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KDE Plasma 6.2.4 Desktop Environment Released

KDE Plasma 6.2.4: A November Bugfix Release Packed with Improvements

OnNovember 26, 2024

KDE Plasma 6.2.4 desktop environment is out, featuring bug fixes, better Flatpak integration, and UI enhancements.

PipeWire 1.2.7 Enhances ALSA Driver Handling and Adds Lazy Scheduling

OnNovember 26, 2024

PipeWire 1.2.7 is a stable bugfix release that adds lazy scheduling, improves the v4l2 plugin, fixes module crashes, and enhances resampling performance.

Firefox 133 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

OnNovember 25, 2024

Mozilla Firefox 133 web browser introduces Bounce Tracking Protection in strict mode, GPU-accelerated Canvas2D on Windows, tabs from other devices in Tab Overview, and more.

Fwupd 2.0.2 Introduces AMD HW Configuration Checks

OnNovember 25, 2024

New in fwupd 2.0.2: AMD MSR checks, JSON-based emulation, USB3 fixes, ASUS ROG Ally support, plus support for Raspberry Pi Pico and more.

After 16 Years, Pidgin 3 Takes Its First Steps

OnNovember 25, 2024

A blast from the past: Pidgin 3's pre-alpha debuts Dec 31! After 16 years, the iconic messenger takes its next step—experimental but promising.

Docker Desktop 4.36: WSL 2 Gets Faster, More Reliable, and Secure

OnNovember 24, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.36 boosts enterprise efficiency with new settings management, enhanced container isolation, and improved WSL 2 performance.

Wine 9.22 Released with Display Mode Virtualization Support

OnNovember 23, 2024

Wine 9.22 is now available with Wayland driver enabled by default, DirectPlay network boosts, Unicode CLDR 46 updates, and display virtualization.

Archinstall 3.0.1: Improved Partition Management and System Stability

OnNovember 23, 2024

Archinstall 3.0.1, a guided installer for Arch Linux, is a patch update that fixes partition issues, improves code quality, and enhances user experience.