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CachyOS August 2025 ISO Snapshot: Unveiling the New Package Dashboard
Arch Linux-based CachyOS has released a new ISO snapshot for August 2025, introducing several improvements, including a web-based package dashboard. This dashboard simplifies the process of finding packages across all CachyOS repositories and allows users to view details about the latest updates. Users can sort packages by architecture, name, repository, and update time, with support…
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Aviator: The Fast, User-Friendly App Revolutionizing AV1 Video Encoding on Linux
AV1, or AOMedia Video 1, is an open-source, royalty-free video codec that offers excellent quality while maintaining smaller file sizes. This makes it an appealing choice for major streaming services, as it helps reduce bandwidth costs. Additionally, if you’re into uploading content or creating high-quality backups of media like Blu-Rays, AV1 is a smart choice.…
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High Tide Update: New Features Include Gapless Playback and Replay Gain for Linux Users!
High Tide, the GTK4/libadawaita application designed for Tidal, has received a significant update, progressing from version 0.1.8 to 1.0.0. This version brings a collection of fixes and enhancements aimed at improving user experience. With this update, the responsiveness of High Tide has seen marked improvements thanks to several optimizations such as cache adjustments, revamped page…
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FFmpeg 8.0 “Huffman” Launches with Exciting New AV1 Vulkan Encoder and VVC VA-API Decoding Features
FFmpeg 8.0, codenamed “Huffman,” has been officially released, marking a significant upgrade to the open-source multimedia framework. This version introduces numerous new features and enhancements, following its predecessor, FFmpeg 7.1, released over ten months ago. Among the new capabilities in FFmpeg 8.0 is an AV1 Vulkan encoder, which improves video encoding quality and performance. The…
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Calibre 8.9 Enhances HTMLZ Output with Embedded Font Support for E-Book Management
After a brief hiatus since the release of Calibre 8.8, developer Kovid Goyal has announced the arrival of Calibre 8.9, the latest stable version of this open-source e-book management software. This update introduces several notable enhancements. One of the key features in Calibre 8.9 is support for embedded fonts in HTMLZ output, improving the aesthetic…
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Kdenlive 25.08 Update: Enhanced Audio Mixer and New 10-bit H.265 Support
A new version of Kdenlive, the open-source video editor, has been released with enhancements aimed at improving the user experience. Kdenlive 25.08.0 showcases significant upgrades to its audio mixing capabilities with a redesigned sound control board that provides clearer visuals and better scalability on HiDPI displays. The updated Titler tool has received attention, allowing for…
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Warning: Free VPN Extension Caught Taking Screenshots and Uploading Data
If you are a user of Google Chrome or any Chromium-based browser and have installed a free VPN extension from the Chrome Web Store, it’s vital to verify its legitimacy. This caution is especially crucial for users in the UK, where VPN usage has surged recently due to the implementation of online age verification systems.…
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Say Goodbye to Linux Kernel 6.15: Upgrade Now to Linux Kernel 6.16!
As of today, the Linux kernel 6.15 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL), prompting users to upgrade to the newer Linux kernel 6.16. Released on July 28, 2025, kernel 6.16 has already started appearing in various distributions like openSUSE Tumbleweed and Arch Linux. Linux kernel 6.15, launched on May 25, 2025, was…
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Thunderbird 142 Introduces Visual Signatures for PDF Attachments: Here’s What You Need to Know
Thunderbird 142 marks the latest release of the well-known open-source email client for GNU/Linux, macOS, Android, and Windows. This version introduces several useful features, including the ability to add visual signatures to PDF attachments opened within the email client. Key highlights of Thunderbird 142 include the addition of folder copy functionality across mail server accounts…
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Quickly Monitor Disk Space in Ubuntu with This Handy Extension
I’m missing the ‘Other Locations’ feature from earlier versions of the Nautilus file manager, which provided a straightforward view of disk usage across partitions. This sentiment stems from my experience with a testing laptop that contains a 256GB SSD, partitioned for multiple operating systems. Each Linux partition ranges from 35-50GB, and it’s essential for me…
