Plasma 6.4 on Arch Linux Requires Manual Package Installation
Arch Linux Plasma 6.4 users still on X11 must install plasma-x11-session, or they’ll be left without a session after the KWin split.
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Calibre 8.5 E-book Manager Adds New Kobo Features
Calibre 8.5 enhances Kobo support and introduces UI tweaks like better scrollbars and easier management of multiple book files.
Fwupd 2.0.12 Released with Thunderbolt Emulation
Fwupd 2.0.12 brings Thunderbolt host emulation, SBOM parsing, and important fixes for Dell, HP, and Logitech devices.
Immich 1.135 Photo and Video Backup Adds iOS Home Screen Widgets
Immich 1.135 brings ~200 improvements, including iOS home screen widgets, Google Cast for mobile, album descriptions, and more.
ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Launches with Sleek UI, AI Features, and Markdown Support
ONLYOFFICE 9.0 debuts with a cleaner interface, AI-powered tools, and over 20 new features to enhance the document editing experience across all file types.
Amazon Linux 2023 Secures FIPS 140-3 Certification
Amazon Linux 2023 has earned FIPS 140-3 validation, confirming its cryptographic modules meet top U.S. and Canadian government security standards.
KiCad Advises Linux Users to Stick with X11 for Professional PCB Design
The KiCad team outlines serious Wayland limitations, including window control and crashes, urging users to stick with X11 desktops for reliability.
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Set to Debut with Debian 13
Debian 13 “Trixie” is set to ship with KDE Plasma 6.3.5, now officially migrated to Debian Testing ahead of the stable release.
KDE Plasma 6.4 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop introduces better visuals, smart widgets, a redesigned Spectacle, and adaptive tiling per virtual desktop.
Notepad Next 0.12 Adds Custom Toolbars, Multi-Shortcuts
Notepad Next 0.12, a cross-platform reimplementation of Notepad++, lands with a customizable toolbar, enhanced shortcut options, and more.