Category: News
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PeaZip 10.1 Enhances Security: Improved Resilience Against Password Guessing Attacks
PeaZip has released version 10.1 of its open-source file archiving software, enhancing its resilience against password-guessing attacks. This update comes just two weeks after the launch of PeaZip 10 and incorporates significant backend improvements by updating to Pea 1.21. The latest version has adopted scrypt KDF as the default option, replacing PBKDF2, which bolsters security…
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VMware Workstation Goes Free: What It Means for Commercial Users
Back in the spring, VMware made a surprising announcement: they offered their desktop hypervisor software for free across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. This included the full version of VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro without any trial period, feature limitations, or in-app purchases. However, initially, this free offering was limited to personal use only,…
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Revolutionizing Time Management: The New Linux Timer App Utilizing MPRIS
A new app called MPRIS Timer has emerged, creatively using the MPRIS (Media Player Remote Interfacing Specification) standard commonly associated with audio and video applications for a different purpose: timers. This innovative application allows users to set and monitor timers for various tasks such as cooking, deadlines, or hobbies, all while providing real-time updates through…
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DXVK 2.5: Enhanced Memory Management for God of War and More Games
DXVK 2.5 has been released, offering significant improvements in memory management for various video games, including God of War, Tomb Raider: Legend, Command & Conquer: Generals, Diablo 4, and The Sims 4. This update, which comes about one and a half months after the previous version (DXVK 2.4.1), introduces memory defragmentation capabilities that can help…
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CachyOS November ISO Release: Enhanced Support for AMD and NVIDIA Users
The CachyOS team announced the release of a new ISO snapshot, enhancing support for both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. This update features the latest KDE Plasma 6.2.3 desktop environment and is powered by the Linux kernel version 6.11.7. One of the key improvements is the backporting of the THP Shrinker from Linux kernel 6.13,…
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Enhance Your GNOME Experience with the Auto Accent Colour Shell Extension
For enhanced personalization in Ubuntu 24.10, consider the new Auto Accent Colour GNOME Shell extension, which automatically adjusts the system accent color to match your desktop wallpaper. While accent colors are a prominent feature in GNOME 47, Ubuntu has explored accent colors since 2022. The new extension streamlines the process, allowing users to forgo manual…
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Debian 12.8 “Bookworm” Now Available: Featuring 68 Bug Fixes and 50 Security Updates
The Debian Project has officially announced the release of Debian 12.8 “Bookworm,” marking the seventh ISO update of the Debian GNU/Linux 12 operating system. This new version arrives a little over two months following the release of Debian 12.7, and it includes significant updates: 68 bug fixes across various packages and 50 crucial security updates.…
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Calibre 7.2.1 Update: Enhancements to Read Aloud Features and New Audio Overlay
Calibre, the popular ebook management tool, has released version 7.2.1, introducing a significant update that enhances its "read aloud" feature. This functionality allows a computer voice to read text from ePUB books. The new version includes an exciting addition: a tool for creating an audio overlay in ePUB files, enabling users to listen with sentence…
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KDE Frameworks 6.8: Introducing Breeze Icons for Typst Files and Significant Bug Fixes
The KDE Project has launched KDE Frameworks 6.8, the latest monthly update to its suite of over 70 add-on libraries for Qt, which offers essential functionalities for KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop. This release is relatively modest but includes some noteworthy enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system stability. One of the…
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Unveiling GNOME 48: Release Schedule and Exciting New Features on the Horizon
GNOME 47, also known as ‘Denver’, introduced a variety of new features and improvements, exciting users, especially those on Ubuntu 24.10. As attention shifts to the next release, developers are gearing up for GNOME 48, dubbed ‘Bengaluru’, scheduled for March 19, 2025. Release Schedule Key milestones are set for GNOME 48’s development: Alpha Release –…
