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Mesa 25.2, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, is out with Vulkan 1.4, new panvk features, and bug fixes for games like Ghost of Tsushima and DOTA 2.

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AlmaLinux 9 and 10 users can now easily install open-source NVIDIA drivers and CUDA tools with full Secure Boot compatibility using native packages.

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Coming three weeks after KDE Plasma 6.4.3, the KDE Plasma 6.4.4 release changes the behavior of notifications marked as “low priority” or that have been manually configured to show up in the history to selectively ignore that behavior and show up in the history when they arrive if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled.

The post KDE Plasma 6.4.4 Desktop Environment Improves Notifications, Flatpak Support appeared first on Linux Today.

Flameshot 13.0 screenshot tool is here after a 3-year silence, now ported to Qt6, with major bug fixes, new features, and breaking changes.

The post Flameshot 13.0 Revives the Beloved Linux Screenshot Tool appeared first on Linux Today.

Darktable 5.2.1, an open-source raw photo editing tool, is out with bug fixes, improved multi-monitor support, and better raw file handling.

The post Darktable 5.2.1 RAW Photo Editing Tool Released appeared first on Linux Today.

TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen10 is powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors, either the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with 8 cores, 16 threads, and AMD Radeon 860M graphics, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with 10 cores, 20 threads, and AMD Radeon 880M graphics, or the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores, 24 threads, and AMD Radeon 890M graphics.

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Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 is out now, featuring Debian 13, LVM snapshot support, SDN Fabrics, and a revamped mobile UI.

The post Proxmox VE 9.0 Launches with Debian 13 Under the Hood appeared first on Linux Today.

KDE Plasma 6.4.4 fixes crashes in KWin, improves System Monitor behavior, and refines Flatpak handling in Discover.

The post KDE Plasma 6.4.4 Desktop Environment Released appeared first on Linux Today.

openSUSE Leap 16.0 RC is out with Xfce on Wayland, powered by a new Agama installer, SELinux defaults, and a revamped Zypper experience.

The post openSUSE Leap 16.0 Enters RC Phase with SELinux by Default appeared first on Linux Today.

Using Gemini, you can explore an online collection of written documents which can link to other written documents. The main difference is that Gemini approaches this task with a strong philosophy of “keep it simple” and “less is enough”

The post 14 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Gemini Clients appeared first on Linux Today.

Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 is out now, featuring Debian 13, Linux kernel 6.14, and native support for S3-compatible object storage.

The post Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 Released with Debian 13 Base appeared first on Linux Today.

Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.16 kernel series, PorteuX 2.2 is here a little over two months after PorteuX 2.1, adding a patch to Xorg Server to make tear-free (vsync) available in the modesetting kernel driver, which is used for all graphics cards.

The post Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.2 Distro Is Out with Linux Kernel 6.16 and GNOME 48.3 appeared first on Linux Today.

Darktable 5.2.1 is here about one and a half months after Darktable 5.2 with base support for the Nikon D200 (12bit-compressed), Nikon D5300 (12bit-compressed), Panasonic DC-GH7 (4:3), Pentax K-r (PEF), and Samsung GX-1L cameras.

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Coming more than three months after 4MLinux 48.0, the 4MLinux 49.0 release is powered by the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel series, uses the Mesa 25.1 graphics stack, features support for Bcachefs installations in UEFI mode, and improves support for mobile devices via Bluetooth and PTP/MTP protocols.

The post 4MLinux 49.0 Distro Adds Support for Bcachefs Installations, New Apps, and More appeared first on Linux Today.

From bulletproof backpacks to banning file downloads: why our fight against 3D printed guns keeps missing the point—and what policy leaders should really be asking.

The post Dear Mr. District Attorney, Fight 3D Printed Guns the Right Way appeared first on Linux Today.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Kernel 6.16, HeliumOS 10, NetworkManager 1.54, GNU Binutils 2.45, Arch AUR under fire, Plasma 6.5 automatic light/dark theme, and more.

The post Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 31 (Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2025) appeared first on Linux Today.

KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces long-awaited automatic day/night theme switching, plus dynamic wallpapers, UI tweaks, and more bug fixes.

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The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10, code named Questing Quokka, is released. Learn about the exciting new features of Ubuntu 25.10.

The post Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Snapshot 3 is Released! appeared first on Linux Today.

July 2025 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

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The PCLinuxOS Magazine staff is pleased to announce the release of the August 2025 issue. With the exception of a brief period in 2009, The PCLinuxOS Magazine has been published on a monthly basis since September, 2006. The PCLinuxOS Magazine is a product of the PCLinuxOS community, published by volunteers from the community. The magazine is led by Paul Arnote, Chief Editor, and Assistant Editor Meemaw. The PCLinuxOS Magazine is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 3.0 Unported license, and some rights are reserved. All articles may be freely reproduced via any and all means following first publication by The PCLinuxOS Magazine, provided that attribution to both The PCLinuxOS Magazine and the original author are maintained, and a link is provided to the originally published article.

In the August 2025 issue:

* ICYMI: Decade Old Vulnerability Found In Sudo
* Wiki Pick: Cron Jobs
* Inkscape Tutorial: The New LPE Tool
* How To Install The Typst.vim Plugin
* PCLinuxOS Recipe Corner: Chicken Tortilla Casserole
* Good Words, Good Deeds. Good News
* Install Easy Flatpak Manager On PCLinuxOS
* And much more inside!

This month’s cover was created by parnote.

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