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Zorin OS 18 Beta Launches: Explore the Refreshed Look and Advanced Window Tiling Features
The Zorin OS team has unveiled the beta version of Zorin OS 18, now available for public testing. This release is based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (Noble Numbat) and is powered by the Linux kernel 6.14, promising improved hardware compatibility. Key features of Zorin OS 18 include a refreshed default theme with a rounded floating…
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Zorin OS 18 Beta Unveils a Stunning Redesigned Desktop Experience
Zorin OS 18 Beta has been released, joining the ranks of other beta releases like Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43. This new version is built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, providing a significant upgrade over Zorin OS 17, which was based on the older Ubuntu 22.04 series. The release boasts a redesigned desktop featuring a floating…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Beta Launches: Explore Linux Kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Exciting New Features!
Canonical has launched the beta version of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka), inviting users to participate in public testing ahead of the final release scheduled for October 9, 2025. Ubuntu 25.10 is built on the new Linux 6.17 kernel and showcases the recently unveiled GNOME 49 desktop environment. This release brings several significant updates, including the…
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Google Chrome Transforms into an AI-Powered Browser Starting Today!
Google has introduced a reimagined version of Chrome, transforming it into an AI-powered browsing experience. In a recent blog post, the tech giant detailed how the integration of AI will shift the browser from just displaying web pages to acting as a "partner" that learns and adapts to user needs. The main goal of this…
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PorteuX 2.3 Released: Embrace GNOME 49 and Enhanced Webcam Support on Slackware-Based Distribution
The latest release of the Slackware-based PorteuX 2.3 distribution has been unveiled, bringing significant updates and enhancements. PorteuX, which draws inspiration from Slax and Porteus, aims to provide a fast, compact, portable, modular, and immutable operating system environment. This new version features the latest GNOME 49 desktop environment alongside the KDE Plasma 6.4.5 environment, NVIDIA…
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Thunderbird 143 Releases: A Treasure Trove of Fixes and Improvements
Thunderbird 143 has been released, emphasizing bug fixes over new features. This update from MZLA Technologies significantly refines the existing functionalities of the popular open-source email client. Key Fixes in Thunderbird 143 The latest version addresses several issues that users have faced. Notably, the problem where arrow key selections in the global search bar skipped…
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Exciting New Pro Editing Features Coming to Kdenlive: What to Expect from the Developers
Developers of the open-source video editor Kdenlive recently revealed exciting developments discussed during a sprint in Berlin, Germany. A significant highlight is the introduction of a "dopesheet" feature, funded by a grant from the NGI Zero Commons Fund. This feature, familiar to Blender users, will enhance keyframe management by providing a dedicated UI for editing.…
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Firefox 144 Enhances Security with Stronger Encryption for Password Manager Logins
With the launch of Firefox 143, Mozilla has promoted Firefox 144 to the beta channel for public testing, making notable changes aimed at enhancing user experience and security. One of the key updates is the transition from the older 3DES-CBC encryption to a more modern AES-256-CBC encryption for logins saved in the Firefox Password Manager.…
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Canonical Simplifies NVIDIA CUDA Installation on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
Installing NVIDIA CUDA on Ubuntu will soon become a more streamlined process. Canonical has announced its intention to package and distribute the latest versions of CUDA directly within Ubuntu’s repositories. Previously, users who wanted to install CUDA had to visit the NVIDIA website to download a repository DEB, install it, import a GPG key, pin…
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Canonical to Integrate NVIDIA CUDA into Ubuntu Repositories for Easier Access and Distribution
Today, Canonical announced that it will begin packaging and distributing the NVIDIA CUDA toolkit directly within Ubuntu’s repositories. This move aims to streamline the installation process for developers by replacing the current multi-step installation method found on the NVIDIA website with a simple command that ensures a faster and smoother installation. The CUDA toolkit offers…
