AppGrid, the free open-source application launcher for KDE Plasma 6, released new version 1.8.0 (and 1.8.1 with a quick fix) yesterday.

The new version of this Kickoff and Kicker alternative app launcher is the biggest release since launch, features favorites rewritten, app drag out, smarter search ranks, and deeper Plasma integration.

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qBittorrent, the popular free open-source BitTorrent client, released new 5.2.1 version today.

This is a maintenance release that primarily contains bug-fixes, including a fix for a high level security vulnerability.

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Linux Mint 23, the next version of this popular Linux Distribution that will be based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, has some new features revealed!

The Linux Mint blog announced the monthly news a few days ago, revealing that it will have a new screenshot tool, improved file manager performance, and changes to the dialogs.

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Vivaldi, the free open-source chromium based web browser, release new major 8.0 version a few days ago.

The new version of this highly customizable web browser introduced visible layout presets, allowing to single click to change the panel and tab bar positions from either first start up welcome dialog or Appearance settings page.

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This is a step by step beginners guide shows how to install the most recent NVIDIA drivers in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.

There are two official ways to install NVIDIA drivers in Ubuntu: one from Ubuntu developers, the other from NVIDIA website.

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HPLIP, the HP developed free open-source drivers for HP’s inkjet and laser printers, released new 3.26.4 one day ago.

The new version of this HP Linux Printing and Imaging System added many new printers support, fixed few security vulnerabilities, but no new distributions support for its official installer.

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OnlyOffice Desktop Editors, the free open-source office suite, released new 9.4.0 version yesterday.

The new version of this offline use office suite introduced some new features, added new translations, improved dark mode support, and fixed security issues.

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Chromium user but don’t like running app in sandbox environment? Here’s how to install the native DEB package for this popular web browser in Ubuntu 26.04 and 24.04 LTS.

Ubuntu since 20.04 has Chromium browser built as Snap package that runs in sandbox. It may be great for security and auto update, but lacks a choice for those who don’t like it.

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Firefox 151.0, the new monthly release of the free open-source web browser, is available to download now!

The new version introduced more security features, redesigned the layout of the home (new tab) page, and added more PDF editing features.

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Want to use your face to sign in or run process that needs authentication in your computer? There’s a new project to do the job in Linux!

It’s Gaze, a free open-source Rust written app that provides simple GTK4 + libadwaita user interface for managing facial authentication, while, a CLI tool is also available for command line users.

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