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Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu

Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator.
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FFmpeg 8.0 Expected to Be Available in Next Weeks in August

FFmpeg, the popular free open-source multi-media library, is going to release the new major 8.0 version in next few weeks in August. Michael Niedermayer, the project lead announced in last week: I intend to create the release/8.0 branch in the next 1-2 weeks after that i intend to make teh 8.0 release in the following […]

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Shotcut 25.07 Released with Outline video filter, GGML Downloader

After few weeks of Beta and RC testing, Shotcut video editor finally announced the release of 25.07 few days ago. The new release introduced “System Fusion” theme that combines the operating system palette with the monochrome, symbolic icons of the Fusion themes. It also improved the “System” theme with better looking on macOS dark mode. […]

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Arch Linux Installer Gets U2F Authentication and Bluetooth Support

Archinstall 3.0.9 Arch Linux installer rolls out with Bluetooth support, U2F authentication support, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM

Ubuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place.
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GNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally)

A customisable photo widget for your GNOME desktop that shows images from any folder you like. Resizable and moveable, it adds a cute touch for sure.
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Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages

Firefox Add-Ons are a crucial element of this open source browser, and finding good ones that work well, important. A design change aims to help.
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GNU Linux-Libre 6.16 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers

GNU Linux-Libre 6.16 kernel is now available for download. This release is based on Linux kernel 6.16 and it’s targeted at those who seek 100% freedom for their personal computers.
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Audacious 4.5 Open-Source Audio Player Adds Playback History Plugin, Winamp 2.9 Skin

Audacious 4.5 open-source media player arrives with a new Playback History plugin, Winamp 2.9 skin, improved PipeWire output plugin, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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Linux Kernel 6.16 Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Linux kernel 6.16 is now available for download with new features, enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, improvements to filesystems and networking, and much more. Here’s what’s new!
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Testing New Linux Kernels on Ubuntu is About to Get Easier

Canonical announces a new strategy for Ubuntu development releases, now offering upstream Linux kernels for earlier testing and (hopefully) better stability.
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Linux Kernel 6.16 Released with New Hardware Support (Mainline PPA)

Linux Kernel 6.16 was released last night! Linus Torvalds announced: It’s Sunday afternoon, and the release cycle has come to an end. Last week was nice and calm, and there were no big show-stopper surprises to keep us from the regular schedule, so I’ve tagged and pushed out 6.16 as planned. What’s New in Kernel […]

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Linux 6.16 Released with OpenVPN Speed Boost, 5-Level Paging + More

Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging, and delivers a ‘stupendous’ Ext4 performance boost – and a fair bit more. Highlights inside.
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Kapitano (Linux Antivirus Scanner) Developer Abandons Ship

Kapitano, a Linux virus scanning app using ClamAV has been discontinued by its developer due to all-too-common factor in open source development: bad faith.
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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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Shotcut 25.07 Video Editor Introduces Speech to Text Model Downloader

Shotcut 25.07 open-source video editor is now available for download with new Speech to Text model downloader and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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New RVA23 RISC-V Chips are Coming Sooner than You Think

Ubuntu’s pivot to the RVA23 RISC-V profile has caused concern, but new hardware is on the way – and the upcoming chips more than justify the move.
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Euphonica is a Rust-Powered MPD Client Heavy on Bling

Euphonica is a new Rust-based MPD frontend for Linux desktops, with ‘bling’ as a key feature. I showcase its design, features, and current development status.
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How to Install Gemini CLI on Ubuntu to Access AI from Your Terminal

A simple guide to installing and using Google’s Gemini CLI on Ubuntu, a free, open source command line way to access Gemini LLM and use it to work with local files.
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Ubuntu Artwork Themes for Chrome & Vivaldi Browsers

User of Chrome, Chromium, or Vivaldi? Here are Ubuntu artwork themes for your web browser! Mauro Gaspari, the Ubuntu Team member has been working on creating Ubuntu artwork themes for Chrome and Vivaldi browsers since a year ago. With the themes, you web browser will have an orange header bar, with Ubuntu wallpaper as background […]

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