Linux Compatible

VirtualBox 7.2.8 released

Software 44303 Published 2026-04-22 10:06 by Philipp Esselbach 0

VirtualBox 7.2.8 lands as a straightforward maintenance update that finally tackles the bugs actually breaking daily virtual machine workflows. The release patches stubborn Wayland clipboard glitches, stops Windows 11 guests from crashing with stack buffer overruns, and fixes FreeBSD shutdown failures tied to SAS controllers. Oracle also added early support for Linux kernels 6.19 and 7.0 while officially retiring the outdated vboxvideo graphics module in favor of modern VMSVGA drivers. Anyone running mixed host and guest environments should install this build immediately to avoid unnecessary downtime during routine updates.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Reviews and more

Reviews 52618 Published 2026-04-22 08:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Intel recently launched its updated Core Ultra processors to stay competitive during a sluggish PC market marked by rising RAM costs. AMD is simultaneously targeting enthusiasts with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which delivers massive cache improvements but comes at a steep price that some critics question. The roundup also covers practical upgrades for your desk setup, including a budget ultrawide monitor, an ergonomic wireless mouse, and a compact mechanical keyboard built for fast response times. Gamers looking to dive back into Sanctuary will find Diablo IV's latest expansion offers the strongest story yet alongside two brand new character classes.

CPUs: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 review: More cache, more cash, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Review: Ultimate No-Compromise CPU, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor review
Displays: KOORUI 34E6UC Gaming Monitor Review - UltraWide Gaming at 180Hz on a Budget
Gaming: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review - The Epic Conclusion to a Long Narrative Arc
Input: be quiet! DARK PERK Ergo Wireless Gaming Mouse Review, AULA F87 PRO V2 Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review
Memory: Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 32 GB CL40 Review

Ubuntu Linux 26.10 Stonking Stingray Ships October 15

Ubuntu 7060 Published 2026-04-22 08:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Canonical has locked in October 15, 2026 as the release date for Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray, continuing its predictable six-month interim cycle. The update will likely ship with Linux kernel 7.3 and a refreshed GPU driver stack to support newer hardware out of the box. Users who prefer sticking with long-term stable releases can still grab those modern drivers through a planned backport in early 2027. Developers and hobbyists should weigh the nine-month support window against their need for fresh tools before jumping on the upgrade train.

OBS Studio 32.1.2 released

Software 44303 Published 2026-04-22 08:14 by Philipp Esselbach 0

OBS Studio 32.1.2 drops a targeted hotfix that finally patches the scene list selection lag and nested menu glitches dragging down recent builds. The update also silences those annoying false warnings about missing theme properties, keeping debug logs clean during actual broadcasts. Streamers will notice snappier interface navigation right away, which matters more than ever when switching scenes mid stream. Running the built in updater takes less than two minutes, though backing up configuration files first remains a smart habit before any patch day.

PHP 8.4.21 RC1 released

Software 44303 Published 2026-04-22 08:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The PHP 8.4.21 release candidate prioritizes engine stability by patching critical JIT assertion failures and garbage collection crashes that typically surface under heavy load. Windows developers gain native brotli and zstd compression support in the Curl extension, while long standing segmentation faults in DOM and XSL modules finally get resolved. Memory leaks across Phar, Session, and Zip extensions are cleaned up to prevent slow resource exhaustion during extended background processing tasks. Teams should validate this build in staging environments before the official launch to catch any remaining edge case failures early.

PHP 8.5.6 RC1 released

Software 44303 Published 2026-04-22 08:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The PHP 8.5.6 release candidate shifts focus from new features to critical stability patches that target memory leaks, JIT assertion failures, and garbage collection crashes. Core engine updates resolve reference counting issues while bundled extensions like Phar, OpenSSL, Curl, and SPL get fixed for null dereferences, concurrency bugs, and missing Windows compression support. Security hardening also rounds out the release by locking down predictable random state generation and fixing use-after-free errors in iterator handling. Developers should test this build against their production workloads to catch segfaults before the final stable version ships.

RapidJSON, Apache Commons IO, NTFS 3G, Libcap updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7060 Published 2026-04-22 07:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu released security updates on April 20 and 21 to address critical flaws across several widely used system libraries. RapidJSON contains an integer overflow vulnerability that could allow attackers to escalate privileges or crash the application when processing malicious files. Apache Commons IO risks crashing from excessive CPU usage while NTFS-3G contains parsing flaws that enable arbitrary code execution alongside a libcap2 vulnerability that permits local users to tamper with file permissions for unauthorized access. System administrators should apply the recommended package updates immediately to protect their Ubuntu environments from these exploits.

