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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News for December 21, 2025
The 271st edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending December 21, 2025, is here to bring you the latest news from the Linux world. For those who missed last week’s updates, you can catch up on all things GNU/Linux/Open Source. Gratitude A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed donations; your generosity…
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Darktable 5.4: Enhanced Camera Support in the Open-Source RAW Image Editor
Darktable 5.4 has been released as the latest version of this open-source RAW image editor, suitable for multiple operating systems including GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update arrives over eight months after Darktable 5.2.1 and introduces a range of enhancements and additional camera support. Notable new camera support includes: Canon EOS R1 Canon EOS R5…
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Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Released: Discover What’s New!
Linux Mint has released the beta version of its upcoming release, Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena.” This marks the final update in the Linux Mint 22 series, building on the previous improvements made in version 22.2 “Zara.” Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, Linux Mint 22.3 brings several new features aimed at enhancing the user experience. Key…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS on Ubuntu 25.10 and 25.04
Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS Installation on Ubuntu 25.10 and 25.04 Linux kernel 6.18 LTS has been officially released on November 30th, 2025, and is now the latest stable long-term supported version. It comes with various features, including support for the Rust Binder driver and enhancements for persistent memory caching. Ubuntu users running 25.10 (Questing Quokka)…
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirms Kernel Version: What to Expect?
Canonical has officially confirmed that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon," will feature the Linux Kernel 6.20, which could be renamed to Linux 7.0. This announcement came from Canonical’s kernel engineer, Paolo Pisati, who stated that the intention is to target the Linux 6.20 kernel for the upcoming release, provided there are no unexpected issues.…
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Kdenlive 25.12: Elevating Vertical Video to New Heights
Kdenlive has recently launched its updated version, 25.12, introducing enhancements aimed at improving the user experience, particularly for vertical video projects. Unlike the trend of integrating flashy AI features, this update focuses instead on refining the editing environment itself. A key highlight of this release is the introduction of a new docking system that enhances…
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Firefox Introduces “AI Kill Switch”: The New Feature to Disable All AI Capabilities
Mozilla is planning to introduce an "AI Kill Switch" in Firefox, granting users the ability to completely disable all artificial intelligence features in the popular web browser. This announcement follows the recent appointment of Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as the new CEO of Mozilla Corporation, who emphasized a transformative vision for Firefox to evolve into a "modern…
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Unlocking Creativity: OpenShot 3.4 Introduces New Effects, Enhanced Performance, and LUT Support
Free video editing software OpenShot has announced its latest update, OpenShot 3.4, which includes significant changes aimed at improving performance and usability. This release is highlighted as one of their largest updates, featuring new effects, color grading options, and numerous performance enhancements to address the software’s previous reputation for crashes. Performance Improvements The developers claim…
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Introducing Armbian Imager: The Official Flashing Utility for Armbian Linux Goes Beta!
The Armbian project has introduced a new utility called Armbian Imager, designed for flashing the Armbian operating system onto single-board computers (SBCs). This utility supports over 300 boards, organized by manufacturer, and features advanced filtering options for Armbian builds, allowing users to choose between stable and nightly versions, as well as varying types of setups…
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Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 Launches with Debian 13 “Trixie” Enhancements
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 has been released, marking its first availability based on Debian 13.2 "Trixie." This version, announced by Patrick d’Emmabuntüs of the Emmabuntüs Collective, targets refurbishing old computers, and comes two and a half years after Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5. This release utilizes the long-term supported Linux 6.12 LTS kernel to ensure improved…
