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Beelink GTi15 Ultra Review and more

Reviews 52515 Published 2025-12-23 08:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles on various computer hardware products, including mini PCs and power supplies. The Beelink GTi15 Ultra was reviewed as a dual 10GbE mini PC with the option to add an external PCIe GPU dock, while Tom's Hardware reviewed the Be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W power supply as a silent and efficient PSU at an affordable price. In the world of cooling, Wccftech reviewed the Kingcool Pure Flow 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler, which features an external pump with ARGB goodness for under $90, and TechPowerUp looked at the Cougar Poseidon Vistek Pro ARGB 360, a high-performance AIO cooler with a unified fan setup. Additionally, reviews were published for gaming monitors, including the AOC Q27G4SL/WS, which features a 320 Hz refresh rate and circular polarization to mimic natural light.

Computers: Beelink GTi15 Ultra Review A Dual 10GbE Mini PC with a PCIe GPU Dock Option
Cooling: Kingcool Pure Flow 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler Review: High-Speed External Pump With ARGB Goodness For Just $90, Cougar Poseidon Vistek Pro ARGB 360 Review, Cryorig CRYO360 Liquid Cooler Review
Displays: AOC Q27G4SL/WS Gaming Monitor Review - World's First 320Hz Gaming Monitor that Mimics Sunlight
Power: Be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W power supply review: Silent, Platinum efficiency at an affordable price
Video: OBSBOT Tail 2 AI-Powered PTZR 4K Live Production Camera Review

MariaDB 12.3 Preview released

Software 43981 Published 2025-12-23 08:22 by Philipp Esselbach 0

MariaDB has released a preview of version 12.3, kicking off a new long-term release cycle with various enhancements for the widely used database. This version includes several SQL feature additions, such as Oracle TO_DATE() compatibility and cursors on prepared statements, as well as improvements to standards like the SQL Standard SET PATH statement and global temporary tables. Performance upgrades have also been made, including fixes for binary logging issues and simplified secure connection settings in distributed environments. Additionally, new algorithms power PARTITION BY KEY operations, and an optimization for reorderable LEFT JOINs aims to improve query performance.

Goverlay 1.6.7 released

Software 43981 Published 2025-12-23 08:18 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest version of Goverlay, 1.6.7, has been released with several improvements aimed at making it easier to use tools like MangoHud and OptiScaler. One major change is direct channel selection options for OptiScaler within its configuration file, allowing users to choose between stable or bleeding-edge builds more easily. The update also includes fixes for GNOME issues, such as improved text clarity in dark themes and enhanced debugging support with dozens of new checkpoints. Additionally, MangoHud configuration options have been added specifically for Flatpak users, bringing Goverlay closer to Flathub approval and potentially allowing direct installation via Flatpak.

Manjaro Linux 25.1 Anh-Linh RC1 released

Manjaro Linux 160 Published 2025-12-23 08:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Manjaro Linux 25.1 Anh-Linh RC1 has been released, offering users a fresh snapshot of the Plasma 6.5 series, GNOME 49, and the long-awaited Cosmic release.

USBMuxd security update for Debian ELTS

Debian 10713 Published 2025-12-23 07:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The ELA-1599-1 security update affects the usbmuxd package, which is used to manage iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The issue was discovered in how the daemon handles certain paths received with the SavePairRecord command. This flaw can be exploited by a local attacker to delete and write files named *.plist in arbitrary locations on the system.

ELA-1599-1 usbmuxd security update

Taglib and MariaDB updates for SUSE

SUSE 5510 Published 2025-12-23 07:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Two security updates have been released for SUSE Linux Enterprise systems. The first update (SUSE-SU-2025:4501-1) addresses a low-risk vulnerability in taglib, which could cause an application crash when processing specially crafted WAV files. The second update (SUSE-SU-2025:4502-1) is more critical and addresses a high-risk vulnerability in MariaDB that could allow remote code execution through the mariadb-dump utility. Both updates can be installed using YaST online_update or "zypper patch" to fix their respective vulnerabilities.

SUSE-SU-2025:4501-1: low: Security update for taglib
SUSE-SU-2025:4502-1: important: Security update for mariadb

NodeJS, Git-LFS, mod_md, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6427 Published 2025-12-23 07:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Oracle has released several security updates for its Linux operating systems. The updates include a mod_md security update for Oracle Linux 10, which is considered important, as well as two nodejs:24 bug fixes and enhancements for both Oracle Linux 9 and 8. Additionally, there are security updates for git-lfs on Oracle Linux 9 and 8, with the Oracle Linux 9 mod_md also receiving a security update.

