News, Tutorials, Howtos for Ubuntu Linux
Frame, the free open-source GUI front-end for FFmpeg, released new 0.34.0 version today.
The new version of this Rust written application updates its FFmpeg bundle from version 8.1.2 to the latest 9.0.2 for Linux, Windows, and macOS. While, Flatpak and Nixpkgs installations continue to use distribution-provided FFmpeg library.
Blender, the popular 3D computer creation software, released new 5.3 verison yesterday.
The new version of this free open-source software introduces an optional project system. It makes Blender aware of a larger context, rather than just the currently open blend file.
Each project has a root directory, and all files under that directory are considered part of the project.
Firefox 160.0, the new bi-weekly release of this popular web browser, was released last night.
The new version introduced a Beta feature called Mini Window. It allows to move a tab, or a selected section of a page, into a small floating window, useful for multitasking or keeping something in view.
Extension Manager, the popular app for installing and managing GNOME Shell extensions, released new 0.7.0 version a few days ago.
The new version of this graphical application adds batch operation support for user installed extensions.
By clicking on the new “check mark in a circle icon”, you can select multiple installed extensions and remove them at once.
NVIDIA Driver for Linux released new 620.70.06 version a few days ago!
The new NVIDIA 620 is the latest production branch driver series that’s suitable for general use and enterprise environments.
Vivaldi, the Chromium based web browser, released version 8.3 a few days ago.
The new version of this popular browser app features a big overhaul of its built-in Ads and Track Blocker.
Besides disabling or blocking everything, it now provides two new options to reduce tracker and ad blocking a bit, to prevent websites from breaking.
Enlightenment, the minimal Linux desktop, released new 0.28.0 version in last week. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu via PPA.
Enlightenment 0.28.0 features initial NetBSD support, including power commands and signal handling, native PipeWire mixer, many network and power management improvements.
MPV, the popular command line media player, released new 0.42 version today after nearly a year of development.
The new version of this free open-source player added context menu support, improved DVD playback, introduced FRC filter for AMD GPU, and fixed various issues.
KeePass Password Safe, the free open-source password manager, released new 2.62 version yesterday.
The new version of this lightweight app introduced many new features and various improvements.
GIMP, the popular GTK image editor, released new 3.2.8 version a few days ago.
The new version is a maintenance release that includes various bug-fixes, improvements, as well as some minor new features.
