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Firefox Enhances New Tab Experience with Custom Image Upload Feature
Mozilla has recently introduced new personalization features for the Firefox New Tab page in version 138, allowing users to set custom background images. Previously, users could select from a limited set of curated images or solid colors, but now they have the freedom to upload their own images. This enhancement caters to those who prefer…
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KDE Plasma 6.4 Enters Beta: Explore the Exciting New Features!
The KDE Project has launched the beta version of KDE Plasma 6.4, inviting users to participate in testing this upcoming major update. The new version includes a slew of features designed to enhance user experience, such as a significant revamp of the Spectacle screenshot utility and the introduction of per-virtual-desktop custom tile layouts. Among the…
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Upgrade Your Ubuntu: Step-by-Step Guide to Transition from 24.10 to 25.04
After nearly a month of anticipation, users of Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) can upgrade to the new Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release. This guide provides a step-by-step method for completing the upgrade. Ubuntu 24.10, which debuted on October 10th, 2024, is set to remain supported until July 2025. As this isn’t a Long Term Support…
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Canonical’s Generous $120,000 Donation to Open Source Projects in 2023
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has announced a commitment to donate $120,000 to open-source developers on GitHub over the coming year. This translates to a monthly contribution of $10,000, aimed at supporting smaller open-source projects that are crucial for the development and maintenance of Canonical’s products. The donations are facilitated through the thanks.dev platform, which…
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NordVPN Linux App Gets a Fresh Look: Discover the New GUI Update!
NordVPN has rolled out a significant update for its Linux application, introducing a much-anticipated graphical user interface (GUI). This new GUI is designed to streamline how users control, configure, and monitor their secure connections, making the service more accessible to those who may find a command-line interface (CLI) daunting. For years, Linux users could only…
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Ubuntu 25.04 Upgrades Ready to Go Live: What to Expect
If you’ve been eager to upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 from 24.10, the wait is nearly over. The upgrade process had been suspended due to several significant bugs affecting users across various Ubuntu flavors. These issues included instances where users ended up with unusable desktops, the unintentional removal of third-party packages during the upgrade, and failure…
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Inkscape 1.4.2 Introduces Exciting New Feature: Initial Support for Importing Vectornator and Linearity Curve Files
Inkscape has released version 1.4.2, marking the first maintenance update to the 1.4 series of this open-source SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update introduces a variety of new features and improvements, including: Initial Support for Vectornator / Linearity Curve Files: Users can now import files created in Vectornator…
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Exploring Kagi’s Orion Browser: The New Linux Port Utilizing GTK4 and Libadwaita
Kagi, known for its paid and privacy-oriented search engine, is actively working on porting its Orion web browser to Linux. Recent development screenshots reveal that the Linux version will utilize GTK4/libadwaita for its graphical user interface, a sensible decision given GTK4’s widespread adoption and focus on consistency across Linux distributions. The inclusion of libadwaita should…
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Flatpak 1.16.1: Exciting Enhancements in the Linux App Sandboxing Framework
Flatpak 1.16.1 has just been released as the latest stable version of this well-known Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework, marking the first maintenance update in the Flatpak 1.16 series. This new version introduces several enhancements, most notably the ability for child accounts to update existing apps by default when parental controls are active. This…
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KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Update Now Available for Kubuntu Users: What’s New?
If you’re a Kubuntu 25.04 user, you can now access the latest KDE Plasma 6.3.5 update through the Kubuntu backports PPA, which was recently announced by Kubuntu developers. This release serves as the final bug-fix before the upcoming KDE Plasma 6.4. The update includes several noteworthy fixes. For example, the Discover app store has improved…
