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NetworkManager 1.50: Enhancing AP Mode with Wi-Fi Channel Width Configuration Support
NetworkManager 1.50, a free and open-source network connection manager for Linux-based distributions, has been released with a range of enhancements and new functionalities. This latest version arrives four months after NetworkManager 1.48 and brings features such as the ability to match an OVS system interface by its MAC address and specify a system OVS interface…
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The Return of PineNote: A Linux-Powered e-Ink Tablet Makes Its Comeback
Pine64 has announced the revival of its open-source e-ink tablet. The PineNote was first introduced in 2021, building on the achievements of its various non-SBC devices such as the PinePhone, including the Pro model, as well as the PineTab and PineBook. As is typical with Pine64’s offerings, software support is largely driven by the community.…
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Exploring Mozilla Firefox 131: Tab Hover Previews, URL Fragments, and Exciting New Features
The latest version of Mozilla Firefox, 131, has been released and comes with a few enhancements. One of the first things I noticed when launching Firefox 131 was the redesigned icon for the ‘all tabs’ feature1. Instead of the previous small downward arrow, the new icon is a more prominent, square-shaped representation of a tabbed…
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Firefox 132 Beta Launch: Enhanced Privacy with Third-Party Cookie Blocking
With the Firefox 131 release now available for all supported platforms, Mozilla has moved the next significant version, Firefox 132, to the beta channel for public testing. Firefox 132 is primarily a modest update that introduces features such as blocking third-party cookie access with Enhanced Tracking Protection’s Strict mode, preventing HTTP-favicons from being loaded unless…
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Linux Mint 22.1 to Launch in December Featuring an Overhauled Cinnamon Theme
In the latest monthly newsletter released today, Linux Mint project leader Clement Lefebvre offers a glimpse of the new default Cinnamon theme set to debut in Linux Mint 22.1 later this year. Scheduled for launch in December 2024, just in time for the Christmas festivities, Linux Mint 22.1 will include the upcoming Cinnamon 6.4 desktop…
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Sneak Peek: Linux Mint’s Exciting New Cinnamon Theme Unveiled
As mentioned last month, Linux Mint is developing a refreshed default theme for the Cinnamon desktop – and today we have our initial glimpse of what to expect. The appearance of Cinnamon in Linux Mint (the distribution) is distinct from how it appears if you opt to install the Cinnamon desktop on another distribution. There,…
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Mission Center: Linux System Monitor Now Includes Fan Information Reporting
A significant new version of Mission Center, a contemporary system monitor application for Linux desktops, has been unveiled. Supporters of this Rust-based GTK4/libadwaita system monitoring application (which, to address a common topic, features a user interface that I would argue is superior to the Windows system monitor tool) will discover plenty to appreciate in the…
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Linus Torvalds Unveils the First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.12
Linus Torvalds announced today that the initial Release Candidate (RC) of the upcoming Linux 6.12 kernel series is now available for public testing. This announcement comes two weeks after the merge window for Linux kernel 6.12 opened, coinciding with the release of Linux kernel 6.11. This marks the perfect opportunity to begin exploring the Release…
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Exciting VirtualBox Update: 3D Acceleration for ARM VMs and Enhanced Multi-Window Layout!
Oracle has introduced a fresh maintenance update for VirtualBox, its open-source virtualization software. VirtualBox 7.1.2 marks the first point release following the debut of the VirtualBox 7.1 series earlier this month. This update enhances the major release with a host of bug fixes, performance improvements, and user interface adjustments, along with several new features. Among…
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CachyOS September 2024 ISO Release: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.11 and Performance Optimizations
The CachyOS distribution, which is based on Arch Linux and emphasizes KDE Plasma, has announced a new ISO release for September 2024 that includes a range of enhancements and optimizations aimed at boosting performance. This release is powered by the cutting-edge Linux 6.11 kernel series, which introduces optimizations for additional packages utilizing PGO (Profile Guided…