Category: News
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COSMIC Desktop Alpha 3: Enhancements and New Features Unveiled
The COSMIC desktop environment by System76 is evolving, with the release of its third alpha version now available for users to explore. The initial alpha introduced the fundamental components, while the second alpha added a variety of new features. The latest alpha refines the experience, addresses outstanding issues, and enhances usability. Significantly, COSMIC now allows…
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Nitrux 3.7.1 Launch: Explore the Features of the Immutable Distro with Linux Kernel 6.11 and NVIDIA 565
Uri Herrera shared exciting news today about the launch of Nitrux 3.7.1, a new iteration of this Debian-based, systemd-free, and immutable GNU/Linux distribution centered around the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Nitrux 3.7.1 is powered by the cutting-edge Linux 6.11 kernel series. This release includes refined Sysctl settings aimed at enhancing security and boosting performance. Users…
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Exciting Features in SuperTuxKart 1.5 Beta: Benchmark Tests, UI Tweaks, and More!
It’s Halloween, and a thrilling treat awaits fans of the free, open-source racing game SuperTuxKart – a new beta release! The first beta of SuperTuxKart 1.5 showcases a variety of enhancements, affecting everything from the core game engine to the user interface, as well as networking capabilities and score notifications during online multiplayer competitions. While…
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LibreOffice 24.2.7 Released: Last Update Before Upgrading to LibreOffice 24.8
The Document Foundation announced today that LibreOffice 24.2.7 is now generally available, marking it as the seventh and final maintenance update in the LibreOffice 24.2 series. While many users are already experiencing the features of LibreOffice 24.8, The Document Foundation continues to support the LibreOffice 24.2 branch, which will receive assistance until November 30th, 2024.…
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Google Chrome Update: Enhanced Memory Usage Control for Improved Performance
The newest stable version of Google Chrome has rolled out an upgraded Memory Saver feature designed to help minimize the browser’s memory use. It’s well-known that Google Chrome has a reputation for consuming a lot of memory – but is this reputation warranted? In the past, perhaps. However, recent comparisons suggest that Chrome’s RAM consumption…
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Exciting News: Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Set to Launch on April 17th, 2025!
The upcoming Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 25.04, is affectionately named the “Plucky Puffin” and is set to officially launch on April 17th, 2025. This marks Canonical’s 42nd release of Ubuntu, and being an interim version, it will receive software and security updates for a duration of only nine months, concluding in January 2026. This variant is…
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Shotcut 24.10 Launch: Open-Source Video Editor Introduces AI-Powered Speech to Text Features
Today marks the release of version 24.10 of Shotcut, the open-source, free, and cross-platform video editing software built on Qt, which incorporates its first AI feature. This update comes a month and a half after Shotcut 24.09. The new version adds a Speech to Text functionality under Subtitles, utilizing OpenAI’s Whisper technology thanks to the…
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ONLYOFFICE 8.2: Enhanced Startup Times, Exciting New Theme, and More Features!
A significant update to ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, a free and open-source office suite compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, has just been released for download. ONLYOFFICE 8.2 brings a variety of new features, enhancements in performance, and numerous smaller improvements throughout the entire suite, which includes a word processor, spreadsheet application, presentation creator, form filler,…
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Firefox 132 Launches: Exploring the Latest Modest Updates and Features
Mozilla Firefox 132 can be downloaded today, arriving just a few weeks prior to the browser’s significant 20th anniversary milestone. However, those anticipating Firefox 132 to be a grand celebration filled with numerous new features and striking updates might want to manage their expectations. While Mozilla’s developers have an array of exciting features in the…
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Upcoming GNOME 48 Desktop Environment Set to Launch on March 19th, 2025
As many of us revel in the various new features and enhancements of the GNOME 47 “Denver” desktop environment series, the GNOME project is already turning its attention towards the upcoming major release, GNOME 48, which is scheduled to launch on March 19th, 2025. GNOME 48 will be named “Bengaluru,” honoring the city that will…
