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PeaZip 10 Launches: Discover the Revamped GUI, New Compression Presets, and Exciting Features!
PeaZip, the free and open-source archive manager available across platforms, has been upgraded to version 10, marking a significant update filled with new features and improvements. Key features of PeaZip 10 include the addition of a new “MTP devices” folder in the Filesystem section of the navigation sidebar for Linux users, simplifying the process of…
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Vivaldi 7.0 Launches with Exciting New UI, Dashboard Features, and More!
Vivaldi 7.0 has been released, and its creators are promoting it as more than just an update; they claim it’s a completely new version of Vivaldi. Long-time users of the browser will quickly understand the reason behind this, as Vivaldi has undergone a significant UI overhaul: a fresh theme featuring pill-shaped floating tabs and a…
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Parrot OS 6.2 Unveils New Docker Container Launcher for Enhanced Ethical Hacking Capabilities
Today, Parrot Security has unveiled the release and general availability of Parrot OS 6.2, marking the latest update of this Debian-based distribution aimed at ethical hacking and penetration testing. Arriving more than four and a half months after Parrot OS 6.1, version 6.2 introduces an innovative tool named Rocket. This tool allows users to launch…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Affordable Own-Brand SSDs Starting at Just $30
One of the standout features of the Raspberry Pi 5, aside from its enhanced performance compared to the previous model, is the ease with which you can incorporate an SSD. If you’re utilizing a comprehensive desktop operating system such as Ubuntu, opting for an SSD is advisable: boot-up times are incredibly quick, and the input/output…
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Calibre eBook Manager Unveils Next-Generation PDF Conversion Engine
The open source ebook management tool Calibre has released a new version. The latest version, Calibre 7.20, comes equipped with an innovative PDF input engine designed for converting PDF files into various ebook formats like EPUB or MOBI. This new engine can now automatically detect headers and footers through document analysis. Users who preferred the…
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Tor Browser 14.0 Launches: Experience Enhanced Anonymity with Firefox 128 ESR Foundations
The Tor project announced today the release of Tor Browser 14.0, the latest stable version of this open-source, cross-platform, and free web browser designed to safeguard users against tracking, surveillance, and censorship through the Tor anonymous network. Built on the Mozilla Firefox 128 ESR (Extended Support Release) series, Tor Browser 14.0 features updated typography, including…
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Introducing the Thelio Astra: System76’s New ARM64 Ampere-Powered Desktop Computer
Today, System76, a Linux hardware manufacturer based in the US, announced the release of the Thelio Astra desktop computer, marking their first venture into ARM-powered machines in partnership with Ampere Computing. The System76 Thelio Astra is crafted as an ARM64 system aimed at developers engaged in autonomous vehicle (AV) initiatives, automotive safety systems (ADAS), and…
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Clementine Music Player Launches First Major Release in 8 Years: What to Expect
Do you recall Clementine music player? It seems to have made a comeback – approximately 8 years after its last official version was launched. The fact that Clementine may have faded from public attention is not surprising: the last stable version was released in 2016 (v1.3.1). Nevertheless, development has been ongoing in the background, with…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlighting the Best of Open Source from October 20th, 2024
Welcome to the 210th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup, bringing you the highlights from the Linux community for the week ending on October 20th, 2024. If you need to catch up on last week’s issues, you can read the previous roundup on GNU/Linux and Open Source here. Thank you! My heartfelt thanks go out…
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PorteuX 1.7 Release: Embrace the Power of Slackware with Linux 6.11 and GNOME 47.1
The release of PorteuX 1.7 marks a significant update for this portable Linux distribution, which is based on Slackware and takes inspiration from both Slax and Porteus distros. It is designed to be compact, efficient, portable, modular, and immutable. PorteuX 1.7 is built on the latest Linux 6.11 kernel series, introducing substantial enhancements over the…