--- title: KDE Plasma 6.5 Released with Visual Enhancements and... description: KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces rounded window corners, automatic light/dark theme switching, enhanced fuzzy search in KRunner, and system-wide microphone muting.... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/kde-plasma-6-5-released-with-visual-enhancements-and-enhanced-hdr-support-xlz0usldm twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: KDE Plasma 6.5 Released with Visual Enhancements and Enhanced HDR Support | daily.dev og:description: KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces rounded window corners, automatic light/dark theme switching, enhanced fuzzy search in KRunner, and system-wide microphone muting.... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/kde-plasma-6-5-released-with-visual-enhancements-and-enhanced-hdr-support-xlz0usldm og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/xlz0USLdM.png og:image:alt: KDE Plasma 6.5 Released with Visual Enhancements and Enhanced HDR Support og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # KDE Plasma 6.5 Released with Visual Enhancements and Enhanced HDR Support **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces rounded window corners, automatic light/dark theme switching, enhanced fuzzy search in KRunner, and system-wide microphone muting. Performance improvements include overlay plane support for reduced CPU usage and faster startup times, while Wayland protocol enhancements add picture-in-picture mode and pointer warp functionality. Accessibility features include grayscale filters and improved screen reader support. The Discover app store gains driver installation support, and the RDP server now supports clipboard sharing. A follow-up 6.5.1 release fixed 63 bugs, including issues dating back to 2017. ## Content # KDE Plasma 6.5: Enhancing the Linux Desktop Experience KDE Plasma 6.5 has officially been released, bringing a comprehensive suite of updates that refine and enhance the Linux desktop environment. This release focuses on usability, accessibility, and performance improvements, providing a smoother and more efficient user experience. ## Visual and Theme Enhancements The introduction of rounded window corners enhances the overall aesthetics of the desktop. Building on the visual updates, KDE Plasma 6.5 provides automatic theme switching between light and dark modes based on the time of day, ensuring optimal visibility and reducing eye strain. ## Usability Improvements - **Improved Search and Clipboard Functions**: With the enhanced fuzzy search capabilities in KRunner and the ability to pin frequently used clipboard items, users will find it easier to access important utilities and information. - **Network and Permissions Management**: The release offers a refined Wi-Fi networking interface and a revamped application permissions interface, streamlining user interactions across the desktop. - **Microphone and Emoji Enhancements**: System-wide microphone muting and an enhanced emoji selector cater to modern communication needs. ## Accessibility Features KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces better accessibility with grayscale filters and improved screen reader support, ensuring that the desktop is more inclusive. Additionally, a new drawing tablet configuration page and support for monitoring printer ink levels broaden device management capabilities. ## Performance and Energy Efficiency Significant performance optimizations are realized through overlay plane support, which leads to reduced CPU usage and faster startup times. Enhanced Wayland protocol support now includes picture-in-picture mode, overlay planes, and pointer warp functionality. ## HDR and Multimedia Support Enhanced HDR support and tone mapping improvements contribute to better color and brightness management, providing richer multimedia experiences. ## Application and Software Updates - **Discover App Store**: Improvements in the app store's performance, including driver installation support, make finding and managing software easier. - **RDP and Clipboard**: The improved RDP server now supports clipboard sharing, increasing efficiency in remote desktop operations. ## Stability and Bug Fixes Following the launch, a rapid follow-up release, version 6.5.1, addressed 63 bugs, enhancing stability and fixing long-standing issues, some dating back to 2017. ## Conclusion KDE Plasma 6.5 represents a "pretty darn good release," according to developers, solidifying its position as a high-quality, open-source desktop environment. 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