ELSA-2025-23738 Important: Oracle Linux 10 mod_md security update
ELEA-2025-23332 Oracle Linux 9 nodejs:24 bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-23744 Important: Oracle Linux 9 git-lfs security update
ELSA-2025-23739 Important: Oracle Linux 9 mod_md security update
ELBA-2025-23317 Oracle Linux 9 nodejs:24 bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-23745 Important: Oracle Linux 8 git-lfs security update
ELBA-2025-23363 Oracle Linux 8 rest bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-23362 Oracle Linux 8 gnome-autoar bug fix and enhancement update

Binutils, CURL, Python, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2484 Published 2025-12-23 07:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security updates have been released for AlmaLinux 8, affecting various packages including binutils, curl, python39, webkit2gtk3, httpd:2.4, git-lfs, and openssh. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities with varying severity levels, ranging from moderate to important. The affected packages include binary utilities for object file manipulation (binutils), a library and utility for downloading files from servers (curl), the Python programming language (python39), a web rendering engine (webkit2gtk3), an HTTP server (httpd:2.4), a Git extension for large file storage (git-lfs), and an SSH protocol implementation (openssh).

ALSA-2025:23382: binutils security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2025:23383: curl security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2025:23530: python39:3.9 security update (Important)
ALSA-2025:23663: webkit2gtk3 security update (Important)
ALSA-2025:23732: httpd:2.4 security update (Important)
ALSA-2025:23745: git-lfs security update (Important)
ALSA-2025:23481: openssh security update (Moderate)

Apache update for Rocky Linux 8

Rocky Linux 823 Published 2025-12-23 07:52 by Philipp Esselbach 0

An important security update is available for Rocky Linux 8, affecting modules such as mod_http2 and httpd. This update aims to address vulnerabilities in the system. For more information on the severity of each vulnerability, a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score is available through the CVE list.

RLSA-2025:23732: Important: httpd:2.4 security update

Rsync, Keylime-Go-RPM-Macros, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9312 Published 2025-12-23 07:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

MinGW updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9194 Published 2025-12-23 07:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

There are some important security updates available for Fedora Linux users. For those running Fedora 42, you'll want to check out mingw-libsoup-2.74.3-14.fc42, mingw-glib2-2.84.4-1.fc42, and mingw-python3-3.11.14-4.fc42. If you're on Fedora 43, don't miss mingw-libsoup-2.74.3-14.fc43, mingw-python3-3.11.14-4.fc43, or the latest version of mingw-glib2 at 2.86.3-1.fc43.

Fedora 42 Update: mingw-libsoup-2.74.3-14.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: mingw-glib2-2.84.4-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: mingw-python3-3.11.14-4.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: mingw-libsoup-2.74.3-14.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: mingw-python3-3.11.14-4.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: mingw-glib2-2.86.3-1.fc43

elementary OS 8.1 released

Linux 3278 Published 2025-12-22 21:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

elementary OS 8.1 has been released, featuring improvements based on user feedback, including over 1,100 fixed issues. The new version defaults to the Secure Session for enhanced privacy and includes a redesigned Dock with multitasking features like background app management and workspace switching. Accessibility is emphasized, with better screen reader support and keyboard navigation. Updates to the AppCenter enhance app accessibility and search functionality. Additionally, environmental performance is boosted with the latest Linux kernel, and ARM64 support is now available. New default apps, including Monitor and Maps, are introduced, along with improved existing apps like Music and Code. elementary OS 8.1 can be downloaded from elementary.io, with hardware availability from several retailers.

GE-Proton10-27 released

Software 43981 Published 2025-12-22 15:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

GloriousEggroll has released an update, GE-Proton10-27, which focuses on improving the Proton compatibility layer. The main enhancements include updating Wine to its most advanced version and upgrading DXVK and related projects to their latest git versions. Additionally, several patches were integrated or adjusted for improved Wayland support integration, game-specific tweaks, and fixes for various games such as Heroes of Newerth Reborn, Star Citizen, and Rocket League. However, one known issue remains: Blade & Soul NEO refuses to launch due to a problem also present in upstream Proton-experimental.

Tenda SE105 5-port 2.5GbE Fanless Switch Review and more

Reviews 52515 Published 2025-12-22 08:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles, which include reviews of headphones and networking devices. power supplies, storage, and video devices. Neowin praised FiiO's JT7 planar magnetic headphones as an affordable option that sounds great, despite some minor drawbacks. ServeTheHome reviewed Tenda's SE105 5-port 2.5GbE fanless switch, comparing its performance to other similar products on the market. IgorsLAB also reviewed a power supply unit (PSU), the SAMA P1000 ATX 3.1 PSU, which offers competitive pricing for high-performance requirements. Meanwhile, Tom's Hardware panned the RayNeo X3 Pro AR glasses due to their high price and poor battery life, despite being an impressive piece of hardware.

