Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Enters Testing with a Brand New Look

A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a cross-platform and open source Qt-based image flashing tool is available for testing — with a BRAND NEW look.

2 October 2025

Mini Floating Panel Adds New Auto-Positioning Options

An update to the Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension is out, adding the ability to move the compact panel to a different part of the screen by clicking.

1 October 2025

Imgur Not Available in the UK After Data Regulator Threatens Fine

UK users confused why Imgur is no longer working should know that the owners of the image hosting platform geo-blocked the country due to data privacy requests.

30 September 2025

GNOME 49 Support, New Keyboard Options Added to Tiling Shell

Tiling Shell v17 is out with a handful of new options for keyboard-driven workflows, including shorts to switch between tiling layouts. GNOME 49 support also added.

29 September 2025
Newspaper headline announcing the release of a new Linux kernel, featuring the Linux penguin mascot.

Linux Kernel 6.17 Released, This is What’s New

Linux kernel 6.17 is released with Intel Xe3 graphics, SmartMux support for AMD hybrid GPUs, Legion Go S drivers, SSD write improvements – and a lot more!

28 September 2025
A hand is about to drop a blue application icon into a trash can, symbolizing the action of deleting an app. The background shows various app icons.

Ubuntu 25.10 No Longer Includes Startup Applications Tool

The way to autostart applications in Ubuntu has changed, as the standalone 'Startup Applications' tool not included in 25.10 — don't panic; it's still possible.

26 September 2025

Pop!_OS 24.04 (with COSMIC Desktop) Just Hit Beta

System76's new COSMIC desktop environment has hit beta, and available for testing in the new Pop!_OS 24.04 beta. Both are available to download right now.

26 September 2025
Raspberry Pi 500 plus keyboard with backlit keys and $200 price tag.

Meet the Coolest (and Most Expensive) Raspberry Pi Yet

Raspberry Pi today unveiled the new Raspberry Pi 500+ — a ‘premium’ version of its compact keyboard PC that uses mechanical switches, RGB backlighting and is pre-fitted with an SSD. “Raspberry Pi 500+ puts the power of […]

25 September 2025

This GNOME Weather Widget Puts Forecasts Directly on Your Desktop

If you want weather information displayed directly on your Ubuntu desktop, the Desktop Widgets GNOME Shell extension is worth checking out. See why inside.

24 September 2025

elementary OS 8.0.2 Released with Linux 6.14 Kernel

Elementary OS 8.0.2 is available to download — the final minor update before the next major release due late 2025. On offer is a new kernel, GPU drivers and fixes.

24 September 2025

OBS Studio 32.0 Brings New Plugin Manager, NVIDIA RTX Effects

The new OBS Studio 32.0 release is out, with support for higher-quality recordings out-of-the-box, new filters and effects, a plugin manager and plenty of bug fixes.

23 September 2025
Ubuntu Pro updates in the Software Updater tool in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu 25.10 Will Fix Update Manager’s Focus Stealing

Ubuntu 25.10 may include a fix for the Update Manager focus stealing by reverting to notifications and app indicators instead of auto-launching windows.

22 September 2025