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PeaZip 11.3 File Archiver Adds Safer PEA Extraction

OnSeptember 26, 2026

PeaZip 11.3 introduces safer PEA archive handling, mandatory master passwords, improved ZPAQ support, and several usability updates.

Shelly 3.1.5 Arch Linux Package Manager Expands AUR Support

OnSeptember 25, 2026
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Shelly 3.1.5 improves Arch Linux package management with optional Atoll AUR browsing, build-and-install support, repo tools, and multiple compatibility fixes.

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.16 Adds Built-In Log Viewer

OnSeptember 25, 2026

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.16 introduces a new web UI log viewer, per-path access lists, security fixes, networking improvements, and updated Certbot support.

systemd Gets Built-In System Reporting With systemd-report

OnSeptember 25, 2026
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The new systemd-report collects system facts and runtime metrics into unified, timestamped JSON reports for monitoring and fleet management.

Mageia 9 Support Ends September 30, Upgrade to Mageia 10

OnSeptember 25, 2026

Mageia 9 support ends September 30, 2026, with users advised to upgrade to Mageia 10 for continued updates and security fixes.

Firefox Smart Window Expands in Beta With Built-In AI Assistant

OnSeptember 24, 2026

Mozilla is expanding Firefox Smart Window, an optional AI-powered browsing mode with page summaries, research tools, tab grouping, and local memories.