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Arch Says Goodbye to Redis, Adopts Valkey

OnApril 17, 2025

Redis, a popular in-memory data store, is being deprecated in Arch Linux's repo; Valkey steps in as a high-performance BSD-licensed replacement.

LXQt 2.2 Released with Enhanced Wayland Support

OnApril 17, 2025
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LXQt 2.2 desktop environment introduces enhanced Wayland support, power profile switching, PCManFM-Qt improvements, and better terminal handling.

KDE Gear 25.04 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New

OnApril 17, 2025

The KDE Gear 25.04 app collection is now available for download, introducing big changes to Dolphin, Kdenlive, Itinerary, and more.

Tor Browser 14.5 Introduces Android Connection Assist

OnApril 16, 2025
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The latest Tor Browser adds Connection Assist to Android, making it easier for users in censored regions to connect securely with one tap.

NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v575 Beta

OnApril 16, 2025

NVIDIA releases Linux Display Driver 575.51.02 (BETA), enhancing Vulkan, GLX, and Xwayland support while fixing crashes in Minecraft and Marvel Rivals.

TrueNAS 25.04 (Fangtooth) Open-Source NAS Released

OnApril 16, 2025

TrueNAS 25.04 open-source NAS launches with ZFS fast deduplication, new API features, experimental Incus-based virtualization, and more.

WordPress 6.8 Released as a Performance-Focused Update

OnApril 15, 2025

WordPress 6.8 CMS, codenamed “Cecil” is out, featuring faster page loads, stronger password security, and a redesigned Style Book.

VirtualBox 7.1.8 Released, Here’s What’s New

OnApril 15, 2025

VirtualBox 7.1.8 fixes rare clock rollback, GUI cursor glitches, and improves support across Linux and Windows with several key Guest Additions updates.