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The big news for Linux gamers is the implementation of advanced options for the in-game performance overlay for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, improved Steam UI scaling in XWayland, improved system display scale in the in-game overlay, and improved Big Picture update progress UI.

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The Debian Trixie release is jam-packed with new features thanks to the efforts of many. See where Collabora contributed to upgraded GNOME components, newer PipeWire versions, and more!

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This article picks some useful GUI tools that make configuring systemd much easier.

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KDE Plasma 6.4.5 lands with bugfixes for KWin, Discover, Plasma Desktop, and more, improving Wayland handling, notifications, and system stability.

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InterceptSuite is an open-source, cross-platform network traffic interception tool designed for TLS/SSL inspection, analysis, and manipulation at the network level.

The tool features a cross-platform C# GUI and supports Python extensions for protocol dissection. Notably, it allows TLS upgrades, such as STARTTLS and custom upgrades, enabling interception of plaintext protocols that transition to TLS. capabilities not found in any proxy solutions. Additionally, it supports specific IoT protocols like MQTT.

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AI revives the long-abandoned ftape Linux kernel driver, bringing 1990s QIC-80 tape backup hardware back to life on modern systems.

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Learn how to show progress of cp, mv, rm, rsync, dd, scp, adb, tar, gzip, zip, 7z, unzip, etc., commands in Linux with/without using any tool.

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Being a System or Network administrator tasked with monitoring and debugging Linux system performance problems on a daily basis is an immensely challenging responsibility.

It demands unwavering dedication, a profound understanding of Linux systems, and a constant commitment to ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

After dedicating a decade to working as a Linux Administrator in the IT industry, I have come to truly appreciate the arduous task of monitoring and ensuring the continuous operation of systems.

In light of this, we have curated a comprehensive list of the Top frequently used command-line monitoring tools. These invaluable tools can prove indispensable for every Linux/Unix System Administrator, empowering them to efficiently monitor, diagnose, and maintain the health and performance of their systems.

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Catch up on the latest Linux news: Debian 13.1, Mint 22.2, KDE Linux, LKRG 1.0, COSMIC beta release date, Mozilla drops 32-bit support, GNOME 49 brings back X11, and more.

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Linux Kernel Runtime Guard hits 1.0 after 7 years, introducing support for kernel 6.17, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and code cleanup.

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This week, we received some exciting news about the first release of KDE’s own distribution, the final release of Linux Mint 22.2, the first point release of Debian 13 “Trixie”, new development releases of GIMP 3.2 and OpenSSL 3.6, an updated NVIDIA graphics driver, as well as a new Arch Linux ISO snapshot and installer update.

We also got new releases of the Mixxx DJ software and Calibre e-book manager. Below, you can check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux weekly roundup for September 7th, 2025.

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The long-awaited COSMIC desktop beta for Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS arrives September 25, following years of work, bringing fresh features to test.

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KDE Linux hits alpha—ready for developers and power users, but ordinary Linux fans should hold off for now. What’s it is, what’s it isn’t, and why it matters.

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Debian 13.1 is here less than a month after Debian 13, providing an updated installation media to those who want to deploy the latest Debian Trixie operating system on new hardware and who had issues with the previous ISO images or don’t want to download hundreds of updates from the repositories after the installation.

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DNS (Domain Name System) is a fundamental facilitator of several networking technologies such as mail servers, Internet browsing, and streaming services e.g., Netflix and Spotify, among others.

It works on a special computer called a DNS server – which keeps a database record of several public IP addresses along with their corresponding hostnames for it to resolve or translate hostnames to IP addresses upon user request.

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Calibre 8.10 e-book manager adds custom column tooltips, audiobook destinations in MTP, and fixes Kindle APNX file issues.

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Here’s how to upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” from 22.1 “Xia”, with all the steps you need to follow for a smooth, safe, and trouble-free system update.

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Nearly 50 years after its debut, Microsoft has open-sourced its historic 6502 BASIC, the interpreter that powered early home computers.

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The new Linux Mint desktop release doesn’t come with many flashy new features, but it remains attractive, easy to use, and far more secure than Windows.

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