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Shotcut 26.1: The Open-Source Video Editor Now Supports Hardware Video Decoding!
Shotcut 26.1 has been released, marking a significant update to the popular open-source video editing software. This release introduces hardware video decoding, which allows for improved performance in video editing by utilizing the Video Acceleration API (VA-API) on Linux systems. However, it’s important to note that support for NVIDIA GPUs is currently absent in this…
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Track AMD NPU Usage on Linux with Resources 1.10: New Monitoring Features Explained
A new version of the Linux system monitor, Resources 1.10, has been launched with added support for monitoring AMD Neural Processing Units (NPU) in real time, specifically on AMD Ryzen chips. This feature requires the use of the AMD XDNA driver and a Linux kernel version of 6.14 or newer, as well as updated amdnpu…
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Linux Lite 7.8 Released: A Smooth Experience Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS with GTK4 Upgrades
Linux Lite 7.8 has officially launched, featuring the latest updates based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and powered by Linux kernel 6.8. This version continues to utilize the lightweight Xfce desktop environment and hosts considerable improvements over previous releases. One significant change is the porting of a dozen in-house applications to Python and GTK4, enhancing applications…
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Download Now: Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 3 Released!
The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, known as Resolute Raccoon, has been released for resolute testers. Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta announced the availability in an announcement to the ubuntu-devel mailing list. This snapshot marks a milestone in the development cycle, being the half-way point as five snapshots are scheduled before the beta release in…
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AerynOS 2026.01 Launches with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS and GNOME 49.3: Discover the New Features!
The AerynOS team has announced the release of AerynOS 2026.01, the latest ISO snapshot of this independent Linux distribution originally developed by ex-Solus creator Ikey Doherty. This release is built on the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel, which is set to be supported until December 2027. The default live environment includes the new GNOME 49.3 desktop,…
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Bringing Linux Flair to Windows: Microsoft PowerToys Proposes a New UI Revolution
Microsoft is considering a new feature for PowerToys that draws inspiration from Linux’s user interface, specifically a Command Palette Dock designed for Windows users. This proposal allows for a second panel on the desktop, which can include widgets, and offers customizable positioning and theming options—elements commonly found in Linux desktop environments but not inherently available…
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Calibre 9.0 Released: Discover the New Bookshelf View in This Open-Source Ebook Manager!
Calibre 9.0, the latest version of the popular open-source ebook management software, has been released, introducing several new features and enhancements that enhance user experience. One of the standout additions is a new Bookshelf view, which presents ebooks in a visually appealing manner, showing their spines. This makes browsing through one’s library more intuitive and…
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How to Free Up Disk Space by Removing Old Snap Versions
Running low on disk space in Ubuntu can be frustrating, especially if you’re working with a small partition. A common culprit for this problem is the accumulation of old Snap revisions. If you find yourself short on space, before uninstalling applications or clearing caches, consider checking your Snap backups. Recently, I noticed that my 40GB…
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VirtualBox 7.2.6 Launches with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.19
Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.2.6, the third maintenance update in the VirtualBox 7.2 series of their cross-platform virtualization software. This version introduces initial support for the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel, alongside various improvements and fixes. One of the significant enhancements in this release is improved full-screen support for multi-monitor setups. Additionally, it provides support for…
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Transmission 4.1.0 Now Available: Introducing Sequential Downloading and IPv6 UDP Tracker Support
A new version of the open-source Transmission BitTorrent client, 4.1.0, has been released, featuring various enhancements and user interface improvements across its GTK, Qt, and WebUI builds. The development team expressed their excitement over this completion, stating, "We’ve been working on this release for over a year now." Key updates in Transmission 4.1.0 include: IPv6…
