Category: News
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Introducing EndeavourOS Gemini: Equipped with the New KDE Plasma 6 Desktop Environment
The EndeavourOS team announced today the release and general availability for download of EndeavourOS Gemini as the latest stable version and the first release of the Arch Linux-based distro to feature the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment. Powered by Linux kernel 6.8, EndeavourOS Gemini comes with the KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment on both…
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Unveiling the Fabulous Revamp of the Official Flathub Website
Next time you visit the Flathub website you’ll notice a considerable revamp. The recent user interface update comes a year after its previous major redesign and introduces new on-page features. These updates ease the process for Linux users to find the apps they’re after and discover new software they might not be aware of. Unless,…
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Firefox Nightly Now Accessible for ARM64 Linux Users
For those utilizing Linux on a 64-bit ARM device and hoping to use Firefox Nightly builds, there’s great news – Mozilla has now made ARM64 Linux builds available for download. As far as my knowledge goes, the majority of Linux distributions that cater to ARM64/AArch64 offer a native ARM version of Firefox in their repos…
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Fwupd 1.9.17 Linux Firmware Update: Expanded Support for Asus and Realtek Devices
The open-source Linux firmware update utility, Fwupd 1.9.17, has been launched today as a new maintenance update for Linux-based systems to extend support for additional devices and increased bug fixes. Arriving two weeks subsequent to the fwupd 1.9.16 release, fwupd 1.9.17 is presented to extend support for newest devices including the Asus DC201 dual 4K…
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Introducing Audacity 3.5: Now with Cloud Saves, Beat Detection, and More Enhanced Features
A fresh update of the well-known open-source sound production software, Audacity, is accessible for users to grab. Audacity version 3.5 presents crucial novel characteristics, progresses, deals with various issues with previous versions, and eradicates a numerous amount of outdated, seldom utilized functions. Undoubtedly, the highlight is the introduction of the new cloud-storage feature. This enables…
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Now Offers OOTB Support for HEIF/HEIC Images
Among the many new features in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is out-of-the-box support for HEIF/HEIC images. Anyone using Ubuntu 24.04 won’t need to manually install any further packages to be able to view HEIF/HEIC thumbnail previews in the Nautilus file manager or open HEIF/HEIC files in the default Eye of GNOME image viewer app. While HEIF…
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Mozilla Calls for User Feedback on Firefox Nightly ARM64 Binaries for Linux
The wait for individuals looking to download the Firefox web browser as binaries for the ARM64 (AArch64) architecture on Linux is nearing its end. Mozilla announced recently that Firefox Nightly is now available as ARM64 binaries for Linux environments. Mozilla launched official DEB packages for Ubuntu/Debian-based distributions, and now aims to offer official AArch64 binaries…
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Clonezilla Live Safeguarded Against XZ Backdoor: Now Running on Linux 6.7
Steven Shiau unleashed a fresh edition of Clonezilla Live, his disk cloning/imaging program premised on the formidable Clonezilla software. Designated as Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-22, this version incorporates a recent kernel and guards the live system from the newest XZ backdoor. Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-22 is the second iteration of the Clonezilla Live 3.1.2 series, mainly released…
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Volla Tablet Debuts on Kickstarter, Offering Support for Ubuntu Touch
Volla, the creator of Volla Phone smartphones, has initiated a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for their debut tablet device, the Volla Tablet. This device will also be compatible with the Ubuntu Touch mobile OS. “With options like the hide.me VPN and Ubuntu Touch OS, you’re in control like never before.” Equipped with a 12.3-inch Quad HD…
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VirtualBox 7.0.16 Launch: Introducing Initial Support for Linux Kernels 6.8 and 6.9
Today, Oracle released VirtualBox 7.0.16 as a new stable update to its open-source, free, and cross-platform virtualization software bringing quite a few interesting changes for Linux users. Coming three months after VirtualBox 7.0.14, the VirtualBox 7.0.16 release is here to introduce initial support for Linux kernel 6.8 into Linux Guest Additions, which means that you…