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ML4W 2.11.1 Update: Fresh Look, Easier Setup, and Enhanced Features

Software 44172 Published 2026-03-04 17:52 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest release of ML4W, version 2.11.1, brings a fresh new look and feel to the desktop with its updated icon theme and cursor combo. The default kora-pgrey icon set and return to Bibata cursor theme provide a cleaner and more polished interface that works well on both dark and light backgrounds. Additionally, the release introduces Hyprsunset as a replacement for Hyprshade, offering more flexible color overlays and smoother transitions between light and dark modes. Users can now easily switch between themes with a single keystroke using Super+Shift+M and access Neovim configuration through its own dedicated repository.

Linux Kernel Updates: 6.18.16, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.1.165, 5.15.202, and 5.10.252 LTS

Linux 3316 Published 2026-03-04 16:43 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest Linux updates, including versions 6.18.16, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.1.165, 5.15.202, and 5.10.252 LTS, bring various bug fixes and performance enhancements that affect nearly every part of the system. These patches resolve issues with AMD GPUs and performance counters, GPU fence handling, perf tool reliability, MOST driver resource leaks, ARM64 counter stability, and other problems in the kernel, such as incorrect slot tracking and clamp allocation hints for io_uring. Additionally, updates to device drivers like Intel i40e/iwp2200, macb (Zynq Ethernet), and AMD Radeon display driver have improved their functionality and reduced instability in networking and graphics. The overall kernel stability has been enhanced with several miscellaneous patches that prevent memory leaks, tighten security for privileged userspace, and improve debugging capabilities.

Linux Kernel 6.19.6 Update: Key Features and Benefits for Improved Stability

Linux 3316 Published 2026-03-04 16:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest Linux Kernel, version 6.19.6, has been released with a handful of driver tweaks and security patches that aim to improve stability and security. The updates include fixes for AMDGPU and Intel NIC drivers, which could cause issues like random "page faults" or link drops on Wi-Fi cards. Security-related changes include hardening the tracing ring buffer against out-of-bounds reads and preventing use-after-free errors in the swap subsystem. Overall, the update should provide a slightly safer kernel with fewer driver crashes and improved system stability.

Geekom X14 Pro, Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro and Netac ZX20 II reviewed

Reviews 52576 Published 2026-03-04 08:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Reviews are out on various computer and storage devices, highlighting their features and performance. The Geekom X14 Pro laptop has received praise for its sleek design, impressive battery life, expandable I/O, and enough power for light gaming. Meanwhile, Tom's Hardware has reviewed the Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro SSD, a massive 8TB drive that offers an alternative to other high-capacity options. Netac has also released an updated version of its portable ZX20 SSD, the ZX20 II, which promises faster speeds and improved performance with its USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface.

Computers: Geekom Geekbook X14 Pro Review - The Ultra-Light Wasp
Storage: Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro SSD Review: An 8TB unobtanium monster, Netac ZX20 II Portable SSD 2TB review - Going for 2GB/sec

Bazzite Linux 43.20260303: Latest Features and Upgrade Instructions

Bazzite 22 Published 2026-03-04 08:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazzite Linux has released version 43.20260303, which brings a fresh kernel and updated Mesa drivers for smoother gaming. The new release includes under-the-hood improvements such as a fixed regression in kernel 6.17.7-ba25 that resolved stuttering issues in Fortnite, and a newer version of Gamescope with marginally lower input latency. Desktop environment updates include refreshed GNOME and KDE versions, which iron out bugs and remove obsolete packages like mesa-va-drivers to free up disk space. Current Bazzite owners can upgrade by running two commands in the terminal using the bazzite-rollback-helper script or download the installation images from a provided link.

Godot 4.7 Development Snapshot 2: Features and Updates Revealed

Software 44172 Published 2026-03-04 08:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The second development snapshot of Godot 4.7 has arrived with several polished features that cater to community requests. A key improvement is the ability to copy and paste entire sections or categories in the editor, saving developers time on tedious tasks such as duplicating property data between nodes. The user interface has also been enhanced with monospaced fonts for code names, improving readability and reducing debugging time. Additionally, animation track editor now allows users to collapse groups of keyframes and tracks, making it easier to navigate complex animations, while Apple platforms have gained full HDR support.

Kernel, Curl, Microcode updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7005 Published 2026-03-04 08:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Three Ubuntu Security Notices were issued: USN-7990-6 for Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilities, USN-8062-2 for curl vulnerabilities, and USN-8068-1 for an Intel Microcode vulnerability. The notices affect various versions of Ubuntu, including Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and others. To address the vulnerabilities, users need to update their systems to specific package versions, which can be found in the security notices, and then reboot their computers. Additionally, third-party kernel modules may require recompilation and reinstalling after the updates.

