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  • Ubuntu 25.10 Development Kicks Off: What to Expect!

    Ubuntu 25.10 Development Kicks Off: What to Expect!

    Development for Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" has officially begun, following a recent announcement from Canonical engineer Utkarsh Gupta on the Ubuntu mailing list. This marks the start of a new development cycle for the upcoming short-term release, scheduled for October 9, 2025. Despite the recent release of Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin," developers are quickly diving…

  • April 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Tools and Updates You Can’t Miss!

    April 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Tools and Updates You Can’t Miss!

    April marked a fruitful month for software updates in the Linux ecosystem, with several notable releases that enhance usability and performance. Below is an overview of key releases: qBittorrent 5.1 The open-source torrent client, qBittorrent, saw its major 5.1 update in April after extensive beta testing. A significant addition is the ability to drag and…

  • openSUSE Leap 16 Enters Public Beta with Agama Installer and Linux 6.12 LTS

    openSUSE Leap 16 Enters Public Beta with Agama Installer and Linux 6.12 LTS

    The openSUSE project has launched the beta version of openSUSE Leap 16, inviting public testing ahead of its final release later this year. This iteration is based on the new Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP) from SUSE and operates on the Linux kernel 6.12 LTS. Users can experience this upcoming operating system variant through a fresh…

  • Track Moon Phases Effortlessly on Your Ubuntu Desktop with Luna

    Track Moon Phases Effortlessly on Your Ubuntu Desktop with Luna

    Keeping track of lunar phases has become easier for users of Ubuntu with the introduction of a new GNOME extension called Luna. This extension displays the current moon phase on the desktop’s top panel using intuitive icons: a full white dot for a full moon, a half-filled circle for a crescent moon, and more. Instead…

  • Thunderbird 138 Introduces Enhanced Accessibility: New Default Color Override for High Contrast Mode on Linux

    Thunderbird 138 Introduces Enhanced Accessibility: New Default Color Override for High Contrast Mode on Linux

    Thunderbird 138 has been released, marking another significant update for this widely used open-source email client. This new version brings several valuable features and improvements for users on various platforms, including GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. Among the most notable changes is the introduction of a default color override for High Contrast mode. Previously, Thunderbird required…

  • Firefox 138 Launches with the Highly Anticipated Profile Manager Feature

    Firefox 138 Launches with the Highly Anticipated Profile Manager Feature

    Firefox has released version 138, introducing much-requested profile management features. This new update allows users to manage multiple profiles, keeping their bookmarks, tabs, and passwords organized. Users can name each profile, set a unique avatar, and select a color theme, making it easier to separate different online activities. Additionally, Firefox 138 includes a weather feature…

  • 4MLinux 48.0 Released: Now with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS Integration

    4MLinux 48.0 Released: Now with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS Integration

    4MLinux developer Zbigniew Konojacki has announced the release of 4MLinux 48.0, the latest stable update to this lightweight Linux distribution, which features the JWM window manager. This new version, which comes over four months after the previous 47.0 release, introduces several new applications and components. Among the notable additions are the Kino IEEE 1394 DV…

  • Turntable: The Universal Scrobbling App for Linux Users

    Turntable: The Universal Scrobbling App for Linux Users

    For Linux users seeking a straightforward way to “scrobble” music, the new app Turntable is a noteworthy solution. Scrobbling, a term used primarily on platforms like Last.fm and Libre.fm, involves logging the songs you play in real-time. This allows users to create a record of their listening habits and offers insights into their favorite tracks…

  • 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from April 27th, 2025

    9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from April 27th, 2025

    The 237th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, covering major events in the Linux world for the week ending April 27th, 2025. This week saw a few noteworthy releases, including: OpenMandriva Lx 6.0, featuring Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, along with a server edition. QEMU 10.0, an open-source virtualization tool that boasts…

  • Mixxx 2.5.1 Introduces Support for DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra Controller

    Mixxx 2.5.1 Introduces Support for DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra Controller

    Mixxx 2.5.1, the latest iteration of the open-source virtual DJ software, has been released with significant enhancements and new mappings for various controllers. This update introduces support for the DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra, Numark NS6II, Numark Platinum FX, M-Vave SMC-Mixer, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, and Reloop Digital Jockey 2 IE. Additionally, it features a…