22# Weekly Linux and Tech Update

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KDE Plasma 6.1 has been released with a host of new features and refinements:

Explicit Sync for NVIDIA Users: Enhances Wayland support, making it more usable.
Triple Buffering Support: Delivers smoother animations and screen rendering.
Remote Desktop Functionality: Now includes RDP support.
Persistent Apps: Remembers and reopens your last session.
Synchronization Features: Synchronizes keyboard and accent colors.
Panel Edit Mode Improvements: Makes panel editing more intuitive.
Simplified Shutdown Screen: Provides a more streamlined experience.
Enhanced Screen Locking Utilities: Improves security and usability.
Mouse and Cursor Improvements: Includes a new “shake cursor” feature for easier cursor location.

Cinnamon 6.2 has also been released, featuring new improvements:

X App for Online Accounts: Simplifies setting up online accounts and integration into the Cinnamon desktop.
Greeter Badges for Sessions: Adds a personal touch to Cinnamon sessions.
Default Search Bar: Now shows by default when adding startup applications.
Workspace Switcher: Supports removing workspaces with a middle click.
New Screen Lock Delay Options: Adds more customization to screen locking.

The Ubuntu App Center has been updated with new functionality:

Local Deb Package Installation: Supports installing local deb packages, a feature added after user feedback.
Warnings for Untrusted Sources: Displays warnings and confirmation boxes when installing dev packages from untrusted sources.

The Ubuntu Summit is set to take place in The Hague, Netherlands, from October 25th to 27th:

Call for Abstracts: Invites speakers to submit their abstracts.
Booth Availability: Offers booths for projects and communities to showcase their work.

Framework Computer has announced a partner-developed RISC-V motherboard for the Framework Laptop 13:

RISC-V Motherboard: Currently in development, using a Star5 JH7110 processor.
Alternative to Intel and AMD: Provides a new option for Framework Laptop 13 users.

postmarketOS has released a new version, postmarketOS 24.06:

Based on Alpine Linux 3.20: Ensures a solid foundation.
New Device Support: Adds support for devices like the Google Nexus 10 tablet and Lenovo ThinkPad X13S laptop.
New Software: Includes KDE Plasma Mobile 6 and Gnome Shell on Mobile 46.
Keyboard Mappings and Firmware: Updates keyboard mappings for Chromebooks and includes non-free firmware by default.

Kdenlive has released version 24.05 with significant updates:

Group Effects and Multi-Format Rendering: Enhances video editing capabilities.
Performance Improvements: Improves overall performance.
Improved Audio Capture: Enhances audio capture and includes panning and zooming with the middle mouse button.
Automatic Subtitle Translations: Uses Meta’s seamless M4T system for automatic subtitle translations.