Monthly News – April 2022
Mutter rebase for Cinnamon 5.4.
Work started on the Linux Mint 21 base.
The upgrade tool is passing a final test today and should be officially announced in LMDE tomorrow.
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4317

How to upgrade to LMDE 5
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4320

Monthly News – May 2022

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4323

Linux Mint 21 Pre-Alpha Release

Mint Monthly News – June 2022
Linux Mint 21 is almost ready for BETA.
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4336

Improve font rendering on Linux

Font Settings
- Hinting: Enabled
- Hinting Method: Slight
- Antialiasing: Enabled
- Antialiasing Method: Subpixel (RGBA)
- RGBA Order: RGB

Enable thicker fonts on Linux (MacOS like)

Freetype Settings (GUI Method)
1. Backup .profile file in your home folder
2. Open .profile file with a text editor.
3. Add the following line at the end, save the file and reboot.
export FREETYPE_PROPERTIES="truetype:interpreter-version=40 cff:no-stem-darkening=0 autofitter:no-stem-darkening=0"

Freetype Settings (CLI Method)
$ cp -v ~/.profile ~/.profile.bak
$ echo -e '\n\nexport FREETYPE_PROPERTIES="truetype:interpreter-version=40 cff:no-stem-darkening=0 autofitter:no-stem-darkening=0"' >> ~/.profile

Track Linux Mint 21 Beta issues on GitHub

https://github.com/linuxmint/mint21-beta/issues

Linux Mint 21 codenamed Vanessa is now released!

Cinnamon Edition
https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_vanessa_cinnamon_whatsnew.php

MATE Edition
https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_vanessa_mate_whatsnew.php

XFCE Edition
https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_vanessa_xfce_whatsnew.php

i found this forum about my bluetooth keyboard was not being recognized in LM 21 like before in LM 20.3. here is the way to get it to recognize and connect. https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=378335

Linux Mint Blog

Monthly News Sept 2022

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4408

Summary:

* Linux Mint 21.1 Vera (based on Ubuntu 22.04 jammy) to be released around Christmas (Dec 2022)
* Updated Linux Mint user guide.
* Blueman updated to 2.3.2
* Timeshift 22.06.5 backported to Linux Mint 20.
* PPA key will be applicable to a PPA only and not globally.
* Driver Manager now runs in user mode, requires no password. It also removes configuration files completely when uninstalling a driver.
* Nvidia debconf issue in secure boot mode is now fixed.
* Packagekit now removes configuration files completely when removing a package.
* Driver manager can now install drivers in offline mode if supported media is detected.
* ISO verification tool added to check the integrity and authenticity of ISO images.
* Mint USB Tool now has verify ISO option. It will direct user to a webpage if it detects Windows ISO.
* These desktop icons will be removed in future Mint release due to less usage - Computer, Home, Trash, Network.

Linux Mint Monthly News – October 2022

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4424

Summary:
- blueman updated to v2.3.4.
- fixed 2 bluetooth icons showing on the panel.
- uninstalling apps or flatpaks no longer needs password.
- removing shortcuts or local apps no longer needs password.
- synaptic and update manager will no longer ask passwords for multiple operations.
- update manager can now update flatpaks and their runtimes.
- cinnamon panel's show desktop icon is now replaced by a separator.
- show desktop applet now sits in the extreme right of the panel, occupying less space.
- selected files inside nemo file manager will only highlight the names instead of icon+name.
- desktop icon now correctly shows the correct panel position.
- desktop right click menu now shows display settings.