PeaZip 10.7.0 refines its file management and viewing experience with cross-platform thumbnail support, integrated viewers, and an overhauled codebase that improves speed, stability, and user privacy. The open-source archiver PeaZip has released version 10.7.0, marking one of its most comprehensive updates in recent years. The new version focuses on usability, maintainability, and visual improvements, introducing […]

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The AnduinOS team has officially released version 1.4, aligning with Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing” and introducing major updates, including GNOME 49, Linux kernel 6.17, and the complete removal of X11 in favor of Wayland. AnduinOS 1.4 marks a major update for the Ubuntu-based distribution, following its commitment to track each Ubuntu release. Built on Ubuntu 25.10, […]

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The Wine development release 10.17 is now available, featuring major component updates, improved cross-platform support, and fixes for 17 reported issues that refine Windows application performance on Linux and FreeBSD system. Wine 10.17 introduces several technical improvements aimed at enhancing application compatibility and graphical stability. The Mono engine has been updated to version 10.3.0, while […]

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For years, I bounced between different versions of Linux distributions, always hoping to find a system that just worked, something stable, complete, and free from constant tweaking. I’ve always appreciated the open-source philosophy behind Linux, but too often I found myself spending more time fixing problems than actually using my computer. A few years ago, […]

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The popular physics sandbox game Brick Rigs has released Update 1.9, introducing native Linux support, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, and expanded language options for players worldwide. After months of development and testing, Brick Rigs developer Lukas Rustemeyer has officially released Update 1.9 to the public branch. The update’s biggest milestone is the first native Linux […]

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The Samba team has announced version 4.22.6, the latest stable release in the 4.22 series, bringing key fixes for macOS compatibility, Active Directory integration, Ceph stability, and clustered Samba environments. Samba 4.22.6, released on October 16, 2025, focuses on improving system reliability and cross-platform performance. This update resolves multiple issues affecting macOS users, including DFS […]

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GNOME 49.1 refines the desktop experience with major stability fixes in Shell and Mutter, improved session reliability, and updated core apps and toolkits marking a solid maintenance release for Linux users. GNOME 49.1, the latest point release in the 49 series, focuses on refinement and regression fixes across the stack. It prioritizes smoother performance, improved […]

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Canonical has released a series of Ubuntu Security Notices (USNs) addressing critical vulnerabilities across key open-source packages, including MuPDF, Redis, Samba, and Apache Subversion. The updates mitigate risks ranging from denial-of-service attacks to potential remote code execution. The latest batch of Ubuntu security advisories highlights several vulnerabilities fixed across multiple long-term support (LTS) releases, reinforcing […]

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The Mesa team has announced the release of Mesa 25.2.5, a focused bugfix update that enhances driver stability and resolves a broad set of regressions in Vulkan, OpenGL, and Gallium components. Maintainer Eric Engestrom confirmed the rollout, encouraging users to report any issues through Mesa’s GitLab tracker. In an official message to the Mesa developer […]

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Canonical has issued multiple Ubuntu Security Notices fixing serious Linux kernel vulnerabilities across Oracle, Azure, and Raspberry Pi systems. The patches close subsystem flaws that could enable remote or local attackers to compromise affected machines. Canonical’s latest security advisories USN-7801-3, USN-7810-3, USN-7810-2, USN-7808-2, USN-7821-1, and USN-7791-4 deliver kernel-level fixes for several Ubuntu variants. Each update […]

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Zorin OS 18 has officially arrived with a major redesign, improved performance, and deep Windows integration, positioning itself as the most refined alternative for millions of PCs left behind after Windows 10’s end of life. Zorin Group has released Zorin OS 18, a long-term support (LTS) version backed through June 2029, marking one of the […]

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ONLYOFFICE has released version 9.1 of its Desktop Editors suite for Linux, Windows, and macOS, introducing significant upgrades across PDF editing, spreadsheet performance, and chart functionality. The update also enhances usability with smarter system integration and improved file handling. The ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors 9.1 release delivers a focused set of productivity improvements for offline users […]

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Mozilla has released Firefox 145.0 beta, marking a significant transition for Linux users as the browser officially discontinues 32-bit (x86) Linux support. The move aligns Firefox with the modern hardware ecosystem and other browsers that have already phased out legacy architectures. The Firefox 145 beta release introduces several new features and developer-focused improvements while formally […]

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Canonical is preparing to release Ubuntu 26.04 LTS without the long-standing ISO Tracker, ending a 15-year dependency on the aging PHP/Drupal system that powered image testing and release validation. The ISO Tracker has served as the central platform for Ubuntu’s release testing since the early days of the distribution. But after years of technical debt, […]

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The privacy-focused live operating system Tails 7.1 is out today, introducing a new offline Tor Browser homepage, improved user messaging, and updated core applications including Tor Browser 14.5.8 and Thunderbird 140.3.0. The Tails development team has released version 7.1, continuing its focus on stronger privacy and usability. The most visible change is that the Tor […]

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The Linux Mint project has officially announced the release of LMDE 7 (“Gigi”), the latest version of its Debian-based edition. The new release continues Mint’s effort to maintain a fully Debian-backed variant that remains operational even without Ubuntu as an upstream base. The Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) aims to ensure long-term independence for the […]

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The GNOME project has removed the 32-bit compatibility extension from its Flatpak Runtime with the release of GNOME 49, ending a long-running path for legacy 32-bit support. The org.gnome.Platform.i386.Compat extension is no longer published, leaving the runtime available only for x86_64 and AArch64. The dropped component provided a 32-bit environment used mainly by Wine and […]

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The latest Box64 0.3.8 release focuses squarely on performance and compatibility. The headline feature, DynaCache, introduces a disk-based cache for native code generation that dramatically cuts program load times and reduces runtime hiccups—especially noticeable in titles like Factorio on Linux. Version 0.3.8 marks a notable technical step for Box64’s dynamic recompilation engine. The newly added […]

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Linus Torvalds has tagged and released Linux 6.18-rc1, the first test build of the upcoming kernel. After two weeks of merges, Torvalds described this cycle as an ordinary, smooth window with no serious issues. In his release note, Torvalds called the 6.18 merge window “one of the good merge windows,” saying he did not need […]

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Red Hat and Rusticl developer Karol Herbst has opened a new Mesa merge request introducing “CLUDA,” a compute-only Gallium3D driver that runs on top of NVIDIA’s CUDA driver API. The proposal introduces a Gallium3D driver implemented over CUDA’s libcuda.so, enabling Mesa’s compute framework to operate on proprietary NVIDIA hardware. Herbst describes CLUDA as a driver […]

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