The Most Retro Way to Run Terminal Commands on Linux, Period

Earlier this month I claimed that the nifty Material Shell GNOME Extension would (probably) be the coolest thing you see this month. Well, I was wrong. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Pinebook Pro Adds a KILLER New Feature: Privacy Switches

You'll be able to pre-order the Pinebook Pro — a hotly anticipated $199 Linux laptop — later this month. Pine64, the China-based company behind a growing | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

The 8-inch Chuwi MiniBook Now Touts Support for Ubuntu

Fans of diminutive computers will no doubt of heard of the Chuwi MiniBook by now — but chances are they haven't seen it running Ubuntu! The 8-inch Chuwi | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

‘Material Shell’ is Probably The Most Impressive Thing You’ll See This Month

Imagine GNOME Shell and the i3 window manager got married, bought a house, settled down, and had a kid — that kid would grow up to be Material Shell. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Linux Mint Confirms It’s Dropping 32-bit Releases

Linux Mint has confirmed plans to drop support for 32-bit release in the near future, news that will shock precisely no-one. The good news is that this | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

This NexDock 2 Hands-On Video Really Makes Me Want One…

If you've been longing to learn a little bit more about the all-new NexDock 2, TK over at XDA Developers has you covered. This particular video isn't new | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Linux Mint’s New Mintbox PC is Powerful (But Also Pretty Pricey)

As one of the most popular Linux distributions on the planet it's only natural that Linux Mint has some hardware to call its "own". And Compulab's | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

DeaDBeeF Music Player Scores a Minor Update

A new update to the DeaDBeeF music app is out with some notable fixes. DeaDBeeF 1.8.1 is the first point release since the 1.8.x series debuted back in | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Want to Change GNOME Shell Font? GNOME Devs Hear Ya!

Have you ever wanted to change the GNOME Shell font only to learn you can't, not without editing a hidden .css file? If so, listen up: GNOME developers | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

How to Make Your Plasma Desktop Look This Good

I find myself pining after the KDE Plasma desktop a lot of late, a feeling that the following YouTube video (a link to which landed in my inbox over the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

The KDE ISO Image Writer is Coming to Windows

The new image writer in action Windows users will soon have another way to create a live, bootable USB drive of their fave Linux distribution. A KDE ISO | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Mageia 7 Released with 2 Years Worth of Updates

If you fancy sampling a Linux distro that's not based on Ubuntu, check out the new Mageia 7 release, now available for download. Mageia 7 arrives two | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Teleport is a Simple File Transfer App for Linux Desktops

For a fast, frill-free way to fling files between Linux PCs using your local network, check out Teleport, a file transfer app for Linux. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Cinnamon 4.2.0 Features Plenty of Bug Fixes, But Nothing Shiny or New

Cinnamon 4.2.0 is the latest update to the Linux Mint desktop, but users shouldn't get too excited by the pending upgrade as it's a bug fix release. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GNOME Shell to Add Another Much-Requested Feature? Code Suggests So!

It looks like GNOME Shell is FINALLY adding drag and drop folder creation to the Applications Overview, with code implementing the feature pending merge. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Updating 8BitDo Firmware on Linux is a game in itself!

Let's Play! I did it guys: I finally bought myself a decent game controller to use on Linux! Specifically the 8BitDo SF30 Pro controller — level | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Slimbook’s Latest Linux Laptop is Faster (and Cheaper) than a MacBook Air

The Slimbook Pro X claims to be the best Linux laptop in the world. We take a look at its specs and its price to see if the boast holds up. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GNOME Foundation reports a huge increase in funding for 2018

The GNOME Foundation has been posted its 2018 annual report, seeing a substantial increase in funding thanks to two major donations. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Valve Say Steam WILL Support Ubuntu 19.10

Ubuntu gamers can breathe a sigh of relief as Valve has confirmed that Steam for Linux WILL support Ubuntu 19.10. Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GNOME Has a Hidden Classic Mode, Here’s How to Unlock it on Ubuntu

We show you how to unlock the hidden GNOME Classic Mode in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and above. The Classic session sports a traditional app menu, task bar and more. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GNOME Usage Now More Useful at Reporting Disk Space

