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Unveiling the New Features in the Officially Released Linux Kernel 6.8
Linus Torvalds announced today the release and general availability of Linux kernel 6.8, the latest stable version of the Linux kernel that introduces several new features and improvements. Highlights of Linux kernel 6.8 include LAM (Linear Address Masking) virtualization and guest-first memory support for KVM, a basic online filesystem check and repair mechanism for the…
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Unveiling the New Features in the Recently Released Linux Kernel 6.8
After several solid months of development the Linux 6.8 kernel has been officially released. This kernel is of particular note to Ubuntu users as it’s the version chosen to ship in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS – i.e., as the GA kernel and thereby supported for the duration of the release. Announcing the release of Linux kernel…
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Latest GNOME 46 Release Candidate Now Available Featuring Last-Minute Updates
The GNOME Project announced today the Release Candidate (RC) version of the upcoming GNOME 46 desktop environment series, set to be released later this month, is now available for public testing. The GNOME 46 RC brings a last set of changes before the final release on March 20th. Notably, this includes the long-awaited variable refresh…
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Introducing Juno Computers’ Neptune 17 v6: A Powerful Linux Laptop With Up To NVIDIA RTX 4090
Today, Linux hardware provider Juno Computers announced the release of the Neptune 17 v6, a Linux-powered laptop with a 14th generation Intel Core processor and the option for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. The sixth generation Neptune 17 notebook features a 17.3-inch matte display with QHD (2560×1440) resolution, a refresh rate of 240Hz, and a…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Run Apps in Picture in Picture Mode on Ubuntu
A fresh GNOME Shell extension permits you to convert any application into an Ubuntu picture-in-picture window. Most likely, you’ve already encountered picture-in-picture mode (PiP) via your internet browser. Mozilla Firefox and Chrome permit you to “pop-out” videos from web pages and view them as thumbnail-sized windows that float over other applications, and the PiP window…
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Possible Removal of XOrg Session in Fedora 41 Workstation: A Fedora Project Update
The Fedora Project is contemplating eliminating the XOrg (X11) session as a default from the Fedora Linux 41 release, scheduled for later this year, in its primary Fedora Linux Workstation edition that features the GNOME desktop. Having decided to exclude the XOrg session for Fedora’s KDE Spin in the forthcoming Fedora Linux 40 release, which…
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New Zorin OS 17.1 Update Released: Enhanced Windows App Support and More!
A new version of Zorin OS is now downloadable. The latest iteration, Zorin OS 17.1, is a successional release to Zorin OS 17, which had its launch in December. With its core built upon Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS, it boasts of the latest HWE stack obtained directly from Ubuntu 23.10. This indicates that users can enjoy…
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Resolving Flatpak Support in Discover and Plasma Wayland: An Overview of KDE Plasma 5.27.11 LTS Fixes
The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 5.27.11 as a update for the long-term supported KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS desktop environment series addressing various bugs and issues. KDE Plasma 5.27.11 LTS comes three months after KDE Plasma 5.27.10 LTS and fixes a crash in the KWin window and composite managed when using the Plasma Wayland…
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Introducing Linux Mint’s Upcoming New Desktop Chat App
A new IRC client (but don’t call it an IRC client) is being developed by Linux Mint. The Ubuntu-based distro currently includes Hexchat in its default software set. IRC isn’t as trendy as Discord or Telegram but it is a free, open standard that no single entity controls, is relatively low-bandwidth, interoperable, and efficient. But…
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Introducing KDE Plasma 6.0.1: An Update Enhancing Overview Effect and Bug Fixes
The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 6.0.1 as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series addressing various bugs, crashes, and annoyances. KDE Plasma 6.0.1 is here only a week after the release of KDE Plasma 6 and it’s packed with lots of fixes for VLC’s full-screen mode, a…
