GNOME 50.4 arrives with fixes and improvements to menu animation
GNOME 50.4 arrives with improvements to menu animations, cursor correction in HiDPI, and sound fixes. Discover all the changes.
GNOME 50.3 improves remote desktop with AMD GPU acceleration
GNOME 50.3 is now available with hardware acceleration for remote desktop on AMD GPUs, plus various bug fixes.
COSMIC Desktop 1.5 improves Chromium scaling and wallpapers
COSMIC Desktop 1.5 is now available with improvements to Chromium scaling and a revamped wallpaper management system.
Wayfire 0.11 improves fractional scaling and adds HDR support
Wayfire 0.11 is now available with improvements to fractional scaling, experimental support for HDR, ICC profiles, and new Vulkan effects.
System76 releases COSMIC 1.4 with new sound theme and scaling improvements
COSMIC 1.4 is now available: new sound theme, fractional scaling improvements, network support, and bug fixes.
Hyprland 0.56 improves Lua scripting and window layouts
Hyprland 0.56 is now available with improvements to Lua scripts, new advancements for window layouts, and multiple bug fixes.
COSMIC 1.3 is here: the 'frosted glass' effect arrives on the Pop!_OS desktop
Activate the frosted glass effect in COSMIC 1.3 for Pop!_OS 24.04. Learn about the new features, availability, and how it will arrive on other distributions.
KDE Frameworks 6.28 improves KRunner, Kirigami and other project libraries
KDE Frameworks 6.28 is now available with improvements to KRunner, KIO, Kirigami and other libraries, plus multiple bug fixes.
Deepin 25.2 arrives with intelligent search and numerous improvements
Deepin 25.2 is now available with smart file search, improvements for Treeland and DDE, plus multiple optimizations.
Phosh 0.56 adds a charge meter to the top bar
Phosh 0.56 is now available with a new load meter, improvements for immutable distributions, tablets, and multiple bug fixes.
Mageia 10 arrives after a three-year wait with Plasma 6.5 and support for older hardware.
Mageia 10 is here. Discover all the new features of this Linux distribution with KDE Plasma 6.5 and its incredible hardware support.
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COSMIC 1.2 arrives with key improvements for System76's Rust desktop
COSMIC 1.2 is here with AVIF support, improvements for Intel GPUs, and PipeWire optimization. Is this the future of Linux desktops?
COSMIC 1.1 arrives with COSMIC Monitor and numerous desktop improvements
COSMIC 1.1 is now available with the new COSMIC Monitor tool, usability improvements, and numerous desktop fixes.
Plasma 6.7 arrives with the implementation of independent virtual desktops for each monitor, the return of Oxygen, and other improvements.
KDE Plasma 6.7 is here. Enjoy separate desktops per screen, the return of the Oxygen theme, and improved performance for your PC.
KDE Frameworks 6.27 arrives to polish the user experience and fix visual bugs
KDE Frameworks 6.27 is here! Discover all the interface improvements, bug fixes in Discover, and icon cleanup.
GNOME 50.2 fixes a problem that inflated the size of H.264 recordings
GNOME 50.2 improves screen recordings with H.264 and VA-API, reducing video size and optimizing hardware compression.
Dank Material Shell: The Evolution of Wayland Environments
Discover Dank Material Shell, the shell that revolutionizes Hyprland and Niri. Dynamic themes, total control, and Material 3 elegance.
Sway 1.12 arrives with HDR10, new captures, and improved Wayland support
Sway 1.12 arrives with HDR10, window capture, new Wayland protocols, and improved boot compatibility. Learn about all its key changes.
Hyprland 0.55 modernizes Wayland with new features and Lua configuration
Hyprland 0.55 is now available with support for Lua configurations, new APIs for layouts, and advanced improvements for Wayland.
ZenLake OS combines Debian or Ubuntu LTS with a heavily modified GNOME to offer a lightweight desktop environment
Discover ZenLake OS, a Windows-like GNOME distro, lightweight ISO, system restore, and a software-packed Ultimate edition.
KDE Frameworks 6.26 enhances performance, search, and integration in KDE
KDE Frameworks 6.26 improves KIO, Kirigami, Baloo and calendars, with more speed, stability and better integration into the KDE desktop.
