4 Critical Security Flaws Fixed in VMware Workstation Pro

A slew of security flaws in VMware Workstation Pro are fixed in the latest update, along with several other minor annoyances. Details and how to update inside.

18 July 2025
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Ubuntu 25.10 Shrinks its Install Footprint on Raspberry Pi

Ubuntu 25.10 uses a minimal default install on Raspberry Pi, reducing install size. See what's changed and why the move makes sense for developers.

18 July 2025
Constrict GUI with three video files queued for compression, showing 10MB target size setting, automatic framerate selection, and H.264 encoding options.

New App to Compress Video to Target File Sizes on Ubuntu

New Python video compressor Constrict uses FFmpeg to compress videos to target file sizes on Ubuntu. Simple GTK4 GUI now available on Flathub.

17 July 2025
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ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors Get a Bug Fix Update

A bug fix update that tackles a number of glaring issues and compatibility hiccups in the recent major ONLYOFFICE 9.0 release is available to download.

17 July 2025
ESWIN EBC77 RISC-V single board computer

This New RISC-V SBC Runs Ubuntu 24.04, But It Won’t Run Future Releases

ESWIN EBC77 RISC-V SBC launches with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS support but RVA20 profile means it won't run Ubuntu 25.10 or later. Specs, price, and availability.

16 July 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Fixes Something You Didn’t Know Needed Fixing

Another bug to file under 'once you see it, you can't unseen it' has been fixed in Ubuntu, this one concerning the curved corners on the desktop dock.

16 July 2025
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Kiro, Amazon-Backed Agentic IDE, Enters Public Preview

Kiro, a new AI-powered IDE for Linux, macOS, and Windows, is now in public preview. Learn about its "spec-driven" workflow and VS Code compatibility.

15 July 2025

Blender 4.5 LTS Released with ‘Full Vulkan Support’

The new Blender 4.5 LTS release features major improvements, including full Vulkan support, faster startup, new Geometry Nodes, HDR and more.

15 July 2025
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Plasma Bigscreen, KDE’s TV Interface, is Back on Air

KDE's Plasma Bigscreen TV UI gets rebooted with slicker visuals, search functionality, and more – thanks to one developer tuning in to its potential.

15 July 2025
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Chrome OS is (Apparently) Merging with Android

Google has said it is 'combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform'. Why is it happening, and will the merger mean the end of ChromeOS as a brand?

14 July 2025
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Rio is a Fast, WebGPU-Powered Terminal for Ubuntu

Seeking a fast, modern terminal for Ubuntu? Rio is a cross-platform, hardware-accelerated terminal emulator built in Rust with novel features.

13 July 2025
Calibre Ebook Manager logo on a cutout against a pile of books (image from Unsplash)

Calibre 8.6.0 Delivers a Dramatic Database Speed Boost

A sizeable database performance boost is available in the latest release of open source ebook manager, view and converter Calibre, plus plenty of bug fixes.

11 July 2025