Linux Mint 22.2 Zara BETA now available for download
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ beta delivers new features, visual changes, and fingerprint login ahead of its full LTS release, but testers should expect bugs.
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Linux Foundation forces ‘woke’ inclusive language rules on developers
The Linux Foundation has updated its inclusive language guide, telling developers to replace common programming terms in what critics call “woke” word-policing.
Debian 13 trixie arrives with RISC-V support and updated Linux kernel
Debian 13 “trixie” is now available with RISC-V support, updated desktop environments, refreshed software, and extended support.
HandBrake 1.10 lands with AV1 hardware decoding and new social-friendly presets
HandBrake 1.10.0 delivers AV1 hardware decoding, new social presets, and key fixes for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Calibre 8.8 improves EPUB3 handling and Google lookup for ebook lovers
Calibre 8.8 improves Japanese EPUB support, fixes bugs, upgrades TTS performance, and expands news sources for ebook fans.
AlmaLinux finally gets native NVIDIA support
With native NVIDIA driver support, AlmaLinux makes it easier than ever to use NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, including full CUDA and Secure Boot compatibility.
ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4 now supports new AI agent and smarter plugins for Linux, Windows, and macOS
ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4 is here with its first inline AI agent, improved plugin support, and a long list of smart bug fixes across all editors.
Microsoft rolls out open source Wassette runtime to bring secure WebAssembly tools to AI agents
Wassette is Microsoft’s new open source runtime that lets AI agents safely run WebAssembly tools using tight sandboxing and user-controlled permissions.
Darktable 5.2.1 brings camera support upgrades and bug fixes to Linux, macOS, and Windows
Darktable 5.2.1 brings new camera support, bug fixes, and Lua improvements to the open-source raw photo editor, now available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Mastodon wants your money but not your data
Mastodon is rolling out a new in-app donation banner for longtime users. I give $1 a month and think it’s worth supporting. Here’s why.
Mozilla warns developers of phishing campaign
Mozilla is alerting add-on developers about a phishing campaign targeting AMO accounts with fake emails. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Proton Authenticator brings secure and private 2FA to Linux, Windows, Mac, and mobile for free
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source 2FA app for desktop and mobile with encrypted sync, offline support, and full cross-platform flexibility.