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Calibre 8.15 Update: Enhanced Comments Editor in Your Favorite Open-Source E-Book Manager
Calibre 8.15 has been released, marking the latest stable update for the open-source e-book management software compatible with GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release arrives two weeks after the previous version, 8.14, and introduces several enhancements to improve user experience. Notably, the Comments Editor has received updates, including new keyboard shortcuts for modifying text case,…
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Unlocking AirPods Pro Features on Linux: A Guide to LibrePods
Using Apple AirPods Pro with Linux has often meant sacrificing some of the key features that users come to love, such as active noise cancellation (ANC) and ear detection. However, with the introduction of the LibrePods project, Linux users can now unlock these functionalities, making their experience much richer. Enhanced Features with LibrePods LibrePods is…
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PHP 8.5 Rolls Out with Exciting Features: Pipe Operator, URI Extension, and Enhanced Clone Functionality
PHP 8.5 has been officially released, introducing several significant enhancements geared towards improving web development with this popular open-source scripting language. One of the major highlights of PHP 8.5 is the inclusion of a built-in URI extension, allowing developers to parse, normalize, and manage URLs in compliance with RFC 3986 and WHATWG URL standards. Another…
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Exploring TABS API: Mozilla’s Latest Innovation for an Agentic Web
Mozilla has introduced the TABS API, a new tool aimed at developers who are creating AI agents. This powerful web content extraction and transformation toolkit is designed to help automate web interactions such as clicking, scrolling, searching, and submitting forms, simulating human behavior. Developers interested in this API can sign up for early access to…
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Celebrating 8 Years of Innovation: Introducing the KDE Slimbook VII Linux Laptop from Slimbook
Linux hardware vendor Slimbook has announced the launch of the KDE Slimbook VII laptop, marking the celebration of eight years of collaboration with the KDE project. This new model is designed specifically for KDE Plasma users and focuses on enhancing the Linux experience. The KDE Slimbook VII features a sleek aluminum chassis in a sophisticated…
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Xubuntu Unveils the Details Behind Its Website Hijacking Incident
The Xubuntu team has reported a troubling incident regarding their website, detailing the events surrounding a website hijack that occurred last month. On October 15, the official Xubuntu download page began serving a harmful .zip file when users attempted to download the official torrent. Although the erroneous link was swiftly identified and remedied, it raised…
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Blender 5.0: The Latest Open-Source 3D Graphics Powerhouse Now Available for Download!
Blender 5.0, the latest version of the popular open-source 3D graphics software, is now available for download, offering significant enhancements and new features. This release emphasizes improved capabilities for displaying HDR and wide gamut colors on Linux systems, specifically when using Wayland with the Vulkan backend. Key features of Blender 5.0 include: Support for HDR:…
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GIMP 3.2 Release Candidate: Enhanced Text Editing and Exciting New Features！
A release candidate for GIMP 3.2 is now available, showcasing several improvements eight months after the significant 3.0 release under a faster development schedule. Though this build is not yet stable, it allows enthusiastic users to test new features and provide feedback. Key Features of GIMP 3.2 RC1: The update enhances the Text Editor tool,…
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Introducing Budgie 10.10: A Wayland-Only Desktop Environment Unveiled in Developer Preview
The Budgie desktop development team has released a Developer Preview of Budgie 10.10, a significant update to the popular desktop environment that exclusively supports Wayland systems. This marks a pivotal step as Budgie transitions away from X11 sessions. Initiated over a year ago, the development of Budgie 10.10 aims to leverage various Wayland protocols, including…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates for November 16th, 2025
The 266th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending November 16, 2025, highlights significant updates and releases in the Linux ecosystem. If you missed last week’s roundup, you can check it here. Key Highlights This week introduced several major updates, including a new Mesa graphics stack release, Proton version for Linux gaming,…
