This is summary of updates for different apps.
Introducing TinyTools v25.01
Installing Xfce 4.20 on Ubuntu
After almost 2 years of work by the Xfce developers, Xfce 4.20 was released on Dec 15th as the latest stable version of this lightweight and robust Linux desktop.
Xfce 4.20 is turning out to be a excellent release. It fixes a lot of bugs and improves performance in Thunar and other applications. This article provides a quick overview of changes, and steps for installing Xfce 4.20 on Ubuntu.
Xfce 4.20 Desktop
Appy v24.12
Appy v24.12 is now available. This version adds support for GearLever for appimage integration, and fixes some issues on MX Linux and Debian-based distributions.
ChronShield v24.12
ChronShield v24.12 is now available. This is a minor update that fixes some bugs.
ChronShield is a new system restore tool similar to Timeshift that uses BorgBackup for storage instead of using Rsync or BTRFS snapshots.
Graphical Glitches in GTK4 apps
If you are using Ubuntu 24.04 or 24.10, you may have noticed that GTK4 applications can sometimes display glitchy graphics. Icons and images in the window may flicker or appear distorted.
Appy v24.11
Servo v24.11
A GTK4 version of Service Manager is now available. This is a free upgrade for existing users.
Fedora 41
Fedora 41 was released last week. I decided to give it a try this weekend to see what’s new.
ChronShield v1.0
ChronShield v1.0 is now available for purchase from the store.
ChronShield is a new system restore tool similar to Timeshift that uses BorgBackup for storage instead of using Rsync or BTRFS snapshots.
