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Archinstall 3.0.12 Brings Improved Bootloader Handling

OnNovember 1, 2025

Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.

Shotcut 25.10 Video Editor Adds Text-to-Speech, Screen Recording

OnOctober 31, 2025
UpdatedNovember 1, 2025

Shotcut 25.10 video editor adds text-to-speech, screen recording, HTML video creation tools, and an FFmpeg 8 upgrade for smoother editing.

Kodi 21.3 Enhances HDR Playback, Fixes Blu-ray Issues on Linux

OnOctober 31, 2025

Kodi 21.3, an open-source media player, refines HDR playback, resolves Blu-ray issues on Linux, and improves audio and subtitle handling.

Void Linux Gets Runkit, a Friendly GUI for Managing runit Services

OnOctober 31, 2025
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Void Linux users can now manage runit services the easy way with Runkit — a fast, simple, and powerful new GUI tool.

AerynOS 2025.10 ISO Brings GNOME 49, Plasma 6.5, and COSMIC Beta

OnOctober 31, 2025
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AerynOS rolls out its 2025.10 ISO, bringing GNOME 49.1, KDE Plasma 6.5.1, COSMIC Beta, and fresh system updates.

Immich 2.2 Released with OCR Search, Faster Web Layouts

OnOctober 31, 2025

Immich 2.2 self-hosted photo and video management platform adds OCR text search, a faster WASM-based layout engine, and smoother mobile user interactions.