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Can Intel’s Core 3 Match the Budget Mini-PC Success of the N100?
Intel is set to introduce its Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) chips as successors to the budget-friendly Intel N100. However, to achieve similar success in the budget computing market, these new chips must not only outperform the N100 but also match its price point. During CES, Intel’s primary focus was on its more powerful and expensive…
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MX Linux 25.1 Released: Featuring Dual-Init Support, Debian 13.3 Base, and Linux 6.18 LTS
The MX Linux team has released version 25.1, marking the first update in the MX Linux 25 "Infinity" series. This version is based on Debian 13.3 and includes both systemd and SysVinit, allowing users the flexibility to choose their preferred init system from the live boot menu. MX Linux 25.1 comes after a week-long beta…
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Wine Updates: Now Run Newer Versions of Adobe Photoshop on Linux!
The absence of Adobe’s creative software suite on Linux often discourages users from embracing the operating system fully. Although you can run older versions of Photoshop on Linux via Wine, such as Photoshop CS6, newer versions of the Creative Cloud require a bit more effort. Previously, users had to install Photoshop on a Windows system,…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from January 18th, 2026
The 275th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup details the latest happenings in the Linux world as of January 18, 2026. This week, users can explore new releases from prominent software including Mozilla Firefox, Wine, KDE Plasma, Mozilla Thunderbird, NVIDIA graphics drivers, GRUB bootloader, Wireshark, and more. Key highlights from the week include: Firefox 147…
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Amarok 3.3.2: Exciting Enhancements to User Interface, Audio Backend, and Beyond!
Amarok 3.3.2 has been released as the second minor update to the Amarok 3.3 “Far Above the Clouds” series. This open-source music player, designed for the KDE Plasma desktop environment, introduces several enhancements and fixes that improve the user experience. Among the most notable features in this release is the ability to display the “added…
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Fedora Games Lab Spin Transitions to KDE Plasma in Fedora Linux 44
The Fedora Project has announced that the Fedora Games Lab spin will transition from the Xfce desktop environment to KDE Plasma with the release of Fedora Linux 44, slated for April 2026. This change will only affect new installations of the Fedora Games Lab, while existing users will continue using Xfce. Fedora Games Lab is…
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.NET 10 Servicing Update Now Live on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: What’s New?
Microsoft’s .NET 10 has been officially integrated into the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS repositories since December, allowing users to install it easily via Apt. Recently, with the release of the .NET 10.0.1 servicing update, critical fixes for various runtime issues, as well as enhancements for ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core, are now accessible. The partnership…
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Public Testing Now Open for GNOME 50 Alpha: Embracing a Wayland-Only Future
The GNOME Project has announced the release of the alpha version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, now available for public testing. This release marks a significant transition as the GNOME 50 series will be strictly Wayland-only, removing support for X11 in numerous core components. This shift was initially anticipated in the GNOME 49 release.…
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Opera GX Gaming Browser Set to Launch on Linux: What You Need to Know
A Linux version of the Opera GX gaming browser is officially in development, as announced in a recent tweet from the official Opera GX account. The announcement followed a clever remark about Microsoft adding AI features to Windows 11’s file manager, prompting the question: "Is this a good time to announce that we are working…
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Orion Browser Launches Its First Alpha Version for Linux Users
An alpha version of Orion Browser for Linux, a WebKit-based browser developed by Kagi, has been released for testing among paid Orion+ subscribers. However, a beta release is expected soon, allowing those who signed up for updates to participate in testing. This marks an important milestone as Kagi shares updates on Orion’s development for the…
