Linux Mint Speeds Nemo, Adds WPA3 Support Ahead of Christmas 2026 Release

3 articles · Updated · Phoronix · May 24

Linux Mint said its next feature release, due around Christmas 2026, will bring a faster Nemo file manager, improved in-app search and broader Cinnamon desktop refinements.
Cinnamon is also getting a native screenshot tool with controls for window shadows and single- or multi-monitor captures, plus draggable Clutter dialogs and dark-theme tweaks.
Wireless handling now adds WPA3 and Opportunistic Wireless Encryption support, extending the desktop's security upgrades.
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