Fwupd 1.7.3 Released with Several New Features

Fwupd 1.7.3 introduces support for Nordic Semiconductor nRF secure devices, adds a sync-bkc sub-command to ensure a known set of firmware versions, adds FuArchiveFirmware support for plugins that use archives as firmware files, adds sector size properties and a quirkable page to FuCfiDevice, and makes Upower and powerd support optional. On top of these enhancements, […]

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Kali Linux 2021.4 Comes with Updated Desktop Environments

Offensive Security has just released Kali Linux 2021.4. The latest version brings some significant feature additions and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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Plasma Mobile Gear 21.12 Released for Linux Phones

Packing three months’ worth of improvements since the Plasma Mobile Gear 21.08 update, Plasma Mobile Gear 21.12 is the first release of the software suite to switch its telephony stack from oFono to ModemManager. As you may know, ModemManager integrates with the NetworkManager network management daemon, which is currently being used by many popular GNU/Linux […]

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Tails 4.25 Anonymous Linux OS Released

The monthly Tails releases continue, and Tails 4.25 is here to introduce a brand-new and simple backup utility to help users back up their Persistent Storage from the USB flash drive where they run Tails to another Tails USB stick. Contributed by David A. Wheeler, the new backup tool offers a graphical interface and automates […]

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Freespire 8.0 Comes Tightly Integrated with Google Services

The developers behind Freespire 8.0 have decided to put a strong focus on and take full advantage of Google’s services with this release. Learn more here.
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openSUSE 15.4 Alpha Build Available to Download and Test

The openSUSE team has announced the availability of a new development snapshot for openSUSE Leap. The new snapshot is labeled openSUSE 15.4 Alpha. Learn more here.
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Systemd-Free Nitrux 1.7.1 Released with Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS

The monthly Nitrux releases continue, and Nitrux 1.7.1 is here as what would appear to be a minor point release to last month’s Nitrux 1.7 update. But, in fact, it’s an important milestone as it ships with the latest and greatest Linux 5.15 LTS kernel by default. On top of that, this release comes with […]

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Firefox 95 Available with New Picture-in-Picture Feature, More

Firefox 95 is here as the last release of the web browser in 2021, coming seven weeks after Firefox 94. It’s not a big update, but it brings a few cool changes to make your web browsing experience more enjoyable and secure. This release further improves the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature with a new right-click context […]

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Vivaldi 5.0 Introduces Shareable Browser Themes, Automatic Translation

Vivaldi 5.0 has been released with impressive updates, arguably making it the best Linux web browser today. Read on for the release coverage.
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Qt Creator 6 Open-Source IDE Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Based on the Qt 6.2 LTS series of the popular widget toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces for cross-platform apps, Qt Creator 6 is here a little over three months after Qt Creator 5 with various new features and many improvements for Qt application developers. Highlights of Qt Creator 6 include separate launching of external […]

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Krita 5.0 Arrives, New Beta Is Out Now for Public Testing

The third beta of Krita 5.0 is here with lots of improvements and bug fixes to make the final release more stable and reliable. For example, it improves the alpha-mask PNG brush tips, adds support for loading the thumbnails for MYB mypaint brushes in a bundle, and fixes performance issues in the Magnetic Selection tool […]

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First Arch Linux ISO with Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS Available for Download

Arch Linux 2021.12.01 is now available for download and it comes with Linux kernel 5.15 LTS by default. The ISO image includes Linux kernel 5.15.5, but it looks like Linux kernel 5.15.6 was also released today, so expect it to join the stable archives by the end of the week. Apart from being an LTS […]

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NixOS 21.11 “Porcupine” Released with GNOME 41

Dubbed “Porcupine” and coming six months after the NixOS 21.05 release, NixOS 21.11 is here with a lot of goodies, starting with the GNOME 41.1 desktop environment for its dedicated GNOME edition. It also offers continuing Wayland support for the KDE Plasma 5.23 edition, as well as version 6 of elementary OS’ Pantheon desktop. This […]

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Linux Mint 20.3 Arriving Soon with a Surprise New App

Read on for more updates about what’s in store for Linux Mint 20.3 “Una,” with a gift from the team: a new app.
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KDE Plasma 5.23.4 Update Brings Back the Touchpad Applet

KDE Plasma 5.23.4 is here three weeks after the KDE Plasma 5.23.3 update, restoring the Touchpad applet that was previously available in the Plasma 5.22 series. The applet is now available as a read-only status notifier that only shows when your laptop’s touchpad has been disabled. This point release also improves the Plasma Wayland session, […]

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SQLite 3.37 Lightweight Database Comes Packed with New Features

SQLite 3.37 just got better with new features such as CLI enhancements and additional interfaces. The biggest new feature in this release is support for STRICT tables.
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Clonezilla Live 2.8 Disk Cloning/Imaging Tool Released

Clonezilla Live 2.8 is here as a modest update that bumps the kernel from Linux 5.10 LTS to the newer Linux 5.14 series, which is no longer supported upstream. Linux kernel 5.14.6 is included in Clonezilla Live 2.8 mainly to provide users with better hardware support, but there won’t be any further updates released to […]

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Wireshark 3.6.0 Network Protocol Analysis Software Released

Originally known as Ethereal, Wireshark has developed a reputation as one of the most reliable network protocol analyzers available out there. Recently, Wireshark has released a new version of its free and open-source packet analyzer, Wireshark 3.6.0, …

Deepin 20.3 Update Available to Download

Deepin 20.3 is a Debian-based distribution that features its own custom desktop environment – the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE). The project’s latest release is Deepin 20.3, which includes an updated kernel and better support for NTFS partitions. Le…

TUXEDO InfinityBook S 17 Linux Laptop Unveiled

Dubbed as the smallest 17-inch business TUXEDO notebook in a 15-inch form factor, the TUXEDO InfinityBook S 17 Gen6 is here with an above-average screen-to-body ratio and a large 17.3-inch Full-HD IPS anti-reflective / non-glare display, partial aluminum chassis (display lid and bottom panel), as well as an ergonomic and cooling-optimized Lift-Up hinge that acts […]

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