Linux App Release Roundup (July 2025)

Roundup of July's smaller Linux app releases: Shotcut and Kdenlive video editors, Plank Reloaded dock, Krita performance fixes, and more.

2 August 2025
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US Tariff Change Could Send SBC & Mini PC Prices Soaring

The US ending tariff exemption on goods under $800 could send the price of Raspberry Pi, mini PCs and other Linux hardware soaring — not just for buyers in America.

1 August 2025
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Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Gains New Keyboard Shortcuts

Ubuntu's DING extension adds new keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon selection, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation.

1 August 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download

The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like helping the furry-faced mascot seeks out stable status.

31 July 2025

Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu

Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator.

31 July 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM

Ubuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place.

30 July 2025

GNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally)

A customisable photo widget for your GNOME desktop that shows images from any folder you like. Resizable and moveable, it adds personalised flourish.

30 July 2025
Fish Shell.

Fish is Like Bash With a Brain — Here’s How to Try it on Ubuntu

Fish might be the Bash alternative you didn't know you needed, thanks to features like highlighting, and smarter command suggestions. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu.

29 July 2025

Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages

Firefox Add-Ons are a crucial element of this open source browser, and finding good ones that work well, important. A design change aims to help.

29 July 2025

Testing New Linux Kernels on Ubuntu is About to Get Easier

Canonical announces a new strategy for Ubuntu development releases, now offering upstream Linux kernels for earlier testing and (hopefully) better stability.

28 July 2025
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Linux 6.16 Released with OpenVPN Speed Boost, 5-Level Paging + More

Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - and a fair bit more. Highlights inside.

28 July 2025

Kapitano (Linux Antivirus Scanner) Developer Abandons Ship

Kapitano, a Linux virus scanning app using ClamAV has been discontinued by its developer and the code made available under The Unlicense for continuation.

27 July 2025