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Bash Shell 5.3 Released with New Command Substitution

OnJuly 6, 2025

Bash Shell 5.3 is out now, adding new scripting features, bug fixes, and enhancements to completion, substitution, and Readline.

Let’s Encrypt Begins Supporting IP Address Certificates

OnJuly 6, 2025

Let’s Encrypt begins issuing IP address certificates, expanding support beyond domain names to cater to specialized use cases, such as DoH and home devices.

7-Zip 25 File Archiver Released with Performance Gains

7-Zip v25 File Archiver Released with Performance Gains

OnJuly 5, 2025

The latest 7-Zip release speeds up bzip2 by up to 40%, improves ZIP and FAT archive support, and fixes multiple bugs and security vulnerabilities.

DXVK 2.7 Drops Legacy Driver Support, Brings Performance Boosts

OnJuly 5, 2025

DXVK 2.7 drops support for older Vulkan drivers and introduces key performance upgrades for newer AMD and Nvidia GPUs.

Docker Desktop 4.43 Debuts Powerful Compose Bridge

OnJuly 4, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.43 expands AI support with better model controls, OAuth-secured MCP tools, and instant Compose-to-Kubernetes conversion.

KDE Gear 25.04.3 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New

OnJuly 3, 2025

KDE Gear 25.04.3 apps collection introduces fixes across the suite, including enhancements to Kdenlive, Kate, Itinerary, Gwenview, and other desktop apps.

Vivaldi Browser 7.5 Lands with Colored Tab Stacks

OnJuly 3, 2025

Vivaldi 7.5 is here with colored Tab Stacks, DNS over HTTPS, and enhanced Mail, Calendar, and Dashboard features.

Thunderbird 140 ESR Focuses on Enterprise Needs

OnJuly 2, 2025
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Thunderbird 140 ESR is out now, bringing smarter notifications, dark mode message rendering, UI polish, and dozens of bug fixes across mail, calendar, and chat.