LXQt 2.3.0 brings many improvements to the lightweight Linux desktop
LXQt 2.3.0 continues refining the lightweight Qt desktop with better Wayland support, smoother panel behavior, and everyday usability improvements.
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Fedora Linux 43 lands with GNOME 49, Wayland only, RPM 6.0 and a mountain of toolchain updates
Fedora Linux 43 drops GNOME on X11, adopts GNOME 49, and rolls in big toolchain updates like RPM 6.0, LLVM 21, and Python 3.14. Showtime becomes the default player and Noto Emoji moves to COLRv1.
Ubuntu Linux 25.10 Questing Quokka beta lands with kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Wayland-only desktop
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” is in beta with Linux kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, Wayland-only desktop, and refreshed toolchains. Here’s what testers can expect.
Alpha release of KDE Linux debuts with immutable Arch foundation
KDE has released the Alpha version of KDE Linux, a new immutable operating system built on Arch packages that showcases Plasma and KDE apps while focusing on safety, stability, and modern distribution methods.
PorteuX Linux 2.2 brings kernel 6.16, Nvidia tweaks, and more
PorteuX 2.2 lands with kernel 6.16, a tear-free Xorg option, and better support for Nvidia and Wayland users.
Linux Mint 22.2 beta nears release
Linux Mint 22.2 is nearly ready for beta testing and brings fingerprint support, updated themes, Wayland tweaks, and more. LMDE 7 follows in September.
CachyOS makes Linux gaming smoother while Windows 11 keeps falling behind
CachyOS July 2025 introduces shell choice improved Wine patches and AMD Anti Lag 2 making Linux gaming better and Windows 11 feel even more bloated.
GNOME 49 Alpha replaces Totem and Evince as Linux desktop disables X11 by default
GNOME 49 Alpha has landed with major changes for the Linux desktop, including the removal of Totem and Evince, the debut of new core apps like Showtime and Papers, and the disabling of X11 sessions by default as GNOME pushes further into a Wayland-only future.
qBittorrent 5.1.1 arrives with bug fixes but macOS users must wait
The popular open source torrent client qBittorrent has been updated to version 5.1.1, bringing with it a batch of bug fixes and usability tweaks. But not everyone can join the fun right away. While the update is already live, users on macOS will have to wait a bit longer, as builds for Apple’s operating system … Read more
KDE Plasma 6.4 brings major desktop improvements to Linux users with new Spectacle and smarter widgets
Plasma 6.4 is here, and if you’re running Linux, this update is definitely worth your attention. KDE continues to refine its flagship desktop environment, and the latest release brings meaningful changes that go beyond visual tweaks. For starters, you can now set different window tiling layouts on each virtual desktop. That means your coding workflow … Read more
Nitrux Linux drops Plasma and NX Desktop as it shifts to Hyprland and Wayland-only future
Nitrux just made a shocking change. You see, the Linux distribution is stepping away from KDE Plasma and its own NX Desktop. The team is also putting the Maui Shell on pause. That doesn’t mean it’s dead, but it’s definitely on the shelf for now. This all started after Plasma’s long-term support releases were discontinued. … Read more
Rocky Linux 10 kills 32-bit support and switches to Wayland by default
Rocky Linux 10 has officially arrived, and the latest release from the community-driven CentOS alternative makes some bold moves. With the removal of 32-bit support, a switch to Wayland, and major changes under the hood, this is not a casual upgrade. Hell, it isn’t even an upgrade at all. You see, Rocky Linux 10 doesn’t … Read more