Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is Officially Available Now! Introduces Two New Apps
A fresh menu, troubleshooting tools, and other improvements arrive in this point release.
A few months ago, Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” was introduced with many useful changes, like Linux kernel 6.14, support for accent colors on XDG Desktop Portal XApp, blur effects on the login screen, and an improved Software Manager.
The next release in line, Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena”, has now arrived as a point release, with interesting refinements to the Cinnamon desktop alongside new tools for system management.
Linux Mint 22.3 ships with Cinnamon 6.6, which brings some significant desktop-focused changes. The application menu has received a complete redesign with a new sidebar layout. Your avatar, favorite apps, and frequently used places now live in the sidebar for quick access.
Categories were made simpler with a focus on listing the applications themselves. Special directories like Documents and Downloads are separated from regular bookmarks, making them easier to spot.
