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2025-12-13

Reviews 52507 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles with reviews of various gadgets and devices. A review by ServeTheHome praises the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus laptop for its impressive performance with an NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU, while TechPowerUp's review of the PELADN WO4 focuses on its budget-friendly computing capabilities. In the cooling department, ThinkComputers and EnosTech.com have reviewed CPU coolers from Cooler Master and ID Cooling, respectively, highlighting their efficient heat distribution and sleek designs. Meanwhile, eTeknix and Tom's Hardware have reviewed gaming monitors from MSI and Acer, showcasing their ultrawide, fast, and bright displays for immersive gaming experiences.

Computers: Dell Pro Max 18 Plus Review a HUGE Laptop with a NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU, PELADN WO4 Review
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 3DHP Black ARGB CPU Cooler Review, ID Cooling DX360 GDL Review, Ocypus Delta A62EX White Digital Review
Displays: 
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 Gaming Monitor Review, Acer Predator X34 X0 34-inch Mini LED 200 Hz gaming monitor review: Ultra wide, ultra fast, and ultra bright
Gaming: 
Simagic Alpha Evo 12Nm Bundle Review
Video: 
Govee Star Projector Review: HomeKit-Connected Night Lights With Matter Support

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Wine 11.0 Release Candidate 2 is now available for testing, marking the start of the yearly code freeze period where community feedback will shape the final version. This release focuses solely on bug fixes with developers addressing known issues before the official release. The build includes fixes for 28 bugs and improves compatibility for several games, including Indycar Series, ThumbsPlus Pro, and Ys Origin, in addition to enhancing Quartz and DirectShow support.

KDE 1681 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

KDE has released Frameworks 6.21, marking another step in their monthly update schedule. The latest version includes various upgrades, such as improved performance of Baloo's file indexing system and fixes for issues with Breeze Icons and database connections. Users can download the source code to build it locally or use packages from their Linux distribution, which often handle updates and compatibility automatically. For developers, tools like kdesrc-build can help manage dependencies and track changes, while api.kde.org provides a comprehensive resource for framework features and documentation.

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

A new version of Ungoogled Chromium has been released, offering a Google-free alternative to standard browser releases. This version aims to remove unnecessary features tied to Google domains and block tracking requests, resulting in a lighter and more private browsing experience. In addition to basic privacy tweaks, Ungoogled Chromium also includes customizable options for users seeking greater control over their browsing setup. By stripping out excess binaries and offering command-line switches and flag settings, this browser provides an even greater level of personalization for those seeking a different direction.

Debian 10703 Ubuntu 6931 Arch Linux 919 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Liquorix has released version 6.17-14 of their custom-built Linux kernel, which is designed to optimize desktop performance for multimedia and gaming workloads by tapping into underutilized capabilities. This kernel includes various improvements, such as interactive tuning, optimized I/O and memory management, and changes to CPUFreq control, aiming to balance responsiveness with stability. Liquorix 6.17-14 also features additional performance enhancements like high-resolution scheduling, real-time system handling, and support for Budget Fair Queue (BFQ) and TCP BBR2 Congestion Control. Users can easily deploy the kernel on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux using pre-built binary packages from their PPA or an automated installation script.

Linux 3274 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Linux kernel has received updates to fix various issues across different versions, including 6.18.1, 6.17.12, and 6.12.62. One of the patches addressed a potential out-of-bounds read in the rtl8723bs module by implementing checks to prevent access to frames outside expected buffer areas. The updates also fixed stack buffer overflow issues in the same module related to incorrect association request information and corrected improper chip identification in the AD4080 ADC driver. Additionally, changes were made to the COMEDI driver to verify device attachment before performing operations and limited encoder chip handling within a specific function, while fixing an issue in the c6xdigio driver where it would unregister itself unnecessarily.

Linux kernel 6.18.1 released
Linux kernel 6.17.12 released
Linux kernel 6.12.62 released

Debian 10703 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Debian project has issued several security advisories to update various packages. The first advisory, DLA-4403-1, updates the tzdata package to version 2025b-0+deb11u2, which includes the latest changes to the leap second list. Other advisories, including ELA-1594-1 for Debian 9 and 10 and DSA-6080-1 for Chromium, also address security issues in various packages. Additionally, updates for the Linux kernel (DLA-4404-1) and Thunderbird (DLA-4405-1) have been released to fix multiple vulnerabilities.

