ML4W OS 2.10.0, the latest Hyprland‑based dotfiles collection rebranded from “ML4W Dotfiles”, now ships a beta live ISO that boots directly into Hyprland with wallpaper‑derived adaptive material colors, adds a calendar app, improves btop’s theme support, and stabilises the Welcome and Settings apps. The ISO is an Arch base configured for systemd‑boot, so you should write it to a UEFI bootable USB; installing on Arch requires running sudo install-ml4w-os from the live session, while other distros can copy dotfiles via the Flathub Dotfiles Installer but still need to resolve dependencies manually.
Gear Lever has released version 4.3.1 on Flathub and GitHub, fixing bugs that had frustrated Portuguese users by adding missing pt‑PT translations The update also adds a proper source repository link to the About page, satisfying Flathub’s open‑source compliance requirement and allowing anyone to inspect the code behind their AppImages. Additionally, Gear Lever now correctly handles pre‑release GitHub update URLs, pulling the latest “nightly” or “beta” builds without error.
Barman 3.17, a disaster recovery solution for PostgreSQL, introduces several practical improvements that make remote backups easier, such as allowing commands like list‑backup and get‑wal to run against servers marked inactive so you can query or restore without re‑enabling a node. It also adds safety for S3 Object Lock by aborting deletes when locked objects exist and lets users specify non‑standard SSH ports during restores with a single flag. The release drops the old custom_compression filter, urging teams to switch to built‑in algorithms like gzip, lz4, or zstd for faster, supported compression.
VSCodium 1.108.20787 adds most of the same features as VS Code 1.108.2 but without the telemetry tracking. The key changes include Cloud Agent support in Azure Shell so partner agents no longer disappear, and a macOS resume fix that clears a flicker by resetting the compositor when the app becomes active again. Upgrading is simple: Linux users can add the repo and run apt install codium, Windows users download the signed installer and run it as administrator, while macOS users update via Homebrew cask or overwrite the .app in /Applications. If you’re already on VSCodium this polish round is painless, but if you stay with VS Code there’s no urgent need to switch unless you want a telemetry‑free experience.
The article outlines the key under‑the‑hood changes introduced in Budgie 10.10.1 and provides practical fixes for common post‑upgrade problems such as non‑functional brightness keys (solved by deleting an outdated rc.xml file so the new budgie‑brightness‑helper is used), new focus‑behaviour options including a “Sloppy” mode, and unreliable panel hiding that can be corrected by toggling with Super or disabling intelligent hiding. It also notes that graphical tools launched via pkexec now correctly inherit Wayland environment variables, requiring an updated libgnome‑volume‑control if issues persist. A concise checklist at the end summarizes these steps to ensure a smooth transition to the new release.
Zen Browser has released version 1.18.3b, aimed at improving the user experience with several key updates. The new version addresses long-standing issues such as popup windows not automatically focusing on inputs and dragging tabs between browser windows without Windows Snap enabled. For added security, Zen Browser now includes checks for backups during the update process to prevent potential data loss or mishaps. These changes aim to provide a smoother browsing experience and offer users more peace of mind when updating their software.
Mesa 26.0.0‑rc2 is the second release candidate for the upcoming 26.0.0 series, and it finally patches the nasty nvk crash that occurs when an unbound descriptor set contains a dynamic buffer. The radv video driver now computes tile sizes more reliably, while panvk’s sparse image handling respects non‑opaque bind flags, fixing the “image not found” errors some of us saw on Vulkan experiments. A few regressions remain – the PVR driver temporarily disables the buffer device address extension and enabling ZPASS_PIXEL_COUNT can shave a few frames off older NVIDIA GPUs.
Oracle has released VirtualBox version 7.2.6 as a maintenance update to address various issues and add new features. The update fixes problems with virtual machines under certain conditions, particularly those running Windows, and resolves critical errors such as Guru Meditation errors on Windows systems. Performance concerns have also been addressed, including high CPU usage during NAT operations. Additionally, the update includes UI tweaks, feature additions for open-source users, and other internal improvements to enhance overall functionality.
Zed has released a new version, 0.221.4, with several tweaks and additions aimed at improving the coding experience. The update includes integration of the ACP Registry, making it easier for users to access tools they need, as well as interface adjustments for editing queued messages and upgrading the agent panel. Other notable changes include support for running MCP servers on external machines, improved performance when using streaming tools, and refinements to language support features such as Markdown bracket coloring and syntax highlighting. The update also includes bug fixes and other minor improvements that should enhance day-to-day use of Zed.
Ungoogled Chromium 144 strips all hard‑coded Google endpoints by appending a bogus suffix (e.g., accounts.google.qjz9zk), so any stray requests to Google services instantly fail and the browser operates without background “pings” to Google.
Krita has released version 5.2.15, focusing on stability and smoother operation for users on the Xiaomi Pad. This update includes fixes for crashes related to the smudge brush, liquefying actions, undoing actions, and embedded profile errors. Additionally, improvements have been made to loading TIFF files with JPEG compression, and changes have been implemented to address quirks on the Xiaomi Pad, such as stylus button issues and curve handling bugs. The update also includes various user interface tweaks, including fixes for touch events and shortcut handling.
A new version of Zen Browser, 1.18.2b, has been released with several important changes and improvements. The update addresses security concerns by fixing a moderate-severity issue in the Anti-Tracking component and a high-severity use-after-free flaw in the Scrolling and Overflow part. Additionally, the browser's features have been refreshed with an updated Gecko engine integration from Firefox version 147.0.2, providing users with improved performance and functionality. The update also includes various bug fixes and minor improvements to tab management, window behavior, and system integration.
Goverlay 1.7.3 has been released, marking another step forward in its development as a widely used gaming overlay tool. However, users who install it through Flathub may not notice significant changes due to limitations imposed by Flathub's requirements. Native and AppImage installations, on the other hand, have seen welcome refinements, including new configuration options for MangoHud and vkBasalt, and fixes for bugs such as Steam games continuing to run after closing the overlay. The release also sees Goverlay comply with Linux standards, using XDG Base Directory specification to manage settings and logs in standard locations.
The PHP 8.4.18 release candidate focuses on hard‑core stability fixes, eliminating critical use‑after‑free and null‑pointer crashes that previously caused segfaults during shutdown, garbage collection, and JIT compilation. Google’s OSS‑Fuzz uncovered hidden problems such as an infinite loop in fiber destructors and a broken optimizer path, both now guarded against, while ancillary updates improve date handling, DOM parsing, mbstring functions, OpenSSL error‑path memory leaks, and several miscellaneous components like var_dump and SplDoublyLinkedList. These patches collectively make long‑running CLI workers, FPM pools, and applications that rely on fibers, multibyte strings, or custom HTML injection far more reliable.
The PHP 8.5.3 release candidate tightens up core stability, fixing a slew of use‑after‑free and memory‑leak bugs that have been crashing JIT‑enabled scripts and long‑running daemons. It also updates timelib to 2022.16, corrects DOM parsing inside <script> tags, and resolves several multibyte string edge cases that previously caused division‑by‑zero errors. OpenSSL, PGSQL, and OPCache receive targeted patches that stop obscure crashes during certificate parsing and query building. Overall, the update is a pragmatic clean‑up that lets developers enable aggressive optimizations without fearing sudden segfaults.
Valve has released an update to its Proton software, a compatibility layer that allows running Windows games on Linux and other platforms. The new version, labeled 10.0-4, adds several titles directly accessible via Proton Experimental, including Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality and Changeling VR. This release also tackles specific game hiccups reported by users, such as issues with Evil Under the Sun in French and HDR problems on OLED Steam Decks. Beyond these fixes, Proton 10.0-4 brings general compatibility enhancements and user experience improvements, including better controller feedback handling and audio tweaks for various games.
The Heroic Games Launcher has released a new update, version 2.19.1, which aims to resolve launching issues on Linux caused by library conflicts between Legendary and GOGDL components. The update also brings various improvements across different platforms, including streamlined key options, improved gamepad navigation, and enhanced security measures for Windows users. Additionally, macOS users now benefit from DXMT chip support, while Linux users can look forward to initial auto-update support for games launched via AppImage.
Node 25.5.0 upgrades the bundled NSS trust store to 3.119, eliminating many TLS‑certificate errors that plagued older versions after recent CA rollouts. It adds LIEF as a core dependency, which slightly lengthens native‑addon builds but otherwise stays invisible to pure JavaScript projects. The new fs.watch ignore option lets you filter out noise files, dramatically cutting down unnecessary rebuilds for long‑running watchers. Finally, the --build-sea flag enables creating single‑executable bundles directly with Node, while SQLite now runs in defensive mode by default for safer database handling.
Godot has officially released version 4.6, marking a shift from focusing on stability to emphasizing polish and performance boosts. The new update includes several notable changes, such as a cleaner editor theme called "Modern," which is designed to improve user experience and reduce clutter. Additionally, Jolt Physics has become the default physics engine for new 3D projects, offering strong performance and reliability. Other features include floatable editor docks, inverse kinematics, improved screen space reflections, unique node IDs, and initial support for using Godot's tech directly within applications through LibGodot.
The Heroic Games Launcher has been updated to version 2.19.0, introducing various tweaks and platform enhancements for a smoother user experience. This release includes experimental support for Zoom platform games on Linux, performance gains on macOS due to added DXMT support, and improved navigation across all platforms. The update also fixes issues such as the broken Steam install option on macOS and adds basic support for AppImage auto-update on Linux. Additionally, core tech upgrades have been made, including an updated Electron version and fixes for GOGDL and Legendary bugs.
