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Linux 6.19: Unlocking a 40% Speed Boost for Old AMD GPUs and Enhanced Ext4 Performance
Linus Torvalds has released Linux 6.19, which introduces significant enhancements aimed primarily at AMD GPU users and offers fundamental improvements to the ext4 filesystem. A noteworthy feature of this release is the transition of legacy AMD Radeon GPUs to the modern amdgpu driver, enabling native Vulkan support for older cards such as the Radeon R9…
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PeaZip 10.9 Launches: Enhancing User Experience in Open-Source Archiving
PeaZip has released version 10.9 of its open-source archive manager, enhancing user experience with several new features and improvements. This update, which follows the release of version 10.8, introduces alternative context menus for "Open with" and "Rename" actions, as well as new keyboard shortcuts for the text and hex viewers. A notable enhancement is the…
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Exciting News: Ubuntu 26.04 Set to Launch on SpacemiT’s K3 (RISC-V RVA23 SoC)
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is set to be available on the SpacemiT K3, the first commercially available processor compliant with the RISC-V RVA23 standard. This collaboration between Canonical and the China-based SpacemiT aims to enhance support for RISC-V processors, with Ubuntu 24.04 also being compatible with the SpacemiT K1 AI chip, which lacks the advanced features…
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Calibre 9.2: Enhancements to Bookshelf View, Ebook Viewer, and New Features Unveiled!
Calibre 9.2 has been released, marking the second update in the latest series of this popular open-source ebook management software. This version comes with enhancements aimed at improving both performance and user experience across platforms, including GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. One of the standout improvements is in the ZIP output functionality, allowing users to switch…
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Ardour 9.0: The Open-Source DAW Unveils Exciting New Features Including Pianoroll Windows and Cue Recording
Ardour 9.0 has been released as a significant update to the open-source digital audio workstation. This version introduces a variety of new features and improvements, making it a versatile tool for musicians and audio professionals. One of the key highlights of Ardour 9.0 is the inclusion of dedicated pianoroll windows, allowing users to double-click on…
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Introducing the New Raspberry Pi 4 Models: Dual Chip RAM for Enhanced Performance
A new version of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, designated Rev 1.5, has been introduced with a notable modification: it now features a dual-RAM configuration. This change aims to improve supply chain flexibility and manufacturing efficiency, according to a product change notice from the company. Previously, the Raspberry Pi 4 models used a single…
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Users to Receive Linux 6.17 and Mesa 25.2 Before the Release of 24.04.4 LTS
Canonical has released new updates for users of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat), incorporating the Linux 6.17 kernel and Mesa 25.2 graphics stack. This update comes from the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, which is scheduled for release on February 12, 2026. This long-term supported version (LTS), which debuted in April 2024, will continue to offer…
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JetBrains Announces Wayland Support for IntelliJ in the Upcoming 2026.1 Release
JetBrains has officially announced the introduction of native Wayland support for its IntelliJ-based IDEs starting with version 2026.1. This significant change allows Linux developers to work without relying on X11 compatibility layers. The move comes as many major desktop environments, including Ubuntu, are increasingly adopting Wayland as their primary protocol. Previously, JetBrains offered a preview…
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Firefox Introduces AI Kill Switch in Nightly Build, Set to Launch with Firefox 148
Mozilla has introduced the long-awaited AI Kill Switch feature in Firefox. This allows users to disable all AI-driven functionalities within the browser effectively. This functionality is currently available for testing in the latest Firefox Nightly update. Back in December 2025, the newly appointed CEO of Mozilla announced plans for an AI kill switch, aiming to…
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New Features in Papers: Handwriting and Text Annotations Now Available in Latest Nightly Builds!
Handwriting and markup features have been introduced in Papers, the GNOME document viewer app that also serves as Ubuntu’s document viewer since version 25.04. The latest nightly builds allow users to annotate PDF documents using ink tools for drawings, signatures, and the ability to insert text boxes on forms. Previously, Papers had functionalities such as…
