Xfce 4.20 Pre2 Unveiled: Stable Release Just Around the Corner
Xfce 4.20 Pre2 is out now, gearing up for the stable release on December 15.
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HandBrake 1.9 Adds Intel QSV VVC Decoder and AV1 Enhancements
HandBrake 1.9 open-source video transcoder brings Intel QSV VVC decoding, AV1 SCC support, ALAC encoding, and improved subtitles.
7-Zip 24.09 File Archiver Enhances LZMA Compression
7-Zip 24.09 open-source file archiver enhances compression with larger default dictionaries, new hash checksums, improved APM/HFS support, and bug fixes.
Proxmox Backup Server 3.3: Push Sync, Webhooks, and Optimized Backups
Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 brings faster backups, "push" sync jobs, removable data stores, webhook notifications, and more.
Calibre 7.22 Introduces System Tray Restart Option
Calibre 7.22 ebook manager introduces improved Read Aloud features, system tray restart action, and bug fixes for Windows, macOS, DOCX, and PDF input.
UBports Launches Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-7
UBports announces Ubuntu Touch OTA-7, addressing security flaws that could let apps access microphones without consent.
LXD 6.2 Introduces CDI for Flexible GPU Integration
LXD 6.2 system container manager rolls out with GPU passthrough via CDI, enhanced VM migration, TLS fine-grained access, and more.
Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment Released, Here’s What’s New
Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment is here with redesigned themes, clutter dialogs, improved OSDs, and smarter UI enhancements.
OpenStreetMap Now Runs on Debian
OpenStreetMap, an open-source global map database, moved its servers from Ubuntu to Debian 12, solving I/O issues and boosting performance.
KDE Plasma 6.2.4: A November Bugfix Release Packed with Improvements
KDE Plasma 6.2.4 desktop environment is out, featuring bug fixes, better Flatpak integration, and UI enhancements.