Category: News
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Introducing the Framework Desktop and 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12: A New Era of Modular Computing
Framework recently unveiled two new products at their “Second Gen” event: the Framework Desktop and the Framework Laptop 12. Additionally, an updated version of the Framework Laptop 13 was also introduced. The Framework Desktop is a compact 4.5L Mini-ITX machine powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max “Strix Halo” processors, which include discrete-level Radeon 8060S graphics…
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Organize Your GNOME Shell: How App Grid Wizard Simplifies Shortcut Management with Folders
The GNOME Shell application picker, commonly referred to as the app grid, is already effective in its default form, allowing users to rearrange apps and create custom folders. However, some users seek more organized solutions. Over the years, various tweaks and extensions for the app grid have emerged, from arranging app shortcuts alphabetically to restoring…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.2: Enhanced Spectacle Now Supports Animated WebP and GIFs!
Today, the KDE Project announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.3.2, marking the second maintenance update for the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment. This update comes just a week after the previous version, KDE Plasma 6.3.1. The new release addresses several bugs, crashes, and user-reported issues. One of the significant enhancements in this update is…
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Introducing Plank Reloaded: The Ultimate Desktop Dock App for Cinnamon Users
At one point, Linux dock applications were abundant, featuring innovative tools like GNOME Do/Docky and visually impressive solutions such as AWN, DockBarX, and Cairo Dock. However, the unassuming Plank dock has endured and outlived many of its competitors. Despite still functioning, the original Plank dock hasn’t received any major updates in years. One developer decided…
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Armbian 25.2 Released: New Board Support, Linux 6.12 LTS, and Exciting Updates!
Today marks the official release of Armbian 25.2, an important update from the Armbian community that significantly enhances both functionality and hardware support for their Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux distribution tailored for ARM devices. Following the previous release, Armbian 24.11, this new version introduces support for a variety of new boards, including the Rock 2A…
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Enhancing Your Desktop: 4 New Effects Added to the ‘Burn My Windows’ GNOME Extension
A set of four exciting new animations has been added to the popular GNOME Shell extension, Burn My Windows, which enhances the visual experience of opening and closing windows on Ubuntu. This latest update, version 45, introduces some fun features while also improving existing ones, such as the Incinerate effect, which now boasts more realistic…
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PeaZip 10.3: Enhanced Integration with GNOME and KDE Plasma for Streamlined Archiving Experience
PeaZip 10.3 has been released, marking a significant update to this open-source and cross-platform archive manager, with new features and improvements. This version arrives nearly two months after PeaZip 10.2, enhancing user experience primarily in the KDE Plasma desktop environment and GNOME file manager Nautilus. Key enhancements in PeaZip 10.3 include automated context menu integration…
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COSMIC Desktop Alpha 6 Launches with Exciting New Features and Enhancements
A new alpha version of System76’s COSMIC Desktop is now available, introducing significant improvements and new features. Despite being an early release, some users have adopted it as their main desktop environment, though many await the beta for a more polished experience. This release showcases how COSMIC’s user interface and app ecosystem are evolving. Notable…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Released: Now Featuring Linux Kernel 6.11 for Enhanced Performance
After a brief delay, Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, available for download and featuring the Linux kernel 6.11. This release also includes the Mesa 24.2 graphics stacks, taken from the newer Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) version. Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS acts as the second point release for the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat),…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Now Ready for Download: What’s New?
The Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS release is now available for download, one week later than originally scheduled. This release serves as the second point release in the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS series and includes a collection of security, bug fixes, and software updates that have been implemented since the previous point release in August 2024. In addition…
