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June 18, 2026
The privacy-focused Tails 7.9 is now available with Tor Browser 15.0.16, updated firmware for newer hardware, and a Secure Boot notification fix.
SonicDE Launches as a KDE-Based Desktop for X11 Holdouts

SonicDE Launches as a KDE-Based Desktop for X11 Holdouts

June 18, 2026
SonicDE is a new community project focused on preserving KDE’s X11 desktop components as upstream Plasma moves fully to Wayland.
PipeWire 1.6.7 Multimedia Framework Fixes Silent Audio Ports After Rate Changes

PipeWire 1.6.7 Multimedia Framework Fixes Silent Audio Ports After Rate Changes

June 18, 2026
PipeWire 1.6.7 is out with fixes for silent ports after sample rate changes, ALSA sync regressions, and several smaller audio improvements.
After Recent AUR Security Scare, Yay 13.0 Adds New Review and Automation Features

After Recent AUR Security Scare, Yay 13.0 Adds New Review and Automation Features

June 17, 2026
Yay 13.0 adds Lua hooks, PKGBUILD age visibility, and new automation tools following recent concerns over AUR package security.

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