a significant upgrade for this open-source antivirus engine. This version introduces several major new features, enhancing its capabilities in detecting a variety of malicious threats including trojans and viruses. One of the key updates is the integration of CVD signing and verification, which now utilizes external .sign files. This…

  • GIMP 3.0.6 Update: A Comprehensive Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza!

    GIMP 3.0.6 Update: A Comprehensive Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza!

    If you’re a user of the GIMP 3.0 stable series and have been enjoying its latest features, you’re in for a treat with the release of GIMP 3.0.6. This update serves as the third maintenance update, bringing a range of bug fixes and improvements inspired by the upcoming GIMP 3.2. Some key changes in this…

  • Download GIMP 3.0.6 Now: Enhanced Photoshop Brush Support Awaits!

    Download GIMP 3.0.6 Now: Enhanced Photoshop Brush Support Awaits!

    GIMP 3.0.6 has been officially launched, marking the latest stable release of the widely-used open-source image editing software available for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release, which comes approximately four and a half months after GIMP 3.0.4, is packed with notable upgrades, particularly an enhancement for Photoshop brush support. One of the standout features in…

  • Parallels Desktop Unveils ‘Future-Proof Linux Compatibility’ for Enhanced Virtualization Experience

    Parallels Desktop Unveils ‘Future-Proof Linux Compatibility’ for Enhanced Virtualization Experience

    Parallels Desktop has made strides in enhancing the experience for users running Linux distros on macOS with its latest update. Traditionally, integrating the host macOS and the Linux guest operating systems relied on Parallels Tools for Linux, a suite of drivers and kernel modules that required manual installation in a VM. However, as Linux kernel…

  • September 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Innovations and Exciting Updates!

    September 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Innovations and Exciting Updates!

    September delivered a slew of important updates in the Linux app ecosystem, featuring several noteworthy releases that included bug fixes, new features, and overall enhancements. Apostrophe 3.3 Apostrophe, the distraction-free Markdown editor, has rolled out an update with significant improvements. It introduces a new narrow mode for better usability on smaller screens, and the default…