Intel NPU driver

Intel NPU Driver for Linux is Now Available on the Snap Store

Canonical has put the official Linux Intel NPU driver on the Snap Store. The new Intel NPU Driver snap “bundles many components […] including device firmware, a user space driver and compiler, and an application […]

20 October 2024
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VirtualBox 7.1.4 Readies Linux Kernel 6.12 Support + More

Oracle has released the second maintenance update for the latest VirtualBox 7.1 series. VirtualBox 7.1.4 includes a small set of improvements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements to this open-source, cross-platform virtualisation tool, though new major […]

17 October 2024
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Ubuntu 25.04 Codename is Revealed – And It’s Pretty Perfect

Ubuntu 24.10 may have only just been released, but development on the next version is getting underway and the codename for Ubuntu 25.04 revealed. Since codenames are alphabetical (as of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS; restarted at […]

16 October 2024
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Inkscape 1.4 Released with Epic New Features

When it comes to open-source vector graphics software there’s perhaps nothing else as well known or as well made for the task than Inkscape – and a brand new version is now released. Inkscape 1.4 […]

14 October 2024

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 24.10 from 24.04 LTS

With the latest release stacked with new features, you may be looking to upgrade to Ubuntu 24.10 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS but wondering exactly how. “I just wait for Ubuntu to tell me, right?” – […]

13 October 2024
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Spotify Controls GNOME Extension is Ideal for Music Addicts

You can access a music controller in GNOME Shell from the notification shade. It stays out of view but is there when you need it — but perhaps you want something more visible? You can […]

11 October 2024
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KDE neon Users Can Now Upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04

KDE neon users can now upgrade to rebase their systems on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. For those unfamiliar with it, KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that is something of a reference platform for KDE […]

10 October 2024

Ubuntu 24.10 is Now Available to Download

Ubuntu 24.10 is now available for download after six months of dedicated development. The latest release offers plenty of changes and new features, including the latest GNOME 47 release, more preinstalled tools for developers, and […]

10 October 2024

Ubuntu Gamer? The Steam Snap Now Runs Better Than Ever

If you’re using Canonical’s Steam snap to game on Ubuntu you may be pleased to hear that a number appreciable performance improvements have begun to filter out. Valve recommend Ubuntu users stick to the official […]

9 October 2024

KDE Plasma 6.2 Released, This is What’s New

A new major update to the KDE Plasma desktop has been released, and it’s jam-packed with new features, enhancements, and performance-focused improvements. Serving as the third release in the new 6.x series, KDE Plasma 6.2 […]

8 October 2024
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Ardour 8.8 (Open Source DAW) Drops Fresh Fixes & Features

Ardour is one of the most popular and powerful open-source digital audio workstations (DAW) around, and a major new update was recently made available. Now, I can’t profess to be some kind of music-making maestro, […]

7 October 2024

NetworkManager 1.50 Released, Supports Veth Config in CLI

A new version of NetworkManager – used by most Linux distributions (including Ubuntu) to manage wired and wireless network connections – was released this week. NetworkManager 1.50 won’t be included in Ubuntu 24.10 (that ships […]

4 October 2024