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Exploring the New Features in GNOME 48 RC: Dynamic Triple Buffering and Wayland Color Management Protocol
The GNOME Project has announced the Release Candidate (RC) for GNOME 48 desktop environment, leading up to the final release set for March 19th, 2025. The RC includes several new features and improvements compared to its Beta and Alpha predecessors. One of the key enhancements is the support for the Wayland color management protocol in…
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Thunderbird 136 Release: Explore the New Appearance Controls for a Customized Email Experience
Desktop email client Thunderbird has transitioned to a monthly release schedule, as evidenced by the recent arrival of version 136.0. This update introduces several new features aimed at improving user experience. One of the standout enhancements is the automatic adaptation of email messages to dark mode, along with a quick toggle option in the header,…
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KDE Gear 24.12.3: Exciting Enhancements for Dolphin, Konsole, Tokodon, Itinerary, Kasts, and More!
The KDE Project has released KDE Gear 24.12.3, marking the final maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 software suite. This update aims to enhance stability and usability across various KDE applications by addressing several bugs reported by users. Among the key improvements in this release is the expanded functionality of KDE Itinerary, particularly in…
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Huawei’s Next-Gen Laptops Set to Embrace Linux Instead of HarmonyOS
Huawei is reportedly contemplating launching its upcoming MateBook laptops with Linux instead of its proprietary HarmonyOS NEXT. While the company has previously offered Linux configurations for devices like the MateBook 13, 14, and 15, these options were primarily available in China and typically featured a version of Debian-based Deepin Linux. Initially, Huawei announced that all…
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PipeWire 1.4 Released: New RISC-V Support, MIDI2 Features, JACK Control API, and Additional Enhancements
The PipeWire project has released PipeWire 1.4, introducing significant enhancements and new features to this open-source multimedia server used widely across Linux systems for managing audio, video streams, and hardware interactions. Key updates in PipeWire 1.4 include: Configuration Changes: The client-rt.conf has been removed, standardizing client configurations so that all clients use client.conf and receive…
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Ubuntu 25.04 Unveils Exciting New PDF Viewer App: Now Rolling Out!
Earlier this year, Ubuntu announced the planned replacement of the document viewer app Evince with a new application called Papers. This modern GTK4/libadwaita fork aims to enhance the user experience by utilizing newer technologies. Though Evince remains a core app in GNOME 48, the upcoming GNOME 49 is expected to switch to Papers. Ubuntu has…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 136 Launches with Exciting New “Appearance” Panel in Settings
The latest version of Mozilla Thunderbird, version 136, has been released, introducing several features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key among these updates is the addition of a new "Appearance" panel in the settings menu, which allows users to manage message threading and sorting preferences globally. With this new panel, users can specify…
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Firefox 136 Launches: Embrace Vertical Tabs and a Sleek New Sidebar!
Mozilla has released Firefox 136, introducing features that may help rebuild user trust following recent controversies regarding privacy policies. This release incorporates multiple enhancements, notably the much-anticipated vertical tabs feature. To activate vertical tabs, users can right-click on an empty space in the tab bar and select “Turn on Vertical Tabs” from the context menu.…
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KeePassXC 2.7.10: Enhanced Open-Source Password Manager Now Supports Proton Pass
KeePassXC has released version 2.7.10 of its open-source password manager, introducing several new features and improvements. This latest version includes support for importing passwords from Proton Pass; however, it currently only accepts unencrypted JSON files and does not support Passkeys. The update also enhances KeePass2 TOTP configuration settings and offers new passphrase-generation options, allowing users…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Key Highlights from March 2nd, 2025
The 229th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, summarizing the key developments in the Linux world for the week ending March 2nd, 2025. During this time, there weren’t many major news items or releases, but several updates were made to existing distributions and software. The Armbian distribution released version 25.2, introducing support for…
