Manjaro Linux has released Preview 3 of version 26.1, featuring updates to its core desktop environments: GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Xfce 4.20, along with a new default kernel version 7.0. This release addresses fractional screen scaling issues for high-density monitors and introduces hardware-accelerated remote desktop streaming, significantly reducing CPU usage during screen sharing. KDE enhancements include automatic day-night theming, new accessibility filters, and an improved installer, while Xfce offers pixel-based panel resizing and custom file highlighting. Users can expect minor package conflicts typical of early builds as they test the new features

Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview 3 released

A new preview release of Manjaro Linux 26.1 has been released. Manjaro 26.1 updates its core desktop environments to GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Xfce 4.20 while shifting the default kernel to version 7.0. The release finally fixes fractional screen scaling on high-density monitors and introduces hardware-accelerated remote desktop streaming that drastically cuts CPU usage during screen sharing. KDE users benefit from automatic day-night theming, new accessibility filters, text extraction in Spectacle, and a cleaner installer that separates disk partitioning from account creation. Xfce rounds out the preview with pixel-based panel resizing, custom file highlighting, and floating panels, though testers should expect minor package conflicts typical of early builds.

Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview 3 released @ Linux Compatible