Category: Software Guides

Assistive TechnologySoftware Guides

GIMP Development Team Assumes Control of Snap Package Distribution in Major Shift

The GIMP development team has officially assumed control of the application’s Snap package, transitioning it from community maintenance to official project oversight. This move brings the Snap distribution channel under the same co-maintenance model as GIMP’s Flatpak package. Users can now install the verified Snap package directly from the official Snap Store.

Official Transition for GIMP Snap Package

The development team behind GIMP, the renowned free and open-source raster graphics editor, has officially taken control of the application’s Snap package distribution, according to recent reports. This transition marks a significant shift in how one of the most popular Photoshop alternatives is distributed through universal packaging systems on Linux platforms.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
ComputingSoftware Guides

Microsoft Phases Out Legacy PowerShell 2.0 in Windows 11 Updates to Enhance Security

Microsoft is eliminating PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11 as part of ongoing security enhancements and legacy code cleanup efforts. The deprecated command-line tool, which dates back to 2009, reportedly poses potential security risks while offering minimal functionality for modern users. Analysts suggest most Windows users won’t notice the change due to backward compatibility with newer PowerShell versions.

Windows 11 Removes Outdated PowerShell Version

Microsoft is continuing its efforts to modernize the Windows ecosystem by removing PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11, according to recent reports. The deprecated command-line tool, which originally shipped with Windows 7 in 2009, is being phased out in the latest Windows updates as part of broader security improvements and legacy code reduction initiatives.

by Megan Carter
ComputingSoftware Guides

New X410 Tool Reportedly Offers Superior Linux App Experience on Windows Compared to WSL

** Industry analysis reveals X410, a free tool for running Linux applications on Windows, may deliver a more native-feeling experience than Windows Subsystem for Linux. According to testers, the software enables seamless window management and superior display scaling while supporting multiple connection methods. The tool reportedly works with WSL instances, Hyper-V virtual machines, and remote Linux systems. **CONTENT:**

Linux Integration Breakthrough

by Tyler Brooks P.E