Linux Mint 22.2 Polishes The Desktop, But Kernel Updates Are The Real Deal
The Register
Point release brings Cinnamon tweaks, shiny apps, and Ubuntu's Hardware Enablement stack
There's a new version of the Cinnamon desktop, although Wayland support is still experimental. Those who favor Xfce - The Reg FOSS desk included - still get the older Xfce 4.18, as also used in the latest Linux Lite version 7.6. It's the stock version in the Ubuntu Noble repos.
There are various small fit-and-finish enhancements too, including a new app to configure fingerprint recognition, if your machine has a fingerprint scanner. The Hypnotix IPTV player has been improved, and there are companion apps for iOS and Android for two of the Mint built-in accessories (although, oddly, not the same two). The Update Manager will now display a "Reboot" button if any of the updates require you to restart your PC.