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Canonical Expands Support for Intel ‘Battlemage’ GPUs in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Canonical and Intel have recently expanded support for the Intel Graphics Preview to include Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, providing users with access to cutting-edge support for newer Intel GPUs. This move ensures that long-term support (LTS) users can also benefit from improvements previously available only in more recent Ubuntu releases. Starting with Ubuntu 25.04, users have…
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Introducing the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen7: A Linux Laptop with 128 GB RAM and HDR Display
TUXEDO Computers has unveiled the 7th generation of their TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Linux laptop, aimed at high-performance gaming enthusiasts. This model stands out with its impressive 1000 nits HDR mini-LED display, offering a resolution of 2560×1600, full sRGB coverage, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a rapid 300 Hz refresh rate. It boasts a powerful NVIDIA…
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Thunderbird 139 Enhances Email Notifications with ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ Actions
Thunderbird 139 has been released, introducing notable features such as ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ actions directly accessible from email notifications. This update also integrates enterprise policy options, granting users more granular control over in-app notifications. In addition to these new actions, Thunderbird 139 allows users to manually sort folders in the folder pane and…
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Canonical Unveils Major Changes to the Upcoming Ubuntu Summit
Canonical has announced significant changes to the Ubuntu Summit, reviving it as a celebration of the Ubuntu community and the broader open-source ecosystem. The next event will take place in London and is now titled Ubuntu Summit 25.10, reflecting its timing shortly after the release of the Ubuntu 25.10 version. One of the primary changes…
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Introducing GNU Linux-Libre 6.15: The Ultimate Kernel for True Freedom on Your PC
Today, the GNU Linux-libre project announced the release of the GNU Linux-libre 6.15 kernel, aimed at users who prioritize complete software freedom for their GNU/Linux systems. Built on the recent Linux 6.15 kernel series, this version focuses on enhancing compatibility and removing proprietary drivers from various hardware components, including Nova Core GPU, Qualcomm iris v4l2,…
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Flexbar: The USB Apple Touch Bar Clone Now Fully Supports Linux
Hearing about the Linux 6.15 kernel’s support for the MacBook Touch Bar reminded me of the Flexbar crowdfunding campaign from late last year. The Flexbar is a USB-powered peripheral modeled after Apple’s discontinued touchscreen strip, designed to function as a standalone device compatible with any laptop, PC, tablet, or smartphone. Initially, I was skeptical about…
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Linux Kernel 6.15 Released: Explore the Latest Features and Updates
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the official release of Linux Kernel 6.15, introducing an array of new features and enhancements aimed at improving hardware support and overall system performance. Key highlights of Linux 6.15 include the introduction of Rust support for the hrtimer and ARMv7 architectures. A new boot parameter, setcpuid=, has been added for x86…
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What’s New in the Recently Released Linux 6.15 Kernel?
Linux 6.15 has officially been released, introducing a host of improvements and several changes that are generating discussions among developers. Announced by Linus Torvalds on the Linux Kernel Mailing List, the release comes with a sense of ease, as Torvalds mentioned, "nothing looks particularly scary" about the final build. New Features in Linux 6.15 One…
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Enhance Your Nighttime Experience: New Extension Adds Night Light Intensity Slider to Quick Settings
One of the first actions many users take after installing Ubuntu is enabling Night Light, the built-in blue-light filter on the GNOME desktop. This feature adjusts screen colors to a warmer tone in the evening to mitigate potential sleep disruption and eye strain caused by blue light. However, the default warmth setting may be too…
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NixOS 25.05 Launches with Exciting Updates: Linux 6.12 LTS, 6.14 Kernels, GNOME 48, and Beyond!
The NixOS development team has released NixOS 25.05, a significant update that comes six months after version 24.11. This release introduces several new features and enhancements, including support for the Linux 6.12 LTS and 6.14 kernel series and the latest GNOME 48 desktop environment. Additionally, it offers initial support for System76’s COSMIC desktop, which is…
