PipeWire 1.2.8 Bugfix Update Brings Better ALSA and Pulse Handling
PipeWire 1.2.8 multimedia framework is out now with bug fixes and performance tweaks, fully compatible with previous 1.2.x and 1.0.x releases.
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Thunderbird 141 Arrives with Archive Button, OpenPGP Expiry Warnings
Mozilla Thunderbird 141 open-source email client is out now with a new Archive button, better OpenPGP key handling, and a wide range of bug fixes.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 196 Firewall Released with WireGuard Boost
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 196 open-source firewall is out with Linux kernel 6.12.34, GCC 15, improved WireGuard performance, and more.
Google Debuts OSS Rebuild Project
Google launches the OSS Rebuild project to verify open source packages and combat supply chain attacks through reproducible builds.
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.
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.