Rice Cooker: The easiest way to customize your Hyprland in Arch without going crazy
Rice Cooker is the best portal to see what's available for Hyprland, try it, install it, and go back if you regret it.
Asmi Linux: a modern Xfce on Ubuntu or Debian
Discover Asmi Linux, the lightweight distro with modern Xfce based on Ubuntu or Debian, with its own restoration, layouts and tools.
Nyarch: the Arch-based distro recommended as a secondary distro and for "weebs"
Discover Nyarch: an Arch-based distro, highly customizable with GNOME and Nyarcher, ideal for experimenting and getting the most out of your desktop.
EndeavourOS Titan Neo updates its ISO with key improvements for NVIDIA and KDE Plasma
EndeavourOS Titan Neo arrives with a revamped ISO, improvements for NVIDIA, KDE Plasma, and a new installer. Learn about the changes and the future of Triton.
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.6 improves support in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora 44 without sacrificing its classic essence
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.6 is now available, and it arrives, among other things, to catch up with the new Ubuntu and Fedora.
Fedora 44 arrives as a benchmark for the modern Linux desktop
Everything Fedora 44 brings: GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, Wayland improvements, gaming, cloud, and servers. Discover why it's a benchmark in Linux.
LXQt 2.4 strengthens its support for Wayland without losing lightness
LXQt 2.4 refines its Wayland support with less friction, improved power delivery, and a lighter panel. Learn about the key changes before upgrading.
KDE Gear 26.04 updates the KDE desktop application suite following the release of Plasma 6.6
KDE Gear 26.04 arrives with improvements to Dolphin, Kdenlive, NeoChat, and KDE calendars. Learn about the most important changes in the apps.
KDE Frameworks 6.25 introduces bug fixes and maintenance tweaks to its core libraries
KDE Frameworks 6.25 brings performance improvements, fixes, and key new documentation for KDE developers.
Miracle-WM 0.9 takes a leap forward with WebAssembly plugins and API in Rust
Miracle-WM 0.9 arrives with WebAssembly plugins, a Rust API, and key improvements. Learn about the changes, installation on Ubuntu, and settings.
AerynOS 2026.03 debuts GNOME 50 and Plasma 6.6, along with other major improvements
Everything about AerynOS 2026.03: GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6.3, Wayland 1.25, improvements in Moss and future plans explained in detail.
GNOME 49.5 introduces improvements to GNOME Shell, Mutter, Nautilus, and the Epiphany browser
GNOME 49.5 arrives with key fixes for Shell, Mutter, Nautilus, and GLib. Check out the improvements in stability, security, and accessibility.
ML4W: The easiest way to configure your Hyprland, which recommends using CachyOS
Discover ML4W: an advanced environment with Hyprland, Live ISO, dotfiles, and shortcuts ready to use on your Linux desktop.
Wayland 1.25 arrives with more precise frame synchronization and other improvements
Wayland 1.25 arrives with performance and support improvements. Discover how it affects Fedora, Alpine, GNOME, and KDE, and what's changed.
GNOME 50 makes the definitive leap to Wayland with more performance and accessibility
GNOME 50 arrives with improved performance, better VRR, and accelerated remote desktop. Learn about its key changes before upgrading.
I tried Plasma BigScreen again in 2026, and I think that, although it still doesn't make much sense, it's the best thing for my TV Box
Plasma BigScreen continues its development, and it already looks much better than in the past, which had many problems to solve.
Hyprland 0.54 introduces performance improvements of up to several times on integrated graphics and other equipment.
Hyprland 0.54 arrives with a strong performance improvement, new layouts per monitor or workspace, and integration of hyprscrolling and Hyprnix.
Plasma 6.6 arrives as a major update to the KDE desktop with a focus on stability, accessibility, and Wayland.
Plasma 6.6 arrives with improvements to Wayland, KWin, HDR, accessibility, and Wi-Fi. Check out all the key new features before updating.
KaOS 2026.02 introduces a desktop based on niri and Noctalia in the ISO, while keeping Plasma in repositories.
