Ubuntu 19.04 Hits End of Life Later this Month, Upgrade Soon

Ubuntu 19.04 support ends on January 23, 2020. Canonical recommend that anyone still running the 'Disco Dingo' upgrade to Ubuntu 19.10 'Eoan Ermine'. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Dell Puts Its New Ubuntu Laptop Center Stage at CES 2020

CES 2020 was a little light on consumer-grade Linux tech but the Ubuntu powered Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition took pride of place over at the Dell stand. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu Needs to Make it Easier to Enable Dark Mode

Changing theme in Ubuntu is harder than it should be and, call me a revolutionary, but I think that needs to change. Once upon a time it was easy to | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Firefox 72 Released, This is What’s New

Firefox 72 is now available to download. The latest release of the web browser improves tracking protection and enables picture-in-picture video on Linux. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

How to Install the Mosaic Web Browser on Ubuntu

The NCSA Mosaic web browser helped to kickstart the web as we know it. Now, thanks to Snaps, you can install the Mosaic browser on Ubuntu & other distros. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Standard Notes is Now Available as a Snap App

Standard Notes, the encrypted, open source note taking app, is now available as a Snap application on the Snapcraft store. This makes it super easy to | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Telegram Desktop App Adds Annoying New Feature: Autoplay Video

The desktop Telegram app for Windows, macOS and Linux system has received a small new year update. Headline change: videos shared in chats now start | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

KDE Plasma Plans New Look and New App Menu for 2020

There are lots of exciting plans in store for KDE Plasma this year, including a redesigned default theme and replacement for the beloved 'Kickoff' app launcher! | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

ProtonMail Launch a Privacy-Focused Alternative to Google Calendar

Proton Calendar is a private calendaring solution from the makers of ProtonMail that uses end-to-end encryption of all events, titles and dates created. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Gets a 10th Anniversary Revamp

Dell is marking the tenth anniversary of the "Project Sputnik" range of Linux laptops with an updated 13-inch Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition model. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Fans of Open Source & Linux

Here are five new years resolutions for Linux users and fans of open source software. Take advantage of the new year and make some positive changes. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Watch 4 Linux-Based Mobile OSes Running on the PinePhone

As I've mentioned previously: the PinePhone Linux phone has me super excited. And one of reasons why I'm so gaga over this gadget rather than, say, the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu: 10 Years, 10 Defining Moments

Below are 10 of Ubuntu's most defining moments from the past decade. With the leading desktop Linux distribution about to enter a brand new decade — along | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Revealed: The BEST Ubuntu Release of the Past 10 Years

Our poll to find the best Ubuntu release of the past ten years has concluded. In this post we reveal the Ubuntu version readers crowned their winner. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

This Innovative Business Card Also Runs Linux…

The business card belongings to systems engineer George Hilliard is extra special but it's also a Linux PC! His Linux business card is novel and unique. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Latest Latte Dock Development Release Adds Floating Panels

The Latte Dock v0.10 development release adds floating panel support and two new visibility modes, letting you add an iOS-style dock to KDE Plasma desktop. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

How to Install gThumb on Ubuntu 18.04 & Above

Learn how to install gThumb on Ubuntu, Linux Mint and related distributions to take advantage of the app's great photo organisation and image editing tools. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

5 Bold Predictions for Linux & Open Source in 2020

This year looks like it'll be a bumper one for Linux fans, so in this post we share 5 crazy predictions for Linux and open source software in the coming year. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Darktable 3.0 Released with Major Changes, New Modules

Darktable 3.0 is now available to download. This version of the open source RAW image editor improves the GUI, adds new modules, and supports Google Photos. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

SuperTuxKart 1.1 RC Features Improved Online Multiplayer, Beta for iOS

SuperTuxKart 1.1 is available to download. The open source kart racing games gains better online multiplayer, a new arena, and beta release for iOS devices. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Alpine Linux Adds ‘Initial Support’ for KDE, GNOME Desktops

Alpine Linux 3.11 has been released and alongside Linux kernel 5.4 and updated packages comes "initial support" for KDE and GNOME desktops. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

This Early PinePhone Review Has Left Me Super Excited

This early review of the PinePhone (developer edition) has left me excited for the $149 Linux phone. The software needs improving but the potential is there. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Peppermint 10 ‘Respin’ Released with Updated Theme and New Utilities

Peppermint 10 Respin is now available to download. This update to the lightweight Linux distro is based on Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS and includes Linux kernel 5.0. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Kdenlive 19.12 Released with Powerful New Audio Mixer, Master Effects

Kdenlive 19.2 includes a powerful new audio mixer, support for master effects, and delivers major performance improvements, like faster rendering time. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Linux Mint’s New Desktop PC Available to Buy, Priced from $1399

The MintBox 3, which was announced back in July, has gone on sale. The fanless desktop PC is manufactured by established PC maker CompuLab and comes | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

