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Firefox 147 Arrives with XDG Support on Linux, Auto-PiP + More The first major release of Firefox in 2026 is out, kicking off a potentially pivotal year for the FOSS browser as Mozilla ‘rewires’ to AI. Firefox 147.0 brings modest improvements, including a couple of notable buffs for Linux systems, but the majority of changes focus on the foundational upkeep rather than any flashy frontend changes. As such there isn’t much new to see – or screenshot ;). Still, for a closer look at what’s landing in this update, read on. Firefox 147: Highlights Linux Changes Firefox 147 resolves a 20-year old Linux ‘bug’ by adding support for the Freedesktop.org XDG […] You're reading Firefox 147 Arrives with XDG Support on Linux, Auto-PiP + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/firefox-147-released

📰 Nova Lake & Crescent Island Support Lands In The Intel Graphics Compiler Released this morning is the Intel Graphics Compiler "IGC" 2.27.10 that comes with initial support for next-generation Nova Lake and Crescent Island Xe3P hardware... 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-IGC-2.27.10-CRI-NVL

📰 Fastfetch 2.57 System Information Tool Brings COSMIC and Niri Support Fastfetch 2.57 system information tool is out with broader desktop environment detection, terminal improvements, and changes to Windows support. 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/fastfetch-2-57-system-information-tool-brings-cosmic-and-niri-support/

Firefox 147 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New Firefox 147 open-source web browser is now available for download with support for Freedesktop.org's XDG Base Directory Specification and other changes. The post Firefox 147 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/firefox-147-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new

📰 Steam begins 2026 by smashing the users online record again A pretty good way for Valve to start the year, with Steam breaking another all-time users online record..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-begins-2026-by-smashing-the-users-online-record-again/

📰 Why is Everyone Talking About Window Tiling in 2026? The Linux desktop has been perfecting window tiling while everyone else forgot about it until recently. 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://itsfoss.com/rise-of-window-tiling/

📰 5 open-source productivity-focused Chrome extensions for a smoother workflow As a freelance tech blogger, my productivity lives and dies inside the browser. Almost everything I do, including researching tools, reading documentation, collecting links, writing drafts, translating content, and managing logins, happens in Chrome. When the browser gets cluttered or slow, my entire workflow suffers. That’s why I’m very selective about what I install. Over time, I realized the right Chrome extensions can quietly remove friction... 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://www.xda-developers.com/open-source-productivity-chrome-extensions-for-smoother-workflow/

Представлен Gixy-Next, форк Gixy-ng, избавленный от изменений, сгенерированных через AI Представлен первый выпуск проекта Gixy-Next, развивающего статический анализатор для файлов конфигурации Nginx, позволяющий выявлять проблемные настройки, негативно влияющие на безопасность и производительность. Проект развивает Джошуа Роджерс (Joshua Rogers), несколько лет назад выявивший 55 уязвимостей в прокси-сервере Squid. Gixy-Next создан как форк проекта Gixy-ng, продолжавшего развитие инструментария Gixy, открытого компанией Yandex в 2017 году и последние два года не обновлявшегося. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=64594

Uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 with RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp Group Policy Microsoft has introduced the new Group Policy RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp that allows IT administrators to uninstall the Microsoft Copilot app on managed Windows 11 devices. However, the uninstall option has several specific requirements and limitations you need to understand before attempting to remove Copilot from your Windows. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/uninstall-microsoft-copilot-on-windows-11-with-removemicrosoftcopilotapp-group-policy/

📰 Auto-cpufreq 3.0 Released With CPU Turbo Controls Auto-cpufreq 3.0, a CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux, introduces CPU turbo overrides via CLI and GUI, improved battery detection, and more. 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/auto-cpufreq-3-0-released-with-cpu-turbo-controls/

📰 Linux Consulting Firm Linutronix Recently Began A New Chapter Some news that slipped under the radar prior to the holidays... Linutronix as the Linux consulting firm that has led the real-time "PREEMPT_RT" work and more within the Linux kernel -- and Linutronix was acquired by Intel back in 2022 as an independent subsidiary -- is beginning a "new chapter"... 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linutronix-New-Chapter

Линус Торвальдс поэкспериментировал с вайб-кодингом в своём новом проекте AudioNoise Линус Торвальдс опубликовал новый проект AudioNoise, связанный с его увлечением гитарными педалями. AudioNoise позволяет генерировать случайные звуковые эффекты во время игры на электрогитаре. Целью проекта заявлено изучение основ цифровой обработки звука, так же, как когда-то он изучал аппаратную составляющую, экспериментируя со сборкой гитарных педалей. Основной код написан на языке Си, но в состав также входит Python-скрипт для визуализации звуковых сэмплов. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=64593

Выпуск оптимизаторов энергопотребления auto-cpufreq 3.0.0 и TLP 1.9.1 Опубликован релиз утилиты auto-cpufreq 3.0.0, предназначенной для автоматической оптимизации скорости работы CPU и энергопотребления в системе. Утилита отслеживает состояние аккумулятора ноутбука, нагрузку на CPU, температуру CPU и активность в системе, и в зависимости от ситуации и выбранных опций динамически активирует режимы энергосбережения или высокой производительности. Поддерживается работа на устройствах с процессорами Intel, AMD и ARM. Для управления может использоваться графический интерфейс на базе GTK или консольная утилита. Код написан на языке Python и распространяется под лицензией LGPLv3. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=64592

📰 Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now available for download, based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, introducing the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop with a redesigned app menu, new system tools, and more. 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-22-3-zena-now-available-for-download/

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: January 11th, 2026 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for January 11th, 2026, brings news about Linux Mint 22.3, Debian 13.3, Budgie 10.10, Nitrux 5.1, IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199, KDE Gear 25.12.1, KDE Frameworks 6.22, Mageia 10 alpha, Budgie 11, new Linux laptops, and more. The post 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: January 11th, 2026 appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-january-11th-2026

How to Upgrade Linux Mint 22.2 to Linux Mint 22.3 Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” users can now upgrade their installations to the Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” release. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve that! The post How to Upgrade Linux Mint 22.2 to Linux Mint 22.3 appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/how-to-upgrade-linux-mint-22-2-to-linux-mint-22-3

📰 EndeavourOS is the Arch experience without the Arch installation The best part about Arch Linux is that you can put your operating system together, piece by piece. The worst part about Arch Linux is that you have to put your operating system together, piece by piece. It's a system that feels amazing once you've gotten everything set up and working, but getting to that point can be really difficult. 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://www.xda-developers.com/endeavouros-is-the-arch-experience-without-the-arch-installation/

Google переходит к публикации кода Android дважды в год На сайте репозитория AOSP (Android Open Source Project), в котором размещён исходный код платформы Android, появилось предупреждение об изменении схемы публикации кода, подразумевающей открытие нового кода Android только после очередного релиза. Содержимое AOSP отныне будет обновляться только два раза в год - во втором и четвёртом кварталах. Ранее Google практиковал ежеквартальную публикацию кода. ( читать дальше... )  android, mobile, opennet 👉@sysadminoff https://www.linux.org.ru/news/android/18192192

Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" distribution is now available for download based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and featuring the latest Cinnamon 6.6 desktop environment. Here's what's new! The post Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers. 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-3-zena-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new

📰 Budgie 11 Desktop Environment Will Be Ported to Qt 6, Development Kicks Off Development of the upcoming Budgie 11 desktop environment kicks off with a more modular design and components written in Qt 6. Here's what to expect! 🔗 Source: 👉@sysadminoff https://9to5linux.com/budgie-11-desktop-environment-will-be-ported-to-qt-6-development-kicks-off