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More Frequent Intel GPU Updates for Ubuntu LTS Users: What to Expect
This week marks the release of Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, the first point release to feature an updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack. The HWE aims to backport newer Linux kernel and Mesa GPU drivers to LTS users, enhancing compatibility with the latest hardware. A key proposal from Canonical engineer Shane McKee suggests expanding Ubuntu’s HWE updates…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.13 on Ubuntu
Linux Kernel 6.13 has recently been released, introducing several new features, including lazy preemption support, user-space shadow stack support for AArch64, and improved virtual machine capabilities under the Arm Confidential Compute Architecture. Ubuntu users are now able to install this latest kernel via the official Mainline Kernel PPA archive, whether they need additional hardware support…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from February 16th, 2025
The latest edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup, covering the week that ended on February 16, 2025, provides a detailed update on significant happenings in the Linux community. If you missed last week’s roundup, you can catch up here. Highlights from the Week The KDE Plasma desktop environment has seen a major upgrade with the…
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Disabling or Changing the Login Sound in Ubuntu 24.10: A Step-by-Step Guide
When you log in to Ubuntu 24.10, a new startup sound greets you. This prolonged audio clip builds into a melody that may wear thin over time. Fortunately, users can disable this sound or replace it with something more enjoyable. Log-in sounds were once a common feature in Ubuntu but were disabled starting from version…
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Enhancing Productivity: The Tiling Shell GNOME Extension and Its New Window Suggestions
A new version of Tiling Shell, a versatile window snapping assistant for GNOME Shell, has been released. The latest version, v16.2, introduces ‘Window Suggestions’, a feature that enhances edge tiling by providing thumbnails of open windows instead of simple app icons. This update makes it easier to identify multiple open windows from the same application,…
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Explore the Features of GNOME 48 Beta: Adwaita Fonts and Other Exciting Updates Now Available for Public Testing
The GNOME Project has officially released the beta version of GNOME 48, now available for public testing. This upcoming desktop environment series brings a host of new features and enhancements. Among the notable updates in GNOME 48 Beta are the introduction of Adwaita fonts, a new default wallpaper, and enhanced screen time limit support. A…
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openSUSE Makes a Major Shift: SELinux Replaces AppArmor in New Tumbleweed Installations
openSUSE has officially announced the transition from AppArmor to SELinux as the default mandatory access control (MAC) system for new installations of openSUSE Tumbleweed. This change is effective starting with the Tumbleweed snapshot released on February 11, 2025. Prior to this update, openSUSE Tumbleweed utilized AppArmor, a security module that limited the abilities of programs…
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KDE Frameworks 6.11 Expands Functionality with New Search Providers for Nix Packages, Docker Hub, and Beyond
The KDE Project has launched KDE Frameworks 6.11, the latest update in a series of monthly releases designed to enhance the functionality of KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This update introduces new search providers for KRunner, enabling searches on platforms like Docker Hub, Mozilla Developer Network, and Nix Packages. One significant feature…
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Ubuntu’s Icon Theme: Addressing the Overlooked ‘Bug’ for a Better User Experience
It appears that Ubuntu’s default icon theme, Yaru, has a subtle yet significant design flaw: some of its icons are oversized. The Yaru icon theme employs four different shapes for its app, folder, and file icons: square, circle, vertical rectangle, and horizontal rectangle. The square icons, which feature rounded corners, are notably larger than desired…
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HandBrake 1.9.1 Launches with Enhanced AV1 Video Decoding Features for Superior Open-Source Transcoding
HandBrake has released version 1.9.1, marking the first maintenance update in the HandBrake 1.9 series, which was launched nearly two and a half months earlier. This update enhances AV1 video decoding capabilities by integrating support for the libdav1d 1.5.1 library, as well as improving support for SRT files containing overlapping subtitles. Additionally, it addresses improvements…
