KDE Plasma 6.5 Released
a day ago
- #Plasma 6.5
- #KDE
- #Desktop Environment
- Plasma 6.5 introduces fine-tuning and fresh features for a smoother desktop experience.
- New features include rounded bottom window corners and automatic light-to-dark theme switching.
- Pinned clipboard items allow saving frequently used text for easy access.
- Drawing tablet configuration and warnings for custom drivers are now available.
- Application Permissions page consolidates settings for app capabilities like screenshots.
- RDP server improvements include clipboard sharing and existing user account support.
- Usability enhancements in Wi-Fi & Networking, System Tray, and audio settings.
- Accessibility improvements include Orca screen reader updates and grayscale color filters.
- KRunner now uses fuzzy matching for better search results, even with misspellings.
- Discover app performance improvements and support for flatpak+https:// URLs.
- Emoji Selector and Spectacle have been updated for better user experience.
- Wayland support includes experimental PiP protocol and overlay planes for efficiency.
- Faster desktop load times due to optimized splash screen and login animation.
- Live images and Docker images are available for easy testing of Plasma 6.5.
- Community support includes forums, developer feedback channels, and volunteer opportunities.