[USN-7990-6] Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilities
[USN-8062-2] curl vulnerabilities
[USN-8068-1] Intel Microcode vulnerability

Govulncheck-Vulndb, Busybox, FreeRDP, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5577 Published 2026-03-04 08:00 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Python3 update for Slackware

Slackware 1235 Published 2026-03-04 07:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

New packages for python3 are available to fix security issues on Slackware 15.0 and -current. The updates include a new version of python3, with the 3.9.25-i586-1_slack15.0 package being upgraded to address bugs and security issues.

python3 (SSA:2026-062-01)

Thunderbird and MinGW-Fontconfig updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 863 Published 2026-03-04 07:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Rocky Linux users can take advantage of several important security updates available for their systems. The first update affects Rocky Linux 9 and is related to a Thunderbird security update, while the second update affects Rocky Linux 8 with the same type of update. There's also another Thunderbird security update affecting Rocky Linux 8, which provides fixes for known vulnerabilities.

RLSA-2026:3516: Important: thunderbird security update
RLSA-2026:3407: Important: mingw-fontconfig security update
RLSA-2026:3515: Important: thunderbird security update

Libpng, Nginx, Kernel, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9358 Published 2026-03-04 07:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several important security updates are available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. An update for libpng has been released, rated as having an Important security impact. Additionally, several other packages, including nginx, kernel-rt, kernel, and go-rpm-macros, have also received security updates with varying levels of severity.

RHSA-2026:3577: Important: libpng security update
RHSA-2026:3638: Moderate: nginx:1.24 security update
RHSA-2026:3634: Important: kernel-rt security update
RHSA-2026:3692: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2026:3685: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2026:3668: Important: go-rpm-macros security update
RHSA-2026:3669: Important: go-rpm-macros security update

Perl-Crypt-URandom, Keylime, APT, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9266 Published 2026-03-04 07:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Multiple security updates have been issued for Fedora 42 and Fedora 43. The updates include fixes for CVE-2026-2474, CVE-2025-11083, CVE-2025-11082, CVE-2025-11081, CVE-2025-10158, and CVE-2025-6966 among others. The packages being updated include perl-Crypt-URandom, avr-binutils, keylime, python-apt, keylime-agent-rust, apt, and rsync.

Fedora 42 Update: perl-Crypt-URandom-0.55-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: avr-binutils-2.45-4.fc42.1
Fedora 42 Update: keylime-7.14.1-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python-apt-3.1.0-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: keylime-agent-rust-0.2.9-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: apt-3.1.15-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: rsync-3.4.1-5.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: perl-Crypt-URandom-0.55-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: avr-binutils-2.45-4.fc43.1
Fedora 43 Update: python-apt-3.1.0-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: keylime-agent-rust-0.2.9-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: keylime-7.14.1-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: apt-3.1.15-2.fc43

Spip and Gimp updates for Debian

Debian 10808 Published 2026-03-04 07:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A security update has been released for the SPIP website engine, which fixes several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access protected information and execute arbitrary code. The issues have been fixed in version 4.4.11+dfsg-0+deb13u1 for the stable Debian distribution (trixie). Additionally, a security update has been released for the GIMP image manipulation program, which fixes several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by opening malformed files. The issues have been fixed in version 2.10.34-1+deb12u9 for the oldstable Debian distribution (bookworm) and version 3.0.4-3+deb13u7 for the stable distribution (trixie).

[SECURITY] [DSA 6155-1] spip security update
[SECURITY] [DSA 6156-1] gimp security update

Kernel, Container-Tools, MinGW, Firefox updates for AlmaLinux 8

AlmaLinux 2521 Published 2026-03-04 07:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Multiple security updates have been announced for AlmaLinux 8, addressing various vulnerabilities in packages such as kernel-rt, container-tools, and firefox. The updates include patches for denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities, memory safety bugs, and use-after-free issues in the Linux kernel, container tools, and web browser components. Users are advised to update their systems with the latest packages to ensure security and stability.

ALSA-2026:3463: kernel-rt security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:3428: container-tools:rhel8 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:3464: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:3407: mingw-fontconfig security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:3338: firefox security update (Important)

KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Bug Fix Release: Bug Fixes, UI Enhancements and New Device Support

KDE 1703 Published 2026-03-03 19:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

KDE Plasma 6.6.2 brings a large set of stability improvements and bug fixes throughout the system, from UI quirks in KWin and Plasma Desktop to backend issues in Flatpak Permissions and libplasma. Developers addressed critical crashes such as output device mode updates, RDP connection destructors, and missing include files, while also tightening security by fixing permission traversal and session sorting logic. New hardware support was added with Fairphone 5 and Nothing Phone (1), and several mobile and network manager features were refined to better handle bridges, VLANs, and activity information via D‑Bus. Finally, visual polish received attention, including scrollbar sizing for Oxygen theme, selection rectangle color changes in FolderView, and a more robust handling of app menu presence across different desktop environments.

