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KeePassXC 2.7.12 Released with Improved KeePass2 Compatibility

KeePassXC, the community fork of the original KeePass, released new 2.7.12 version today for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The new version of this free open-source password manager application added some changes to improve the compatibility with other password managers and fixed various issues. The new version of KeePassXC now set the BE (backup eligibility) and […]

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MidnightBSD Bans Users in Brazil and California, Warns More Regions Could Follow

Colorado, Illinois, and New York could join the list if their proposed age verification bills pass.

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HandBrake Released 1.11.0 with DNxHR & ProRes Encoders (Ubuntu PPA)

HandBrake, the popular free open-source video transcoder for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 1.11.0 version today! Thanks to FFmpeg 8.0, the new version added encoding support for ProRes, a lossy compression format developed by Apple. As well, it added Production ProRes presets using that encoder to make 540p, 1080p, 4K videos, and any resolution […]

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How Linux and BSD Distros Are Responding to the New Age Verification Laws

Age verification laws could change how operating systems work. See how major Linux and BSD distributions are reacting to the new regulations.

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HandBrake 1.11 adds ProRes, DNxHR encoders and MOV output

HandBrake, the free and open-source video transcoder, has just dropped its first major release of 2026 – adding new professional encoders, MOV output container and a considered clutch of Linux changes. Those of you who work to production standards will…

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Resources 1.10.2 fixes ‘implausible’ Intel NPU values

Several Intel NPU fixes land in the latest update to Resources, which Ubuntu is making the default system monitor in 26.04 LTS. Resources is a GTK4/libadwaita tool that shows more system usage, processes and hardware details than GNOME System Monitor, …

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Resources 1.10.2 Added Core Frequency Monitoring for Intel NPU

Resources, the modern system monitor and task manager app that’s default in Ubuntu 26.04, released new 1.10.2 version few days ago. This is a new minor release that includes few bug fixes, translation updates, as well as few improvements for Intel NPU/GPU users. Resources added initial Intel NPU monitoring support since version 1.7.0. The feature […]

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FRANK OS Turns a Microcontroller Into a Tiny Retro Desktop PC

Based on FreeRTOS, this operating system has a start menu, file manager, and a terminal.

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Firefox Is Getting a Major Redesign After 5 Years

Leaked mockups show “Nova,” Firefox’s big UI revamp that looks way different from what we have now.

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Get Gmail alerts on Ubuntu without a dedicated mail client

Pigeon Email Notifier is a GNOME Shell extension that does one thing: show a desktop notification when new mail arrives in your Gmail, Microsoft Outlook or IMAP webmail account. If you don’t want to leave a webmail tab open in Firefox, the overhe…

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, out on 23 April 2026, ships with two new extensions installed and active by default, both adding search capabilities to the GNOME Shell Overview. Before you raise an eyebrow: no, this is not a revival of the Amazon Shopping Lens furor…

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GNOME 50 RC Released with HDR Screen Sharing & SDR Native Color Mode

GNOME 50, the default desktop for next Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora Workstation 44, is now in RC stage. This release candidate is the last feature complete development version, while, the final release is planned for March 18th in next few weeks. The RC updated the mutter window manager with sdr-native color mode support for better […]

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Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign

A new-look Firefox is on the way, with Mozilla designers working on a ‘Nova’ redesign that introduces more curves and colour. First reported by tech blogger Söeren Hentzschel, who published several internal design mockups, Nova gives Firefo…

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Age Verification Laws Are Multiplying Like a Virus, and Your Linux Computer Might be Next

What started as age gates on adult websites has quietly crept into app stores and operating systems.

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Good News! EA Is Expanding Its Anti-Cheat to ARM64, and Linux Could Be Next

Javelin, their kernel-level anti-cheat solution, might be heading to Linux.

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KeePass Released 2.61 with One-Time Password & Other Improvements

KeePass password safe released new 2.61 version on Wednesday. Here are what’s new and PPA package for Ubuntu users. KeePass 2.61 is the first release of this free open-source cross-platform password manager (through Mono) in 2026. It improved One-Time Password (OTP) support with new options and few fixes. When pasting a shared secret in the […]

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Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver

Linux Mint is working on a redesigned screensaver and lock screen for the Cinnamon desktop. Based on our first look, it’s a solid improvement. If the word “screensaver” conjures flying star fields or photo slideshows, that’s fai…

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Plasma 6.6.2 Released with Numerous Fixes & Improvements

KDE announced the second maintenance update for Plasma 6.6 major version, that was released 2 weeks ago. This version features translation updates, various stability fixes, and some improvements to the built-in components. First, it changed the way it sorts the session in Plasma Login Manager. When no previous session exists to remember, it will sort […]

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Xournal++ nightly builds gain tablet-friendly toolbar mode

If you take handwritten notes on a Linux tablet, chances are that Xournal++ is already on your radar as its solid stylus support and touchscreen compatibility has earned it a loyal following among those who’d rather annotate PDFs or sketch diagra…

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Memerist is a new desktop meme generator for Linux

Is the classic image meme dead, or buried under an avalanche of AI slop? Memerist, a new(ish) native meme generator for Linux, emerged on Flathub recently to help dig them out. Memerist is a native (GTK4/libadwaita) app for Linux desktop. It is technic…

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