Topic: App Updates

Reporting on the latest Linux software releases, app updates and command-line tooling – new features, performance improvements and critical bug fixes for scores of popular Linux applications you can run on Ubuntu.

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Ear Tag (GTK Audio Tag Editor) Gets a Major Performance Boost

A quick run-through of what's been added to Ear Tag, a beautifully designed utility for editing the metadata of audio files quickly, and easily on Linux.

27 December 2022
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Kdenlive 22.12 Released with “Major Overhaul” of Edit Markers

A new version of Kdenlive, a Qt-based open source video editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux is out. I run through what's new and where to download it.

12 December 2022
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Mozilla Firefox 108 is Now Available to Download

Mozilla Firefox 108 is the latest version of the browser to be made available to download. We look at the changes it offers to users, and where to download.

12 December 2022
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OpenShot 3.0 Released with Major Improvements & New Features

Import that footage you've been meaning to edit into the latest version of OpenShot, a free, open-source Qt-based video editor for macOS, Windows & Linux.

11 December 2022
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Vivaldi Browser Now Boasts Mastodon Integration

Vivaldi web browser already does a lot, and as of the latest update it does a bit more: Mastodon, with native support for the decentralised social hub.

7 December 2022
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Open Source Photography App ‘RawTherapee’ Gets Big Update

Rawtherapee 5.9 is out. New features and expanded camera support ship in this update to the open-source photo editor. Learn more about what's changed.

1 December 2022

20 Years in the Making: ClamAV Finally Hits Version 1.0

Does Ubuntu need anti-virus software? The general answer is no, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use one to run a check every now and then – use ClamAV.

30 November 2022
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Mozilla Firefox 107 is Now Available to Download

A new version of Mozilla Firefox is available to download. Don't get excited, though: this is a small release – even by recent 'small release' standards!

15 November 2022

Firefox 106 Brings PDF Annotation & Gesture Nav to Linux

I spotlight 4 new features in Firefox 106 that are well worth knowing about, including new PDF editing features and gesture navigation for Linux.

20 October 2022
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VirtualBox 7.0 Boasts VM Encryption, Better Support for Windows 11

What's better than VirtualBox? A new version of VirtualBox! The latest release is out with a capable crop of enhancements. Want details? Find 'em inside.

11 October 2022

Extension Manager 0.4 Intros Compatibility Checker, Adaptive UI

Extension Manager 0.4 is out with a mobile-friendly UI, and better adherence to GNOME HIG. A new compatibility assistant is included too, if you need it.

6 October 2022
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ONLYOFFICE 7.2 Released with Misc New Features & Improvements

An updated version of ONLYOFFICE is available to download for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ONLYOFFICE 7.2 ships with all of the latest changes to the online version, plus some ‘unique features’ exclusive to the desktop […]

27 September 2022
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NewsFlash RSS Reader Has Been Ported to GTK 4

NewsFlash is a GTK-based RSS reader for Linux desktops — now it's even better thanks to libadwaita, FreshRSS support, and new settings.

25 September 2022
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Audacity 3.2 Released with Realtime Effects, VST3 Support

Realtime audio effects and support for VTS3 plugins are among the new features added to the famed open-source audio editor Audacity, out now.

23 September 2022
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Kdenlive 22.08 Released with Blockbuster Improvements

A major new version of open source video editor Kdenlive is available to download — and BOY does it have some ace new features and enhancements to show us.

24 August 2022
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Firefox 104 Released with Tweaks to Reduce Battery Usage When Idle

As sure as the sun rises so a new version of the Mozilla Firefox web browser appears every 4 weeks. The latest is here, v104, so we check out what's new.

22 August 2022
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LibreOffice 7.4 is Out — And It Doubles-Down on Microsoft Office Compatibility

The LibreOffice 7.4 release is now available download. In this post we look at the changes the new version brings, and where to download it to try it out.

18 August 2022

FSearch 0.2 is Out – And it Makes Finding Files Even Faster

A new release of open source file search app FSearch is available to download. An improved search engine that supports addition search queries is included.

16 August 2022