Discover how KaOS 2026.02 embraces Niri and Noctalia, moves away from systemd, and revamps its Wayland desktop while maintaining its Qt essence.
GNOME 49.4 arrives with a wave of improvements and fixes
GNOME 49.4 improves stability, gaming, and Nautilus with many bug fixes. Review the most important changes before updating.
GNOME 48.9 arrives as a key maintenance update
GNOME 48.9 arrives as a stable update with fixes for Nautilus, GVfs, and libadbita. Learn what's improved and why you should update.
KWrite vs Kate: real differences between the two KDE editors
KWrite vs Kate in KDE: discover differences, key features and which editor suits your workflow.
SonicDE: the desktop environment that keeps X11 alive
Discover SonicDE, the X11-centric Plasma fork with sonic-win and sonic-workspace, optimized for performance and freedom on Linux.
GNU Guix 1.5 strengthens its functional model and expands desktop support
GNU Guix 1.5 comes with Plasma 6.5, GNOME 46, over 12.500 packages, a new governance model, and RISC-V support. Check out what's new.
Deepin 25.0.10 refines its installer and desktop environment for greater stability
All about Deepin 25.0.10: new installer that preserves your data, improvements to the file manager, AI, NVIDIA drivers, and patches.
GNOME 49.3 arrives as a key maintenance update
GNOME 49.3 is here: Check out its improvements in Nautilus, Settings, Maps and more before updating your Linux desktop.
EndeavourOS Ganymede Neo arrives as a new ISO with KDE Plasma
EndeavourOS Ganymede Neo releases a new ISO with Linux 6.18, KDE Plasma 6.5.4 and improvements to Calamares for faster installation.
Win8DE: The Linux desktop that revives the Windows 8 experience
Discover Win8DE, the Linux environment that brings back the visual experience of Windows 8 on Wayland, with Metro menu, OSD and open source license.
Budgie 10.10 becomes the last version of the 10 series and abandons X11 to be only Wayland
Budgie 10.10 abandons X11, goes exclusively to Wayland, and improves applets and panels. Learn the key changes before updating your desktop.
Orbitiny Desktop: the modular and portable environment that is revolutionizing the Linux desktop
Discover Orbitiny Desktop, the modular and portable Linux environment with gestures, advanced panel, and unique features.
Phosh 0.52 improves the touch experience with new gestures and quick settings
Phosh 0.52 improves Linux on mobile devices with QR for Wi-Fi, new gestures, more secure settings, and key bug fixes. Learn about all the changes.
Manjaro 26.0 Anh-Linh bets on Wayland and renews its desktop
Manjaro 26.0 embraces Wayland, a new kernel, and NVIDIA drivers. Learn about the changes, risks for X11, and how to update your system without surprises.
IceWM 4.0 improves Alt+Tab behavior while modernizing the graphics
Discover the new features of IceWM 4.0: Improved Alt+Tab, updated graphics, and more options in this lightweight window manager.
This is the first thing I did when I upgraded to Plasma 6.4 on my computer
KDE listened to the community, and after 18 years of receiving the request, added a feature that changes the drag and drop behavior.
Hyprland 0.53 strengthens the stability and performance of the Wayland compositor with multiple internal optimizations.
Discover all the new features of Hyprland 0.53: improvements in performance, stability and window management in Wayland.
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with COSMIC: this is the new System76 desktop in its first stable version
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS debuts the COSMIC desktop in Rust. Discover its new productivity features, tiling capabilities, and hybrid GPUs.
KDE Gear 25.12 prominently updates Dolphin, Kate, Itinerary, Photos, NeoChat, Konqueror, and Falkon.
KDE Gear 25.12 updates Dolphin, Kate, Itinerary, and other key apps in Plasma. Learn about the changes and how to take advantage of them on your desktop.
Cinnamon 6.6 enhances the classic Linux Mint desktop with visual and performance improvements
Discover the new features of Cinnamon 6.6 on Linux Mint: new menu, Wayland, APT improvements and differences with Xfce, MATE and LMDE.
GNOME 49.2 strengthens stability with numerous fixes in GNOME Shell, Mutter, GDM, Nautilus, and Orca
Discover all the new features of GNOME 49.2: improvements in XWayland, monitors, accessibility and performance explained clearly.
