OPNsense 26.7 open-source firewall and routing platform brings FreeBSD 15.1, a reworked interface framework, Source NAT migration, and more.

The latest stable Perl release introduces named parameters for signatures, faster execution, and updated Unicode support.

FSearch 0.3 lands nearly three years after the previous release, adding real-time filesystem monitoring, file previews, and smarter indexing.

FreeBSD removes its last remaining GPL-licensed component from the base system and retires the now-empty GNU source subtree.

The upcoming KDE Plasma release improves the visual consistency of applications that do not draw their own window shadows.

Frame is a new dependency-free X11 server for Linux, written entirely from scratch in x86-64 Assembly.

DXVK 3.0.2 corrects rendering and swapchain problems in Halo CE and Overwatch while improving stability in other supported games.

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.129 with an experimental modern UI that refreshes the editor’s overall look and feel.

Kitty 0.48 introduces vertical tabs on the left or right side, plus Wayland fixes, macOS enhancements, and performance improvements.

The open-source Vocalinux app lets Linux users dictate text into almost any application while processing their speech locally.

Gitea 1.27 arrives with first-class reusable workflow jobs, Markdown job summaries, Jupyter Notebook rendering, and an extensive collection of security fixes.

GNOME Calendar developer has revived a months-old dispute with Linux Mint over outdated packages, support links, and branding.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Clonezilla Live 3.3.3, COSMIC 1.3, Plasma 6.7.3, Blender 5.2 LTS, Kitty 0.48, Microsoft gives Visual Studio Code a modern UI preview, and more.

Hyprland’s latest release enhances its scrolling and master layouts while expanding the available Lua APIs.

The latest IPFire update replaces Unbound with Knot Resolver, adding DNS-over-TLS forwarding, domain filtering, and local DNS overrides.

Mozilla Firefox 153 is now available with Windows HDR video support, experimental JPEG XL support, improved PDF handling, and new address bar quick actions.

Simple Taskbar is a GNOME Shell extension that adds pinned apps, window previews, panel customization, and an optional Windows 11-style Start menu.

NetworkManager 1.58 introduces CLAT through BPF, GENEVE interfaces, Wi-Fi 6 GHz selection, and several networking improvements.

GNOME will shorten its vulnerability disclosure deadline to 30 days starting August 1, citing the growing number of AI-generated security reports.

Pangolin 1.21 introduces same-network detection, allowing clients and site connectors on the same LAN to communicate directly with lower latency.

VirtualBox 7.2.14 is out with initial Linux kernel 7.2 support, RHEL guest fixes, Windows clipboard improvements, and UEFI corrections.