With the GNOME 41 beta now out, ahead of a stable release in September, I figured it is a good time to run through the various new GNOME 41 features and | Continue reading
There are a several ways to log out of an Ubuntu desktop session you're using, but most are so obvious you don't need a guide that points them out to you! | Continue reading
MATE desktop 1.26 has been released. Over 18 months of development have gone into creating the latest stable release of this popular desktop environment. | Continue reading
LibreOffice 7.2 is now available to download. ”Over 60% of code commits for the brand new version are focused on interoperability with Microsoft’s | Continue reading
A new version of Zorin OS, a user-friendly Ubuntu-based Linux distro, is available for download. Zorin OS 16 is based on Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS and comes | Continue reading
NewsFlash is an RSS feed reader client for Linux. Built in GTK, NewsFlash integrates well with the GNOME Shell desktop. Learn more about its features. | Continue reading
Today I learnt how to access more Plank dock setting in elementary OS 6, and figured I'd pass on the knowledge. You can already access a clutch of dock | Continue reading
Pine64, the company behind the Pinebook Pro and the PinePhone, have announced a new device: an e-ink tablet. The developer-focused hardware company say | Continue reading
What do a GTK audiobook app, a classy desktop dock, and a RGB peripheral control tool have in common? They have all had new releases recently. | Continue reading
Planning on taking elementary OS 6 for a spin this weekend? If so, there's a handy third-party tool I want you to keep in mind. See, some Linux distros | Continue reading
Thunderbird 91 is out with substantial improvements to the way this open source email client feels and functions. Want to take a closer look? Read on! | Continue reading
The legendary Shutter screenshot tool is back from the dead and available to install on the Ubuntu desktop. Fresh off the back of its GTK 3 port, new | Continue reading
Another month another Firefox update to enjoy. In this post we recap the what's new in Firefox 90, and tell you how you can get the update on your system. | Continue reading
It's here, folk — the elementary OS 6 'Odin' release is now available to download. elementary devs describe this as 'the biggest update' yet! In this post | Continue reading
Font Download a GTK app for Linux desktops. It lets you search, browse, preview, download, and install fonts from Google Fonts on your Linux desktop. | Continue reading
Latest versions of Google Chrome for Linux fix several of the browser's CSD issues. In this post we compare the builds side-by-side to spot the changes. | Continue reading
Mousai is a song recognition app for Linux desktops. A Shazam alternative, Mousai listens to a song you play and identifies it within seconds. Try it out! | Continue reading
Foliate is a GTK eBook reader app for Linux desktops. Foliate lets you read epub files easily, and has a range of font, layout and customization options. | Continue reading
Xubuntu users can look forward to some new default apps later this year. A handful of additional desktop applications are set to ship in Xubuntu 21.10 | Continue reading
I've been looking for a decent "Now Playing" widget for my Ubuntu desktop for a while now, having been inspired by some Rainmeter version I saw in a | Continue reading
Use GNOME Sushi to get a macOS 'Quick Look' feature in Ubuntu. Just select a file in Nautilus then hit the spacebar to see an instant preview – sound good? | Continue reading
If you've been lusting after the colourful desktop wallpapers I've been using in screenshots for articles and tweets during the past month or so, this | Continue reading
Nautilus 40 is winging its way to the Ubuntu 21.10 daily builds. While it's arrival isn't the most newsworthy event set to occur this cycle, Nautilus 40 | Continue reading
In this post you will learn how to enable minimize on click for the Ubuntu Dock in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and above. But what is "minimize on click", and why do | Continue reading
KDE Connect is one of the best ways to integrate your Android smartphone with your Linux desktop. Now the tech is available for Windows users to play with! | Continue reading
Clapper is an interesting new media player app for GNOME desktops built in GJS and GTK 4. In this post we look at Clapper's features and drool over its UI. | Continue reading
Today Valve announced the Steam Deck, a handheld Linux gaming PC that's loaded with a custom-built AMD chip for top-tier AAA gaming action. And it looks | Continue reading
If you've been counting down the hours until you could wear something open source on your wrist, then the time is at hand! You can now buy the PineTime | Continue reading
A new version of the ArcMenu GNOME extension is available for download, and it'll be of particular interest to those who want to make Ubuntu look like | Continue reading
GNOME's Tobias Bernard has a new blog post out and it's an essential read if you're interested in the direction of the GNOME desktop. Now, it's always | Continue reading
A new month means a new version of Firefox to download and enjoy. In this post we look at the various Firefox 90 changes – but spoiler: there aren't many! | Continue reading
Linux Mint 20.2 is now available to download. The latest update to this Ubuntu-based Linux distro includes a number of new features, user-interface | Continue reading
GNOME 40 has finally landed in Ubuntu 21.10. A few folk were worried Ubuntu might not ship GNOME 40 at all in its upcoming release, but today's batch of | Continue reading
Ubuntu 21.10 'Impish Indri' is due for release on October 14, 2021. IN this post we take a closer look at its release date, new features, and key changes. | Continue reading
GNOME developers are working a "borderless" version of the Adwaita GTK theme for potential inclusion in GNOME 41. More details and pictures inside. | Continue reading
In this post we show you how to enable quarter tiling on the Ubuntu desktop using a free, open source GNOME extensions. "Doesn't Ubuntu have window | Continue reading
Time's up, G I can't think of better way to kick off a new month than by issuing a proclamation of impending doom! Okay, it's not quite that dramatic, but | Continue reading
Like Ubuntu but feel it lacks a bit of pizazz? The you'll be pleased to hear that Pop!_OS 21.04 is now available to download. We took a sneak-peek at a | Continue reading
A 'major rebranding effort' is underway at Canonical and it could result in substantial changes to the logos, icons, and colours we currently associate | Continue reading
A major update to the ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editor's is now available to download. ONLYOFFICE 6.3 — as always that is not me shouting their name it's just | Continue reading
If you're in the market for a high-end gaming laptop that runs Linux do check out the third-generation TUEXDO Stellaris. Announced today, this 15.6-inch | Continue reading
When Ubuntu 21.10 'Impish Indri' arrives this October it'll do so with a new look in tow. After many fine years of service Ubuntu's iconic mix of dark | Continue reading
The Linux 5.13 kernel release is out, and in this post we recap some of the notable new additions included within it. Linus Torvalds announced the release | Continue reading
The Ubuntu 21.10 wallpaper contest is open for entries. Creatives can submit entries until August 20. Winning images will ship in Ubuntu 21.10 this fall. | Continue reading
Microsoft took the shrink wrap off Windows 11 today, debuting a refreshed interface, support for Android apps, and deep integration of Microsoft Teams. | Continue reading
Microsoft's Visual Studio Code is a powerful and popular open source code editor. In this post I show you how to install VSCode on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (and | Continue reading
Having gifted gamers and AMD enthusiasts the aptly named Slimbook Titan earlier in the year, Spanish hardware company Slimbook has turned its attention to | Continue reading
A new version of Regolith Linux is available for download. Regolith Linux 1.6 is available in two versions: one based on based on Ubuntu 21.04 (which | Continue reading