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OBS Studio 30.2 Update: Introducing NVENC AV1 and Shared Texture Support for Linux Users
OBS Studio 30.2 has begun its public beta phase today, introducing several impressive enhancements for Linux users to this robust, open-source, and free platform for video recording and live streaming. With the new version, OBS Studio 30.2 extends compatibility for the native NVENC encoder on Linux, including support for the NVENC AV1 encode. Additionally, it…
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Master Web Development: Transform Ubuntu with Just One Command!
Ubuntu delivers a user-friendly, customizable desktop environment right from the start. Nevertheless, it’s true that what works for one may not suit another. Personalizing the appearance and functionality of Ubuntu, loading essential applications and fantastic GNOME Shell extensions, and dedicating time to adjust the distribution to meet individual needs is a common practice. The flexibility…
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Unveiling KDE Frameworks 6.3: A Dive into New UI Improvements and Essential Bug Fixes
The KDE Project announced the launch of KDE Frameworks 6.3 today, continuing to enhance their collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt which bolster a variety of functionalities required for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE applications. The release of KDE Frameworks 6.3 brings notable enhancements in the rendering of SVG (Scalable…
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VLC Media Player Update: Introducing AMD VQ Enhancer, Enhanced Opus Ambisonic, and More Features
The updated release of VLC, the widely acclaimed open-source media player, brings several enhancements and additions. The version 3.0.21, marking the first update of the year, continues from the earlier 3.0.20 version released last autumn. Ongoing maintenance of the VLC 3.0.x series progresses concurrently with the development of the upcoming major release, VLC 4.0. This…
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LibreOffice 24.2.4 Released: Explore the Latest Version with 72 Bug Fixes
The Document Foundation announced today that LibreOffice 24.2.4 is now publicly available. This release marks the fourth update in the LibreOffice 24.2 series, with over 70 bugs addressed. Released just over a month after LibreOffice 24.2.3, version 24.2.4 continues to tackle issues that cause crashes and other disruptions, enhancing both stability and reliability. The previous…
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Introducing Proton Pass: The New Encrypted Password Manager for Linux Users
Proton, the Swiss-based company renowned for its VPN and email services, has unveiled Proton Pass for Linux and macOS users. This expansion brings Proton’s secure password management tool to all major desktop platforms, complementing existing mobile app support for Android and iOS. Additionally, Proton Pass web extensions for browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome…
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Parrot OS 6.1 Enhances Support for Raspberry Pi 5 with Focus on Security Enhancements
Parrot Security unveiled Parrot OS 6.1 today, marking the most current stable release of their Debian-based distribution tailored for ethical hacking and penetration testing. This new version boasts updated tools and enhancements. Arriving over four months following Parrot OS 6.0, this update continues to use the Linux 6.5 kernel series across its 64-bit (x86_64) generic…
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Introducing the New $70 AI Add-On for Raspberry Pi 5: A Game Changer for Hobbyists and Developers
The AI boom continues as Raspberry Pi enters the market with a new, economical module for machine learning designed for their renowned single-board computer. The Raspberry Pi AI Kit, priced at $70, features the company’s self-designed M.2 Hat board paired with a power-efficient AI module from Hailo, a firm known for its low-power AI chips…
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NVIDIA Releases 550.90.07 Linux Graphics Driver Update Featuring Multiple Bug Fixes
While awaiting the highly anticipated NVIDIA 555 release featuring explicit GPU synchronization and numerous other enhancements, NVIDIA has provided a minor update to the 550 series today, designated NVIDIA 550.90.07, which encompasses various bug resolutions. NVIDIA 550.90.07 highlights include an enhancement in the nvidia-modprobe command’s capability to ascertain if kernel modules are pre-loaded, remedying an…
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Linux Mint Update: Unverified Flatpaks to Be Hidden in Software Manager
The Software Manager application in Linux Mint 22 is set to offer quicker start-up times and will implement a major security feature concerning search results. If you’re unfamiliar (seriously, have you been living on Mars? ;P), the Linux Mint Software Manager (package name mintinstall) enables users to install DEB packages from the Ubuntu/Linux Mint repositories…