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Linux App Release Roundup (September 2025)

4 October 2025 at 11:00

Linux App Release Roundup with a penguin logo and various app icons on an orange background.Check in for a recap of Linux app releases in September 2025, including updates to gThumb, Apostrophe, Rio Term, MPD Client Euphonica and more!

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Linux Mint Improves Keyboard and Input Switching for Cinnamon

4 October 2025 at 04:23

Linux Mint users can expect an easier time switching between keyboard layouts and input methods in the next version of the GTK-based Cinnamon desktop.

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Why the (Old) GNOME Screenshot App Doesn’t Work in GNOME 49

3 October 2025 at 06:28

If you see the "unable to capture a screenshot, all possible methods failed" error when using GNOME Screenshot in Ubuntu, it is not a bug – but by design.

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Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Enters Testing with a Brand New Look

2 October 2025 at 23:07

A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a cross-platform and open source Qt-based image flashing tool is available for testing β€” with a BRAND NEW look.

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Mini Floating Panel Adds New Auto-Positioning Options

2 October 2025 at 06:59

An update to the Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension is out, adding the ability to move the compact panel to a different part of the screen by clicking.

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Imgur Not Available in the UK After Data Regulator Threatens Fine

1 October 2025 at 03:21

UK users may be confused why Imgur is no longer working in the country. The owners of the image hosting platform has geo-blocked the country due to data privacy.

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GNOME 49 Support, New Keyboard Options Added to Tiling Shell

30 September 2025 at 05:21

Tiling Shell v17 is out with a handful of new options for keyboard-driven workflows, including shorts to switch between tiling layouts. GNOME 49 support also added.

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Linux Kernel 6.17 Released, This is What’s New

29 September 2025 at 06:15

Newspaper headline announcing the release of a new Linux kernel, featuring the Linux penguin mascot.Linux kernel 6.17 is released with Intel Xe3 graphics, SmartMux support for AMD hybrid GPUs, Legion Go S drivers, SSD write improvements – and a lot more!

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Ubuntu 25.10 No Longer Includes Startup Applications Tool

27 September 2025 at 00:40

A hand is about to drop a blue application icon into a trash can, symbolizing the action of deleting an app. The background shows various app icons.The way to autostart applications in Ubuntu has changed, as the standalone 'Startup Applications' tool not included in 25.10 β€” don't panic; it's still possible.

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Pop!_OS 24.04 (with COSMIC Desktop) Just Hit Beta

26 September 2025 at 21:06

System76's new COSMIC desktop environment has hit beta, and available for testing in the new Pop!_OS 24.04 beta. Both are available to download right now.

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Meet the Coolest (and Most Expensive) Raspberry Pi Yet

25 September 2025 at 21:13

Raspberry Pi 500 plus keyboard with backlit keys and $200 price tag.Raspberry Pi today unveiled the new Raspberry Pi 500+ β€” a β€˜premium’ version of its compact keyboard PC that uses mechanical switches, RGB backlighting and is pre-fitted with an SSD. β€œRaspberryΒ PiΒ 500+ puts the power of RaspberryΒ PiΒ 5’s quad-core 64-bit Arm processor and RP1 I/O controller into an ergonomic and tactile mechanical keyboard, combining uncompromising performance with 16GB RAM and 256GB NVMe storage,” they say. Those who dig the idea of the your keyboard being the PC β€” as someone old enough to have owned an Amstrad CPC 464, I do β€” but are too discerning to the quality of key clacking […]

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This GNOME Weather Widget Puts Forecasts Directly on Your Desktop

25 September 2025 at 06:54

If you want weather information displayed directly on your Ubuntu desktop, the Desktop Widgets GNOME Shell extension is worth checking out. See why inside.

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elementary OS 8.0.2 Released with Linux 6.14 Kernel

24 September 2025 at 09:06

Elementary OS 8.0.2 is available to download β€” the final minor update before the next major release due late 2025. On offer is a new kernel, GPU drivers and fixes.

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OBS Studio 32.0 Brings New Plugin Manager, NVIDIA RTX Effects

23 September 2025 at 10:17

The new OBS Studio 32.0 release is out, with support for higher-quality recordings out-of-the-box, new filters and effects, a plugin manager and plenty of bug fixes.

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Ubuntu 25.10 Will Fix Update Manager’s Focus Stealing

23 September 2025 at 06:49

Ubuntu Pro updates in the Software Updater tool in Ubuntu 22.04 LTSUbuntu 25.10 may include a fix for the Update Manager focus stealing by reverting to notifications and app indicators instead of auto-launching windows.

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Raspberry Pi’s New M.2 HAT+ Compact is an SSD Space Saver

23 September 2025 at 01:13

If you're looking to add an SSD to your Raspberry Pi 5, the new $15 M.2 HAT+ Compact is a solid and smaller option to other add-ons on the market.

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Pinta 3.1 Beta Adds New Features, Effects & Options

22 September 2025 at 06:57

A beta version of Pinta 3.1 is available for testing. The fee open source image editor adds axonometric grid, polygon selection, performance improvements and more.

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VLC’s First Update This Year Adds Qt6 Support, Dark Style + More

20 September 2025 at 21:46

VLC media player traffic cone icon on a green backgroundThe next stable release of VLC is on the way with various improvements, including dark mode, support for Windows on ARM, and more – fancy testing it early?

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Zorin OS 18 Beta Brings a β€˜Redesigned’ Desktop

20 September 2025 at 00:00

Zorin OS 18 is the next major update to the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution aimed at Windows converts. A beta is available for testing - with plenty of new features.

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Downloads Live for Ubuntu’s Daily β€˜Dangerous’ Desktop Builds

19 September 2025 at 22:35

Testing Ubuntu's development releases is now a little more dangerous, as the first of the new Ubuntu Daily Dangerous Desktop builds is made available for download.

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