Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Shell

GNOME Shell search asks for perfect spelling, but fuzzy search extensions let you find apps even with typos – and a new one has just appeared to help.

14 August 2025

Linux Firmware Service Calls on Hardware Makers to Help Fund It

Linux's firmware hub, the LVFS, announces a new funding model with quotas for vendors to help firm up the future of the service, benefitting us all.

13 August 2025

Orion Browser for Linux Gets Exciting Progress Update

Kagi's privacy-focused Orion browser for Linux hits Milestone 2 with working tabs, bookmarks, and performance parity with GNOME Web/Epiphany.

13 August 2025

CrossOver 25.1.0 Released with Microsoft Office Fixes on Linux

CrossOver 25.1.0 brings Microsoft Office 2016 stability buffs, fixes for EA and Ubisoft launchers, better Xbox and 8BitDo controller support, and more.

12 August 2025

Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is What’s New

Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" beta brings fingerprint login, improved theming, new Hypnotix viewing modes, and a fair bit more – do you fancy testing it?

12 August 2025
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Ubuntu 25.10 May Ship with an “Unstable” Linux Kernel

Ubuntu 25.10 may ship with a Linux 6.17 release candidate kernel due to timing conflicts, marking the first Ubuntu release with an "unstable" kernel.

11 August 2025

Updated: Mozilla Slammed Over Battery-Draining “Garbage” AI in Firefox

Firefox's new AI tab groups is causing high CPU usage and battery drain. Find out why users are complaining and how to disable the feature.

10 August 2025

Give Your Ubuntu Desktop a Refresh with Hatter Icon Set

Looking for Ubuntu icon alternatives? Hatter offers vibrant, well-designed icons that integrate cleanly with GNOME while respecting app's brand identity.

10 August 2025

Debian 13 “Trixie” Released After 2 Years of Development

Debian 13 "Trixie" released with RISC-V support, Linux 6.12 LTS, APT 3.0, but 'reduced support' 32-bit PCs. The most predictably unpredictable release yet!

9 August 2025
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HandBrake 1.10 Released with Discord-Friendly 10MB Presets

HandBrake 1.10 adds Discord-friendly 10MB presets, fixes metadata passthru issues, and misc encoder improvements for Linux, Windows & Mac.

9 August 2025
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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Released with Offline AI Code Completion

JetBrains releases IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 with offline AI code completion, Java 25 support, Spring tools, and Maven 4 enhancements.

7 August 2025
Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Released with Linux 6.14 + Mesa 25

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS is the third point release to the 'Noble Numbat'. It adds 6 months worth of updates, a new Linux kernel and updated drivers.

7 August 2025