Syncthing 2.0 Launches With Major Database Overhaul
Syncthing 2.0, an open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization tool, debuts with a switch to SQLite, revamped logging, faster syncing, and more.
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NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v580.76
The new NVIDIA 580.76.05 Linux driver fixes Vulkan hangs, improves Wayland support, and adds advanced display options for better performance.
Redis 8.2 Brings Up to 49% More Throughput
Redis 8.2 in-memory data store is now GA, delivering up to 35% faster commands, 49% more throughput, and major memory savings.
GNOME Plans New Donation Reminder Pop-Up in Upcoming Release
With GNOME 49, users will get a kind reminder now and then to support the project and its future improvements.
GNOME 49 Overhauls Backlight Control
GNOME 49, coming September 17, revamps HDR backlight controls with Mutter handling brightness for multiple monitors more efficiently.
Amarok 3.3.1 Music Player Arrives with Bug Fixes, UI Updates
KDE's Amarok 3.3.1 music player brings bug fixes, UI polish, and improved scripting support.
HandBrake 1.10 Arrives with New Presets, Metadata Improvements
HandBrake 1.10, an open-source video transcoder, brings new presets, AV1 decoding improvements, better metadata passthru, and numerous fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.5 Highlights New Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Toggles
Plasma 6.5 desktop environment adds quick Bluetooth toggles, Flathub URL support in Discover, and faster firmware updates.
PeaZip 10.6 File Archiver Brings Faster Large Archive Browsing
PeaZip 10.6, an open-source file archiver, brings faster archive browsing, new 7z codec support, improved Zpaq integration, and better file manager features.
KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Frameworks 6.17 is out now with better Qt 6.10 compatibility, bug fixes, and enhanced platform integration.