Node.js 24 Drops MSVC, Embraces ClangCL on Windows
Node.js 24 is here with V8 13.6 engine, npm 11, global URLPattern, and ClangCL support on Windows.
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Mesa 25.1 Lands with PanVK Feature Surge, Vulkan 1.4 Enhancements
Mesa 25.1, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, debuts with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support, numerous driver updates, and more.
Fwupd 2.0.9 Introduces EFI Certificate Insights
Fwupd 2.0.9 improves firmware security with UEFI dbx updates, certificate insights, and streamlined device parsing.
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 is a bugfix release improving applets, notifications, and core behavior, with over two dozen issues resolved.
BleachBit 5.0 System Cleaning Utility Released with Major Upgrades
BleachBit 5.0 open-source system cleaning utility is out now with new cleaners, security patches, and better cross-platform performance.
PeerTube Mobile App v1 Is Out
The PeerTube mobile app has reached version 1, allowing users to easily edit playlists, comment on videos, and switch between accounts.
Fastfetch 2.42 System Information Tool Fixes Virtual Disk Bugs
Fastfetch 2.42 system information tool adds BIOS name normalization on OpenBSD, plus CPU and Wi-Fi improvements across BSD systems.
Linux Kernel to Drop Support for Legacy i486 and Early 586 CPUs
Linux kernel developers target outdated CPU support, with major code cleanup and a push for streamlined x86 architecture support.
Wine 10.7 Released with Improved Write Watch Performance
Wine 10.7 is out now, featuring user fault fd support, float format conversion updates, PDB backend work, and 14 bug fixes.
Firefox Finally Did It
Thousands of users wanted it, so Firefox delivered it. Tab Groups are now live to help you declutter and stay organized while browsing.