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KDE Plasma 6.3 Desktop Environment Landed in Arch’s Repos

OnFebruary 12, 2025

Arch Linux users can now upgrade to the new, sleek KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment just 24 hours after its release.

HandBrake 1.9.1 Arrives with Bug Fixes and Improved Subtitle Support

OnFebruary 12, 2025

HandBrake 1.9.1 open-source video transcoder rolls out improved FFV1 handling, subtitle enhancements, and MKV audio tweaks.

Go 1.24 Released with Faster Performance, Better Tooling

OnFebruary 12, 2025

Go 1.24 programming language rolls out with performance boosts, better tooling, improved WebAssembly support, and more.

Darktable 5.0.1 Raw Photo Editing Tool Released

OnFebruary 12, 2025

Darktable 5.0.1, an open-source raw photo editing tool, brings key bug fixes, UI tweaks, and improved performance.

FLAC 1.5 Debuts with Long-Awaited Multithreaded Encoding

OnFebruary 11, 2025

FLAC 1.5 free lossless audio codec introduces a multithreaded encoder, improved decoding for chained Ogg FLAC files, and a bunch of fixes.

GNOME Project Launches Revamped Website

OnFebruary 11, 2025

Gnome.org has relaunched with a minimalist and cleaner design, but where's the favorite footprint?

KDE Plasma 6.3 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New

OnFebruary 11, 2025

KDE Plasma 6.3 delivers a pixel-perfect experience with improved scaling, bug fixes, and powerful new features for artists, developers, and everyday users.