Category: News
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 Release Delayed: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, which was anticipated to be released soon, has been delayed by one week due to an unexpected issue. This delay was announced by Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta, who indicated that some of the Ubuntu 24.04.2 images, particularly for the various flavors, were built without the new Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel (Linux 6.11). It’s…
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Clapper Media Player Unveils New Features and Launches Official Windows Build
A new version of the Clapper media player, version 0.8.0, has been released, introducing several enhancements and features aimed at improving user experience and offering technical upgrades. After a long interval since its last major release, this update incorporates a new plugin system built on the libpeas framework, facilitating capabilities that extend beyond GStreamer, which…
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KDE Plasma 6.3 Is Here: Discover the Exciting New Features!
Today marks the official release of the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment, showcasing several key enhancements and features. Among the highlights are the ability to clone panels, improved fractional scaling, and the capability to remember the active virtual desktop per activity. Additionally, users can now check battery cycle counts on their laptops directly in the…
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Exciting Updates in KDE Plasma 6.3: What’s New?
A new version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment, KDE Plasma 6.3, has been released, bringing with it an array of new features, UI enhancements, and performance improvements. This marks the fourth major update in the KDE Plasma 6.x series and the one-year anniversary of the introduction of KDE Plasma 6.0. The developers have focused…
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EndeavourOS Mercury: A Fresh Arch Linux Experience with Linux Kernel 6.13 and Xfce 4.20
The EndeavourOS team has officially released EndeavourOS Mercury, an Arch Linux-based distribution that comes with the latest features and improvements. This release features the Linux Kernel 6.13, and users can choose between the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 and Xfce 4.20 desktop environments during installation. EndeavourOS Mercury boasts the Mesa 24.3.4 graphics stack and includes a revamped…
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ONLYOFFICE 8.3: New Release Brings Support for Apple iWork Files
A new version of ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors has launched, offering a range of enhancements and features. The latest update, version 8.3, introduces significant improvements, particularly the ability to open Apple iWork files (.pages, .numbers, .key) as well as Hancom Office files (.hwp, .hwpx). This allows users to convert these formats to OOXML for editing, although…
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Ghostty Update: Enhanced Server-Side Decoration Support for Linux Users
A new version of Ghostty was released this week, introducing significant changes and improvements. Ghostty is an open-source terminal emulator built in Zig that aims to provide a fast and user-friendly terminal experience. While it doesn’t necessarily outshine established terminal emulators, it offers a competitive blend of performance and functionality. The latest update, Ghostty 1.1.0,…
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Calibre 7.25 Enhances E-Book Management with KFX File Import Support from 2024 Kindle Devices via MTP
The latest release of Calibre, version 7.25, has been launched by developer Kovid Goyal, introducing significant enhancements to the popular cross-platform e-book software suite. A key highlight of this update is the added support for importing KFX files from 2024 Kindle devices via the MTP protocol, expanding the software’s compatibility with modern e-readers. Users will…
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KDE Gear 24.12.2: Enhancements for Dolphin, Itinerary, Tokodon, and a Host of Other KDE Applications
The KDE Project has announced the release of KDE Gear 24.12.2, which serves as the second maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 series. This update includes numerous enhancements and bug fixes for various KDE applications, including Dolphin, Itinerary, and Tokodon, among others. This release comes nearly a month after KDE Gear 24.12.1 and addresses…
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What’s New in LibreOffice 25.2: A Comprehensive Overview of Features and Updates
LibreOffice 25.2 has been released as the first major update of the year for the open-source office suite available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version brings a wide array of enhancements, including significant user interface changes, improvements in accessibility, and bolstered interoperability for smoother integration across different software. The update has included 6 months…
