Linux

Over three weeks after its beta and four months since the 22.2 “Zara” release, Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now available for download, as the status has been changed from “Being tested” to “Approved for stable release,” and the installation ISOs are now being synchronized across the mirrors. Powered by Linux kernel 6.14, the distribution is...

KDE developers continue preparing Plasma 6.6, and although there are over a month to go before the final stable release (scheduled for February 17, 2026), the team posts weekly updates on the KDE Blogs about what changes to expect from this version. One of the most notable recent additions is...

IPFire, a free, open-source Linux-based hardened firewall designed to be deployed as a dedicated firewall/router system for protecting network environments, has issued IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199. The release’s highlight is full support for WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 access points. While compatible hardware was already usable in previous releases,...

Nearly two months after the previous 0.51 release, Hyprland, a favorite among fans of eye-pleasing tiling window compositors, has just rolled out version 0.52. This update introduces an impressive list of new capabilities: A new modal property has been introduced for window rules, offering more fine-grained control over window behaviors. Auto-closing submaps can...

The Nitrux team has announced the release of Nitrux 5.0 for this immutable, systemd-free Debian-based Linux distro, betting on AppImage-based software delivery. The new version marks a major shift in the distribution’s identity, as the distro abandons the KDE Plasma desktop entirely and transitions to Hyprland, a dynamic Wayland compositor renowned...

The Linux distribution landscape just witnessed an unconventional move. Nitrux 5.1, released on January 7, 2026, has officially ended support for virtual machine environments, pivoting exclusively toward physical hardware deployments. This strategic shift marks a significant departure from conventional Linux distribution development practices. What Makes Nitrux Unique? Before diving into...

As Jellyfin marks its seventh anniversary, the open-source media server project has unveiled significant changes to its desktop application, signaling a new chapter in its evolution. The January 2026 "State of the Fin" update brings not just a rebrand but substantial technical improvements that promise better performance and user experience...

The first stable release of System76’s COSMIC desktop is now available, making its debut in Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. Beyond that, many Linux distributions have already started offering COSMIC through their repositories. Unfortunately, Ubuntu users aren’t quite so lucky because the desktop environment isn’t included in Ubuntu’s default set. Still, there’s no...

Major Kernel Update Brings Cutting-Edge Hardware Support Canonical has officially confirmed that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon," scheduled for release on April 23, 2026, will ship with Linux kernel 6.20 or more than likely re-badged as Linux 7.0. This announcement represents a significant milestone in Ubuntu's commitment to providing users...

Arch Linux has kicked off 2026 with a powerful new ISO snapshot that brings significant improvements for both new installations and modern hardware support. The Arch Linux 2026.01.01 release is the first Arch Linux ISO snapshot powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.18 LTS kernel series, marking an important...