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) and 10 (Buster) Extended LTS:
ELA-1594-1 tzdata new timezone database

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4403-1] tzdata new timezone database
[DLA 4404-1] linux security update
[DLA 4405-1] thunderbird security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6080-1] chromium security update

SUSE 5500 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux 2481 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Rocky Linux 817 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

There are several security updates available for various software packages on Rocky Linux systems. The affected packages include Tomcat, Wireshark, Tomcat 9, and MySQL, which address vulnerabilities in each package with severity ratings provided by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). These updates affect various versions of Rocky Linux, including 10, 9, and 8, to ensure user systems remain secure. Additionally, a security update is also available for Firefox on Rocky Linux 8.

RLSA-2025:23050: Important: tomcat security update
RLSA-2025:23083: Important: wireshark security update
RLSA-2025:23052: Important: tomcat9 security update
RLSA-2025:23008: Moderate: mysql8.4 security update
RLSA-2025:23111: Moderate: mysql:8.4 security update
RLSA-2025:23109: Moderate: mysql security update
RLSA-2025:23128: Important: firefox security update
RLSA-2025:23137: Moderate: mysql:8.4 security update
RLSA-2025:23134: Moderate: mysql:8.0 security update

Fedora Linux 9183 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

There are two Fedora updates available for Apptainer, a tool used for application and environment virtualization. The first update is for Fedora 43 (FEDORA-2025-cf169a01e8) and the second is for Fedora 42 (FEDORA-2025-ff963b3775). Both updates include fixes for CVE-2025-65105, which was introduced in upstream version 1.4.5. Additionally, the update includes patches for fuse2fs that were accidentally empty.

Fedora 43 Update: apptainer-1.4.5-2.fc43
Fedora 42 Update: apptainer-1.4.5-2.fc42
2025-12-12

Linux 3274 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kali Linux 2025.4 has been released with several notable changes, focusing on the three main desktop environments: GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce. The update brings modern features such as Wayland as the default window server, an improved app grid, fuzzy search in KRunner, and color theme support to Xfce. In addition to these updates, Kali Linux 2025.4 also includes new tools like bpf-linker, evil-winrm-py, and Hexstrike-AI; package updates with a kernel upgrade to 6.16; and expanded support for Android devices through Kali NetHunter. 

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ventoy, a popular bootable USB drive utility, has been updated to version 1.1.09 with several key improvements and new features. A frustrating bug that prevented openSUSE users from booting has been fixed, making it smoother for affected users. The update also includes experimental support for the Btrfs file system, but with limitations: it only works in non-RAID setups and doesn't support compressing ISO files made for btrfs. Additionally, several other bugs were addressed, including an issue affecting persistence plugins for Arch Linux users and problems related to the web interface for managing VentoyPlugsons.

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest stable release of the Samba 4.23 series has been announced, bringing new fixes and enhancements to this widely used open-source file and print sharing system. This update addresses several issues related to sharing files and folders, including problems with Time Machine backups, the mdssvc service, winbind cache consistency, and a function called vfswrap_openat that could cause issues when handling directories. The samba-bgqd daemon's man page has also been updated alongside other changes in the release. 

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zen Browser 1.17.13b has been released with several security updates and notable feature additions. The main focus of this release was on addressing high-impact bugs, including fixes for CVE-2025-14321 and CVE-2025-14322, which resolved use-after-free issues in WebRTC Signaling and sandbox escape problems in the Graphics CanvasWebGL part. Additionally, the developers plugged up other security holes, such as JIT miscompilations and same-origin policy bypasses. The update also brings feature additions like support for fractional scaled displays on Linux Wayland, a dedicated GPU process on MacOS, and improved theme customization options.

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Roundcube development team has released a candidate build for Roundcube 1.7, featuring substantial changes and fixes over beta2. New additions include better CSV import support, a markdown editor plugin for composing messages, and improved security through the default 'noopener' attribute settings on links opening in new tabs. However, there are breaking changes that users should know when upgrading, including the removal of the contact_search_name setting and changes to user session timeouts. Before upgrading, it's recommended to review these points carefully and test the new version in a dev environment to ensure a smooth transition.

Drivers 2997 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

NVIDIA has released a new Linux x64 Display Driver, version 580.119.02, which addresses several issues from earlier versions. A particularly annoying bug that caused visual distortions on LG Ultragear monitors in specific modes is now fixed, and workstation GPUs with X-Plane are also no longer affected by a long-standing problem. The driver reverts changes made in previous versions that resulted in missing display options for certain resolutions and fixes user-reported issues with specific monitors causing display mode problems. Additionally, the update improves DPI reporting on Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 and resolves graphics performance issues with Vulkan apps on certain systems.

