Fwupd 2.0.13 Released with Faster Startup and Lower Memory Use
Fwupd 2.0.13 Linux firmware update tool speeds up startup by 60%, lowers memory use, and adds support for new MediaTek, HP, and Logitech devices.
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Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6 Brings Better SSH Validation
Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6, an easy-to-use SD card preparation tool by Raspberry Pi, updates multiple languages and refines SSH and WiFi.
Firefox 141 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 141 open-source web browser enables WebGPU on Windows, reduces memory usage on Linux, and skips forced restarts after updates.
HDR Video Playback Lands in Chromium on Wayland
Chromium adds Wayland color-management-v1 support, allowing HDR rendering on supported platforms with a default-enabled feature flag.
KDE Plasma 6.5 Introduces Long-Awaited Rounded Bottom Corners
KDE Plasma 6.5 development finally adds long-awaited rounded bottom corners to windows, new sidebar resizing behavior, and more.
Calibre 8.7 Adds Page Number Support for Newer Kindles
Calibre 8.7 e-book manager adds APNX file support for newer Kindles and improves author matching, while fixing regressions with Kobo devices and book sending.
LibreOffice 25.2.5 Rolls Out with Over 60 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 25.2.5 rolls out with over 60 bug fixes, addressing crashes and compatibility issues across Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base.
WebGPU Lands in Firefox 141 on Windows, Eyes Linux and macOS Next
Firefox 141 introduces WebGPU on Windows for powerful GPU-based web apps, with Linux and Mac support also on Mozilla’s roadmap.
ProtonUp-Qt 2.13 Rolls Out with New Compatibility Tools for Steam and Lutris
ProtonUp-Qt 2.13 improves Lutris support and adds new compatibility layers for better game performance across multiple Linux launchers.
Hyprland 0.50 Lands with New Render Scheduler and Tons of Fixes
Hyprland 0.50 tiling Wayland compositor drops legacy rendering, adds triple buffering, and packs in new features for better Wayland compositing performance.