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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GNOME, the default desktop for Ubuntu and Fedora Workstation, will probably replace its default system monitor app in next release.
It’s Resources, a free open-source system monitoring application that uses GTK4 plus libadwaita for its modern UI that’s looking native in recent GNOME desktop releases.
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KDE Plasma 6.7, the next major release of the popular Linux desktop environment, is now available for Beta testing.
The new version of this free open-source desktop environment introduced many new features with better AMD laptops, and Intel GPUs support.
Scrcpy, the popular tool to mirror and control Android screen on your computer or laptop, released new major 4.0 version a few days ago.
The new version of this free open-source application ported from SDL2 to SDL3, added flex display, and many other exciting new features.
