KDE Neon 20.04 is Out, Available to Download Now

It's out; you can now download KDE Neon based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, officially! The very appeal of KDE Neon — which doesn't like to be called a 'Linux | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu Kylin Point Release Boosts Desktop Performance by 46%

More than 418 updates and other improvements have been made to the UKUI desktop environment since the release of Ubuntu Kylin 20.04 back in April. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Android Mirroring App ‘Scrcpy’ Improves Shortcuts, Clipboard Support

A new version of scrcpy, the terrifically easy way to mirror your Android smartphone on your desktop and interact with it, is out. Scrcpy v1.15 picks up | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

This Infographic Charts Ubuntu’s Course from 2004 to 20.04

As you may (or may not) have heard by now the first Ubuntu 20.04 point release is out — and to mark the occasion Canonical has released a new infographic. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS Released, Available to Download Now

Well folks, it's here; the first Ubuntu 20.04 LTS point release is now available for download. Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS rolls together all the bug fixes, app | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Pinta Image Editor Gets First Update in 5 Years

Pinta image editor has made its first release in over 5 years. The revived Mono-based graphics app adds new features and fixes long-standing bugs. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

LibreOffice 7.0 Released, This is What’s New

LibreOffice 7.0 is here, serving as the latest stable release of the hugely popular open source productivity suite. Naturally LibreOffice 7.0 boasts a | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Flash ISOs to Multiple USB Sticks on Linux with Popsicle

If you're looking for an easy way to flash install images to multiple USB sticks in parallel check out Popsicle. This handy tool, which is written in | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Linux Marketshare Dipped in July, Stats Show

If you were hoping July would yield another bumper month for Linux marketshare I'm here to gently shake you awake and waft an aromatic espresso under your | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Official 1Password Linux App Available for Testing

An official 1Password Linux app is on the way and brave testers have been invited to try a development preview of the client ahead of a stable release | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Linux Kernel 5.8 Released, This is What’s New

The Linux Kernel 5.8 release has been announced – but what's new and improved? In this post we recap all the neat new features and core changes on offer. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Run Mac OS 8 on Linux as an Electron App

Fancy running Mac OS 8 on your macOS, Linux, or Windows 10 desktop without futzing around with virtual machines and disk images? Of course you dang-well | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

How to Make Telegram’s Linux App Use System Window Frame

The latest version of the Telegram desktop client for Linux uses a "new" non-native window frame by default. To my eyes the new default window decorations | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Mozilla Firefox 79 Released, This is What’s New

Firefox 79 is available to download for Windows, macOS and Linux. Now lest you get excited I'll tell you up front that this is not a big update (at least | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Want to Improve Firefox Performance on Linux? Turn This Setting On

Learn how to enable WebRender in Firefox on Linux. This new tech can deliver a major performance boost by using your system's GPU to render web content. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Enlightenment 0.24.2 Released with Bug Fixes, Updated Terminal App

I'm not entirely sure why I write about new releases of the Enlightenment desktop as and when they materialise, but I do — and a new one is here! | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

DigiKam’s Improved Face Detection for Photos Even Works on Animals

A new version of Qt photo management tool 'digiKam is now available and it features massively improved face detection. The team behind the open-source app | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

The 3rd-Gen KDE Slimbook is Here, And Boy is it Powerful

The all-new third-generation KDE Slimbook is now available to buy from— and on paper it looks a beast. Hiding inside its thin and light magnesium alloy | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

TUXEDO Pulse 15 is an AMD-Powered Linux Ultrabook with Class

Looking for a powerful Linux workstation taking advantage of AMD chips? Look no further than the Pulse 15 from TUXEDO Computers which uses Ryzen 4000 chips. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

SuperTuxKart’s New Release is Ready for Testing

Everyone's favourite open source kart racing game is gearing up for a new release and if you're feeling bold you can take it for a test drive. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Glimpse 0.2.0 Beta Available for Testing

A new beta release of Glimpse, the rebranded GIMP fork, is available for testing. Glimpse 0.2.0 is based on GIMP 2.10.18 and includes most of its features. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Thunderbird 78 Released with OpenPGP Support, Integrated Lightning Calendar

Thunderbird 78 is the latest stable release of the email client. It features OpenPGP encryption support, integrated calendar, and dark mode support. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Get GNOME 3.38’s New Default Wallpapers Right Now

Here's your first look at GNOME 3.38's new default wallpaper, plus a link to download it to use on your own desktop ahead of September's GNOME 3.38 release. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

An Official GNOME Merchandise Shop Has Just Opened

Think your fashion sense could be improved by wearing the famous GNOME logo? If so, you're in luck. The GNOME Shop is a new, official storefront stocking | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Mozilla VPN Goes Live But Linux Users Aren’t Invited — Yet

