VirtualBox 7.2.2 Update Resolves TPM Emulation on Linux

VirtualBox 7.2.2 is out, fixing critical startup crashes and making TPM emulation on Linux work again. It's the first maintenance update in the new 7.2 series.

14 September 2025
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Dash to Panel Update Adds GNOME 49 Support + More

Popular GNOME Shell extension Dash to Panel is updated for GNOME 49, but all of its changes, fixes and improvements are available on earlier releases too.

13 September 2025

Linux Mint 22.3 Plans App Menu Revamp, Better Wayland Support

Linux Mint 22.3 is due for release in December, and we just got our first idea of what's planned: redesigned app launcher, new applets, and Wayland integration.

13 September 2025
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GNOME 49: New Apps, Lock Screen Features & Design Changes

GNOME 49 brings new apps, lock screen media controls, multi-monitor brightness controls, file manager changes and fractional scaling improvements.

12 September 2025
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Firefox Adding Google Lens, Stock Data, AI “Page Buddy” Features

A rundown of new features in development for Firefox, including visual image search, more sponsored results in the URL bar, and (of course) more AI integration.

11 September 2025
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Spotify Finally Adds Lossless Audio Streaming Option

Spotify Premium users can now stream music in lossless audio quality at no extra cost. The desktop Spotify Linux app is likely to add support for it too.

10 September 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Dracut by Default

Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds switch to Dracut by default, after Feature Freeze Exception granted to replace initramfs-tools for a more modern boot process.

10 September 2025

Stop Wallpaper Moving When You Switch Workspace in GNOME

Stop distracting wallpaper movement in GNOME Shell workspace transitions with Static Workspace Background extension, keepings the background fixed.

10 September 2025

Linux 6.17 Kernel Arrives in Ubuntu 25.10 Daily Builds

Linux kernel 6.17 is now baked-in to the latest Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds, which means this will be the kernel version the next Ubuntu releases ships with.

9 September 2025

Firefox is Ending Support for 32 bit Linux

Mozilla is FINALLY pulling the plug on 32-bit Firefox builds for Linux, a decade after Google Chrome did the same. Why now? It says they're getting hard to build.

8 September 2025

Slick MPD Client Euphonica is Now Available on Flathub

Euphonica is a slick new MPD client for Linux, written in Rust and GTK4/libadwaita. It's currently in beta, but testing is easier as it's finally arrived on Flathub.

8 September 2025
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New Icons, Theme Tweaks Land in Ubuntu 25.10

Yaru, Ubuntu's default theme, has received a refresh ahead of October's 25.10 release. The artwork drop adds new app icons, and improves theme consistency.

7 September 2025