Calibre 8.13 Released with Virtual Library Improvements
Calibre 8.13 e-book manager improves Virtual Libraries with multi-line editing, fixes Linux export issues, and resolves several long-standing bugs.
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ClamAV 1.5.1 Patch Update Addresses PE File and ZIP Archive Issues
ClamAV 1.5.1 antivirus enhances performance and fixes key issues with PE and archive scanning for improved malware detection.
GNOME 49.1 Lands with Shell & Mutter Fixes, GTK 4.20.2 Backports
GNOME 49.1, the first bugfix release to the 49 series of the desktop environment, is out now, addressing freezes, focus quirks, resize glitches, and other minor issues.
PipeWire 1.6 Nears Stable Release with Massive Internal Refactoring
The PipeWire 1.6 Linux multimedia framework is coming soon—expect smarter link negotiation, refined audio handling, and faster response times.
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 Introduces Powerful PDF Redaction, New Annotations
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 delivers 4× faster spreadsheet formulas and advanced tools for PDF redaction and editing.
FSF Gives More Details About Its New Librephone Project
The Free Software Foundation reveals its technical plans for Librephone, focusing on free firmware and open hardware research.
GStreamer 1.26.7 Brings Fixes for CUDA, RTSP, and Surround Sound Handling
GStreamer 1.26.7 multimedia framework fixes CUDA 13 runtime errors, improves RTSP keepalive handling, and enhances overall stability.
Thunderbird 144 Released with Bug Fixes and Flatpak Runtime Update
Thunderbird 144, an open-source email client, rolls out with bug fixes, improved stability, and an updated Flatpak runtime based on Freedesktop SDK 24.08.
GNOME Flatpak Runtime Drops 32-Bit Compatibility Extension
GNOME Flatpak Runtime has dropped its 32-bit compatibility extension, focusing future builds entirely on 64-bit and ARM architectures.
Firefox 144 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 144 introduces AES-256 encryption for passwords, new web APIs, and smoother transitions with improved WebGPU performance.