Topic: Linux Mint

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Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver

Linux Mint is working on a redesigned screensaver and lock screen for the Cinnamon desktop. Based on our first look, it’s a solid improvement. If the word “screensaver” conjures flying star fields or photo slideshows, […]

4 March 2026
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Linux Mint is adding post-install home encryption option

Linux Mint 23 will expand its System Administration tool (mintsysadm) with a new Users section, enabling post-install home encryption and more.

15 February 2026
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Linux Mint may make fewer releases a year to ‘uncap ambition’

Linux Mint developers are considering ending the distro’s six‑month release cycle, a change that could mean fewer updates and a slower release pace.

11 February 2026

Linux Mint 22.3 Released, This is What’s New

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of new system management tools.

13 January 2026
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Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Released, This is What’s New

Linux Mint 22.3 beta brings a redesigned app menu, regex file search, new on-screen keyboard, and improved Wayland support. See what's new in this update.

20 December 2025

Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Will Be Released This Month

Linux Mint 22.3 Beta is due to be released in the coming weeks, but what new features can you expect to find in it? A quick recap on why this matters.

2 December 2025
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Linux Mint 22.3 is Adding New System Hardware Tool

Linux Mint 22.3 is adding a revamped System Information tool with USB, GPU, PCI and BIOS sections to make hardware troubleshooting easier.

7 November 2025

Linux Mint 22.3 Plans App Menu Revamp, Better Wayland Support

Linux Mint 22.3 is due for release in December, and we just got our first idea of what's planned: redesigned app launcher, new applets, and Wayland integration.

13 September 2025
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Linux Mint 22.2 Finally Released, This is What’s New

The new Linux Mint 22.2 release is available for download. It features theme changes, fingerprint support, and updated apps. More details inside.

3 September 2025

Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is What’s New

Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" beta brings fingerprint login, improved theming, new Hypnotix viewing modes, and a fair bit more – do you fancy testing it?

12 August 2025

Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Coming Soon, ISOs Enter Testing

Linux Mint 22.2 beta ISOs are being tested according to information on the distro's internal testing server. This suggests a public beta is imminent.

6 August 2025

Linux Mint 22.2 Adds Native Fingerprint Login Support

Linux Mint 22.2 adds fingerprint login and authentication support through a new desktop app called Fingwit, which boasts 'smarter' PAM integration.

8 June 2025