Category: News
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Mozilla Thunderbird 134 Introduces Enhanced Notification System for Instant Desktop Alerts
Mozilla Thunderbird 134 has launched as the latest development version of the popular, open-source email client, offering a new notification system designed for real-time desktop alerts. This release is primarily intended for testing purposes and introduces several bug fixes alongside the new notification feature. Users can expect improvements in stability and reliability as Thunderbird 134…
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Pebble Smartwatch Makes a Comeback with Google’s Open Source OS Release
Good news for fans of the original Pebble smartwatches! Google has open-sourced the PebbleOS, the operating system that powered these iconic devices. The decision follows Google’s acquisition of Pebble’s assets through the Fitbit buyout in 2021, later realizing that the community’s interest in the Pebble brand persists. The open-sourcing of PebbleOS allows developers and enthusiasts…
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Varia Download Manager Now Supports yt-dlp for Enhanced Downloading Experience
A significant update to the Varia download manager was released over the weekend, touted by its developers as the "biggest since the first release." Although the necessity of dedicated download managers has diminished with faster internet speeds and the rise of streaming services, they still play an important role due to features like resuming interrupted…
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Solus 4.7 Launches with Linux 6.12 LTS, GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Xfce 4.20 Upgrades
The Solus development team has announced the release of Solus 4.7, the latest iteration of their independent rolling-release distribution, which is available for Budgie, GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce editions. This version is a follow-up to Solus 4.6 and features the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel, Mesa 24.3 graphics stack, and a variety of updated desktop…
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Shotcut 25.01 Video Editor Introduces Native Wayland Support for Linux Flatpak Users
Shotcut has released version 25.01 of its open-source video editing software, introducing significant updates for Linux users. This latest version, released over two months after Shotcut 24.11, includes native Wayland support within the Flatpak package, meaning it’s ideal for users running a GNU/Linux distribution with a Wayland session. For those looking to update, Shotcut is…
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Discover What’s New in GNOME 48 Alpha: Now Available for Public Testing!
The GNOME Project has released the alpha version of GNOME 48, offering a glimpse into the upcoming desktop environment’s features and improvements. This public testing phase showcases significant updates, including OSD notifications for headphone connections, new support for screen time and health breaks, and a Wellbeing panel in the Settings app. Among the noteworthy enhancements,…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 Set to Launch on February 13 with Linux Kernel 6.11
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS is set to be released on February 13th, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Canonical’s Florent Jacquet announced the date on the Ubuntu Developer mailing list, reminding developers to limit non-essential package uploads to ensure smooth testing and preparation for this release. Typically, point releases do not introduce new features but instead offer significant…
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Enhance Your Desktop with the Advanced Weather Companion GNOME Shell Extension
The Advanced Weather Companion is a newly available GNOME Shell extension for weather tracking that has been drawing attention in the tech community. Designed to show temperature and current conditions directly in the top bar, it serves as a more streamlined alternative to existing weather add-ons. The extension stands out in its approach; instead of…
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Proton 9.0-4 Expands Compatibility: Total War: Shogun 2 and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Now Playable on Linux
Valve has announced the release of Proton 9.0-4, an updated version of its popular open-source compatibility tool designed for Steam Play, which allows Windows games to run on Linux systems. This release, which comes almost three months after Proton 9.0-3, expands its support to include notable titles such as Total War: SHOGUN 2 and Warhammer…
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Exploring QEMU 9.2: AWS Nitro Enclave Emulation and RISC-V Enhancements Unveiled
QEMU 9.2, the latest release of the open-source machine emulator and virtualization software, has been unveiled. This new version introduces several enhancements and features, enhancing the capability of the platform. Notably, the release introduces a "nitro-enclave" machine type, enabling the emulation of an AWS Nitro Enclave environment and supporting booting from an Enclave Image Format…