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KDE Plasma 6.7 to Add Desktop Switching in Overview

OnFebruary 21, 2026

KDE Plasma 6.7 will introduce virtual desktop switching in Overview using scroll or Page Up/Page Down keys, along with a new multi-printer print queue viewer.

ProtonUp-Qt v2.15 Adds dwproton and Fixes Lutris Wine-GE Directory

OnFebruary 20, 2026

ProtonUp-Qt 2.15 introduces dwproton support, fixes Kron4ek amd64/wow64 selection, and corrects the GE-Proton install path for Lutris users.

Transmission 4.1.1 BitTorrent Client Released With Performance Improvements

OnFebruary 20, 2026
UpdatedFebruary 21, 2026

Transmission 4.1.1 fixes over 20 bugs from version 4.1 and brings performance improvements to all platforms.

Calibre 9.3 E-Book Manager Released with KEPUB Improvements

OnFebruary 20, 2026

Calibre 9.3 improves KEPUB cover handling, fixes Windows issues, addresses two CVEs, and resolves multiple regressions.

Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.2 and 20.04 OTA-12 Roll Out With VoLTE and Xperia X Fixes

OnFebruary 19, 2026

Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.2 and 20.04 OTA-12 arrive with VoLTE stability improvements, a fix for Xperia X booting, and multiple bug and security updates.

LibreOffice 25.8.5 Released with 62 Bug Fixes Across Writer, Calc, and Impress

OnFebruary 19, 2026

The LibreOffice 25.8.5 update delivers 62 fixes improving stability, compatibility, and performance across all core applications.

Oracle Announces New Community Engagement Strategy for MySQL

OnFebruary 19, 2026

Oracle outlines a new community engagement strategy for MySQL, promising greater transparency, ecosystem growth, and renewed focus on the Community Edition.