Based on the information provided, it appears that the KDE project has made several updates to its Plasma desktop environment and KWin window manager in preparation for the release of KDE Plasma 6.2. Some of the key changes include:
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Per-Monitor Brightness Controls: The Plasma brightness widget now allows users to adjust the brightness of each connected monitor independently, providing more control over display settings.
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Offline Update Handling: Plasma 6.2 introduces a new option to update and then shutdown the computer, complementing existing options for rebooting, skipping updates, or updating and then rebooting. This provides more flexibility in managing system updates.
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Panel Edit Mode: Long-pressing an empty area of a Plasma panel now allows users to enter panel edit mode, making it easier to customize and manage the layout of their desktop.
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UX Overhaul for Add Widgets Sidebar: The user experience for adding widgets to the Plasma desktop has been improved, likely making it more intuitive and streamlined for users.
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Improved KWin HDR Tone Mapping: The window manager KWin has been updated with better HDR (High Dynamic Range) tone mapping, which should enhance the visual quality of high-end displays.
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Improved KWin Performance for Multi-GPU Systems: Performance optimizations have been made for systems with multiple GPUs, potentially improving stability and responsiveness.
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Many Bug Fixes: The release includes numerous bug fixes, contributing to a more stable and reliable desktop experience.
These updates are part of the KDE Plasma 6.2 development cycle, which is nearing its soft feature freeze, an important milestone before the release. The details of these changes can be found in KDE developer Nate Graham’s weekly recap, which is linked in the article.
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