Category: News
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Calibre 7.25 Enhances E-Book Management with KFX File Import Support from 2024 Kindle Devices via MTP
The latest release of Calibre, version 7.25, has been launched by developer Kovid Goyal, introducing significant enhancements to the popular cross-platform e-book software suite. A key highlight of this update is the added support for importing KFX files from 2024 Kindle devices via the MTP protocol, expanding the software’s compatibility with modern e-readers. Users will…
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KDE Gear 24.12.2: Enhancements for Dolphin, Itinerary, Tokodon, and a Host of Other KDE Applications
The KDE Project has announced the release of KDE Gear 24.12.2, which serves as the second maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 series. This update includes numerous enhancements and bug fixes for various KDE applications, including Dolphin, Itinerary, and Tokodon, among others. This release comes nearly a month after KDE Gear 24.12.1 and addresses…
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What’s New in LibreOffice 25.2: A Comprehensive Overview of Features and Updates
LibreOffice 25.2 has been released as the first major update of the year for the open-source office suite available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version brings a wide array of enhancements, including significant user interface changes, improvements in accessibility, and bolstered interoperability for smoother integration across different software. The update has included 6 months…
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Tails 6.12 Release: Enhancing Security in Tor Circuits and Persistent Storage
The Tails project has released Tails 6.12, the latest version of its portable operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux, designed to protect users against surveillance and censorship. This update addresses critical security vulnerabilities previously identified in Tails 6.11 by security researchers from Radically Open Security. The discovered flaws could potentially enable an attacker to monitor…
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Simplified Steps for Installing Ubuntu on WSL: A Guide for Beginners
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) users will be pleased to know that installing Ubuntu has become significantly easier thanks to Canonical’s announcement of a new tar-based distribution format. This format allows developers and system administrators to manage Ubuntu WSL instances without relying on the Microsoft Store, making the process more straightforward and efficient. By adopting…
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What’s New in Firefox 135: Enhanced Tab Page, AI Chatbot Integration, and More!
A new update for Mozilla Firefox, version 135, has been released, continuing the browser’s commitment to improvements and user-friendly features. Following the previous update, Firefox 134, which introduced several enhancements—including a revamped New Tab page layout for U.S. users and new touch-hold gestures for Linux—the latest version brings significant changes to its New Tab interface…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 135 Launches with XZ Packaging for Enhanced Linux Binary Support
Mozilla Thunderbird 135 has been released as the latest version of the open-source email client, featuring notable enhancements and security fixes. This update introduces XZ packaging for Linux binaries, following a similar approach taken with the recent Firefox 135 release. The adoption of this packaging method is expected to result in faster unpacking times, reduced…
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Ardour 8.11 Released: Addressing Critical Workflow-Blocking Bug for Linux Users
Ardour 8.11 has been released, addressing critical workflow-blocking issues for users on Linux. This update comes approximately three and a half months after the previous version, Ardour 8.10, and is considered a vital hotfix. The main issue rectified in this release involved a significant bug that affected sessions using musical time as the default time…
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Papirus Linux Icon Pack Receives Its First Update in 8 Months: What’s New?
Fans of the Papirus icon theme for Linux are in for a treat with the release of its first update in 2025. This significant update enhances the theme’s support for KDE Plasma 6 by including new icons for applications such as Konversation, KTorrent, and RedShift. Additionally, it introduces KDE and Plasma logo glyphs for ‘start…
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CachyOS February 2025 ISO Snapshot: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.13 and NVIDIA 570 Driver
Arch Linux-based CachyOS has released a new ISO snapshot for February 2025, featuring significant updates including the latest Linux kernel and enhanced support for NVIDIA GPU users. The snapshot is powered by the Linux kernel 6.13 and runs the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 desktop environment by default. This release also includes the beta version of the…