Post #3644735

2026-04-26 10:06 UTC

(more Linux news in original post) Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/heroic-games-launcher-gets-a-slick-full-screen-console-like-mode/ MangoHud 0.8.3 brings new features and fixes to the popular Linux gaming performance monitor: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mangohud-0-8-3-brings-new-features-and-fixes-to-the-popular-linux-gaming-performance-monitor/ Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-upgraded-to-proton-11-for-better-linux-gaming-compatibility/ System76 Thelio Major Workstation Updated For Better Thermals, More Performance: https://www.phoronix.com/news/System76-Thelio-Major-2026 Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro is its first Ubuntu Certified machine: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/framework-13-pro-ubuntu-certified LACT 0.9 Released With UI Updates, Voltage-Frequency Curve Editor For NVIDIA: https://www.phoronix.com/news/LACT-0.9-Released PipeWire 1.6.4 Improves ALSA Sequencer Port Names, Fixes More Bugs: https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-4-improves-alsa-sequencer-port-names-fixes-more-bugs Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for New Devices: https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-1-2-linux-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-new-devices GNU Coreutils 9.11 Brings New Performance Improvements: Up To 15x Faster cat: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Coreutils-9.11 (Oh no, Xfce mouse, beware! Ze predator got 15x faster!) NTFS-3G FUSE Driver Sees First New Release In Four Years: https://www.phoronix.com/news/NTFS-3G-Driver-2026 (FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #HeroicGamesLauncher #MangoHud #Proton #ProtonExperimental #LinuxGaming #Gaming #System76 #Framework13 #FrameworkLaptop #LinuxLaptop #LACT #PipeWire #Fwupd #GNUCoreutils #Coreutils #NTFS3G #FosseryTech

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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza 2026-04-26 10:06

FOSS NEWS Proton 2026 spring and summer roadmaps: https://proton.me/blog/2026-spring-summer-roadmaps (Being able to send email via external providers is interesting, it's like what they already have with aliases via the SimpleLogin integration. It can potentially be useful for those migrating over from Gmail.) (As for the Lumo AI SDK, it sounds a bit like Proton wants to be Google 2.0 and be embedded into every website, which can potentially give them the power for cross-site tracking if they ever become an "evil corporation". I mean, they already handed over user data to some authorities...) Bitwarden CLI was compromised as part of an ongoing Checkmarx-related supply chain attack: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/bitwarden-cli-was-compromised-as-part-of-an-ongoing-checkmarx-related-supply-chain-attack/ Firefox 150 brings Linux emoji picker, PDF page ordering + more: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/firefox-150-features Firefox 151 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing with Improved Settings: https://9to5linux.com/firefox-151-is-now-available-for-public-beta-testing-with-improved-settings Firefox brings its 'Shake to Summarise' AI feature to iPhone users in the UK: https://betanews.com/article/firefox-brings-its-shake-to-summarise-ai-feature-to-iphone-users-in-the-uk/ Mozilla Thunderbird 150 Brings Support for Generating Unobtrusive Signatures: https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-thunderbird-150-brings-support-for-generating-unobtrusive-signatures Brave introduces site-specific Shred button and Auto Shred on Android: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/brave-introduces-site-specific-shred-button-and-auto-shred-on-android/ Midori 11.7 launches MidoriVPN, real-time translation, PDF editing: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/midori-11-7-launches-midorivpn-real-time-translation-pdf-editing/ GIMP 3.2.4 released with fresh set of bug fixes: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/gimp-3-2-4-bug-fix-update Threema 7.1 brings liquid glass design and UI improvements to iOS: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/threema-7-1-brings-liquid-glass-design-and-ui-improvements-to-ios/ BleachBit 6.0 Introduces New Cookie Manager, Improves Browser Cleaning: https://9to5linux.com/bleachbit-6-0-introduces-new-cookie-manager-improves-browser-cleaning OsmAnd 5.3 for Android adds astronomy plugin, 3D buildings, globe view, new widgets & more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/osmand-5-3-for-android-adds-astronomy-plugin-3d-buildings-globe-view-new-widgets-and-more/ (more FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Proton #ProtonMail #ProtonPass #Lumo #ProtonLumo #ProtonDrive #Bitwarden #Firefox #Thunderbird #Brave #Midori #GIMP #Threema #Bleachbit #OsmAnd #Browser #GoogleAlternative #Email #Chat #PasswordManager #WebBrowser #ImageManipulation #Maps #Firefox150 #FosseryTech

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