Category: Ubuntu 25.10
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Troubleshooting GNOME Screenshot App Issues in GNOME 49: Common Problems and Solutions
The GNOME Screenshot app has ceased to function in Ubuntu 25.10 with GNOME 49, and this change is an intentional decision rather than a bug. The app’s removal of access to the private screen capture API was made due to the existence of a built-in screenshot feature in GNOME Shell, which was introduced in 2022.…
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Ubuntu 25.10 to Address Focus Stealing Issues in Update Manager
Ubuntu’s developers have implemented a fix for an annoying issue concerning the window focus behavior of the Update Manager, set to be released with version 25.10. Many users have experienced interruptions while working, as the Update Manager would unexpectedly pop up, taking focus away from the task at hand. Under the Wayland display server, the…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Beta Launches: Explore Linux Kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Exciting New Features!
Canonical has launched the beta version of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka), inviting users to participate in public testing ahead of the final release scheduled for October 9, 2025. Ubuntu 25.10 is built on the new Linux 6.17 kernel and showcases the recently unveiled GNOME 49 desktop environment. This release brings several significant updates, including the…
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Exploring GNOME 49: Exciting New Features You Can’t Miss!
GNOME 49 is set to be released on October 9, 2025, and it promises to enhance the Linux desktop experience with a host of new features and improvements. As users look forward to the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release, which will incorporate many of GNOME 49’s features, let’s explore the key changes you can expect. Key…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Daily Builds Now Feature the Linux 6.17 Kernel!
Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds have begun incorporating the Linux 6.17 kernel, despite its official release not occurring until later in September. Canonical has adjusted its policy to use the latest in-development kernel for new Ubuntu versions, allowing developers to implement potentially unstable kernels in a more streamlined manner. Currently, the 6.17 kernel in the daily…
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Exciting Updates: New Icons and Theme Tweaks in Ubuntu 25.10!
Ubuntu 25.10 recently entered its user-interface freeze, but not before significant updates were introduced to the Yaru theme, which serves as the default theme for the OS. Yaru is a community-driven project, though it receives guidance from Canonical’s engineering and design teams, allowing anyone to contribute. Key Theme Changes in Ubuntu 25.10 The latest Yaru…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 4 Now Available for Download!
The fourth and final monthly snapshot for Ubuntu 25.10, codenamed Questing Quokka, is now available for download. This release is part of a new automated build process that Canonical is testing, aimed at generating valid and functional ISOs for testing with minimal human intervention. The monthly snapshots allow developers to implement test routines which help…
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Exciting New Apps Launched in Ubuntu 25.10 Development Builds!
New applications have been introduced in the latest development builds of Ubuntu 25.10, including the new Ptyxis terminal and Loupe image viewer. Alongside these, the upcoming release will also implement a switch to a Rust-based version of sudo, enhancing the security framework of the distribution. The plans for integrating Ptyxis as the default terminal emulator…
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Unveiling the New Wallpaper and Mascot Artwork in Ubuntu 25.10
The latest version of Ubuntu, 25.10, codenamed "Questing Quokka," has unveiled a new default desktop background and mascot artwork that are set to greet users upon installation or upgrade. This new wallpaper features the quokka mascot prominently against a purple gradient backdrop, continuing the distribution’s tradition of unique wallpapers for each release. The design adheres…
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Ubuntu 25.10 to Feature an “Unstable” Linux Kernel: What It Means for Users
Canonical has announced a new kernel policy that aims to use the latest possible Linux kernel for new Ubuntu releases. However, this policy carries a risk: Ubuntu 25.10, named "Questing Quokka," may ship with a kernel in "release candidate" (RC) status. This means users might receive an “unstable” kernel, although this term is more technical…
