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AMD’s recent decision to move its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Windows GPU drivers into maintenance mode sparked concern among Radeon users, but Linux gamers have nothing to worry about.
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AMD Confirms Linux Gaming Unaffected by RDNA Driver Changes
AMD’s recent decision to move its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Windows GPU drivers into maintenance mode sparked concern among Radeon users, but Linux gamers have
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November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Linux gaming has reached a new milestone. According to GamingOnLinux, the October 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows Linux systems now account for 3.05% of all active Steam users, the first time the platform has broken the 3% barrier.
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Steam Survey October 2025: Linux Gamers Finally Cross 3% Mark
Linux gaming crosses 3% on Steam in October 2025, marking record growth driven by Steam Deck and broader Linux adoption.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Mozilla Firefox has been one of the most popular browsers for a long time, especially for Linux users. People choose Mozilla over other popular browsers primarily for its speed, security, and other benefits.
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10 Ways To Speed Up Firefox Browser on Linux Desktop
Many of us need to speed up Firefox browser on Linux. And today, I will share some of the most effective tips for that.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
FTP ( File Transfer Protocol ) is a great and efficient way of transferring files over a TCP-based system like the internet. It helps to move many computer files from one host or system to another host or system without any hassle and complexity.
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Best Linux FTP Client: Top 10 Reviewed for Linux Geeks
There are lots of secure Linux FTP Client available in the market. Here I will be trying to make a list of fastest Linux FTP client for you.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Bazzite Fall Update has officially landed, bringing the Fedora-based gaming image up to Fedora 43.
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Bazzite Fall Update Arrives with Fedora 43, Handheld Expansions, and Nvidia LTS Support
The Bazzite Fall Update has officially landed, bringing the Fedora-based gaming image up to Fedora 43.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The Document Foundation (TDF) has announced the release of LibreOffice 25.2.7, the final maintenance update in the LibreOffice 25.2 series. The foundation urged users of the 25.2 branch to upgrade to LibreOffice 25.8.x, as the 25.2 line nears its end of support.
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LibreOffice 25.2.7 Released: Final Update Before Major 25.8 Upgrade
LibreOffice 25.2.7 released as the final 25.2 update, with TDF recommending an upgrade to 25.8.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Mesa team has released version 25.2.6, a routine but important bugfix update in the 25.2 series.
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Mesa 25.2.6 Bugfix Release Arrives with Broad GPU Driver Improvements
Mesa 25.2.6 delivers essential GPU driver bugfixes, Vulkan and shader improvements, and stability updates across multiple open-source graphics backends.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Building on the foundation of TrueNAS 25.04 “Fangtooth,” iXsystems has released TrueNAS 25.10 “Goldeye”, a major update designed to enhance performance, simplify system management, and strengthen enterprise capabilities.
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TrueNAS 25.10 “Goldeye” Brings NVMe-oF, OpenZFS 2.3.4, and Enterprise Virtualization Upgrades
TrueNAS 25.10 enhances performance with NVMe-oF, OpenZFS 2.3.4, and enterprise virtualization upgrades.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 15.0, its first stable version built on Firefox ESR 140. The update incorporates a full year of upstream browser changes while maintaining Tor’s core commitment to anonymity, privacy, and censorship resistance.
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Tor Browser 15.0 Released: Firefox ESR 140 Base, Vertical Tabs, and Privacy-Focused Changes
Tor Browser 15.0 debuts with Firefox ESR 140 base, vertical tabs, enhanced privacy tools, and final x86 support for Linux and Android.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Fedora Linux 43 is now available, marking one of the project’s most comprehensive overhauls in recent years. The release focuses on a unified Wayland desktop, enhanced system security, and upgraded developer tooling.
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Fedora Linux 43 Lands: Wayland-Only GNOME, RPM 6.0, and Major Developer Upgrades
Fedora Linux 43 introduces RPM 6.0, Wayland-only GNOME, CoreOS OCI updates, and major developer toolchain upgrades across all platforms.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The FFmpeg developers have added Vulkan-accelerated video decoding for Apple ProRes, implemented through shader-based hardware acceleration.
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FFmpeg Introduces Vulkan-Accelerated Apple ProRes Decoding
FFmpeg adds Vulkan-accelerated Apple ProRes decoding, enabling faster GPU-based video playback and editing with full 4K ProRes profile support.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Bottles team has released version 51.25, introducing support for the st terminal and several important fixes that enhance stability and Steam integration.
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Bottles 51.25 Released: New Terminal Support and Key Bug Fixes
Bottles 51.25 adds st terminal support and key bug fixes, improving stability, Steam integration, and overall performance.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The FreeBSD Project has announced the release of FreeBSD 15.0-BETA3, the third beta build in the 15.0-RELEASE cycle. The update brings several critical fixes, improved WiFi compatibility, and expanded image availability for VMs, containers, and cloud platforms.