[USN-8189-1] RapidJSON vulnerability
[USN-8191-1] Apache Commons IO vulnerability
[USN-8192-1] NTFS-3G vulnerabilities
[USN-8193-1] libcap vulnerability

ImageMagick, Rootlesskit, Python, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5626 Published 2026-04-22 07:55 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Firefox, Thunderbird, libXpm updates for Slackware

Slackware 1251 Published 2026-04-22 07:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Slackware Linux Security Team recently pushed updated packages for libXpm, Mozilla Firefox, and Thunderbird to address several security vulnerabilities. These patches cover both the stable 15.0 release and the rolling development branch, fixing an out-of-bounds read in the graphics library while also resolving multiple browser flaws. System administrators can grab the corrected files from official mirrors or partner hosting sites before running standard upgrade commands on their machines. Every download comes with verified checksums and clear installation steps to keep deployments secure and straightforward.

libXpm (SSA:2026-111-01)
mozilla-thunderbird (SSA:2026-111-03)
mozilla-firefox (SSA:2026-111-02)

Go-RPM-Macros, Delve, GIFLib, OpenEXR updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 893 Published 2026-04-22 07:48 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Rocky Linux administrators should install several new security patches that address vulnerabilities across multiple software packages. The updates specifically target go-rpm-macros, delve, giflib, and openexr on both the ninth and tenth releases of the operating system. Each advisory includes a detailed CVSS severity rating to help teams prioritize which fixes need immediate attention.

RLSA-2026:8840: Important: go-rpm-macros security update
RLSA-2026:8842: Important: delve security update
RLSA-2026:8858: Important: giflib security update
RLSA-2026:8841: Important: go-rpm-macros security update
RLSA-2026:8859: Important: giflib security update
RLSA-2026:8888: Important: openexr security update

Perl-XML-Parser, Squid, Python, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9394 Published 2026-04-22 07:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

NTFS 3G, Xdg-Dbus-Proxy, ImageMagick, and more updates for Debian

Debian 10873 Published 2026-04-22 07:44 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Multiple Debian and Freexian Long Term Support advisories were released to address critical security flaws across several widely used software packages. The updates target vulnerabilities in opam, mupdf, xdg-dbus-proxy, ntfs-3g, simpleeval, ngtcp2, python-geopandas, and imagemagick that could allow attackers to bypass restrictions or execute arbitrary code. These issues include heap buffer overflows, directory traversal risks, sandbox escapes, and potential SQL injection flaws that threaten system stability and data privacy.

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) and 10 (Buster) ELTS:
ELA-1689-1 ntfs-3g security update

Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) ELTS:
ELA-1688-1 xdg-dbus-proxy security update
ELA-1690-1 imagemagick security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4541-1] opam security update
[DLA 4540-1] mupdf security update
[DLA 4542-1] xdg-dbus-proxy security update
[DLA 4543-1] simpleeval security update
[DLA 4523-1] python-geopandas security update
[DLA 4544-1] ntfs-3g security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6221-1] ntfs-3g security update
[DSA 6222-1] ngtcp2 security update

Kernel updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2545 Published 2026-04-22 07:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released an important security patch for both the standard and real-time kernel packages on version 8. The update resolves two specific flaws identified as CVE-2025-68741 and CVE-2026-23191, which involve improper memory handling in storage drivers and race conditions within audio subsystem triggers. System administrators should apply these fixes promptly to prevent potential stability issues or unauthorized access on affected machines. Detailed documentation and download links are available through the official AlmaLinux errata portal for anyone needing further technical guidance.

ALSA-2026:9135: kernel-rt security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:9131: kernel security update (Important)

Samba 4.23.7 released

Software 44303 Published 2026-04-21 17:04 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Samba 4.23.7 delivers targeted stability patches that stop memory leaks in the GlusterFS VFS module caused by persistent SMB2 connections. The update also resolves unbounded keytab growth in RPC workers, fixes broken libsmbclient POSIX extensions over SMB3, and corrects vfs_snapper subdirectory enumeration failures. Build system adjustments ensure FORTIFY_SOURCE protection remains active while autobuild checks now handle trailing spaces correctly. Server administrators should apply the release during scheduled maintenance windows to guarantee clean daemon restarts and maintain reliable cross-platform file sharing.

