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Two Ubuntu Flavours Won’t Be LTS Releases in the Upcoming Year: What You Need to Know
Not all Ubuntu flavours will receive Long-Term Support (LTS) status in the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 release. A recent meeting of the Ubuntu Technical Board revealed that only 7 out of the official 10 flavours will be designated as LTS: Xubuntu Lubuntu Ubuntu Budgie Ubuntu Cinnamon Ubuntu Studio Edubuntu Ubuntu Kylin In contrast, Ubuntu MATE and…
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Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop Environment: Explore the Redesigned Application Menu and New Features!
The latest release of Cinnamon, version 6.6, has been unveiled by the Linux Mint team. This version will serve as the default desktop environment for the highly anticipated Linux Mint 22.3, codenamed "Zena," which is slated for release in late December 2025 or early 2026. Cinnamon 6.6 introduces a revamped application menu applet, allowing users…
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Thunderbird 146: New Configuration UI for OpenPGP Keyserver Setup Unveiled
Mozilla has released Thunderbird 146, which introduces several significant updates. One of the most notable features is the ability to configure your preferred OpenPGP keyserver directly through the user interface. This feature is located in the new OpenPGP Keyservers section under the Privacy & Security settings. By default, two keyservers are pre-defined, but users can…
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Ubuntu 26.04: Embracing Vanilla GNOME for a Fresh User Experience
Ubuntu is set to embrace a more streamlined aesthetic that aligns closely with upstream GNOME in its upcoming 26.04 LTS release. The Yaru theme team is undertaking a significant refactor of its GNOME Shell theme, shifting from a fully customized stylesheet to a more straightforward approach that directly incorporates the Adwaita style, supplemented by minimal…
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Firefox 146 Introduces Native Fractional Scaling for Enhanced Linux Experience
Mozilla has released Firefox 146, which marks a notable update for Linux users by adding full support for fractional scaling under Wayland, enhancing the browser’s usability on high-DPI displays. This means that users no longer need to adjust settings manually through about:config or use beta versions to achieve optimal scaling for text and web elements.…
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Firefox 146 Released: Introducing Native Support for Fractional Scaling on Wayland Displays
A month after the release of Firefox 145, which marked the end of 32-bit support on Linux, Mozilla has announced the anticipated launch of Firefox 146, scheduled for December 9, 2025. This update brings several noteworthy enhancements. One of the most significant features is the native support for fractional-scaled displays on Linux/Wayland, enhancing rendering efficiency.…
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Achieving Blurred Windows on GNOME: A Simple Guide to Faux Effects
Window transparency with blur is a popular aesthetic among Linux users but often comes with performance drawbacks. A new approach offers a clever workaround to achieve a similar look without the associated resource costs by using the 2 Wallpapers GNOME extension. Instead of making application windows translucent and relying on dynamic blurring—both of which can…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates from December 7th, 2025
The 269th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup brings you the notable developments in the Linux sphere for the week ending December 7th, 2025. This recap highlights several important software releases and distributions that might have slipped under your radar. Key Updates of the Week Numerous software updates were released, including for VLC media player,…
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PeaZip 10.8: A Major Update to the Open-Source Archive Manager with Enhanced Archive Preview Features
PeaZip 10.8 has been released, marking a significant update to this open-source, cross-platform file archiver utility based on 7-Zip, p7zip, Zstandard, and FreeArc. This update arrives about six weeks after version 10.7 and focuses primarily on enhancing how users can preview files within archives. The new version introduces the capability to use the built-in image…
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Introducing the New Jolla Phone: Now Available for Pre-Order as the Latest Independent Linux Device
Jolla has launched a campaign for the new Jolla Phone, marketed as an independent Linux phone designed with input from its user community. The phone promotes a European-centric approach to privacy, distancing itself from major tech companies. Equipped with a powerful Mediatek 5G SoC, the device features 12GB of RAM, storage options starting at 256GB…
