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DXVK 2.6 Unleashes NVIDIA Reflex Support and Enhancements for Enhanced Gaming Experience
DXVK 2.6 has been released, introducing exciting updates, including support for NVIDIA Reflex, aimed at enhancing gameplay in various D3D11 games such as God of War, Overwatch 2, and Quake Champions. This significant update also improves the Vulkan swapchain implementation and adds support for the ID3D11On12Device1 interop interface, enhancing the performance further. The developers have…
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GStreamer 1.26 Released: Discover the Latest Features in This Open-Source Multimedia Framework
The GStreamer project has officially released GStreamer 1.26, a new stable version of its open-source multimedia framework, which introduces several significant enhancements and features. After a year since the previous version, GStreamer 1.26 brings support for Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding (LCEVC) and H.266 Versatile Video Coding (VVC) codecs. It also includes functionality for closed…
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Unveiling the Stunning Wallpaper and Mascot Art for Ubuntu 25.04
The upcoming release of Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed ‘Plucky Puffin’, has revealed its default wallpaper and mascot art. Continuing the tradition of unique visual themes for each Ubuntu release, this version prominently features a puffin on a purple gradient background. The design incorporates polygonal edge detailing, maintaining the aesthetic continuity associated with the Ubuntu brand. The…
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First Look: Exploring the New COSMIC Edition of Garuda Linux
After the launch of Garuda Linux “Broadwing”, the development team announced their efforts towards a new edition that will feature the emerging COSMIC desktop environment, created from scratch using the Rust programming language by System76, a well-known Linux hardware vendor. Currently, Garuda Linux offers various editions equipped with popular desktop environments such as KDE Plasma,…
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Ubuntu 24.04 Addresses Bluetooth Audio Connection Problems: What You Need to Know
If you’re an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS user who often runs into problems connecting to Bluetooth audio devices, there’s good news: a significant update to the Bluetooth stack is being released this week. Numerous users have reported issues where paired Bluetooth audio devices like earbuds and phones fail to connect after a system suspend or restart.…
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Audacity 3.7.2 Enhances Linux AppImage for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Users
Audacity 3.7.2 has been released as the latest stable version of this popular open-source digital audio editor and recording software. This update addresses various bugs, stability issues, and introduces several enhancements, particularly for the AppImage bundle targeting Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Key improvements include: An option to disable automatic tempo detection. Integration of UUID instance support.…
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Major Update for Dash to Panel GNOME Extension: What’s New?
A significant update has been released for the popular GNOME Shell extension, Dash to Panel, which now includes new settings to transform from Dash to Panel into a dock-style mode. Previously, users looking for a dock aesthetic had to resort to workarounds or switch to different extensions, but this new update streamlines that process. Users…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from March 9th, 2025
The 230th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending March 9th, 2025, highlights significant updates in the Linux software landscape. Notable releases this week include updates to the Firefox web browser, Ubuntu Touch mobile OS, Thunderbird email client, PipeWire multimedia server, KDE Gear software suite, Clonezilla Live disk cloning tool, Garuda Linux…
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Kagi Introduces Orion Web Browser for Linux Users
Kagi, known for its private search engine, has officially announced the development of the Orion web browser for Linux. Previously, Orion was only available for macOS and iOS, aimed at surpassing Apple’s Safari and competing favorably with browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. In a recent BlueSky post, Kagi expressed excitement about the launch,…
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Garuda Linux “Broadwing” Launches: Introducing the Mokka Edition and a Revamped Welcome App!
Garuda Linux “Broadwing” has officially launched, bringing with it a brand-new Mokka Edition and an updated Welcome app designed to enhance the overall user experience. This release updates several editions, including dr460nized, Hyprland, i3, and Sway. The latest version is based on the cutting-edge Linux 6.13 kernel and features a new Welcome app called Garuda…
