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Processor support extends to Core Ultra 9, 7, and 5 models with integrated Intel Xe graphics. HDMI 2.1 provides 8K/60 Hz output, DisplayPort 1.4a supports 4K/60 Hz, and USB-C with DisplayPort/USB4 enables a third independent display. An optional VGA connector can replace one COM port for legacy compatibility.

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DietPi August 2025 Update Goes Trixie and Prepares Forky

The August 2025 release of DietPi v9.16 introduces full support for Debian 13 “Trixie,” initial support for Debian 14 “Forky,” and a wide set of software and system enhancements. Released on August 23rd, this update also includes optimizations to DietPi tools, additional RISC-V support, and numerous bug fixes.

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AerynOS 2025.08 Released with GNOME 48.4 and Mesa 25.2, KDE Plasma Support

While still in alpha stage, AerynOS 2025.08 brings some updated components, including the latest GNOME 48.4 desktop environment, which is still the default for the live ISO. If you don’t like GNOME, you can install AerynOS with the latest KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop environment or with System76’s Cosmic Alpha 7.

DXVK 2.7.1 Brings Improvements for Team Fortress 2, Crysis 3, and Other Games

DXVK 2.7.1 is here almost two months after the major DXVK 2.7 release as a maintenance update that improves support for several video games, including Dead Space 2, DCS (Digital Combat Simulator) World, AquaNox 2: Revelation, Alone in the Dark, Comanche 4, Crysis 3, and Dungeon Siege 2.

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