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Bash 5.3 Release Adds ‘Significant’ New Features

A new version of the GNU project's Bourne Again SHell (better known to most as Bash) has been released with improvements and new features.

7 July 2025
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New Linux Security Flaw Uses Initramfs to Inject Malware

A newly found security flaw in Ubuntu could allow attackers with physical access to bypass full disk encryption. Learn how the attack works.

6 July 2025

Gradia Screenshot Tool Just Keeps Getting Better

Gradia makes it easy to annotate add text to screenshots in Ubuntu, and now it lets you upload them directly to image hosting sites like Imgur.

5 July 2025

GPD MicroPC 2 is a Big Improvement Over the Original

The GPD MicroPC 2 is a 7-inch mini laptop with a 'retina' quality rotating touchscreen, and an Intel N250 CPU - but will Linux love it much as the original model?

4 July 2025
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GIMP 3.2 Dev Release Adds New Paint Mode + More

GIMP 3.2 will include a new Overwrite painting mode, support for Photoshop pattern files, and expanded file format support.

3 July 2025
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Vivaldi 7.5 Browser Adds Tab Stack Colours, New DNS Settings

Colourful tab stacks and concise tab context menu are the headline changes on offer the latest update to the Vivaldi web browser.

3 July 2025

GNOME 49 Makes Papers a Core App, Replacing Evince

When Ubuntu 25.04 made Papers its PDF viewer, it did so knowing knowing upstream GNOME planned to make it a Core App. Now it has.

2 July 2025

Ubuntu Fixes Desktop File Thumbnails Not Showing

Image, PDF and other supported file thumbnails will once again appear on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS desktop, after nearly a year of not showing.

2 July 2025

Linux App Release Roundup (June 2025)

Check in for a recap of Linux app releases in June 2025, including updates to Qt Creator, Warp, Darktable, Plank Reloaded, VirtualBox, Audacity and more!

1 July 2025
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digiKam 8.7.0 Released with Improved AI Tools

Faster AI-powered face recognition and an AI powered image rotation plugin are among new features in an update to open source photo manager digiKam.

1 July 2025
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Ubuntu 25.10 Raises RISC-V Profile Requirements

Canonical confirm a technical shift for Ubuntu on RISC-V. With Ubuntu 25.10, it will only support hardware meeting the RVA23 profile spec.

30 June 2025
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Rename Audio Devices on Ubuntu with this ‘Simple’ App

How to easily rename audio devices on Ubuntu with the Simple Wireplumber GUI app. Replace technical audio device names with descriptive labels.

29 June 2025
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A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Gives You One

A new GNOME Shell extension that turns the top bar into a compact, movable panel, so you can customise your Ubuntu desktop to suit your workflow.

28 June 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2 is Now Available to Download

The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu Questing Quokka (to become Ubuntu 25.10 when released in October 9) is now available.

26 June 2025
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KDE Update Turns Off Effect That Could Cause Seizures

KDE Plasma 6.4.1 turns off a visual desktop effect which could, in rare cases, post a risk of triggering seizures in users with photosensitive conditions.

25 June 2025
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KDE Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool Taking Shape

KDE devs have revived the KISS setup tool, aiming to create a polished first-boot experience for Linux users to rival onboarding on Windows and macOS.

25 June 2025
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Firefox 140 Brings Tab Unload, Custom Search & New ESR

Firefox 140 released with tab unloading, custom search engines, and more. ESR users gain major new features like tab grouping and vertical tabs.

24 June 2025
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This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10

Ubuntu's trash icon may get a makeover in 25.10. Yaru icon theme designers are working on a new look to improve desktop consistency.

22 June 2025