Category: Ubuntu 25.04
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Exploring Ubuntu 25.04: Exciting New Features You Need to Know!
Ubuntu 25.04 is set to release with a variety of exciting features and improvements that might entice users to upgrade. Dubbed ‘Plucky Puffin’, the operating system is rich with new functionalities, user interface enhancements, and core changes. Key Features in Ubuntu 25.04 This article focuses on some of the standout features users can expect from…
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Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Launches Public Beta: Featuring Linux 6.14 and GNOME 48
Canonical has recently released the public beta version of Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed Plucky Puffin, marking an important step towards the anticipated final release on April 17th, 2025. This beta is equipped with the latest Linux 6.14 kernel and features GNOME 48, promising several enhancements and new functionalities. Among the notable features are the inclusion of…
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Linux Kernel 6.14 Released: A Game-Changer for Linux Gaming Performance
Linux Kernel 6.14 has officially launched, introducing several enhancements aimed at boosting performance and security for users. Notably, this version will be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 release. Release Details Linus Torvalds announced the release on the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML) with a humorous admission of being late: “It’s just pure incompetence,” he…
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Exciting Updates: Ubuntu 25.04 Yaru Theme Unveils Fresh New Icons
With the feature freeze for Ubuntu 25.04 now in place, the Yaru design team is busy refining the visual elements of the operating system, including updates to the Yaru theme. This theme includes a modified GTK4/libadwaita stylesheet, a GNOME Shell theme, icon pack, and a selection of system sounds. The design team has made subtle…
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Ubuntu 25.04 Unveils Exciting New PDF Viewer App: Now Rolling Out!
Earlier this year, Ubuntu announced the planned replacement of the document viewer app Evince with a new application called Papers. This modern GTK4/libadwaita fork aims to enhance the user experience by utilizing newer technologies. Though Evince remains a core app in GNOME 48, the upcoming GNOME 49 is expected to switch to Papers. Ubuntu has…
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Power Profiles Daemon 0.30: Preparing for Linux Kernel 6.14 Compatibility
A new version of the Power Profiles Daemon (PPD) has been released and is set to enhance Ubuntu 25.04. The PPD is an essential tool for users of Ubuntu and Linux Mint, allowing them to manage power modes through graphical interfaces or command line. The latest version, 0.30, introduces several important adjustments, though these may…
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Ubuntu’s Icon Theme: Addressing the Overlooked ‘Bug’ for a Better User Experience
It appears that Ubuntu’s default icon theme, Yaru, has a subtle yet significant design flaw: some of its icons are oversized. The Yaru icon theme employs four different shapes for its app, folder, and file icons: square, circle, vertical rectangle, and horizontal rectangle. The square icons, which feature rounded corners, are notably larger than desired…
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Daily Builds of Ubuntu 25.04 Are Now Available for Download!
You can now download the daily builds of Ubuntu 25.04, also known as ‘Plucky Puffin.’ The development on this release officially began last month, with the stable version expected to arrive on April 17, 2025. Daily builds provide an early glimpse into the upcoming features and improvements. Currently, there isn’t much new to explore in…
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Ubuntu 25.04 Set to Transition to a New PDF Application: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu is set to enhance its document viewing capabilities with the upcoming release of Ubuntu 25.04, named ‘Plucky Puffin’. This update marks the transition from the long-standing PDF viewer, Evince, to a new application called Papers. Papers is described as a modern GTK4/libadwaita document viewer that offers features such as viewing, searching, and annotating various…
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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 –…