Miracle-WM 0.8 enhances accessibility, animations, and configuration in Wayland
What's new in Miracle-WM 0.8: accessibility, animations, touchpad, and filters. How to install it on Ubuntu and what changes for users.
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.5 comes with updated support for: Trixie, Questing, Leap 16, Fedora 43 and RHEL 10
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.5 arrives with new features, distribution support, and bug fixes. Discover the changes.
Hyprland 0.52 incorporates new features such as the dispatcher forceidle, modal rules, and fullscreen settings with set/unset/toggle.
Hyprland 0.52 in detail: new features, key changes and fixes. Everything important before updating.
LXQt 2.3 strengthens Wayland and refines the panel, apps, and utilities
LXQt 2.3 improves Wayland, the panel, and apps like QTerminal and LXImage-Qt. Learn about key changes and how to update from repositories or GitHub.
NebiOS: the Ubuntu-based distro that focuses on Wayland and a carefully crafted ecosystem
Discover NebiOS X — Cappadocia: Wayland, custom desktop, high performance, and freedom. All the key features of the distro and its ecosystem.
AerynOS 2025.10 arrives updating desktops, stacks and other desktop changes, changes and stacks
AerynOS 2025.10: GNOME 49, KDE Plasma, kernel 6.16, Mesa 25.2.5 and back to libstdc++. All the new features and how to try them out.
How to install Plasma 6.5 on Kubuntu 25.10 step by step and without any problems
Learn how to install Plasma 6.5 on Kubuntu 25.10, including key new features, PPA risks, and how to roll back. A clear and secure guide for your desktop.
KDE Plasma 6.5 now available with interface, HDR, and Wayland improvements
KDE Plasma 6.5 is now available with improvements to HDR, accessibility, Discover, and Wayland. We run through key changes and when you can upgrade.
GNOME 49.1 arrives with key Shell and Mutter fixes
GNOME 49.1 arrives with Shell and Mutter fixes, accessibility improvements, updated apps, and smoother performance. Read the key changes.
Vasak OS: Arch-based operating system with a very unique graphical environment
What is Vasak OS, its Tauri architecture (Rust+Vue), requirements, and the human rights philosophy that inspires its community.
GNOME 49 arrives without X11, GDM with userdb, gnome-session without fallback, and other new features
What's new in GNOME 49: design, apps, Mutter, Wayland, and systemd. Key tips for deciding whether to upgrade, explained.
Jonathan Riddell concludes 25 years at KDE amid achievements, disappointments, and challenges.
Jonathan Riddell concludes 25 years at KDE. The future is secure, although some view it with some concern.
Hyprland 0.51 arrives with 1:1 gestures, VRR, and performance improvements
Hyprland 0.51: 1:1 gestures, DPMS animations, 8-bit screencasts, novrr, and many fixes. Find out all the new features explained.
Gershwin Desktop, the GNUstep environment with an OS X flavor on GhostBSD… and Linux?
Gershwin Desktop: what it is, its GNUstep foundation, alpha status, and how to try it on GhostBSD. Advantages, limitations, and a roadmap for a Mac-like look in Libre.
Miracle-WM 0.7 beefs up its Sway-style IPC and improves input tuning
What's new in Miracle-WM 0.7: Sway/i3 IPC support, mouse and keyboard options, bug fixes, and how to install on Ubuntu via snap or PPA.
IceWM 3.9 arrives with Xcursor support and other fine-tuning
What's new in IceWM 3.9: Xcursor, icesh improvements, and fixes. What's changed, how it affects things, and where to download it.
Wayfire 0.10 arrives with Vulkan improvements and compatibility with wlroots 0.19 and XWayland
Wayfire 0.10 arrives with experimental Vulkan, per-output color, wlroots 0.19, and improved IPC. Learn about the changes and how to take advantage of them.
Mutter 49 Beta bolsters Wayland with Pointer Warp and improvements
Mutter 49 Beta adds Pointer Warp, wl_fixes, and game and stylus fixes. Check out the Wayland improvements ahead of the GNOME 49 release.