Reviews 52507 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles with recent tech releases, including cooling systems, peripherals, and other components. The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 series fans have been reviewed by APH Networks, which examined their features and performance in low and high static pressure applications. Other reviews include the CAYOM CA-4 vs. BOLIGO Z980 Thermal Pastes Review, a comparison of two thermal pastes on IgorsLAB, as well as reviews of keyboards, memory modules, motherboards, power stations, and power supplies from various manufacturers. These reviews offer in-depth looks at the features and performance of each product, providing readers with valuable insights to inform their purchasing decisions.

Cooling: Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 Series Review, CAYOM CA-4 vs. BOLIGO Z980 Thermal Pastes Review - More than just similar bargains?
Input: AULA F75 MAX Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review, Razer Cobra Hyperspeed Review
Memory: Biwin Black Opal OC Lab Gold Edition DDR5-6000 C28 4x48GB Review: High-Performance Memory For Demanding Applications
Motherboards: ASUS ROG Strix B850-G Gaming Wi-Fi Review, ASRock X870E Taichi OCF Motherboard Review: The right formula for extreme AMD overclocking
Power: Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is a Mid-Size Power Station With Fast Charging, Enermax Revolution III S 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Pop!_OS 18 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

System76 has released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, its major new operating system update, coinciding with the company's 20th anniversary. This release anniversary coincides with the debut of COSMIC, System76's brand-new desktop environment designed specifically for the open-source community. Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS boasts improved user control and contribution, thanks to its modular design, allowing users to customize their Linux setup with ease. The update also includes enhanced hardware support, hybrid graphics management, and a more streamlined installation process with built-in full disk encryption.

Software 43948 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest version of Audacity, 3.7.7, has been released to address issues caused by the previous update, 3.7.6. One major problem that was fixed is the inability to scroll or select on waveforms, which had left some users confused. Additionally, the new release includes a feature called checksum support for WavPack export files, providing an extra layer of checking during project writing. 

Debian 10703 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian has released several security updates to address vulnerabilities in various packages, including libsndfile, firefox-esr, and libsoup2.4. The libsndfile vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read that could cause a crash or memory leak, while the Firefox ESR update fixes multiple security issues that could lead to arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation. The libsoup2.4 package has several vulnerabilities, including integer overflows and denial-of-service flaws that can be exploited by sending specially crafted HTTP messages.

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) and 10 (Buster) Extended LTS:
ELA-1593-1 libsoup2.4 security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4402-1] libsndfile security update
[DLA 4401-1] firefox-esr security update

Ubuntu 6931 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu Linux has released several security updates, including fixes for FIPS and non-FIPS Linux kernel vulnerabilities. Additionally, c-ares, Raspberry Pi, and real-time Linux kernel vulnerabilities have been addressed in the latest update. OpenStack Keystone and urllib3 also had vulnerabilities fixed in the recent security patches. Multiple other Linux kernel vulnerabilities were resolved as part of these updates.

[USN-7922-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-7925-1] c-ares vulnerability
[USN-7889-6] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-7906-3] Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilities
[USN-7928-3] Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-7928-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-7928-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-7926-1] OpenStack Keystone vulnerabilities
[USN-7927-1] urllib3 vulnerabilities

SUSE 5500 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security updates have been released for SUSE Linux, addressing potential vulnerabilities. The updates include fixes for PostgresSQL versions 17 and 18, as well as a low-priority update for Python3. Additionally, an update has been made available to address libpoppler-cpp2 issues on certain media platforms. A separate security update is also available for PostgresSQL version 14.

SUSE-SU-2025:4363-1: important: Security update for postgresql17, postgresql18
SUSE-SU-2025:4364-1: important: Security update for postgresql17, postgresql18
openSUSE-SU-2025:15812-1: moderate: libpoppler-cpp2-25.09.1-4.1 on GA media
SUSE-SU-2025:4368-1: low: Security update for python3
SUSE-SU-2025:4371-1: important: Security update for postgresql14

Oracle Linux 6420 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Rocky Linux 817 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Security updates are available for various applications on Rocky Linux. Firefox updates are available for both Rocky Linux 9 and Rocky Linux 10, addressing critical vulnerabilities with available CVSS base scores. Tomcat and Grafana also have security updates available for Rocky Linux 9.

RLSA-2025:23035: Important: firefox security update
RLSA-2025:23034: Important: firefox security update
RLSA-2025:23049: Important: tomcat security update
RLSA-2025:23087: Moderate: grafana security update

Red Hat 9305 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora Linux 9183 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

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