Category: News
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Audacity 3.7.6 Unveils FFmpeg 8 Support and Spectrogram Wavelet Analysis Features
Audacity has released version 3.7.6 of its widely-used open-source digital audio editor and recording software. This update comes four months after the previous version, 3.7.5, and aims to enhance the stability and reliability of the application. The major additions in this release include support for the FFmpeg 8.0 multimedia framework, which is essential for handling…
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Alpine Linux 3.23 Launches: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GNOME 49, and KDE Plasma 6.5!
The Alpine Linux team has announced the release of Alpine Linux 3.23, marking a significant update to this independent and security-focused GNU/Linux distribution. This version is powered by the recently introduced Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, which will be supported until December 2027. Alpine Linux 3.23 introduces a variety of enhancements, including updates to major desktop…
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Ubuntu Pro Launches for Windows Users via WSL: What You Need to Know
Windows might not be the top choice for everyone, but many developers find themselves using it due to job requirements. Fortunately, the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) offers a way to access Ubuntu and the broader Linux landscape right on Windows. Recognizing the need for enterprise-grade security and support, Canonical has announced the availability of…
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Get Ready: Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Set to Launch This Month!
Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Zena’ is preparing for its beta release, expected within the first half of December. This timeline may seem quick, especially following the recent launch of Linux Mint 22.2, which was delayed. To maintain their regular release schedule and because many significant changes have been in development for some time, the developers have…
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VLC 3.0.22 Launches with AMD GPU Frame Rate Doubler and New dav1d-all-layers Option
VLC 3.0.22 has been released, marking a significant update for the popular open-source media player. This new version comes with a host of new features and improvements, the most notable being the introduction of AMD GPU Frame Rate Doubler and a dav1d-all-layers option for the AV1 decoder. This allows users of the dav1d decoder to…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.1 Launches with Exciting VoLTE Support for Fairphone 4 and Volla Phone 22
The UBports Foundation has released the Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.1 update, enhancing the operating system for Fairphone 4 and Volla Phone 22 users with VoLTE support. This update is also available to Ubuntu Touch 20.04 users and introduces USB-C headset support along with bug fixes. Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.1 includes significant improvements such as a quicker startup…
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ONLYOFFICE 9.2 Launches: Introducing AI Agent for Everyone and New Macro Recording Features
A new version of ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors (version 9.2) has been released, introducing an AI Agent that enhances its functionality across all components, including the Document Editor, Spreadsheet Editor, Presentation Editor, and the PDF Editor. This AI Agent allows users to generate documents based on prompts, analyze content, fill out PDF forms, and even access…
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Linux Kernel 6.18 Released: A Strong Contender for the Next LTS Kernel Series
Linux kernel 6.18 has been officially released, marking it as a significant update in the Linux series. One of the notable changes in this version is the complete removal of support for the Bcachefs file system, which is now accessible only as a DKMS module. Linus Torvalds announced that this iteration comes with enhanced hardware…
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Linux 6.18 Release: Enhancements for Gaming, Laptops, and Enhanced Security
Linux 6.18 has officially been released, showcasing notable performance enhancements along with new hardware support and a significant removal. Linus Torvalds announced this release on November 30, 2025, expressing satisfaction over the progress made despite a flurry of last-minute bug fixes. Given the improvements, 6.18 is expected to be the next Long-Term Support (LTS) kernel,…
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Archinstall 3.0.14: Now Supporting UEFI Bootloader Installation on Removable Media
Archinstall 3.0.14 has been released as the latest stable version of Arch Linux’s menu-based installer, introducing several new features while addressing various bugs. Notably, this release allows users to install the UEFI bootloader on removable locations, providing greater flexibility during installation. Key enhancements include a newly implemented dialog that simplifies the process of installing the…
