Pop!_OS Team Sets September 25 for COSMIC Beta Release
The long-awaited COSMIC desktop beta for Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS arrives September 25, following years of work, bringing fresh features to test.
Debian 13.1 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its first refresh (13.1), featuring 71 bug fixes and 16 security updates. Here's more on that.
KDE Linux Alpha Launches with Immutable Base and Flatpak Support
KDE Linux alpha debuts as a reference OS for Plasma and KDE apps, built on an immutable base with Flatpak, Snap, and atomic updates.
HandBrake 1.10.2 Fixes High Depth Video Crash and Updates AV1 Libraries
HandBrake 1.10.2, an open-source video transcoder, brings fixes for Windows and macOS, including better driver handling, Apple Silicon crash workaround, and more.
Mozilla Confirms Firefox 32-Bit Linux Support Will End in 2026
Mozilla confirms Firefox will no longer support 32-bit Linux after version 144, with users encouraged to switch to 64-bit systems.
openSUSE Leap 16 Promises 24 Months of Community Support per Release
openSUSE Leap 15.6 extends updates until April 2026, while Leap 16 introduces a full 24-month support cycle across both Leap and Leap Micro releases.
Calibre 8.10 Introduces Customizable Column Tooltips
Calibre 8.10 e-book manager adds custom column tooltips, audiobook destinations in MTP, and fixes Kindle APNX file issues.
Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC (1976–78) Goes Open Source under MIT License
Nearly 50 years after its debut, Microsoft has open-sourced its historic 6502 BASIC, the interpreter that powered early home computers.
How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 from Mint 22.1
Here's how to upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" from 22.1 "Xia", with all the steps you need to follow for a smooth, safe, and trouble-free system update.
GNOME 49 Brings Back GDM X11 Sessions
GNOME 49 reintroduces X11 sessions in GDM, whereas GNOME 50 is slated to remove most legacy X11 code while maintaining session launching support.