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How to Install Sigil 2.4.0 in Ubuntu 24.04 / Linux Mint 22

Last updated: January 15, 2025 — 2 Comments

This is a step by step guide shows how to install Sigil ePub ebook editor (v2.4.0 so far) by either using Flatpak package or building from the source tarball.

Sigil is a popular free and open-source ePub ebook editor that works in Windows, Linux, and macOS. However, it does not provide official packages for Linux.

While Sigil in Ubuntu system repository is always old, user can easily install the latest version via Flatpak package that runs in sandbox environment, or by compiling it from the source tarball.

SIgil 2.3.1

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AI Image Upscaler ‘Upscayl’ 2.15 Added Multiple Languages & TTA Mode

Last updated: December 26, 2024 — 1 Comment

Upscayl, the popular free open-source AI image upscaler, announced new 2.15 released at Christmas!

The release improved user experience for enlarging and enhancing low-resolution images by new AI module and improved module selection dialog.

Instead of choosing from drop-down box, it now shows a pop-up screen. From where you may choose between modules with image previews.

Upscayl – AI mode selection dialog

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Ruby 3.4 Released with ‘it’, Modular Garbage Collector, Improved YJIT

Last updated: December 25, 2024 — Leave a comment

Ruby, the free open-source high-level general-purpose programming language, released new 3.4.0 (then 3.4.1 with quick fix) today at Christmas!

The release introduced it block parameter reference, which behaves very much the same as _1. As the feature request descripted:

it is implemented as a special case of getlocal insn, not a method. it without an argument is considered _1 or a normal local variable if defined. it is considered a method call only when it has any positional/keyword/block arguments.

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Mixxx 2.5.0 Released! It Now Runs in iOS & Web Browser

Last updated: December 24, 2024 — Leave a comment

Mixxx, the free and open-source DJ software, released new major 2.5.0 version today!

The new release now uses Qt6 by default for its user interface, offering improved performance and enhanced compatibility with modern systems. Qt5 is still supported, but will be removed in the next 2.6 release series.

Probably due to this change, Ubuntu 20.04 is no longer officially supported, though user can choose to use the Flatpak package run in sandbox environment.

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OpenShot 3.3 Released with Ripple Edit and New Default Theme

Last updated: December 24, 2024 — Leave a comment

OpenShot, the free open-source beginner friendly video editor, released new 3.3 version yesterday with exciting new features!

This is a new major release that includes many new exciting features. First, the release uses new default “Cosmic Dusk” theme that works great for the dark style desktop environment.

The new theme is more compact than the previous ‘Humanity: Dark’ (which is still available for choice) that has better support for small displays.

OpenShot with new default theme

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How to Share ‘Public’ or Certain Folder in Ubuntu 24.04

Last updated: May 11, 2025 — 2 Comments

This tutorial shows how to share either the Public or certain user folder for local network access in Ubuntu 24.04 or Ubuntu 24.10 with default GNOME desktop.

There are quite a few applications designed for local network file sharing/transferring, but for Ubuntu and other Linux with GNOME, there are built-in services to share user specific folder/folders for local access.
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Darktable 5.0.0 Released! Camera-specific Styles & UI Improvements

Last updated: December 22, 2024 — Leave a comment

Darktable, the popular free open-source photography and RAW developer, released new 5.0.0 version yesterday. PPA updated for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, and Ubuntu 24.10.

Darktable 5.0.0 is a new major feature release. It now shows a splash screen at startup, including app loading process bar, which is useful for the user who has a large library. For choice, it can be disabled in the Preferences dialog, under miscellaneous tab.

Darktable startup splash screen

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NVIDIA Driver 565 Available to Install in Ubuntu / Linux Mint via PPA

Last updated: December 20, 2024 — 2 Comments

For those who are waiting for the latest NVIDIA 565.77 driver package, it’s now available in PPA for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, and Ubuntu 24.10.

NVIDIA 565.77 is so far the latest feature branch version graphics driver for Linux. As Ubuntu seems to prefer the production branch version, this new driver release will be less likely (in my own opinion) to be add into official system repository.

If the new driver includes specific features and bug-fixes for your device, then you may try the “Graphics Drivers” team PPA maintained by Ubuntu Team members.

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Kdenlive 24.12 Added Multiple Subtitle Tracks & Removed Qt5 Support

Last updated: December 20, 2024 — Leave a comment

Kdenlive, the popular Qt-based free open-source video editor, released new 24.12 version a few days ago.

The new release package was made available on December 14. KDE.org announced it within KDE Gear 24.12, though there’s still no official release note in kdenlive website at the moment of writing.

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Flowblade 2.18 Released! Credits Scroll Generator & VP9 WebM Support

Last updated: December 19, 2024 — Leave a comment

Flowblade, free open-source non-linear video editor, announced new 2.18 feature release today!

The new release introduced Credits Scroll Generator, allowing to add animated texts with scrolling or paging effects, like the list of names involved in making a film or TV show. And, text presentation and layout changes are controlled using a bit of MarkDown inspired markup.

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