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COSMIC Alpha 2 Released with Bluetooth Settings, Much-Improved File Manager

Among the updates introduced in COSMIC Alpha 2, there’s a new Bluetooth page in Settings to let you connect and manage your Bluetooth devices, a new Gallery feature in the COSMIC Files file manager that lets users cycle through images in a folder, and new density options under Settings > Appearance to adjust the spacing between UI elements.

DXVK 2.4.1 Improves Support for God of War, GTA: San Andreas, and Other Games

DXVK 2.4.1 is here two and a half months after DXVK 2.4 to improve support for several D3D8/D3D9 games, including GTA: San Andreas, Operation Racoon City, Prince of Persia (2008), Rayman 3, Serious Sam 2, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, The First Templar, and The Sims 2.

Fwupd 1.9.25 Adds Support for Dell K2 Docks and More Intel USB4 Hubs

Fwupd 1.9.25 is here to add support for more devices, including Algoltek devices supporting sector erase, Dell K2 docks, Intel USB4 hub 5787, Nordic HID devices supporting DFUv1, and more MediaTek scaler devices. You can now use fwupd to update the firmware on these devices.

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How To Switch Start Menu Mode on Kubuntu

Do you know that desktop menu on Kubuntu has several modes? The default one is called "Launcher", and the others are "Menu" and "Dashboard". This tutorial will help you change your application menu ("start menu") mode as you wish and make shortcut icons on Kubuntu 22.04 "Jammy Jellyfish". This is also applicable to any other versions of Kubuntu as well as other GNU/Linux as long as they use KDE Plasma Desktop. Now let's try it out!

How To Setup C++ Programming Tools on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you install and get ready for C++ programming on Ubuntu 24.04 "Noble Numbat". We will use the tools GNU G++ as the compiler and Geany IDE as the text editor. Both are free software. Lastly, we also mentioned links to a good C++ tutorial with examples for you at the end of this article. Now, let's start learning!

Tor Project blog

​New Release: Tor Browser 13.5.5

This is a minor Desktop-only release containing (primarily) updated strings for users on legacy Windows and macOS.

Uniting for Internet Freedom: Tor Project & Tails Join Forces

Countering the threat of global mass surveillance and censorship to a free Internet, Tor and Tails provide essential tools to help people around the world stay safe online. By joining forces, these two privacy advocates will pool their resources to focus on what matters most: ensuring that activists, journalists, other at-risk and everyday users will have access to improved digital security tools.

LinuxGizmos.com

URVE Board A55 Runs Linux on Rockchip RK3566 SoC

The URVE Board A55 is a compact, high-performance Arm-based computer designed for continuous 24/7/365 operation. It is well-suited for applications in industrial automation, IoT, robotics, and multimedia content display.

Sensor Watch Pro: Hackable ARM Cortex M0+ Upgrade for Casio F-91W

Crowd Supply recently launched the Sensor Watch Pro campaign, an upgrade for Casio’s F-91W and A158W models. This drop-in replacement adds an ARM Cortex M0+ processor, offering modern capabilities while preserving the classic digital watch design.

(Updated) W55RP20-EVB-PICO: Integrating W5500 TCP/IP Controller and RP2040

The W55RP20-EVB-Pico evaluation board combines the W55RP20 MCU with the W5500 wired TCP/IP controller and the RP2040 from the Raspberry Pi Pico. This allows it to support both Raspberry Pi Pico functionalities and Ethernet capabilities.

Radxa Reveals Specs for Siengine SE1000-I Single Board Computer with Linux Support

The SiRider S1 is an upcoming industrial-grade single-board computer jointly developed by Radxa, Siengine Technology, and Arm China. It features the Siengine SE1000-I System-on-Chip, a powerful AIoT application processor built using 7nm technology.

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