KDE Launch 2 Competitions with Linux Loot up for Grabs

KDE launch two community competitions, one for video one for a wallpaper, both of which tout devices from Tuxedo Computers and KDE-branded swag as prizes. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Deck the Halls With These 12 Christmas Desktop Wallpapers

You've decked the halls, now deck your desktop out with one of these 12 Christmas wallpapers. This stunning selection showcase this season's festive cheer. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Krita Gets Given an Epic Christmas Present

Krita, the open source graphics editor with a tonne of good will behind it, just got a $25,000 cash boost from Epic MegaGrant to help fund future development. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

5 Best Linux Distros of 2019

Join us as we look back at the best Linux distro releases of 2019 — and spoiler: they're not all Ubuntu based! 😉 See, this might be a blog about | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

The Librem 5 Just Got Even More Expensive

The Librem 5 Linux phone was already a pricey pitch at $699, now Purism has now announced that the cost is going up even further. Fresh from unveiling a | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

‘Life Is Strange 2’ Linux Port Goes on Sale This Week

WhatsApp Santa Claus an updated wish list cos Life is Strange 2 for Linux is being released this Thursday, December 19. The episodic adventure video game | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Linux Mint 19.3 is Out, Available to Download Now

No, that isn't Santa you can hear rattling down the chimney but a new version of Linux Mint! Landing just in time for Xmas, Linux Mint 19.3 "Tricia" is | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Hey, Ubuntu? You Need a Better Image Viewer…

I think that Ubuntu needs a better default image viewer — and in this post I'm going to try and explain why! Eye of GNOME is no where near as features as | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

ArcMenu 38 Adds KRunner Inspired Layout + More

A new version of the ArcMenu GNOME Shell extension is now available from the GNOME Extensions website (EGO). ArcMenu 38 touts a couple of really | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

‘Couldn’t Sign You In’ — Google Denies Access to Several Linux Browsers

Google appears to be denying Linux users access to many of its popular services based on their choice of web browser. Scores of Reddit users reporting | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Zorin OS 15.1 Released with LibreOffice 6.3, Dark Mode Scheduling

If you've yet to check out the Ubuntu-based Zorin OS Linux distro, you just got a couple more reasons to. Zorin OS 15.1 is the first point update to the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

VirtualBox 6.1 Debuts with Linux 5.4 Support, Accelerated Video Playback + More

A major update to VirtualBox, open source virtualisation software for Windows, macOS and Linux, is now available to download. VirtualBox 6.1.0 includes a | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Which Ubuntu Release (2010-2019) is Your Favourite? Vote Now!

With the end of the year, and indeed the decade, fast approaching I've been spending my time looking backwards, getting all misty-eyed and nostalgic about | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Canonical Sponsors WSLConf, Microsoft’s First Linux Conference

Canonical has announced it will be a 'featured sponsor' of WSLConf, taking place at Microsoft HQ in March next year. WSLConf is the first Linux-related | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Odio is a Classy Looking Radio Player for Linux Desktops

With Gradio sidelined and its successor Shortwave yet to broadcast a stable release, you might be looking for a way to listen to radio stations on the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Survey Launched — You Can Help Shape Ubuntu’s Future

Ubuntu turned 15 years old this year and is still going strong — but what next for the leading desktop Linux distribution? Well, to find out Canonical has | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

KDE Plasma 5.18 Makes It Easier to Enter Emoji

KDE Plasma 5.18 comes with a new emoji selector tool. Plasma desktop users can press a keyboard shortcut to access the emoji picker. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Purism Announce $1999 ‘Librem 5 USA’ — Same Librem 5, Just Made in America

If you've got your eyes on Purism's Librem 5 phone, but have worries about the supply chain of parts used to make it, Purism has news. The company is | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Firefox Picture in Picture is Sweet, Here’s How to Use it on Linux

Firefox's picture in picture video playback feature makes it easy to multitask while watching video. Learn how to use picture-in-picture on a Linux desktop. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

17 Winter Wallpapers for Desktop PCs and Laptops

Baby it's cold outside — and inside too, as I've set an artic cool winter scene as my desktop background. And on the off chance you might be pining to do | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Disney+ Now Works on Linux, No Workarounds Required

Disney+ has added support for Linux desktops like Ubuntu and Fedora. The video streaming service "just works" in modern web browsers like Google Chrome. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Canonical Launches Ubuntu Pro for Amazon Web Services

Canonical has launched a "premium" version of Ubuntu called Ubuntu Pro — but before you panic: it's not for the desktop. "Ubuntu Pro can be purchased, | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago

Firefox 71 Released with Native MP3 Decoding, Other Changes

Firefox 71 is now available to download — and this update arrives with some pretty interesting new changes in tow. Firefox 71 includes native MP3 decoding | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 4 years ago