Amarok 3.3 brings big changes to the beloved Linux music player
Amarok 3.3 updates the classic Linux music player with Qt6, GStreamer audio, and important database fixes while laying the groundwork for future improvements.
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OBS Studio 31.1.0 adds Linux multitrack video, Windows on Arm support, and Apple Silicon upgrades
OBS Studio 31.1.0 introduces multitrack video support for Linux and Apple Silicon, adds experimental Windows on Arm builds, and brings new UI customization options.
This overlooked Linux boot flaw defeats Secure Boot heres how to fix it
A Linux researcher at ERNW has demonstrated how attackers can bypass Secure Boot protections by modifying an unsigned initramfs. But a few kernel tweaks are all it takes to lock things down.
digiKam 8.7.0 adds smarter AI tools for photo management on Linux, Windows, and macOS
digiKam 8.7.0 introduces smarter face tagging, AI-based auto-rotation, and GPU acceleration for Linux, Windows, and macOS users
Thunderbird 140 brings smarter notifications and major fixes to the open source email client
Thunderbird 140.0 rolls out with new notification actions, cleaner UI, and dozens of bug fixes across Linux, Windows, and macOS. It’s a quiet but powerful update for the beloved email client.
Declare your digital freedom from Windows this Independence Day with Linux
This Independence Day, celebrate more than just America’s freedom — take back control of your computer by exploring Linux as a real alternative to Windows.
ExTiX Deepin 25.7 swaps the Chinese browser for Firefox and lets you create your own Linux spin
ExTiX 25.7 brings Deepin 25 STABLE to power users with a custom Linux kernel, Firefox, Netflix support, and tools for building your own live distro.
Plugable launches USB-C to Ethernet cable with extra-long reach and no annoying dongle
Plugable’s new 2-meter USB-C to Ethernet cable ditches the dongle and delivers fast, stable internet with a clean, all-in-one design under $20.
Oracle Linux 10 launches with big performance and security upgrades
Oracle Linux 10 is now available to download, and it brings some pretty big changes. Designed for both Intel and AMD systems (x86_64) as well as 64-bit Arm (aarch64), this new release is all about giving businesses the performance and security they need to run serious workloads. And yes, it’s still free to use. The … Read more
deepin 25 Linux release brings AI assistant, new desktop, and hardened system design
deepin 25 has officially arrived, following months of previews and community testing. This new version of the Linux-based operating system brings a fresh design, a built-in AI assistant, and a hardened core for better stability. The updated desktop environment is called DDE 7.0. It was rebuilt with QML for a smoother experience and better consistency … Read more
Linux can cause seizures if you’re not careful
KDE just pushed out Plasma 6.4.1, and while it’s technically a bug-fix release, it includes a surprisingly major change: the “highlight window” effect is now disabled by default. This is the visual effect where other windows fade away when you hover over a Task Manager thumbnail. Why the sudden shift? It turns out this flashy … Read more
Firefox 140 lands with vertical tabs and smarter memory tools
Mozilla has released Firefox 140.0 to the stable channel, and while this update won’t knock your socks off, it brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements that make the browser a bit more pleasant to use. Perhaps the most noticeable change is the new vertical tabs enhancement. Users can now resize the pinned tabs section by dragging … Read more