Linux on the desktop: Is this the year it stops being a meme?
Is 2025 the year Linux is no longer a meme? PewDiePie drives adoption and the desktop finally takes off.
Samsung DeX in One UI 8: desktop mode changes that don't please everyone
We explain how Samsung DeX changes with One UI 8: which features are disappearing, what's new, and how it affects users and developers.
Android makes the leap to desktops: this will be its next phase as a development system
Google transforms Android into a true desktop system with graphical Linux apps and native development.
Linux Theme Store: The graphical store to customize your Linux desktop
Looking to easily customize your Linux desktop? The Linux Theme Store brings themes, icons, and backgrounds just a click away. Explore its benefits!
Hyprland 0.50 now requires OpenGL ES 3.0 and includes privacy improvements
New features, requirements, and privacy improvements arrive with Hyprland 0.50. Find out what's changing and how it affects your Linux desktop.
Miracle-WM 0.6 arrives: all the new features of the tiling window manager
Explore the new features and improvements in Miracle-WM 0.6 in detail. Find out how to install and get the most out of it on Ubuntu.
GNOME 48.3 introduces improvements to accessibility, multimedia, and online accounts.
Update to GNOME 48.3 and discover key improvements in accessibility, multimedia, and stability. See all the changes.
Hyprland Premium, the lead developer of the composer, is preparing enhanced subscription support.
What is Hyprland Premium? Find out pricing, benefits, and how it will impact the Linux community. All about the new subscription.
IceWM 3.8 introduces new performance improvements and visual changes
IceWM 3.8 arrives with improved speed, new icons, and resource management improvements for lightweight Linux desktops. Check out the changes.
KDE Plasma 6.4 arrives with significant improvements in usability, customization, and color management.
Discover the biggest changes in KDE Plasma 6.4: HDR, Wayland, customization, and improvements that optimize your desktop.
Kali GPT breaks into Kali Linux: the AI ​​revolution in pentesting
Discover how Kali GPT revolutionizes pentesting in Kali Linux with AI, automates tasks, and facilitates cybersecurity learning.
Sway 1.11 Released: New Features and Improvements in the i3-Based Wayland Composer
Discover all the improvements in Sway 1.11: new protocols, graphics performance, security, and improved configuration for Linux.
GNOME 48.2 arrives with improvements, fixes, and new features for the desktop environment.
Discover the key improvements in GNOME 48.2: improved stability, new features, and visual changes. Find out all about the update here.
Ubuntu adds monthly snapshot releases for testing and automation
Ubuntu introduces monthly snapshots: streamline testing and development without changing your classic releases.
KDE Frameworks 6.14 introduces visual improvements, streamlines search, and boosts cross-platform development
Discover what's new in KDE Frameworks 6.14: visual improvements, search optimization, improved security, and new features.
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.4 expands compatibility and adds new visual and functional features
Discover what's new in Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.4: Ubuntu 25.04 support, visual improvements, and more.
COSMIC Alpha 7, the beta preview, arrives with improvements to workspaces and accessibility.
Discover all the new features of COSMIC Alpha 7, the Linux desktop environment with improvements in management, accessibility, and new features.
CRUX Linux: The Complete Guide to the Minimalist Distribution for Experts
Learn more about CRUX Linux, its philosophy, how to install it, and everything you need to know about this distro for advanced users.
GNOME 48.1: New HDR improvements and multiple bug fixes for a more polished experience
Discover the HDR improvements, bug fixes, and new features in GNOME 48.1, now available for all major Linux distributions.
GNOME 47.6 fixes black screen issue on multiple monitors with NVIDIA and adds multiple improvements
GNOME 47.6 resolves the black screen issue with NVIDIA on multiple monitors and brings key improvements. Learn all the details.
KaOS 2025.03 arrives with KDE Plasma 6.3 and performance improvements
Discover what's new in KaOS 2025.03: KDE Plasma 6.3, Qt6, performance improvements, and more. Explore what's new in this distro!
GNOME 48 "Bengaluru" is here, with stacked notifications, performance improvements, and more.
GNOME 48 brings HDR support, a new font, Wayland improvements, and more. Discover all the new features in this release.