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CrossOver 24 Released with UI Buffs, Office 365 Install Fixes

A new version of CrossOver is out building out from last month’s release of Wine 9.0. Created by CodeWeavers, a major contributor to Wine’s ongoing development, CrossOver is a commercial version of Wine with extra […]

22 February 2024

Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS is Available to Download

A new point release of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is available to download. Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS is the fourth point release and results in a brand-new installation image (ISO) that integrates all of the security patches, […]

22 February 2024
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With Superlist, Wunderlist Makers Pick Up Where They Left Off

Remember Wunderlist? It was a highly popular and well-made cloud-based to-do/task app that was free to use on all major mobile and desktop platforms, including Linux, until Microsoft acquired it and eventually shut it down. […]

20 February 2024
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Firefox 123 Released with Better Gamepad Support on Linux

A new stable version of the Mozilla Firefox web browser is available to download. Mozilla Firefox 123 buffs the browser’s privacy-respecting translation feature. Now when you translate a web page the browser also translates text […]

20 February 2024
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Miracle-WM is a New Tiling Wayland Compositor Based on Mir

Fans of tiling window managers like i3, Sway, and Hyprland will be interested to hear there’s a new option in town called Miracle-WM. Created by Canonical engineer Matthew Kosarek, Miracle-WM is notable for being a […]

19 February 2024

Final Release of Popular Open-Source IRC Client

The open-source IRC client HexChat has announced its final ever release. HexChat 2.16.2 arrives with a small selection of bug fixes and new features for its long-standing fans to enjoy, but also bad news: after […]

19 February 2024

elementary OS 8 Enters Early Access, Here’s What’s Planned

Sponsors of elementary OS now have early access to the next major version of the Ubuntu-based desktop Linux operating system. elementary OS 8 is the next major update, following on from this year’s elementary OS […]

18 February 2024

GNOME Network Displays Adds Support for MICE, Chromecast

The latest version of the GNOME Network Displays app lets you stream your desktop to a wireless display using the Chromecast and Miracast over Infrastructure (MICE) protocols. Both features had been in development for a […]

16 February 2024
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Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop Installer Changes [First Look]

As part of work on the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 release Canonical’s engineers are working on improving the Ubuntu installer, with “provisioning” the key aim. “Provisioning?” Yes, now that the Ubuntu desktop installer uses the same […]

15 February 2024
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ONLYOFFICE 8 Released with PDF Encryption, RTL Support

Lots of new features, er feature in the latest update to ONLYOFFICE, the open-source productivity suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ONLYOFFICE 8.0 introduces RTL support, albeit as an opt-in, beta feature. When enabled it […]

14 February 2024
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Ubuntu ‘Command Not Found’ Open to Exploit with Snaps

Researchers at Aqua Security say they’ve discovered a significant security issue with Ubuntu’s “command not found” feature. When you run a command for a package not installed Ubuntu’s “command not found” feature kicks in to […]

14 February 2024

Mozilla Announces Layoffs, Renews Focus on Firefox

Mozilla, makers of the Firefox web browser, is the latest tech company to announce layoffs. The non-profit says it is scaling back development on a number of projects and, as a result, 60 employees (roughly […]

13 February 2024