ACEMAGIC Tank M1A Pro+ Review and more

Reviews 52618 Published 2026-04-21 08:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's tech roundup covers a wide array of hardware and software releases that cater to both casual users and enthusiasts. The ACEMAGIC Tank M1A Pro+ Mini PC delivers exceptional performance with its Ryzen AI Max processor and generous memory, while Intel puts its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus through rigorous gaming and synthetic benchmarks against the standard 265K model. Display shoppers can choose between AOC's affordable dual mode monitor and Arzopa's slim portable screen, and audio buyers will appreciate the well rounded SoundPEATS Air6 HS earbuds that offer spatial audio without breaking the bank. Gamers seeking new challenges should explore Vampire Crawlers on Xbox Game Pass alongside detailed comparisons of Lamzu's lightweight FPS mice designed for competitive accuracy.

Computers: ACEMAGIC Tank M1A Pro+ Review
CPUs: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU Review
Displays: AOC U27G4 Gaming Monitor Review - Affordable Dual-Mode 4K and 320Hz Gaming in One Display, Arzopa Z1FC portable monitor review: a useful screen for work and gaming
Gaming: Vampire Crawlers is your next Xbox Game Pass time sink
Headphones: Soundpeats Air6 HS review: budget earbuds with good sound quality and useful features
Input: Lamzu Maya X + Maya Champion Edition Mice Review

ELevate NG upgrade to AlmaLinux 10 x86_64_v2 released for testing

AlmaLinux 2545 Published 2026-04-21 08:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

ELevate NG finally lets system administrators push AlmaLinux 9 into the new x86_64_v2-based AlmaLinux 10 or Kitten release, but the upgrade swaps old patching methods for a fresh rootfs image download. The migration tool requires pulling the testing repository config and installing specific leapp packages before it can even map out what needs replacing. Preupgrade scans routinely flag missing dependencies and force manual answers to configuration prompts, so skipping that step guarantees a broken boot sequence. Once the system restarts into the transitional environment, verifying package versions and deleting the temporary bootstrap files keeps the new architecture from quietly breaking custom services later.

ArchInstall 4.3 released

Arch Linux 953 Published 2026-04-21 07:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

ArchInstall 4.3 patches a shell injection vulnerability and fixes the encrypted partition selection bug that has been tripping up clean installs for months. The release quietly tightens disk handling by refactoring how the tool validates partitions, encryption types, and block devices before writing anything to storage. Users will also appreciate the optional font picker in the applications menu and the completed Hindi locale support, which makes the interface actually usable for more people. Power management services now activate automatically after installation finishes, so you can skip the manual systemd tweaking once the system boots.

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.5 released

Fedora Linux 9320 Published 2026-04-21 07:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Fedora 44 release candidate RC-1.5 is ready for validation, and testers should run it inside virtual machines or on isolated hardware to keep production systems untouched. Desktop users need to verify Wayland compositing, multi-monitor scaling, and PipeWire audio routing since those components consistently cause upgrade headaches. Server admins should focus on systemd journal logging, firewall persistence across reboots, and cloud-init automation to catch backend regressions early. All test results belong in the official QA wiki or blocker tracker so developers can patch critical issues before the final build ships, which means your spare hard drive finally has a purpose.

Kernel, Jetty-Minimal, Botan, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5626 Published 2026-04-21 07:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Libarchive, OpenEXR, Squid, and more security updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9394 Published 2026-04-21 07:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Go-RPM-Macros and OpenEXR updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6471 Published 2026-04-21 07:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Oracle has released three critical security advisories to patch known vulnerabilities across its Linux distributions. System administrators managing Oracle Linux 10 or 9 need to install the updated go-rpm-macros packages promptly since they resolve CVE-2026-25679 through a full rebuild with the latest Go compiler. A separate update for Oracle Linux 9 also closes an openexr security hole tied to CVE-2026-27622. All of these revised software components are now ready for immediate download via the Unbreakable Linux Network.

ELSA-2026-8840 Important: Oracle Linux 10 go-rpm-macros security update
ELSA-2026-8888 Important: Oracle Linux 9 openexr security update
ELSA-2026-8841 Important: Oracle Linux 9 go-rpm-macros security update

Tiff and Simpleeval updates for Debian

Debian 10873 Published 2026-04-21 07:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A recent security bulletin addresses two critical vulnerabilities affecting popular software packages. The first update patches libtiff to resolve a heap overflow flaw that could trigger arbitrary code execution or denial of service when handling corrupted image files. Meanwhile, the second advisory fixes simpleeval, a Python utility that previously allowed attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions due to inadequate module reference controls. System administrators should apply these updated package versions across their Debian environments without delay.

ELA-1687-1 tiff security update
[DSA 6220-1] simpleeval security update

Go-RPM-Macros, Delve, FreeRDP, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2545 Published 2026-04-21 07:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0