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The Second Beta of Plasma 6.6 Released with Numerous Bug-fixes

After almost of 2 weeks beta-1 testing, the second beta of KDE Plasma 6.6 is out before the final release planned for 17th February 2026. Plasma 6.6 Beta 2 contains mostly bug-fixes, stability and user experience improvements, along with few minor new features. First, for those who missed the first Beta, it introduced new feature […]

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KDE Has A New Infinite Whiteboard Tool Work-In-Progress

Looking for an infinite whiteboard tool for Linux Desktop? KDE has one that’s in development! It’s Drawy, a free open-source C++ written application that aims to be a native-desktop alternative to the amazing web-based Excalidraw. This app provides a simple Qt6 and KDE Frameworks based user interface, for product managers, designers, and anyone who need […]

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KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta Released! New Login Manager & Custom Global Theme

For KDE users, the new plasma desktop 6.6 is now in Beta stage for testing purpose. The new version of this free open-source Linux desktop environment introduced many new features and tons of improvements. First, in Colors & Themes setting page, it now provides a “Save Current Theme” button, allowing to save current settings (e.g., […]

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Collection of Ubuntu 24.04 Tutorials Part IV: Camera, Tux Math, Tux Typing, Debian Trixie, and Find and Replace

This is the fourth compilation of our tutorials and other related articles on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat,” which have been published here at The Ubuntu Buzz since 2024. In the last compilation, we talked from the List of Ubuntu Default Apps t…

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First Look at KDE’s Initial System Setup (KISS) Tool in KDE Plasma 6.5

Meet KDE’s Initial System Setup (KISS) tool as part of the KDE Plasma 6.5 desktop environment, designed for OEM installations to provide an out-of-the-box user experience when buying a new computer.
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Kdenlive 25.08.0 Released with NVIDIA 10 bit x265 Encoding

Kdenlive, the popular KDE video editing software, released new 25.08.0 version yesterday. The new 25.08.0 is a new feature release that added 10 bit x265 encoding for NVIDIA, and 10 bit export profiles in the render dialog, though it will be converted to 8 bit when using compositing or non-avfilter effects. It as well replaced […]

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List of Desktop Notes Applications on Ubuntu 24.04

This listing collects desktop notes applications including sticky notes that we recommend for Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat. We included here KNotes, which are well-known and full-featured, and also Affiche.app which just works but less-known, among others…

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KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out to Improve Performance of All QtQuick-Based KDE Apps

KDE Frameworks 6.17 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
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KDE Plasma 6.4.4 Desktop Environment Improves Notifications, Flatpak Support

KDE Plasma 6.4.4 is now rolling out with various improvements and bug fixes for the latest KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop environment series.
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KDE Plasma Adding Auto Day/Night Theme Switching

KDE Plasma 6.5 will finally include automatic day/night theme switching, to change light/dark Global Themes based on the time of the day.
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KDE Linux: Help Test the Official Linux Distribution

The KDE project is building its own immutable Linux distribution called KDE Linux, and testing builds are available for download. The distro gives you a new way to experience the Plasma…

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KDE Plasma 6.5 Adds Low Printer Ink Notifications

I don’t remember the last time I used a printer, let alone owned one, but I do remember printer ink running out mid-print being a major frustration.
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KDE Plasma is Adding Rounded Bottom Window Corners

KDE Plasma 6.5 will automatically round the bottom corners of Breeze-decorated windows, adding a feature that’s been asked for by KDE fans for years.

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Plasma Bigscreen, KDE’s TV Interface, is Back on the Air

KDE’s Plasma Bigscreen TV UI gets rebooted with slicker visuals, search functionality, and more – thanks to one developer tuning in to its potential.
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KDE Frameworks 6.16 Improves Plasma’s Ability to Detect the Most Powerful GPU

KDE Frameworks 6.16 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
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Amarok 3.3 Released with Qt 6, GStreamer Audio Engine

A new version of free music player Amarok has been released, ported to Qt 6 and no longer using the Phonon audio backend. Details on what’s new inside.
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Amarok Released 3.3 with Qt6/KF6 Port & GStreamer Backend

Amarok, the free open-source KDE music player, released new 3.3 version on Tuesday, named “Far Above the Clouds”. Amarok is one of the oldest Linux music player started in 2003. It’s revived in last year with port to Qt5 and KF5. By releasing v3.3, Amarok is now ported to Qt6/KF6, while Qt5/KF5 support has been […]

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KDE Gear 25.04.3 Released as the Last Update in the KDE Gear 25.04 Series

KDE Gear 25.04.3 is now available as the third and last maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 25.04 open-source software suite series with fixes for various KDE applications.
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KDE Plasma 6.4: Opening the Hood to See What’s New

This minor point release of KDE Plasma 6.4 packs enough new features to make it worth your attention.
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KDE Continue Work on Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool

Setting up KDE Plasma on a new device will soon be far more engaging, as KDE developers work on revamping the ‘first run experience’. If you’ve ever unboxed a new laptop with Windows or macOS you’ll have been greeted by a slick,…

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