Category: News
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Flexbar: The USB Apple Touch Bar Clone Now Fully Supports Linux
Hearing about the Linux 6.15 kernel’s support for the MacBook Touch Bar reminded me of the Flexbar crowdfunding campaign from late last year. The Flexbar is a USB-powered peripheral modeled after Apple’s discontinued touchscreen strip, designed to function as a standalone device compatible with any laptop, PC, tablet, or smartphone. Initially, I was skeptical about…
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Linux Kernel 6.15 Released: Explore the Latest Features and Updates
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the official release of Linux Kernel 6.15, introducing an array of new features and enhancements aimed at improving hardware support and overall system performance. Key highlights of Linux 6.15 include the introduction of Rust support for the hrtimer and ARMv7 architectures. A new boot parameter, setcpuid=, has been added for x86…
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What’s New in the Recently Released Linux 6.15 Kernel?
Linux 6.15 has officially been released, introducing a host of improvements and several changes that are generating discussions among developers. Announced by Linus Torvalds on the Linux Kernel Mailing List, the release comes with a sense of ease, as Torvalds mentioned, "nothing looks particularly scary" about the final build. New Features in Linux 6.15 One…
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Enhance Your Nighttime Experience: New Extension Adds Night Light Intensity Slider to Quick Settings
One of the first actions many users take after installing Ubuntu is enabling Night Light, the built-in blue-light filter on the GNOME desktop. This feature adjusts screen colors to a warmer tone in the evening to mitigate potential sleep disruption and eye strain caused by blue light. However, the default warmth setting may be too…
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NixOS 25.05 Launches with Exciting Updates: Linux 6.12 LTS, 6.14 Kernels, GNOME 48, and Beyond!
The NixOS development team has released NixOS 25.05, a significant update that comes six months after version 24.11. This release introduces several new features and enhancements, including support for the Linux 6.12 LTS and 6.14 kernel series and the latest GNOME 48 desktop environment. Additionally, it offers initial support for System76’s COSMIC desktop, which is…
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PipeWire 1.4.3 Launch: Enhancements in netJACK2 and ALSA Audio Channels Support
The PipeWire project has released version 1.4.3, marking another minor update in the 1.4 series of this popular open-source server that manages audio and video streams for Linux systems. This new release arrives around five weeks after version 1.4.2 and introduces several important improvements and bug fixes. Key enhancements in PipeWire 1.4.3 include significant updates…
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Mozilla Shifts Focus: The End of Pocket & Fakespot to Prioritize Firefox Development
Mozilla has announced the closure of its "read it later" service, Pocket, which it acquired in 2017. The shutdown will take effect on July 8, 2025, though existing users will have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved content. According to Mozilla, the decision to close Pocket stems from an evolution in how people…
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Fwupd 2.0.10: New Linux Firmware Updater Now Supports Lenovo Legion Touchpad
Fwupd version 2.0.10 has been released, marking the tenth maintenance update of this open-source firmware updater for Linux. This update introduces support for various new devices, including the Lenovo Legion touchpad, Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard, and Poly Studio video bars (V72 and V12). Additionally, it enhances the firmware update process by allowing for the inclusion…
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High Tide: Exciting New Features Launched for the TIDAL Client on Linux
I recently updated High Tide, the unofficial TIDAL client for Linux, and noticed several noticeable improvements. For those unfamiliar, High Tide offers a more native experience than the official TIDAL web app, but it’s important to remember that it’s still under development and requires a paid TIDAL subscription to use. Installation can be done by…
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Fender Launches New Music Creation Software with Linux Support
Fender, renowned for its iconic guitars and amplifiers, has introduced its own music creation software named Fender Studio, which is now available on Linux. This application, while free of charge, is not open-source and is accessible across major desktop and mobile platforms. Fender Studio is built on the foundation of the professional-grade Studio One Pro…
