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DevToys: The Ultimate Developer Toolbox Now Available for Linux
When Scott suggested I cover a new open-source app for Linux on the basis it is “like Microsoft PowerToys for developers,” I wasn’t exactly sure what I’d be writing about — or why. But after reading the website for DevToys, which describes the app as a “Swiss Army knife for developers,” things made a lot…
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Discover Ultimate Freedom with the Release of GNU Linux-Libre 6.10 Kernel
The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.10 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers. Based on Linux kernel 6.10, the GNU Linux-libre 6.10 kernel is here to clean up newly added drivers upstream, including Panthor, Intel IPU6, PRUEth…
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What’s New in the Latest Linux Kernel 6.10 Release?
Linux kernel 6.10 has been officially released. The latest version of the Linux kernel adds an array of improvements, including a new memory sealing system call, a speed boost for AES-XTS encryption on Intel and AMD CPUs, and expanding Rust language support within the kernel to RISC-V. Plus, like in all kernel releases, there’s a…
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What’s New in the Officially Released Linux Kernel 6.10?
Linus Torvalds announced today the release and general availability of Linux 6.10 as the latest stable kernel branch that introduces several new features and improved hardware support. Highlights of Linux kernel 6.10 include a new mseal() system call for memory sealing, Rust language support for the RISC-V architecture, Zstandard compression support for the EROFS file…
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Thunderbird 128 Launched: Explore the Major Changes and New Features
A major update to the open-source e-mail client Thunderbird is now available to download. Thunderbird 128 ‘Nebula’ builds on last year’s stellar Thunderbird 115 release, adding a flurry of new features, code improvements, and a grab bag of assorted bug fixes. Plus, like the recent Firefox 128 release, this version of Thunderbird is an Extended…
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GNOME 47 Alpha Release Unveils New Accent Color Customization Features
The GNOME Project today announced the alpha version of the upcoming GNOME 47 desktop environment series, due out later this year, for public testing, so it’s time to take a look at the new features and improvements. Some of the biggest changes in the GNOME 47 desktop environment include support for accent colors (yes, finally!),…
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First Look: Revamped GNOME Extensions Website Unveiled
A major overhaul of the GNOME extensions website is in the works. As the recent revamp of Flathub proved, engaging store fronts for software and extensions are not the preserve of big-time tech companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Good design is good design, whoever does it. GNOME Extensions offer a quick and easy way…
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LibreOffice 24.2.5 Release: Download Now for Enhanced Performance and 78 Bug Fixes
The Document Foundation today announced the general availability of LibreOffice 24.2.5 as the fifth point release to the latest LibreOffice 24.2 office suite series fixing more than 70 bugs. Coming about five weeks after the LibreOffice 24.2.4 update, LibreOffice 24.2.5 is here to introduce more fixes for those annoying issues, bugs, crashes, regression, and other…
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Introducing Zed: A GPU-Accelerated IDE Built with Rust, Now Available for Linux Users
Hurrah, the open-source editor Zed is now available for Linux. Zed is a GPL licensed IDE written in Rust by the authors of the (much missed) Atom editor and the creators of Tree-sitter. It offers everything a modern IDE should: Expansive language support Syntax highlighting Auto-indent Outline view Autocomplete Real-time collaboration tools Integrated terminal Vim…
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DXVK 2.4 Update: Introducing Non-Native Refresh Rate Emulation and Direct3D 8 Support
DXVK 2.4, a Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine, is now available for download as a major update that introduces new features and improves support for multiple games. Highlights of DXVK 2.4 include D3D8 support as the Direct3D 8 to Vulkan translation D8VK has been merged into DXVK, support for…