The Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview has been released, featuring significant updates to desktop environments that enhance usability and modern display standards. The GNOME 50 edition includes improved fractional scaling, hardware-accelerated remote streaming, and robust parental controls, while Plasma 6.6 introduces customizable themes and practical accessibility filters. XFCE 4.20 is also included, offering updates to the Thunar file manager and improved panel configuration. The release is built on Kernel 7.0 for better hardware support, with older LTS kernels available for legacy systems, and feedback is encouraged before the final release next month

Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview released

Manjaro Linux 26.1 preview finally updates the desktop environments to match modern display standards while fixing long-standing usability headaches. GNOME 50 delivers polished fractional scaling, hardware-accelerated remote streaming, and actual parental controls that do not break under pressure. Plasma 6.6 lets users save custom layouts as switchable themes and adds practical accessibility filters without cluttering the settings menu. The release wraps everything in Kernel 7.0 for fresh hardware support while keeping older LTS kernels available for machines that refuse to upgrade.

Manjaro Linux 26.1 Bian-May Preview released @ Linux Compatible