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Exploring Mageia 10: Alpha Release Now Open for Public Testing!
After months of development, the first alpha release of Mageia 10 is now available for public testing, allowing users to assist developers in identifying bugs ahead of the final release expected in April 2026. This new version is built on the long-term supported Linux kernel 6.12 LTS and features desktop environments including KDE Plasma 6.5,…
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KDE Frameworks 6.22: Addressing Clipboard Issues on Wayland for a Smoother Experience
The KDE Project has announced the release of KDE Frameworks 6.22, a vital update to its series of over 80 libraries designed to enhance the Qt environment, in conjunction with the KDE Plasma desktop and KDE Gear applications. This latest version addresses several clipboard-related bugs specifically affecting Wayland users. Notably, it fixes an issue where…
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Exciting GPU and Kernel Upgrades Coming to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
A significant hardware enablement stack update is set to roll out for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS this month. This release precedes the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS point release scheduled for February 12, 2026. This update incorporates advancements in the Linux kernel and graphics drivers that are usually backported from interim releases to ensure long-term support (LTS)…
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Urgent Reminder: Ubuntu 25.04 Support Ends Next Week on January 15th
Support for Ubuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’ officially concludes on January 15, 2026. This short-term support release, which launched in April 2025, provided nine months of updates. Following its End of Life (EoL), the version will no longer receive security patches or updates, leaving users potentially vulnerable as no critical updates will be issued. Although there…
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KDE Gear 25.12.1 Released: Discover the Latest Enhancements for Your Favorite KDE Applications
The KDE Project announced the release of KDE Gear 25.12.1, marking the first maintenance update for the KDE Gear 25.12 series. This latest version introduces a range of enhancements across various KDE applications, including KDE Itinerary, KMail, Kdenlive, and several others. Significant improvements have been made to KDE Itinerary, which now includes capabilities to extract…
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CrowView Note 15.6: Addressing the Major Flaw of the Original Model
Turn Your Phone, Tablet, or Pi into a Laptop with the New CrowView Note 15.6 Elecrow has released an updated version of their portable monitor shaped like a laptop—the CrowView Note 15.6. This device combines a monitor with essential peripherals, including a keyboard, trackpad, speakers, microphone, USB ports, and an internal battery to power connections,…
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Introducing the TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 Gen10: A Linux Laptop with a Stunning New OLED Display
Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers has officially launched the 10th generation of their TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 laptop, featuring an impressive upgrade including a new OLED display. This cutting-edge display offers high-contrast color reproduction, featuring a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels with 500 nits brightness, a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a refresh rate up to…
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Bazaar Unveils New App Icon and Exciting Features: A Fresh Start for Users
Bazaar, a GTK4/libadwaita frontend for Flatpak apps on Ubuntu, has recently received updates enhancing its features and design. One particularly noticeable change is the new app icon, which now features a marketplace motif, complete with a striped awning and shapes symbolizing the official Flathub logo. This fresh design is perceived as a more fitting representation…
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Exploring Devuan GNU+Linux 6 “Excalibur” on Raspberry Pi 5: A First Look
The Devuan GNU+Linux community has introduced Raspberry Pi images for its latest release, Devuan 6.1, also known as "Excalibur." I tested this distribution on my Raspberry Pi 5 to explore its capabilities. Released on January 1, 2026, Devuan 6.1 is an updated version of Devuan 6.0, which was based on the recent Debian 13 "Trixie"…
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GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate Now Ready for Testing: Exciting Rust Integrations Included!
The GStreamer project has announced the release of the first Release Candidate (RC) for the forthcoming GStreamer 1.28, a crucial milestone in the development of this widely utilized open-source multimedia framework. This update enriches the platform with several new features, including a Rust-based GIF decoder, YOLOX tensor and inference elements, and an audio source separation…
