Plasma 6.4: Smoother, Friendlier, and More Powerful Desktop Experience

2025-06-17
Plasma 6.4: Smoother, Friendlier, and More Powerful Desktop Experience

KDE Plasma 6.4 is here, offering a smoother, friendlier, and more powerful desktop experience. Improvements span accessibility, color rendering, tablet support, window management, and more. Key features include customizable tile layouts per virtual desktop, an overhauled Spectacle screenshot tool, color visualization in KRunner, and enhanced support for digital artists and HDR displays. The update also refines notifications, widgets, and system monitoring. Plasma 6.4 focuses on creating a more convenient and efficient desktop environment.

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Revive Your Old Laptop: Switch to Linux and Plasma

2025-06-03
Revive Your Old Laptop: Switch to Linux and Plasma

Tired of Windows ads, spyware, and forced updates? Give Linux with the KDE Plasma desktop a try! Even laptops 10+ years old can run Plasma smoothly. Plasma is secure, stable, and powerful, boasting a modern graphical interface and numerous useful features like multiple desktops, the powerful Dolphin file manager (with integrated FTP/SSH client, cloud integration, etc.), and built-in desktop sharing. Migrating to Linux isn't difficult; official guides and global events are available to help users get started. While the software ecosystem differs, Plasma comes with commonly used software (Firefox, LibreOffice, Okular, etc.) and offers a vast catalog of free and open-source software through the Discover software manager. Say goodbye to Windows frustrations and embrace a more free and secure digital life!

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