Category: News
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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…
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Mesa 25.0: Exciting New Features and Vulkan 1.4 Support for RADV, ANV, and NVK
The latest release of the Mesa 25.0 open-source graphics stack has introduced significant enhancements and new features for various graphics drivers. This update primarily adds support for Vulkan 1.4 within multiple drivers, including RADV (AMD), ANV (Intel), NVK (NVIDIA), Turnip (Qualcomm), Asahi (Apple), and Lavapipe (software). Additionally, it brings Vulkan 1.1 support and numerous extensions…
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Mozilla Announces Leadership Changes and Strategic Plans for Diversification
Mozilla Corporation’s president, Mark Surman, has unveiled a strategic plan to navigate the challenges facing the company, focusing on growth, revenue generation, and maintaining relevance in the tech landscape. Surman emphasized that Mozilla’s success hinges on strengthening Firefox while simultaneously exploring new revenue sources and innovating its mission. To achieve this, the organization intends to…
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Power Profiles Daemon 0.30: Preparing for Linux Kernel 6.14 Compatibility
A new version of the Power Profiles Daemon (PPD) has been released and is set to enhance Ubuntu 25.04. The PPD is an essential tool for users of Ubuntu and Linux Mint, allowing them to manage power modes through graphical interfaces or command line. The latest version, 0.30, introduces several important adjustments, though these may…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.1 Now Available: Discover Improvements and Bug Fixes Enhance User Experience
Today, the KDE Project announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.3.1, which serves as the first maintenance update for the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment. This update primarily aims to fix bugs and enhance the functionality of the environment. One of the significant changes in this release is the sorting of the updates list in…
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More Frequent Intel GPU Updates for Ubuntu LTS Users: What to Expect
This week marks the release of Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, the first point release to feature an updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack. The HWE aims to backport newer Linux kernel and Mesa GPU drivers to LTS users, enhancing compatibility with the latest hardware. A key proposal from Canonical engineer Shane McKee suggests expanding Ubuntu’s HWE updates…