Node.js 25.8.0 Released: New API Docs, SQLite Limits, Security Fixes

Software 44172 Published 2026-03-03 19:12 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Node.js 25.8.0 has been released, bringing a range of updates to documentation tooling, SQLite integration, diagnostic channels, and permission auditing. The new release introduces an enhanced API doc workflow, adds a limits property to DatabaseSync, brings C++ support for diagnostics, and adds a --permission‑audit flag to the command line interface. Numerous commits refine performance and security, such as optimizing buffer.concat, adding null pointer checks in crypto routines, validating ClientRequest paths, and bumping dependencies like undici, minimatch, npm, and simdjson. Additional fixes touch build scripts, test runners (exposing worker IDs and avoiding flaky debugger waits), documentation clarifications, TLS socket options, and tooling configurations, ensuring a more robust and well‑documented Node.js release.

Latest Product Reviews: Cooler Master, MSI, ASUS, and Transcend

Reviews 52576 Published 2026-03-03 07:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several product reviews have been published, including a review of the Cooler Master Cosmos Alpha chassis by TechPowerUp and a review of DOWSIL TC-5960 thermal paste by IgorsLAB. The latter article delves into the mystery surrounding the ultra-durable paste, which is rarely tested or available in the retail market. Additionally, Funky Kit has reviewed an MSI GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card designed for World of Warcraft fans, while TechPowerUp and The FPS Review have published reviews of high-end motherboards from ASUS and MSI respectively. Tom's Hardware has also reviewed a Transcend 260S 2TB SSD, which it describes as a dependable alternative among PCIe 5.0 contenders.

Casing: Cooler Master Cosmos Alpha Review
Cooling: DOWSIL TC-5960 Thermal Paste Review: Shrouded in legend, hard to come by and rarely tested - what's behind the myth of this ultra-durable paste?
Graphics Cards: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G World of Warcraft: Midnight Void Edition - Graphics Card Review
Motherboards: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero Review, MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WiFi II Motherboard Review
Storage: Transcend 260S 2TB SSD Review: A Dependable Alternative PCIe 5.0 Contender

Mailman and Git updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7005 Published 2026-03-03 07:18 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu has issued security notices for vulnerabilities in Mailman and Git. A vulnerability in Mailman, discovered in 2021, allowed remote list members or moderators to potentially set new admin passwords or make other changes, which has been fixed by updating to version 1:2.1.29-1ubuntu3.1+esm2 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and version 1:2.1.20-1ubuntu0.6+esm3 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Another notice addressed a regression in Git introduced by a previous update, which allowed an attacker to run arbitrary commands; this has been fixed by updating to version 1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm8 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. These updates are available through a standard system update and can also be found with Ubuntu Pro

[USN-8067-1] Mailman vulnerability
[USN-5376-6] Git regression

Kernel, Fluidsynth, Libsoup, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5577 Published 2026-03-03 07:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Grafana, Kernel, Thunderbird, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9358 Published 2026-03-03 07:15 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Erlang and Python-Pillow updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9266 Published 2026-03-03 07:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora has released several updates for various packages, including Erlang and Python Pillow, which address security vulnerabilities. The Erlang update fixes a vulnerability in the tftp_file modules that can lead to information disclosure via relative path traversal (CVE-2026-21620). The Python Pillow update addresses an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2026-25990) that could allow attackers to execute malicious code.

Fedora 42 Update: erlang-26.2.5.17-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python-pillow-11.1.0-3.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: erlang-26.2.5.17-1.fc43

PHP and Firefox ESR updates for Debian

Debian 10808 Published 2026-03-03 07:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A security update has been released for PHP 8.2 for Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm), which fixes multiple issues that could result in denial of service or memory disclosure. Another issue was found in the Mozilla Firefox web browser for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS, where multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered that could potentially lead to code execution, sandbox escape, or privilege escalation.

[DSA 6154-1] php8.2 security update
[DLA 4496-1] firefox-esr security update

GnuTLS, Kernel, Libpng, Skopeo, Containernetworking Plugins updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2521 Published 2026-03-03 07:06 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux has released several security updates to address vulnerabilities in various packages, including gnutls, kernel, libpng, and skopeo. The gnutls update fixes two issues: a stack-based buffer overflow and a denial-of-service vulnerability due to excessive resource consumption. The kernel update addresses four vulnerabilities, including a double-free issue and use-after-free bugs, while the libpng update fixes three security issues related to information disclosure and denial of service. Additionally, the skopeo update fixes three vulnerabilities in the golang library, including a denial-of-service bug due to excessive resource consumption.

ALSA-2026:3477: gnutls security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:3275: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:3405: libpng security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:3340: skopeo security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:3341: containernetworking-plugins security update (Important)