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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Key Highlights from August 10th, 2025
The latest edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup has been published, marking the week ending August 10, 2025. This installment brings you up to speed with significant developments in the Linux community. Highlights of the Week After returning from summer vacation, several key announcements have been made: The long-awaited Debian 13 has arrived. Linux Mint…
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Ubuntu 25.10 to Feature an “Unstable” Linux Kernel: What It Means for Users
Canonical has announced a new kernel policy that aims to use the latest possible Linux kernel for new Ubuntu releases. However, this policy carries a risk: Ubuntu 25.10, named "Questing Quokka," may ship with a kernel in "release candidate" (RC) status. This means users might receive an “unstable” kernel, although this term is more technical…
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Revitalize Your Ubuntu Desktop: A Guide to the Hatter Icon Set
Ubuntu’s default Yaru icon set is functional, but if you’re looking for a more vibrant and engaging appearance for your desktop, consider trying the Hatter icon set. This colorful alternative, recently brought to attention by a reader, offers a refreshing twist to the standard look. About Hatter Icon Set The Hatter icon set is designed…
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Download Now: Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Released for Public Beta Testing!
After a brief period of testing, the Linux Mint team has released the beta version of Linux Mint 22.2, codenamed “Zara.” Users can download the ISO images for testing directly from the official mirrors. This latest iteration introduces several noteworthy features, including fingerprint authentication, improved support for the Wayland session, and enhanced accent color options.…
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Debian 13 “Trixie” Officially Released: Explore the New Features and Improvements!
The Debian Project has announced the release of Debian 13, codenamed "Trixie," a significant update that introduces various new features, enhanced components, and improvements after more than two years of development. This new version supports the RISC-V 64-bit architecture and uses APT 3.0 as its default package manager. It comes with the long-term supported Linux…
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Debian 13 “Trixie” Launches After Two Years of Dedicated Development
Debian 13, codenamed "Trixie," has officially been released after two years of development, introducing a wealth of improvements to one of Linux’s most renowned distributions. This latest version includes support for the RISC-V architecture, the Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, and APT 3.0, enhancing the overall functionality and usability of the system. As a reminder, Ubuntu…
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HandBrake 1.10 Released: Explore the New Discord-Friendly Conversion Presets!
A new version of the well-known open-source video converter, HandBrake, has been released. HandBrake 1.10 builds upon the features introduced in version 1.9, which added support for lossless VP9 encoding. This latest update brings several enhancements, particularly focused on social media compatibility. One notable addition is the introduction of "Social 10MB" presets specifically designed for…
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GStreamer 1.26.5 Introduces JPEG XS Support Alongside Videorate and Imagefreeze Enhancements
Today, the GStreamer project announced the release of GStreamer 1.26.5, marking the fifth maintenance update in the GStreamer 1.26 series, a leading open-source multimedia framework that is free and cross-platform. This version introduces support for JPEG XS within the videorate and imagefreeze elements, enhances the cea708mux by allowing the discarding of specific services on inputs,…
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Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Now Available: Experience the Power of Linux Kernel 6.14
Canonical has announced the release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, the third point release of the long-term supported 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system. This release, available six months after Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, provides an updated installation media allowing users to deploy the operating system on new computers without the need for extensive post-installation updates. Powered…
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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Launches with Revolutionary Offline AI Code Completion
JetBrains has unveiled the latest version of its popular integrated development environment (IDE), IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2, which introduces offline AI-powered code completion for Java alongside support for Java 25, the next long-term support (LTS) version. This update also includes enhanced Spring debugging tools and Maven 4 support, aimed at streamlining Java development. IntelliJ IDEA is…
