Category: News
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Showtime Video Player Poised for Ubuntu Release: What to Expect
Those testing the daily builds or monthly snapshots of Ubuntu 26.04 may have noticed that the new video player, Showtime, is not included in the ‘extended selection’ even though it was announced as a replacement for Totem. This lack of inclusion raises questions, especially since Resources, a system monitor announced at the same time, has…
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Elevate Your GNOME Experience: Introducing the Dynamic Music Pill Media Controller!
Dynamic Music Pill is a GNOME Shell extension that enhances your desktop experience by adding a visually appealing media controller to your GNOME panel. This tool displays album art, the name of the artist, and the track title, accompanied by an animated waveform visualizer. Recently updated to version 20, the extension introduces several new features.…
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Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 Released: Featuring Linux 6.18 LTS and Enhanced BitLocker Support
Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 has been released, featuring the long-term supported Linux 6.18 LTS kernel. This new version introduces enhancements that improve the software’s functionality and support for modern hardware. The release offers mechanisms for cloning between 4kn disks and 512n/e disks, which includes converting 512-byte partition tables to 4kn format. It also introduces enhancements that…
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GNU Octave 11: The Latest Release of the Open-Source Scientific Programming Language
GNU Octave 11 has been officially released as an open-source, high-level language intended for numerical computations. This update brings several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and performance. Among the notable additions is a new search command that allows users to search the Octave Packages index for relevant packages based on specified keywords in their…
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Firefox 148 Launches with Exciting AI Kill Switch Feature and More Enhancements!
The latest update of Firefox, version 148, introduces a much-anticipated "AI kill switch" feature, allowing users to disable AI functionalities such as chatbot prompts and AI-generated link summaries. Mozilla emphasizes that once AI features are turned off, future updates will not override this choice. This decision reflects the company’s new revenue-focused strategy regarding AI integrations.…
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to Embrace OpenJDK 25 as Default Java Runtime
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon," is set to adopt OpenJDK 25 as its default Java version. This change is significant because OpenJDK 25 is a long-term support release and offers various improvements in features and performance for developers compared to OpenJDK 21, which was the default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS through 25.10. In Ubuntu,…
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Ghostty Terminal Introduces Long-Awaited Scrollbar Support!
Ghostty terminal is set to introduce scrollbar support, a highly anticipated feature for its users since the tool’s debut in 2024. Previously, users could only scroll through text using mouse wheel momentum or keyboard shortcuts, which, while functional, lacked the visual reference that scrollbars provide when dealing with extensive outputs. As highlighted in community discussions,…
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Submit Your Designs: Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Wallpaper Contest Now Open!
The Xubuntu team has announced a wallpaper contest in honor of the upcoming release of Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon), which is slated for April 23, 2026. This release will showcase the latest Xfce 4.20 desktop environment. The contest officially opened on February 18, 2026, and invites participants to submit their artwork in a dedicated…
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Introducing Rudra: The Revolutionary Keyboard-Driven Launcher for GNOME Shell
Rudra is a newly introduced keyboard-driven launcher designed for the GNOME Shell, providing a fresh take on the myriad of existing Linux launchers. Developed as a GNOME Shell extension rather than a standalone application, it aims to enhance productivity for power users. To activate Rudra, users can press Ctrl + Shift + Space, which opens…
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BleachBit 5.1.0 Beta Introduces Cookie Manager and Expert Mode Enhancements
A new beta version of BleachBit, the free system cleaner application, has been released, introducing several key features aimed at improving user experience and safety. The latest release, version 5.1.0, now includes selective cookie deletion, support for cleaning additional applications, and enhanced safety measures. One of the most significant updates is the introduction of a…
