Screenshot tools are a type of software that various projects are paying attention to. KDE's Spectacle introduced screen recording capabilities a long time ago, and more recently, the ability to extract text from images. GNOME, for its part, also significantly improved this feature a few versions ago. Now we know, thanks to the May post with news on Linux MintCinnamon will soon offer its own screenshot tool.
Initially, it will be possible to do screenshots with or without shadowsScreenshots can now include all monitors or just one, and can be cropped before copying or saving. There was no option to add shadows in Cinnamon 6.6. The screenshot interface had an option to remove the frame, but it wasn't very useful, contained bugs, and wasn't used in the GNOME screenshot tool. As a result, the project has decided to implement its own solution, and all indications are that it will arrive in Cinnamon 6.7, although this is not yet confirmed.
Linux Mint will greatly improve Nemo
Clam Lefebvre and company have managed greatly improve the response and navigation performance in Nemo, its file explorer. According to the Linux Mint leader, Cinnamon 6.6 used a 200ms delay between clicking on a directory and the moment that directory began displaying its contents on the screen. Some directories load faster than others, but the 200ms delay was applied to ensure a smooth view.
200ms isn't very noticeable and didn't bother the Linux Mint developers before, but once you notice it, you can't ignore it. Now Nemo uses different rendering modes depending on the situation. It now renders some directories instantly without delay and is more responsive than before.
Furthermore, Nemo now supports something called Interactive Search, which you can use by opening a directory and starting to type. Cinnamon 6.6 displayed what you were typing in the bottom right corner. Now, as you start typing, the entry is added to the search bar, which is clearer and more obvious than before, and it doesn't disappear when you stop typing or click elsewhere.
Cinnamon now allows dragging and dropping dialogues
Cinnamon will soon be able to use draggable clutter dialogs. They stay on top of other windows, but don't block the screen and can be moved.
Furthermore, the themes have been improved. The colors and contrast look better in the dark version of the Mint-Y theme. The frames and draggable areas, which were rectangular, are now slightly rounded, as are the buttons and dropdown menus.
Finally, they have taken advantage of the month to add support for WPA3 and OWE, and also add several security improvements, which are sorely needed by Linux users. Taking into account the latest news.
All of this should arrive in the stable version of Linux Mint by the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. Remember that the project has decided to release only one version per year to focus on improvements and new features.