Defuse - remove image backgrounds locally
My Defuse review explores this Linux background removal app on CachyOS, covering installation, local processing and ease of use.
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KDE Plasma 6.8: No More X11, Union theming, and a TON of changes!
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Plasma 6.8 is out as KDE celebrates 30 years
It's officially KDE's 30th birthday, and with that they've given us a gift with Plasma 6.8 now available.
Happy 30th Birthday, KDE!
The KDE project is celebrating 30 years since the first announcement of the KDE (Kool Desktop Environment) desktop environment on October 14th, 1996.
Plasma 6.8
KDE’s 30th anniversary is an opportunity to look forward: Plasma 6.8 helps lay the foundation for the future of Plasma and free desktops.
Thirty Years of KDE, Coming to a Laptop Near You
KDE’s boys in the band are telling their story in a feature-length documentary. You might want to put some extra butter on your popcorn.
LumineCapture Is a New Screenshot Tool Built for Speed on Linux
Written in Rust, LumineCapture offers fast screenshots on Linux Wayland, with built-in editing, OCR, and support for KDE Plasma and COSMIC.
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PrismLinux – Arch-based Linux distribution with four desktop option
PrismLinux is an Arch-based Linux distribution offering KDE Plasma, GNOME, Cinnamon and niri with a universal ISO and custom installer.
X11 Has Better Latency Than Wayland... Technically
Latency on X11 is technically better than Wayland but it may not be as clear as you think. ==========Resources========== =========Video Platforms========== ==========Social Media========== …
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 11th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for October 4th, 2026, brings news about COSMIC 1.10, Raspberry Pi Desktop, NVIDIA 615.78.08, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.12, Q4OS 6.10, Ventoy 1.1.18, KDE Gear 26.08.2 …
PhoronixDesktopKDE Plasma 6.8 Ready For Release Next Week, Sees Last Minute NVIDIA Fix
KDE Plasma 6.8 is gearing up for its official debut next week in coinciding with the 30th anniversary since the KDE project began...
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Adobe suite on Linux (twice), Flathub says yes to AI - Linux Weekly News
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KDE Ships Frameworks 6.31.0
Attica Use ECMInstalledLibraryCheck. Commit. Baloo [Codecs] Replace some pointers with references. Commit. [Codecs] Fix varint helper const correctness. Commit.
Where Do The Linux Desktops Stand On AI
Every other day a new Linux project seems to be getting an AI policy, but where do the Linux desktops stand on that matter including a desktop that just got a policy.
KDE Gear 26.08.2
kdev-python: Fix undefined behavior in popExpression() (Commit, fixes bugs #525418) kmail: Fix a crash when sending signed email (Commit, fixes bugs #525868) plasmatube: Fix protocol being chopped …
A pair of flashy-looking weather extensions for GNOME Shell
I revised my list of the best Linux weather apps recently, but I know most people prefer to use panel applets to glean current conditions and future
Flathub Unbanned AI And No One Noticed
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Firefox GNOME theme updated to work with Nova
The unofficial GNOME theme for Firefox has been updated to work with the Firefox 157 release and its newer, rounder Nova theme. It is not a traditional
Hylki is a modern, Rust-based email client for GNOME
Hylki is a Rust-based email client designed for the GNOME desktop with an incredibly amount of customisation packed in. Like Postcard, Convey and Letters,
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This Extension Adds Global Menu to Ubuntu 26.04 Top-bar
Missing the global menu that adds focused application’s menus to the top panel? Here’s an extension that brings it back in recent GNOME Desktops.
Aside: A Minimal Ghost Theme for Sharing More Than Just Words
Aside is a minimal Ghost microblog theme for sharing thoughts, code, photos, and to-do lists, featuring dedicated galleries, a Code Library, and a visual archive.
Crumb: A Ghost Theme Built Around Good Food
Crumb is a clean, dark-mode Ghost theme built for sharing recipes, organizing collections, and making cooking a little simpler.
Linux Magazine NewsDesktopKDE for People Initiative Calls for AI Ban in Plasma
A new community of KDE wants the project to adopt a strict no-AI policy for KDE Plasma.
No, KDE isn't turning into an AI desktop
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KDE Plasma 6.8 Beta Release
Here are the new modules available in the Plasma 6.8 beta: kup: Backup scheduler for the Plasma desktop Some important features and changes included in 6.8 beta are highlighted on KDE community …
Linux Magazine NewsDesktopKDE Sets Ambitious Goals for 2026 and Beyond
KDE Connect reveals the goals for the Linux desktop darling, with one of those goals long overdue.
GNOME 51: a look at everything that changed
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