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Exploring QEMU 9.2: AWS Nitro Enclave Emulation and RISC-V Enhancements Unveiled
QEMU 9.2, the latest release of the open-source machine emulator and virtualization software, has been unveiled. This new version introduces several enhancements and features, enhancing the capability of the platform. Notably, the release introduces a "nitro-enclave" machine type, enabling the emulation of an AWS Nitro Enclave environment and supporting booting from an Enclave Image Format…
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Smart Border Radius Detection Enhanced in Tiling Shell Extension
The developers of the Tiling Shell extension for GNOME have rolled out version 15.1, which introduces a feature for smart border radius detection. This enhancement aims to improve the appearance of borders around focused application windows, whether they are tiled or floating on the desktop. Domenico Ferraro, the lead developer, described the challenge: different applications…
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Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500 and Official USB Monitor: The Next Step in DIY Computing
Raspberry Pi has introduced two exciting new products: the Raspberry Pi 500 and an official monitor. The Raspberry Pi 500, an updated version of the popular keyboard PC, is powered by the Raspberry Pi 5’s Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 SoC, making it significantly more powerful than its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 400. This new model…
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Enhancing Accessibility: GNOME 46.7 Refines Keyboard Backlight Toggle in Quick Settings
The GNOME Project has announced the release of GNOME 46.7, marking the seventh maintenance update for the GNOME 46 "Kathmandu" desktop environment. This update includes numerous bug fixes, enhanced accessibility for the keyboard backlight toggle in Quick Settings, and improved defaults for GPU settings. One major change involves setting GPUs with built-in panels as the…
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OBS Studio Update: Exciting New Features Added, But 22.04 Support Removed
OBS Studio has released a significant update with version 31.0, introducing a variety of new features and enhancements while removing support for Ubuntu 22.04. This latest version brings notable improvements such as preview scrollbars, which allow users to navigate previews with ease, and preview zoom/scale info that helps track any changes made to the viewpoint.…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from December 8th, 2024
The 217th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, bringing you the latest significant updates from the Linux community for the week ending December 8th, 2024. This week was highlighted by the announcement of Linux kernel 6.12 as a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, new NVIDIA 565 graphics drivers, the unveiling of Debian 13’s default…
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GNOME 47.2 Official Release: Enhancements and Bug Fixes Unveiled!
The GNOME Project has officially released GNOME 47.2, the second maintenance update for the GNOME 47 "Denver" desktop environment series. This update, arriving a month and a half after GNOME 47.1, focuses on a range of bug fixes and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience across several components, including GNOME Shell, Mutter, Epiphany, GNOME Software,…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Officially Designated as Long-Term Support (LTS) Version
Last month, the Linux 6.12 kernel was released, marking a significant update filled with new features, hardware support, and performance improvements. Recently, it was announced that Linux 6.12 will be a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, which typically happens with the final stable release of the year. Greg Kroah-Hartman, a key figure in kernel development, officially…
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openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 Now Available: Experience Simplified and Smoother Upgrades!
The openSUSE project has announced the release of openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1, enhancing its previous version by focusing on security and streamlined upgrades. This latest release includes notable features such as soft-reboot support and added two-factor authentication (TOTP) capability for PAM logins. openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 is launched just two months after version 6.0 and…
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Time to Upgrade: Linux Kernel 6.11 Reaches End of Life, Embrace the Stability of Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
As of now, Linux kernel 6.11 has reached the end of its life. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Linux kernel 6.12, which is available in the stable repositories of various distributions including Arch Linux, Alpine Linux, and Nitrux. Linux kernel 6.11 was released on September 15, 2024, and brought significant enhancements such as a…
