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For KDE Plasma users, the new 6.4 release of this Linux desktop environment is out today! Except the major 6.0, KDE Plasma usually rolls out new feature releases every 4 months. And Plasma 6.4 is the new update since February, which improved color rendering, tablet support, and the built-in screenshot tool. In the new release,…

Packet, free open-source Android Quick Share app for Linux, updated with GNOME Files (aka Nautilus) context menu option support! For those who don’t know about Packet, it’s new Linux file transferring application written in Rust programming language, and uses GTK4 + LibAwaita for its modern interface designed for GNOME. The app has partial implementation of…

KDE Plasma 6.4.1 turns off a visual desktop effect which could, in rare cases, post a risk of triggering seizures in users with photosensitive conditions. You’re reading KDE Update Turns Off Potentially Seizure Triggering Effect, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

KDE devs have revived the KISS setup tool, aiming to create a polished first-boot experience for Linux users to rival onboarding on Windows and macOS. You’re reading KDE Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool Taking Shape, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

Firefox 140 released with tab unloading, custom search engines, and more. ESR users gain major new features like tab grouping and vertical tabs. You’re reading Firefox 140 Brings Tab Unload, Custom Search & New ESR, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

Ubuntu’s trash icon may get a makeover in 25.10. Yaru icon theme designers are working on a new look to improve desktop consistency. You’re reading This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

Kubuntu 25.10 will not ship with an X11 desktop session on its ISO, following Ubuntu’s lead. An X11 Plasma session will remain available for manual install. You’re reading Kubuntu 25.10 Won’t Come with a Plasma X11 Session, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

Free office suite ONLYOFFICE 9.0 adds new modern themes, AI tools, a diagram viewer & expanded file format support. More details inside. You’re reading ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Released with New Themes, AI Tools + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

Mozilla Fakespot Deep Fake Detector shuts down on June 26 2025. It says it’s to save money, but is it a sign Mozilla is moving away from its original ideals? You’re reading Mozilla Axes its AI-Generated Text Detector Add-On, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source

A new GNOME Shell extension makes it easy to control the UxPlay AirPlay server on Ubuntu. Start and stop mirroring your iPhone or iPad screen with a click. You’re reading This GNOME Extension Simplifies iPhone Screen Sharing on Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. Go to Source