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Exciting Changes Ahead: Linux Mint Redesigns the Cinnamon App Menu
Work is progressing on a redesign for the Cinnamon app menu as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the Cinnamon desktop environment. The new design features a three-pane layout, which aims to provide more information and improve accessibility to common folders. Additionally, session controls are being moved and redesigned, while a new user-profile header is…
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Exciting Updates Ahead: Linux Mint Devs Revamp Application Launcher for Cinnamon Desktop
Linux Mint’s development team has announced enhancements for the upcoming Linux Mint 22.2, which will feature the Hardware Enablement (HWE) Linux 6.11 kernel sourced from Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS. In a recent newsletter, Clement Lefebvre, the leader of Linux Mint, highlighted that there will not be an EDGE release for the 22.x series. Instead, the focus…
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Important Notice: Skype Set to Shutdown on May 5 – Ensure You Export Your Data!
Skype, the widely recognized video chat and calling application, is set to permanently shut down on May 5, as confirmed by Microsoft. The platform, once a pioneer in VoIP services, has struggled to maintain its relevance in a saturated market. In its place, Microsoft will introduce a free version of Microsoft Teams, allowing current Skype…
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NetworkManager 1.52 Launch: New IPvlan Interface Support and ethtool FEC Mode Features Enhanced
NetworkManager 1.52 has been officially released, marking an important update for managing network connections in Linux-based systems. This version introduces significant features, including support for the IPvlan interface, the ability to configure LTE authentication manually, and compatibility with ethtool’s Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode. One of the standout inclusions is the automatic configuration of DNS…
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February 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: Exciting New Tools and Updates You Shouldn’t Miss!
February was a productive month for Linux software with several notable releases, including major updates to productivity suites LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE, alongside a variety of smaller updates that merit attention. To avoid overlooking these updates, I’ve decided to compile a monthly roundup, which will cover recent software updates that might not warrant a full blog…
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NVIDIA Unveils 570 Linux Graphics Driver: Exciting New Features and Enhancements
Today, NVIDIA announced the stable release of the 570 graphics driver series, enhancing support for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems. This update brings several new features, most notably the addition of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for multi-monitor setups, along with a new kernel module parameter, conceal_vrr_caps. This parameter allows usage of features such as…
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Mozilla Introduces New ‘Terms of Use’ for Firefox Users: What You Need to Know
Mozilla is set to introduce a ‘Terms of Use’ policy for Firefox, marking a significant shift for the popular open-source web browser. This development follows recent changes in its leadership as part of efforts to diversify the organization. Mozilla explains that while they have traditionally relied on their open-source license and public commitments, the evolving…
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Introducing the Framework Desktop and 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12: A New Era of Modular Computing
Framework recently unveiled two new products at their “Second Gen” event: the Framework Desktop and the Framework Laptop 12. Additionally, an updated version of the Framework Laptop 13 was also introduced. The Framework Desktop is a compact 4.5L Mini-ITX machine powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max “Strix Halo” processors, which include discrete-level Radeon 8060S graphics…
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Organize Your GNOME Shell: How App Grid Wizard Simplifies Shortcut Management with Folders
The GNOME Shell application picker, commonly referred to as the app grid, is already effective in its default form, allowing users to rearrange apps and create custom folders. However, some users seek more organized solutions. Over the years, various tweaks and extensions for the app grid have emerged, from arranging app shortcuts alphabetically to restoring…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.2: Enhanced Spectacle Now Supports Animated WebP and GIFs!
Today, the KDE Project announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.3.2, marking the second maintenance update for the KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment. This update comes just a week after the previous version, KDE Plasma 6.3.1. The new release addresses several bugs, crashes, and user-reported issues. One of the significant enhancements in this update is…
