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PCLinuxOS KDE 2025.08 – A Rolling‑Release Gem for Everyday Computing

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PCLinuxOS KDE 2025.08 – A Rolling‑Release Gem for Everyday Computing Table of contents:- A Fresh Chapter in a Veteran’s Story A Brief Historical Timeline of PCLinuxOS Core Technologies – The Beating Heart of the Release Rolling Release, Without the Chaos The PCLinuxOS Control Center – Your Command Hub Applications, Performance, and Hardware Support Conclusion A Fresh Chapter in a Veteran’s Story In the sprawling and sometimes chaotic world of Linux distributions, there are the headline‑grabbers — the ones that dominate tech news cycles with flashy announcements — and then there are the quiet achievers. PCLinuxOS belongs firmly in the latter camp. It doesn’t shout for attention, yet it has steadily built a loyal following over the years by delivering exactly what many desktop users want: stability, usability, and a sense of polish that makes it feel like a complete, ready‑to‑use system from the moment you log in. The 2025.08 KDE edition is the latest polished snapshot of its rolling‑...

Miracle-WM 0.7.0 – The Next Leap in Wayland Tiling Window Management

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Miracle-WM 0.7.0 – The Next Leap in Wayland Tiling Window Management Table of contents:- Introduction The Vision Behind Miracle-WM Development Philosophy and Roadmap Context Miracle-WM 0.7.0 – What’s New Technical Underpinnings Installing Miracle-WM – Three Official Methods Configuring Miracle-WM Our Own Trial Run Looking Ahead to 1.0.0 Conclusion Introduction In the dynamic world of Linux desktops, the pursuit of the perfect balance between efficiency , flexibility , and visual elegance is a challenge that never truly ends. For many, the tiling window manager represents the pinnacle of productivity — a tool that keeps your hands on the keyboard, your focus on the task, and your screen space optimised to the pixel. Miracle-WM is a relatively new but rapidly maturing contender in this space. It’s a Wayland compositor with a tiling window manager at its core, built on the solid foundation of Canonical’s Mir display server . The project’s ambition is clear: to merge the keyboard-driv...