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Wine Updates: Now Run Newer Versions of Adobe Photoshop on Linux!
The absence of Adobe’s creative software suite on Linux often discourages users from embracing the operating system fully. Although you can run older versions of Photoshop on Linux via Wine, such as Photoshop CS6, newer versions of the Creative Cloud require a bit more effort. Previously, users had to install Photoshop on a Windows system,…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from January 18th, 2026
The 275th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup details the latest happenings in the Linux world as of January 18, 2026. This week, users can explore new releases from prominent software including Mozilla Firefox, Wine, KDE Plasma, Mozilla Thunderbird, NVIDIA graphics drivers, GRUB bootloader, Wireshark, and more. Key highlights from the week include: Firefox 147…
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Amarok 3.3.2: Exciting Enhancements to User Interface, Audio Backend, and Beyond!
Amarok 3.3.2 has been released as the second minor update to the Amarok 3.3 “Far Above the Clouds” series. This open-source music player, designed for the KDE Plasma desktop environment, introduces several enhancements and fixes that improve the user experience. Among the most notable features in this release is the ability to display the “added…
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Fedora Games Lab Spin Transitions to KDE Plasma in Fedora Linux 44
The Fedora Project has announced that the Fedora Games Lab spin will transition from the Xfce desktop environment to KDE Plasma with the release of Fedora Linux 44, slated for April 2026. This change will only affect new installations of the Fedora Games Lab, while existing users will continue using Xfce. Fedora Games Lab is…
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.NET 10 Servicing Update Now Live on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: What’s New?
Microsoft’s .NET 10 has been officially integrated into the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS repositories since December, allowing users to install it easily via Apt. Recently, with the release of the .NET 10.0.1 servicing update, critical fixes for various runtime issues, as well as enhancements for ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core, are now accessible. The partnership…
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Public Testing Now Open for GNOME 50 Alpha: Embracing a Wayland-Only Future
The GNOME Project has announced the release of the alpha version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, now available for public testing. This release marks a significant transition as the GNOME 50 series will be strictly Wayland-only, removing support for X11 in numerous core components. This shift was initially anticipated in the GNOME 49 release.…
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Opera GX Gaming Browser Set to Launch on Linux: What You Need to Know
A Linux version of the Opera GX gaming browser is officially in development, as announced in a recent tweet from the official Opera GX account. The announcement followed a clever remark about Microsoft adding AI features to Windows 11’s file manager, prompting the question: "Is this a good time to announce that we are working…
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Orion Browser Launches Its First Alpha Version for Linux Users
An alpha version of Orion Browser for Linux, a WebKit-based browser developed by Kagi, has been released for testing among paid Orion+ subscribers. However, a beta release is expected soon, allowing those who signed up for updates to participate in testing. This marks an important milestone as Kagi shares updates on Orion’s development for the…
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GRUB 2.14 Released: New Features Include EROFS, Argon2 KDF, and Shim Loader Protocol
GNU GRUB 2.14 has been released, marking a significant update to this essential multiboot bootloader used across numerous GNU/Linux distributions and UNIX-like systems. This new version introduces several noteworthy features, including support for the EROFS filesystem and the Argon2 key derivation function (KDF). It also enhances security with the integration of Trusted Platform Module (TPM)…
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Thunderbird 147 Introduces “Show Full Path” Option in Compact View for Enhanced Folder Navigation
Mozilla has released version 147 of Thunderbird, its open-source and cross-platform email client. This latest version introduces several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and functionality. A prominent new feature is the “Show Full Path” option for the folder pane in compact view modes, which helps users identify their current location within their email folders…
