Category: News
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December 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: What’s New and Exciting?
Got time for a final blast through smaller Linux app updates to round out 2025? Before diving into another year, here’s a look at software updates that landed in December and deserve attention. Clapper 0.10.0 The Clapper media player has been updated to version 0.10.0, now featuring an enhanced plugin system. This includes MPRIS, Server,…
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Archinstall 3.0.15: Enhanced Support for rEFInd Boot Manager in Arch Linux Installer
Archinstall 3.0.15, the latest stable version of the Arch Linux Installer, has been released, introducing a suite of new features aimed at enhancing user experience. Key highlights of this update include support for the rEFInd boot manager, and CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) installation capabilities, alongside stable functionality for the COSMIC desktop environment. This release…
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Shotcut 25.12 Enhances Linux/X11 Screen Recording with NVIDIA NVENC Encoder Support
Shotcut 25.12 has been released, introducing new features and improvements for this free, open-source video editing software that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. This latest update adds support for the NVIDIA NVENC encoder, enhancing the screen recording capabilities for Linux/X11 users. Along with the encoder support, two new HTML presets—Chrome and Neon Flux—have been…
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Shotcut 25.12: Unlocking Full 10-Bit Video Editing Support!
A new version of Shotcut, a popular open-source video editor, has been released, marking an exciting time for video editing enthusiasts on Linux. The release, Shotcut 25.12, introduces full support for 10-bit video editing within the CPU pipeline, eliminating the previous limitations that forced users to choose between GPU effects or basic CPU filters. With…
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GNU Wget 2.2.1 Released: Explore New Options, Enhancements, and Bug Fixes!
GNU Wget has released version 2.2.1, introducing several new features and bug fixes to this popular command-line utility for retrieving files over the Internet using protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and FTPS. One of the notable enhancements in this version is the new –show-progress option, which aims to improve backwards compatibility with earlier versions…
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Restoring Vertical Scrolling in the GNOME App Grid: A Simple Guide
A new GNOME Shell extension has been released that alters the app grid, allowing it to scroll vertically instead of the default horizontal layout introduced in GNOME 40. This modification responds to feedback from users who found horizontal scrolling less intuitive, especially when using a vertical mouse scroll wheel. The extension, called Vertical App Grid,…
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Pinta 3.1 Released: Explore New Axonometric Grids, Marching Ants, and More Features!
Following its beta release in September, Pinta 3.1 is now officially available for download, introducing new features and various improvements. Pinta, an open-source cross-platform image editor, is known for being a more streamlined alternative to more complex tools like GIMP and simpler applications like Tux Paint. New Features in Pinta 3.1 Axonometric Grids: Users can…
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PorteuX 2.5 Launches with Flatpak Support, Cinnamon 6.6, COSMIC 1.0, and Linux Kernel 6.18
The PorteuX 2.5 distribution, a lightweight and modular operating system inspired by Slax and Porteus, has officially launched. This latest version is based on Slackware and features upgrades, including support for the Linux kernel 6.18, which boasts SYSRQ support. PorteuX 2.5 comes in eight different desktop environments to choose from, including GNOME 49.2, KDE Plasma…
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Turntable 5.0 Update: Discover Collapsible Player Controls and Your Year-End Recap!
A new update for Turntable, the universal music scrobbling tool and desktop widget for Linux, introduces exciting features aimed at enhancing user experience. This version now includes a year-end recap that summarizes your listening habits, providing a "wrapped" overview similar to popular streaming services. However, the developer, Evan Paterakis, notes that this feature is still…
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QEMU 10.2 Officially Released: Live Update Support and Key Enhancements Introduced
QEMU 10.2 has been released as the latest stable version of this open-source machine emulator and virtualization software. This new version introduces several key features and improvements, focusing on enhanced functionality and performance for virtual machines. One of the major enhancements is the introduction of live update support, thanks to a new migration mode called…