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FreeBSD 15.0-BETA3 Released: Improved WiFi, VM Images, and Security Fixes
The FreeBSD Project has announced the release of FreeBSD 15.0-BETA3, the third beta build in the 15.0-RELEASE cycle.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Canonical has released a series of important security updates addressing vulnerabilities in fetchmail, Go Cryptography, and multiple Linux kernel variants used across Oracle Cloud and AWS environments.
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Ubuntu Security Roundup: Fixes for fetchmail, Go Cryptography, Linux Kernel, and More
Ubuntu fixes major vulnerabilities in fetchmail, Go Cryptography, and Linux kernels for Oracle and AWS systems.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
OpenBSD 7.8 ships broad hardware enablement, major SMP networking gains, and security-focused updates across VMM, OpenSSH, and LibreSSL.
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OpenBSD 7.8 Released with Raspberry Pi 5 support, Parallel TCP stack, SEV-ES VMs, and OpenSSH 10.2
OpenBSD 7.8 enhances performance, adds SEV-ES virtualization, Raspberry Pi 5 support, and OpenSSH 10.2 security updates.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Bazzite Linux 42.20251018 has arrived, positioning itself as the next evolution in Linux gaming by integrating smoother performance, advanced display support, and expanded multi-launcher game compatibility across desktops, handhelds, and HTPCs.
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Bazzite 42.20251018 Launches with Enhanced Gaming Performance and Expanded Compatibility
Bazzite 42.20251018 improves Linux gaming with better performance, launcher support, and updated GNOME and KDE environments.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The digiKam team has released version 8.8.0, introducing a full Qt 6.10 port, improved color management across platforms, advanced tag handling, and over 100 bug fixes aimed at stability and performance for photographers and enthusiasts.
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digiKam 8.8.0 Released with Qt 6.10 Port, Color Profile Automation, and 100+ Fixes
digiKam 8.8.0 adds Qt 6.10, focus visualization, color profile automation, and over 100 fixes for better stability.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
PeaZip 10.7.0 refines its file management and viewing experience with cross-platform thumbnail support, integrated viewers, and an overhauled codebase that improves speed, stability, and user privacy.
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PeaZip 10.7.0 Launches with New File Manager and Image Viewer
PeaZip 10.7.0 adds cross-platform thumbnails, new viewers, and major performance upgrades across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The AnduinOS team has officially released version 1.4, aligning with Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing” and introducing major updates, including GNOME 49, Linux kernel 6.17, and the complete removal of X11 in favor of Wayland.
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AnduinOS 1.4 Launches with GNOME 49, Linux 6.17, and Full Wayland Transition
AnduinOS 1.4 debuts with GNOME 49, Linux 6.17, and full Wayland support, syncing with Ubuntu 25.10 for a modern desktop experience.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Wine development release 10.17 is now available, featuring major component updates, improved cross-platform support, and fixes for 17 reported issues that refine Windows application performance on Linux and FreeBSD system.
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Wine 10.17 Arrives with Default EGL Renderer, Mono 10.3.0, and 17 Key Fixes
Wine 10.17 adds Mono 10.3.0, default EGL renderer, FreeBSD improvements, and fixes 17 major compatibility issues.
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October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A few years ago, I decided to take this seriously. I personally tested around 12 Linux distributions on several computers, both Intel and AMD systems.
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Why I Finally Settled on Linux Mint Cinnamon After Testing 12 Distros
After testing a dozen distros, I chose Linux Mint Cinnamon for reliable, stable out-of-the-box audio, Vivaldi support, and Steam compatibility.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The popular physics sandbox game Brick Rigs has released Update 1.9, introducing native Linux support, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, and expanded language options for players worldwide.
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Brick Rigs 1.9 Update Launches with Native Linux Support, FSR, and 12 New Languages
Brick Rigs 1.9 adds native Linux support, FSR, 12 new languages, and major fixes for better performance and stability.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Samba team has announced version 4.22.6, the latest stable release in the 4.22 series, bringing key fixes for macOS compatibility, Active Directory integration, Ceph stability, and clustered Samba environments.
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Samba 4.22.6 Brings Fixes for Finder, Ceph, and Active Directory
Samba 4.22.6 fixes macOS Time Machine, Ceph stability, and Active Directory issues for better reliability.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:26 AM
GNOME 49.1 refines the desktop experience with major stability fixes in Shell and Mutter, improved session reliability, and updated core apps and toolkits marking a solid maintenance release for Linux users.
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GNOME 49.1 Released with Fixes across Shell, Mutter, and Core Apps
GNOME 49.1 strengthens desktop stability, toolkit performance, and accessibility with Shell, Mutter, and core application fixes.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Canonical has released a series of Ubuntu Security Notices (USNs) addressing critical vulnerabilities across key open-source packages, including MuPDF, Redis, Samba, and Apache Subversion.
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Ubuntu Security Roundup: Fixes for MuPDF, Redis, Samba, and More
Ubuntu fixes multiple critical flaws in MuPDF, Redis, Samba, and Apache Subversion to prevent denial-of-service and code execution risks.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM