Xfce’s Apps Update for February 2021 Improves the Task Manager, Thunar, and More
The Xfce desktop environment received quite a bunch of app updates in February 2021, improving Thunar, Task Manager, Panel, and various plugins. Here’s the roundup!
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The Xfce desktop environment received quite a bunch of app updates in February 2021, improving Thunar, Task Manager, Panel, and various plugins. Here’s the roundup!
Canonical’s upcoming Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) operating system entered Feature Freeze stage and the beta release is now expected on April 1st. Here’s an early look at the new features and changes.
Nitrux 1.3.8 distro is now available for download. This monthly update comes with the latest KDE Plasma 5.21 desktop environment, support for Linux kernel 5.11, and many other improvements.
The Release Candidate of the upcoming Linux Lite 5.4 distribution is now available for public testing to give us a first taste of the new features and improvements.
OnionShare 2.3 open-source anonymous file sharing tool arrives with an all new design featuring tabs, anonymous chat, dedicated command-line version, and much more.
The Mageia 8 operating system is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 5.10 LTS and featuring improved support for NVIDIA Optimus laptops, and updated components.
Blender 2.92 open-source 3D computer graphics software is now available for download. This release comes with a brand-new workflow for editing meshes, new physics simulation methods, faster Cycles rendering, and much more.
The upcoming Xubuntu 21.04 operating system will ship with the Xfce 4.16 desktop environment by default, support for Ayatana indicators, and several new apps.
Canonical has released a new Linux kernel security update for all supported Ubuntu releases to address up to 20 vulnerabilities. All users are urged to update their systems as soon as possible.
The upcoming GNOME 40 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing with a plethora of improvements and bug fixes.
Kali Linux 2021.1 is now available for download. This is a major release that ships with the latest Xfce 4.16 desktop environment, new hacking tools, as well as numerous other improvements and new features.
KDE’s NeoChat chat client supporting the Matrix protocol gets new login screen, support for editing messages, multimodal mode, new commands, better Plasma integration, and support for displaying stickers.
Telegram Desktop 2.6 messenger is now available for download. This release comes with the ability to set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days, as well as the ability to create and manage invite links.
KDE Plasma 5.21.1 is now available as the first point release to the desktop environment series with improved support for Nvidia Optimus laptops and various other changes.
Ardour 6.6 open-source and cross-platform digital audio workstation (DAW) is now available for download. This maintenance update adds various new features and improvements.
Mozilla’s upcoming Firefox 87 web browser is now available for public beta testing with the Backspace key disabled as a “Back” button and various other improvements.
Fwupd 1.5.7 open-source firmware updater is now available for download. This release adds initial support for BlueZ Bluetooth devices, support for the RTD21xx HDMI converter, and support for more pixart devices.
Tails 4.16 anonymous operating system is now available for download. This release is powered by the latest Linux 5.10 LTS kernel series and ships with all the latest Tor technologies for anonymous communication.
The GNOME Project showcases how multi-monitor support will work on the upcoming GNOME 40 desktop environment on dual and multiple display setups, with video and screenshot examples.
Firefox 86 web browser is now available for download. This release comes with AVIF support enabled by default, multiple Picture-in-Picture support by default, Stack Clash protection, and more.