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Ubuntu 25.10 Elevates RISC-V Profile Standards: What You Need to Know
Canonical is making strides in promoting Ubuntu for RISC-V devices, such as the RISC-V tablet from DeepComputing and various single-board computers. As the next long-term support (LTS) release approaches, Canonical is recalibrating its hardware support strategy with a significant change affecting future versions of Ubuntu on RISC-V platforms. A New Baseline for RISC-V Ubuntu 25.10…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from June 29th, 2025
The 246th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup, dated June 29th, 2025, highlights significant developments in the Linux community. This roundup includes crucial updates and new releases in the Linux world, ensuring readers are well-informed. Highlights of the Week Firefox Update: A significant update to the Firefox web browser has been released, introducing enhancements and…
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Easily Rename Audio Devices on Ubuntu with This Simple App
If you’re someone who frequently switches between different audio sources on Ubuntu, you might find that the default labels for audio devices are often quite technical and not very user-friendly. For instance, instead of seeing the device as "Your Bluetooth Headset", you might see something like "BT-01 Headset #2". Fortunately, Ubuntu offers a way to…
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Enhance Your Workspace with the Floating Mini Panel GNOME Extension
GNOME Shell extensions offer users the ability to customize their desktop environments, and one of the latest additions is the Floating Mini Panel. This extension transforms the standard GNOME Shell Top Bar into a compact, always-on-top panel that can be activated via a toggle in the Quick Settings menu. When activated, the Floating Mini Panel…
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GStreamer 1.26.3: Security Fixes Address H.266 Video Parser Vulnerabilities
The GStreamer project has launched version 1.26.3, marking it as the third maintenance update of the 1.26 series for this widely used open-source multimedia framework. This release follows closely on the heels of version 1.26.2 and introduces several enhancements and fixes. Notably, GStreamer 1.26.3 integrates a new speech synthesis component that leverages the ElevenLabs API.…
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PipeWire 1.4.6 Update: New Option to Disable RAOP and Enhanced ALSA Plugin Performance
PipeWire has released version 1.4.6 as a maintenance update to its audio/video handling server for Linux systems. This update introduces various improvements, particularly focusing on the usability and stability of the audio server. Among the notable changes, version 1.4.6 adds the ability to disable RAOP (Remote Audio Output Protocol) through a new context property, along…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2 Now Available: Download Your Latest Build!
The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10, code-named "Questing Quokka," is now available for download as part of its ongoing development process. This build is a precursor to the official release on October 9, 2025. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, recently announced plans to enhance its development process by increasing automation and reproducibility in build…
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KDE Update Disables Feature That Could Trigger Seizures: What You Need to Know
KDE Plasma 6.4 has introduced an important update with the release of version 6.4.1, which addresses a potential risk for photosensitive users. The new version disables the ‘highlight window’ effect that was defaulted in the Task Manager thumbnails, a feature that could cause screen flickering at certain frequencies that might induce seizures. While KDE Plasma…
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Firefox 141 Beta: A Major Step Towards Reduced Memory Usage on Linux Systems
Mozilla has announced the beta release of Firefox 141, which aims to optimize memory usage on Linux systems. This version follows the promotion of Firefox 140 to the stable channel as the latest Extended Support Release (ESR). Key updates in Firefox 141 include improvements to how memory is managed, promising reduced usage without the need…
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KDE Enhances User Experience with Innovative ‘First Run’ Setup Tool
KDE developers are revamping the ‘first run experience’ for users setting up KDE Plasma on new devices. This improvement draws inspiration from the sleek, guided setup processes found in Windows and macOS. Currently, KDE Linux distributions manage user creation through the Calamares installer, which, while functional, lacks the polish that users expect. To counter this,…
