The Second Plasma 6.6 Beta Released Ahead of February Launch
The second Plasma 6.6 beta is now available with extensive stability fixes and new core modules as KDE prepares for the final release in mid-February.
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KDE Plasma Login Manager Won’t Support Systemd-Free Linux or BSD Systems
KDE's new Plasma Login Manager is tightly bound to systemd, making it unusable on systemd-free Linux distributions and BSD systems.
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.3 Brings File Manager Improvements
The latest COSMIC Desktop 1.0.3 update is out, improving usability in Files, Settings, Terminal, and portal integration for Linux users.
COSMIC Desktop Adds Rounded Corners and Window Shadows
COSMIC Desktop now supports rounded corners and window shadows across all apps, with new appearance options available in Settings.
GNOME 48.8 Released With Bug Fixes and Security Updates
GNOME 48.8 desktop environment is out as a maintenance release, delivering bug fixes, security updates, and improvements across selected core components.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta Is Out as a Feature Preview Ahead of February Stable Launch
The KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta is now available, giving users a first look at changes scheduled for the February 17 stable release.
KDE Ships Plasma 6.5.5 as January Bugfix Update for Plasma 6
KDE Plasma 6.5.5 is now available as the January 2026 bugfix release, delivering fixes across Wayland, KWin, Discover, and core desktop components.
Big Changes Ahead for the Budgie Desktop in 2026
Big changes are coming to the Budgie desktop in 2026 as Budgie 11 introduces a Qt6-based, modular architecture and a Wayland-first design.
Budgie 10.10 Released as the Desktop’s First Wayland-Based Version
Budgie Desktop 10.10 introduces Wayland support for the first time, marking the end of development for the Budgie 10 series as the project shifts focus to Budgie 11.
How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
A step-by-step guide to installing the COSMIC desktop environment on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via a PPA repository.