Mozilla's VPN service has officially launched in six countries — but Linux users can't take advantage of the tech just yet. The privacy-minded | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Limited Edition PinePhone with 3GB RAM and USB Dock Goes on Sale

The PinePhone postmarketOS Community Edition is now available to order direct from Pine64 priced at $149 — but I don't think you should buy it. Hear me | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

GloDroid Brings Android 10 to the PinePhone, PineTab

GloDroid is a project that wants to bring a fully open source version of Android 10 to low-cost devices including the Orange Pi, PinePhone and PineTab. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu Will No Longer Track Which Packages Users Install

Ubuntu will no longer log which packages users install from the archives. The 'popularity contest' package will not ship in future versions of the distro. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Star Labs’ New Travel-Friendly Linux Laptop is Affordable and Attractive

Finding a decent Linux laptop is easy these days, but finding one that doesn't cost the earth is a little harder. Big-name brands like Dell and Lenovo | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Use Nautilus? How to Open Folders in a Terminal App of Your Choice

Being able to open a folder in a terminal from Nautilus is handy — but what if you want to use a different terminal app? Use this plucky Nautilus plugin. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Love RSS? Check out NewsFlash Feed Reader for Linux Desktops

NewsFlash is a modern feed reader app for Linux desktops. Built in GTK the NewsFlash feed reader integrates nicely with the GNOME Shell desktop. Learn more. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 20 (Step by Step Guide)

Want to upgrade Linux Mint 19.3 to 20? In this short tutorial we show you how. So put off a fresh install and upgrade to Linux Mint 20 the easy way. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Google’s Flutter SDK Can Now Be Used to Make Linux Apps

Google has teamed up with Canonical to bring Flutter apps to Linux desktops. A new alpha version of the Flutter SDK can be used to create Linux apps, as well as mobile ones. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Trim Video Clips on Linux Fast with This New GTK App

Video Trimmer is an open source video trimming app for Linux desktops. Built in GTK the app has an simple UI and is fast. Learn more in this post. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

8 Irresistible Icon Themes for Ubuntu & Linux Mint (2020 Edition)

We roundup the very best icon themes for Ubuntu and other Linux desktops being made right now, from 2D and flat icon packs to glossy, gradient heavy ones. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Handwritten Notes App ‘Write’ Adds Split-Pane View, Improved SVG Support

The handwritten note-taking app 'Write' has a new release out. It adds some welcome new features, like split screen working, and debuts support for iOS. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

ScreenKey Shows Keyboard Presses on Screen in Ubuntu

If you're a regular screencaster or YouTube video maker you'll know how useful it can be to show which keys you're pressing on your screen as you | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Back from the Dead: How to Install Shutter on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Shutter was the go-to screenshot app for Ubuntu a few years back. But development stalled and the world moved on. But now the tool is back thanks to Snaps! | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu 19.10 Reaches End of Life This Month, Plan Those Upgrades Soon

Official support for Ubuntu 19.10 'Eoan Ermine' end on July 17, 2020. Canonical advise users to upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, the next stable release, soon. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Purism Unveil a Powerful, Privacy Focused New Linux Laptop

A brand new Linux laptop from privacy-conscious company Purism is now available to pre-order. The Librem 14 succeeds the company's Librem 13 line of | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Steam is Coming to Chromebooks through Ubuntu-based “Borealis” Feature

Google plan to add Steam gaming support to future Chromebooks using a new Ubuntu-based virtual machine layer developed with the codename "Borealis". | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Linux Marketshare Climbed to All-Time High in June, Stats Show

A new month means new Linux marketshare stats from net analytics company NetMarketshare and they show Linux and Ubuntu were up for the fourth consecutive month in a row. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Arc Menu 47 Released with New Layout, Other Improvements

A new version of Arc Menu, a popular extension for GNOME Shell, has been released. It includes a new, neater menu layout and alphabetical grouping options. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Firefox 78 Released, Bumps Linux System Requirements

Mozilla Firefox 78 is now available to download for Windows, macOS and Linux. We cover the notable new features and changes, and show you how to upgrade. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

‘Rolling Rhino’ Lets You Create Your Own Ubuntu Rolling Release

Ubuntu Rolling Rhino Ever wished Ubuntu was a rolling release? You're not alone — and now you can roll your own! Ubuntu desktop lead Martin Wimpress has | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Stop ‘Messages from Firefox’ Showing on the New Tab page

Learn how to disable the 'messages from Firefox' feature so that message no longer show in the footer of the New Tab page — and spoiler: it's easy! | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Now Comes with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Been holding out for word on a new Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition preloaded with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS? Well you're in in luck as Dell has announced | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

How to Enable Wobbly Windows Effect on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Wobbly windows were all the rage when I first started using Linux (indeed they're part of why I started using Linux). But the feature fell out of fashion | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago