Category: News
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Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Reaches End of Life: Time to Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” has officially reached its end of life as of July 10th, 2025. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” to continue receiving software and security updates. Originally released on October 10th, 2024, Ubuntu 24.10 was not a Long Term Support (LTS) release and thus was supported for…
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Revamping the Boot Process: How Ubuntu is Changing the Game for Raspberry Pi
Canonical is set to implement a significant change to the boot process for Ubuntu running on Raspberry Pi devices in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release. According to Canonical software engineer Dave Jones, the current boot method is suboptimal, leading to situations where users can end up with an unbootable system. This problem primarily arises because…
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Enhancing Productivity: The New Auto Mode in the Floating Mini Panel GNOME Extension
The Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell Extension has received an update that introduces an automatic activation feature, allowing the panel to activate based on user workflow preferences. This enhancement aims to provide an unobtrusive way to access essential functionalities without manual intervention. Originally, the Floating Mini Panel serves as a compact, movable addition to the…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Released: Explore the Latest Improvements and Bug Fixes
KDE Plasma 6.3.6 has been released, bringing a series of enhancements and bug fixes to enhance user experience. This update focuses on improvements in several features, including Night Light, Plasma System Monitor, KRunner, KWin’s Slide Back effect, and the Power And Battery widget. The release was intentionally postponed by a week to avoid coinciding with…
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Bash 5.3 Released: Discover the Significant New Features Enhancing Your Shell Experience
A new version of the GNU project’s Bourne Again SHell (Bash) has been released, approximately three years after the previous version. The latest update, Bash 5.3, introduces several significant new features along with various enhancements and fixes, as detailed in the official release announcement. One of the key features in this update is a new…
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OBS Studio 31.1 Released: Explore Multitrack Video Support for Linux Users
OBS Studio 31.1 has officially launched, bringing several exciting features for video recording and live streaming on Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms. One of the standout additions is the support for Multitrack Video on Linux and macOS, allowing users greater flexibility when managing multiple video streams. This update also includes notable enhancements such as preview…
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Critical Linux Security Flaw Exposes Disk Encryption Vulnerability
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant security vulnerability affecting various Linux distributions that could allow attackers to gain complete system access, even when full disk encryption is employed. The exploit was detailed in a report by ERNW, demonstrating its effectiveness on Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 42, though it seems some distributions, like OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, are…
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Geany 2.1 Launches with Enhanced UI and Expanded File Type Support: A Closer Look at the New Features
Geany 2.1 has officially launched, marking a significant upgrade to this lightweight, GTK-based open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This release comes nearly 20 months after Geany 2.0 and introduces a range of enhancements including an improved user interface and expanded file type support. One of the most exciting additions in Geany 2.1 is the capability…
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Gradia Screenshot Tool: Continual Enhancements and New Features
A plethora of new features have been introduced to Gradia, a Linux screenshot markup tool built with GTK4/libadwaita, since its last update. Previously praised for its focused feature set and user-friendly interface, Gradia enables users to add text and annotations, open any image file, and create polished visuals for various purposes, including app store graphics…
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DXVK 2.7 Enhances Gaming Experience for God of War, Watch Dogs 2, and Final Fantasy XIV
DXVK 2.7, the latest release of the Vulkan-based implementation for D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 on Linux/Wine, has introduced significant enhancements aimed at improving the gaming experience. Available for download, this version follows closely on the heels of DXVK 2.6.2 and includes vital updates for popular games such as God of War, Watch Dogs 2, and…