Headphones: FiiO JT7 review: Affordable and well-specced planar magnetic headphones that sound great
Networking: Tenda SE105 5-port 2.5GbE Fanless Switch Review
Power: SAMA P1000 ATX 3.1 PSU Review - 1kW platinum power at a competitive price
Storage: UGREEN NASync DXP2800 + UPS review: a full two-bay NAS experience for a low price
Video: RayNeo X3 Pro AR glasses review: Intriguing, high-priced glasses with alarming battery life

Linux Kernel 6.19-rc2 released

Linux 3278 Published 2025-12-22 08:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has released the second release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.19, a milestone that typically signals a calm period before the final version. The bulk of the changes in this release involve self-tests and documentation updates, as well as some driver updates and architecture tweaks. Approximately half of the patches focus on driver updates, while others address long-running issues like XFS_ERRTAG_FORCE_ZERO_RANGE for zoned systems. A total of over 100 individuals contributed to RC2, with their fixes ranging from general file system improvements to preventing corruption.

Zen Browser 1.17.15b released

Software 43981 Published 2025-12-22 08:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A new version of Zen Browser, 1.17.15b, has been released, based on Firefox 146.0.1 and likely including performance tweaks and bug fixes. This update also brings language support for Norwegian Bokmål, Slovak, Romanian, and additional languages. Several long-awaited issues have been addressed, including a fix for fingerprinting protection that was causing font rendering problems on certain websites.

Qubes OS 4.3.0 released

Qubes OS 59 Published 2025-12-22 08:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Qubes OS 4.3.0 has been released with several significant updates that improve security, usability, and performance. Key changes include an upgraded base system using Fedora 41 and the latest Xen Hypervisor version, which powers Qubes' isolation model, as well as improved support for Linux templates and Windows tools integration. The update also brings new features such as preloaded disposable qubes, simplified device handling through a New Devices API, and enhanced GUI with flat icons and customizable background colors.

Chromium, PHP, WordPress, and more updates for Debian

Debian 10713 Published 2025-12-22 08:15 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security updates have been released for Debian GNU/Linux, including fixes for vulnerabilities in Chromium (DSA-6089-1), PHP 8.4 (DSA-6088-1), WordPress (DSA-6091-1), python-mechanize (DLA-4418-1), usbmuxd (DLA-4417-1), and Rails (DSA-6090-1).

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4418-1] python-mechanize security update
[DLA 4417-1] usbmuxd security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6089-1] chromium security update
[DSA 6090-1] rails security update

Debian GNU/Linux 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6088-1] php8.4 security update
[DSA 6091-1] wordpress security update

DUC, Python, PHP, Kernel, Firefox updates for SUSE

SUSE 5510 Published 2025-12-22 08:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Security updates have been released for SUSE Linux, addressing potential vulnerabilities in several components. The affected packages include duc, python311-tornado6, php8, kernel-devel, busybox, and Mozilla Firefox, all of which are classified as moderate risk.

openSUSE-SU-2025:15835-1: moderate: duc-1.4.6-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15838-1: moderate: python311-tornado6-6.5.4-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15837-1: moderate: php8-8.4.16-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15836-1: moderate: kernel-devel-6.18.2-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15834-1: moderate: busybox-1.37.0-8.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15833-1: moderate: MozillaFirefox-146.0.1-1.1 on GA media

Binutils, NodeJS, Skopeo, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6427 Published 2025-12-22 08:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Oracle has released several updates for its Linux platform, including security patches and bug fixes. The affected releases are Oracle Linux 10 and version 9 of the platform, with various packages receiving updates to improve their functionality and address vulnerabilities. Packages such as binutils, virt-v2v, nodejs-packaging, man-pages, rust-bootupd, skopeo, net-snmp, git-lfs, fence-agents, and gcc-toolset-13-binutils have received updates, which are categorized as either moderate or important security issues.

ELSA-2025-23306 Moderate: Oracle Linux 10 binutils security update
ELBA-2025-23288 Oracle Linux 10 virt-v2v bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-23298 Oracle Linux 10 nodejs-packaging bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-23303 Oracle Linux 10 man-pages bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-23302 Oracle Linux 10 rust-bootupd bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-23294 Moderate: Oracle Linux 10 skopeo security update
ELBA-2025-23297 Oracle Linux 10 net-snmp bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-23667 Important: Oracle Linux 10 git-lfs security update
ELBA-2025-23292 Oracle Linux 10 fence-agents bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-23336 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 gcc-toolset-13-binutils security update

Kernel, Git-LFS, Webkit2GTK3, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9312 Published 2025-12-22 08:05 by Philipp Esselbach 0

PgAdmin, Moby-Engine, Gobuster, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9194 Published 2025-12-22 08:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security updates have been released for Fedora Linux, including upgrades to various tools and libraries. The updates affect different versions of Fedora, with some changes made to version 42 and others to version 43. Specifically, the updated packages are pgadmin4, moby-engine, gobuster, and mingw-libpng, which aim to improve system security. These updates provide patches for vulnerabilities in these tools and libraries, helping to protect users from potential threats.

Fedora 42 Update: pgadmin4-9.11-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: moby-engine-29.1.3-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: gobuster-3.8.2-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: mingw-libpng-1.6.53-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: gobuster-3.8.2-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: pgadmin4-9.11-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: moby-engine-29.1.3-1.fc43