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Shotcut 25.10 adds HTML-based image generation, typewriter effects, and built-in text-to-speech

October 31, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Shotcut 25.10.31 introduces HTML image and video generation, text-to-speech support, and new screen recording tools across platforms.

Categories Open source, Software Tags Docker, FFmpeg 8, HTML video, Linux, Open Source, screen recording, Shotcut, Shotcut 25.10.31, text to speech, video editor

Wine 10.18 improves Windows app compatibility on Linux with new Vulkan and WinRT updates

October 31, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
linux penguin drinking red wine

Wine 10.18 introduces Vulkan-backed OpenGL mapping, WinRT exception handling, and dozens of bug fixes, boosting Windows software performance on Linux.

Categories Windows, Linux, Open source, Software Tags compatibility layer, gaming, Linux, Open Source, Proton, Vulkan, Wine, Wine 10.18, WinRT

OpenBSD 7.8 lands with Raspberry Pi 5 support, faster networking, and OpenSSH 10.2

October 22, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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OpenBSD 7.8 is here with Raspberry Pi 5 support, faster SMP networking, and updates across the kernel, userland, and crypto stack. It’s another careful, confident step forward for BSD fans.

Categories Open source Tags BSD, kernel, LibreSSL, networking, OpenBSD, OpenSSH, operating system, Raspberry Pi 5, Theo de Raadt, VMM

VirtualBox 7.2.4 brings Linux 6.18 kernel support and key fixes for Windows XP guests

October 22, 2025 by Brian Fagioli

Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.4 adds initial Linux 6.18 kernel support and fixes issues affecting NAT, RHEL guests, and Windows XP SP2 installations.

Categories Open source, Software Tags Guest Additions, kernel 6.18, Linux, Open Source, Oracle, RHEL 9.7, VirtualBox, VirtualBox 7.2.4, virtualization, Windows XP

digiKam 8.8.0 launches with Qt6 upgrade and smarter photo tools across Linux, Windows, and macOS

October 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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The digiKam 8.8.0 release brings faster performance, smarter tagging, FujiFilm focus point support, and better Wayland integration for Linux photographers.

Categories Open source, Photography, Software Tags digiKam, FujiFilm, G’MIC, Linux, Olympus, Open Source, photo manager, Qt6, RAW processing

GIMP now offers an official Snap package for Linux users

October 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
gimp linux penguin wide white

The GIMP team has officially released its new Snap package, taking over from Snapcrafters and offering direct CI-built releases for Linux users.

Categories Linux, Open source, Software Tags Canonical, Flatpak, GIMP, GMIC, Linux, OpenVINO, Snap, Snapcraft, software packaging, Ubuntu

Thunderbird 144 arrives with Flatpak update and a flood of crucial fixes

October 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Thunderbird 144.0 delivers a Flatpak update, bug fixes for OpenPGP, S/MIME, and calendar features, plus visual and security improvements.

Categories Software, Open source Tags email client, Flatpak, Freedesktop, Linux, macOS, Mozilla, OpenPGP, S/MIME, Thunderbird, Windows

NordVPN embraces open source by releasing its Linux GUI on GitHub

October 14, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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NordVPN has open sourced its Linux GUI and added it to the Snap package, making the VPN easier to install and more transparent for Linux users.

Categories Linux, Open source, VPN Tags GitHub, Linux, Meshnet, NordVPN, Open Source, privacy, security, Snap, Ubuntu, VPN 1 Comment

Wireshark 4.6.0 brings fresh features, dark mode control, and better packet decryption for Linux and macOS

October 10, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
shark biting network cables

Wireshark 4.6.0 debuts with NTS decryption, new visualization tools, and time formatting improvements for network analysts on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Categories Open source, Software Tags Linux, macOS, network analysis, network security, Npcap, Open Source, packet sniffer, Windows, Wireshark, Wireshark 4.6.0 1 Comment

GIMP 3.0.6 released with bug fixes and usability improvements

October 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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GIMP 3.0.6 is here with fixes for crashes, better transparency handling, macOS and Windows updates, and stronger security.

Categories Open source, Software Tags babl, Flatpak, GEGL, GIMP, GIMP 3.0.6, image editing, Linux, macOS, Open Source, photo editor

Wine 10.16 brings 16-bit app support to WoW64 and dozens of bug fixes

October 3, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
linux penguin drinking red wine

Wine 10.16 is out with 16-bit WoW64 support, fast NTSync synchronization, and fixes for 34 bugs affecting games and apps.

Categories Linux, Open source, Software, Windows Tags 16-bit apps, compatibility, D3DKMT, Linux, NTSync, Wine, Wine 10.16, WinMD, WoW64

Thunderbird 143 fixes crashes and Gmail relay issues

September 17, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Thunderbird 143.0 is here with a long list of bug fixes, from Gmail relay errors to startup crashes. It’s a stability-focused release worth installing.

Categories Open source, Software Tags email client, ESR, Gmail, IMAP, Linux, macOS, Thunderbird, Thunderbird 143.0, Windows
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