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Magika 1.0 goes stable as Google rebuilds its file detection tool in Rust

November 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Google’s Magika 1.0 is now stable and rebuilt in Rust, offering faster file detection and support for over 200 modern file formats.

Categories Open source, Software Tags AI, cybersecurity, file detection, Google, Magika, ONNX, Python, Rust, TypeScript

Omada makes enterprise networking simpler with free design hub and smarter management tools

November 3, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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TP-Link’s Omada platform gets a major upgrade with Omada Network 6.0 and a new free Design Hub that simplifies network planning and troubleshooting.

Categories Network, Software, Wi-Fi Tags Design Hub, enterprise networking, MSP, network management, Omada, Omada Network 6.0, sysadmin, TP-Link, VLAN, Wi-Fi

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
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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

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
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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

Fastmail brings its email service to the desktop for Mac, Windows, and Linux

October 13, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Fastmail now has a native desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux with offline support, default mail integration, and native system notifications.

Categories Email, Linux, Mac, Software, Windows Tags desktop app, email, Fastmail, Linux, Mac, offline mode, Open Source, privacy, productivity, Windows

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

October 10, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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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
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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
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