Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" beta brings fingerprint login, improved theming, new Hypnotix viewing modes, and a fair bit more – do you fancy testing it?
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Ubuntu 25.10 may ship with a Linux 6.17 release candidate kernel due to timing conflicts, marking the first Ubuntu release with an "unstable" kernel.
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Hello community, here we have another set of package updates. We are also happy to tell you about our latest Gaming Notebook from Slimbook.
Slimbook MANJARO III SpecsCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
Graphics: Nvidia RTX 4070 8GB
Display: 15.3" WQHD 2560*1600p 120 Hz
Keyboard: RGB
Material: aluminum
Ports: 3x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.1, MiniDP
Connectivity: RJ45, Wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
RAM memory: up to 96GB DDR5
Storage: 2x SSD NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 up to 8TB
Keyboard: multiple languages
Operating System: Manjaro Gaming Plasma 6
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Firefox's new AI tab groups is causing high CPU usage and battery drain. Find out why users are complaining and how to disable the feature.
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Looking for Ubuntu icon alternatives? Hatter offers vibrant, well-designed icons that integrate cleanly with GNOME while respecting app's brand identity.
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Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.
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Debian 13 "Trixie" released with RISC-V support, Linux 6.12 LTS, APT 3.0, but 'reduced support' 32-bit PCs. The most predictably unpredictable release yet!
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HandBrake 1.10 adds Discord-friendly 10MB presets, fixes metadata passthru issues, and misc encoder improvements for Linux, Windows & Mac.
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JetBrains releases IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 with offline AI code completion, Java 25 support, Spring tools, and Maven 4 enhancements.
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Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.
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Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS is the third point release to the 'Noble Numbat'. It adds 6 months worth of updates, a new Linux kernel and updated drivers.
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With the arrival of GNOME 48, the desktop experience steps into a refreshing new era, blending clarity, visual richness, and adaptability. This release unfolds a more intuitive configuration interface, native HDR capability, and finer-grained display scaling. Whether you’re streaming, tweaking your workspace, or simply glancing over your notifications, GNOME 48 brings you improvements that feel both modern and meaningful, crafted to feel like they were made for real people doing real tasks.
A Refined Settings Environment Revamped Configuration HubGNOME 48’s Settings app has shed its former rigidity and stepped into a role that feels inviting and efficient. Never again will you wade through scattered sections, options are now neatly grouped, and the design flow intuitively matches how your mind works. Menus anticipate your focus, search responds predictably, and the overall layout whispers, “you’re in control.”
Assistive Features Front and CenterAccessibility isn’t an afterthought anymore, it’s central. Icons are clearer, toggles are easier to reach, and each label reads like someone actually sat down to ask, “How can we make this tool-friendly for everyone?” GNOME 48 puts inclusivity on full display, ensuring that those who rely on adaptive tech never need to dig for solutions.
Tighter System SynergyGone are the days when Wi-Fi, sound levels, or power settings felt tucked away. These essentials now respond faster, with less visual fuss and more behind-the-scenes connection to smarter system logic. It’s the kind of integration where you flick a switch and everything else falls into harmony.
Elevating Visuals with HDR Why HDR Lights Up the Desktop ExperienceForget washed-out colors or muddled shades, GNOME 48 steps up with HDR rendering, delivering brightness, depth, and contrast that bring your display to life. Darker shadows, gleaming highlights, sumptuous gradients, HDR transforms ordinary visuals into something cinematic. It’s not just eye candy; it's more faithful media, smoother workflows, and next-level artistic clarity.
What You’ll Need to ShineThis full-color upgrade doesn’t work across all drift of hardware, but it does mesh well with modern, HDR-capable monitors and compatible GPU drivers accelerating through Wayland. GNOME 48 ensures things just click when your stack supports it, activating the richer palette whenever your display and graphics card are game.
Go to Full ArticleLinux Mint 22.2 beta ISOs are being tested according to information on the distro's internal testing server. This suggests a public beta is imminent.
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Free office suite ONLYOFFICE has been updated with a new AI Agent, preinstalled plugins, and a flurry of fixes. Details on what the agent can do inside.
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A fresh batch of bug fixes arrive for users of Audacity, the open source audio editor and sound recording app. Learn how to update.
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Tuba 0.10 features a redesigned post composer, YouTube playback, timeline tweaks and more, making this open-source Linux Mastodon client even better.
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In the last decade, the digital landscape has shifted from a space of casual convenience to a battleground for personal information. From constant corporate profiling to sprawling government surveillance programs, the reality is clear, our devices have become treasure troves for those seeking to exploit or monitor us. As trust in mainstream platforms erodes, a surge of interest has emerged around operating systems that place security and privacy at their very core. At the forefront of this movement are a new breed of Linux distributions designed not just for power users and security experts, but for anyone who values control over their data.
The Age of Hyper-ExposureEvery click, swipe, and typed search leaves a footprint. This wasn’t always a mainstream concern, many users once traded data for convenience without a second thought. But a string of high-profile incidents changed the narrative: massive data breaches leaking millions of personal records, whistleblower revelations exposing global surveillance programs, and marketing giants quietly building extensive behavioral profiles of individuals.
For the average person, these events have shattered the illusion of online privacy. For professionals handling sensitive work, journalists, lawyers, healthcare providers, data exposure is more than a nuisance; it’s a potential threat to safety, reputation, and trust. The result? An accelerating search for technology that resists tracking, intercepts intrusions, and limits data leakage before it can begin.
Why Linux Has Become the Privacy BattlegroundLinux, in its many forms, has always worn transparency as a badge of honor. Unlike proprietary systems where code is hidden from public scrutiny, Linux distributions are open-source, meaning anyone can inspect the source code, audit for vulnerabilities, or suggest improvements. This creates a self-reinforcing cycle of trust and accountability.
Beyond transparency, Linux allows deep configurability. Users can strip away unnecessary software, remove hidden telemetry, and harden their system against attacks. Updates arrive quickly, often patched within hours of a security flaw being reported, compared to the slower cycles of commercial operating systems. And most importantly, Linux is free from the corporate incentives that often drive aggressive data collection.
What Sets Security-Focused Distros ApartWhile all Linux distributions benefit from open-source transparency, security-oriented distros go several steps further by building privacy and protection into their foundation:
Hardened System Kernels: Some distros use custom kernels with advanced security patches (like grsecurity) to close off potential attack vectors.
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