A new, improved storage panel is currently in development for GNOME Usage, the user-friendly system resource reporting and monitoring tool. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Give Ubuntu an Electric-Blue Look with StarLabs’ Theme

We show you how to give Ubuntu desktop a dark, electric-blue makeover using a GTK and icon theme created by Linux laptop seller StarLabs. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GNOME Classic Mode is Getting Some Overdue Improvements in Fedora 31

The retro-minded GNOME Classic session will see a number of usability improvements in Fedora 31, due for release in October. Red Hat's Christian F.K. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Ubuntu Reverses Decision, Says It Will Continue To Support 32-bit Apps

Canonical has issued a statement on Ubuntu's 32-bit future — and gamers, among others, are sure to relieved! The company says Ubuntu WILL now continue to | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

The Raspberry Pi 4 is Here — And It’s a BEAST!

The Raspberry Pi 4 has arrived, albeit far earlier than anyone (even Raspberry Pi themselves) expected. Sporting several major upgrades, the new Raspberry | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Would Steam Losing Ubuntu Support Make You Switch Distro? [Poll]

This week's poll asks whether Steam dropping official support for Ubuntu 19.10 would make you switch (or consider switching) Linux distribution. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Microsoft Makes It Easier to Try the New Windows Terminal App

I carry word that users can now install the new Windows Terminal app on Windows 10 direct from the Microsoft Store – no need to build the app from source. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Is Ubuntu NOT Dropping 32-bit App Support After All?

A forum post from a leading Ubuntu developer appears to contradict early suggestions that Ubuntu will drop 32-bit app support beginning in 19.10. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Steam will no longer support Ubuntu, say Valve

Steam is dropping official support for Ubuntu, which is currently the world's most popular desktop Linux distribution. The bombshell news was delivered by | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Tauon Music Box is a Minimally Minded Music Player with Neat Micro Modes

Since Linux seems to have as many music players as it does distributions, I'd wager you're not on the hunt for a new one. But don't dismiss the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Pinebook Pro, the $199 Linux Laptop, Gets Keyboard & Bluetooth Spec Bumps

Pine64, the company behind a range of popular single-board computers, have shared some more details on the upcoming PineBook Pro Linux laptop. There's | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Wayfire Brings Compiz Bling Back to the Linux Desktop

Wayfire is a open-source Wayland compositor designed to be showy. It recreates some of the best Compiz window animations and effects. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

A Quick Look at GNOME Shell 3.34 Theme Improvements

The default GNOME Shell theme has been given a raft of improvements. GNOME's design team has worked on bringing the shell theme back in sync with the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Snappy now lets you install multiple versions of the same Snap app

It just got easier for developers to install multiple versions of the same Snap app on the same system. Snappy's new experimental "parallel install" | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Linux Mint Vs Windows 10 Speed Test [Infographic]

If you've got a cheap laptop and were wondering whether Linux Mint might be a better fit for it than Windows 10, check out the following infographic. It | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Arc Menu Extension Now Lets You Pin Your Fave Apps to the Sidebar

If you're a fan of the Arc menu extension for GNOME Shell you may be interested to hear that an update is on the way. A new version of the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Ubuntu is Dropping All 32-bit Support Going Forward

Ubuntu has announced plans to drop all support for 32-bit (i386) systems going forward, starting with the Ubuntu19.10 release. The decision means the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Linux Release Roundup: Fondo, Foliate & Shotcut Video Editor

We recap the latest releases of the Fondo wallpaper finder, Foliate ePub reader and Shotcut video editor, all of which are available on Flathub. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Slimbook’s New All-in-One Linux PC Looks a Little Bit Familiar…

The Slimbook Apollo is an all-in-one Linux PC with a 23.6-inch FHD display and powered by a choice of Intel i5 or i7 chip. Prices start from €799. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Use Xournal++ to Take Handwritten Notes or Annotate PDFs on Linux

If you're on the hunt for a handwritten notes app for Linux, be sure to check out Xournal++. Xournal++ (which goes by the package name xournalpp) is a | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Lenovo ThinkPad P Laptops Are Available with Ubuntu

Lenovo's new ThinkPad P series laptops are available to buy with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preinstalled. They will be available to buy in the US this summer. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

This is GNOME 3.34’s Seductive New Desktop Background

Get a sneak peek at the new GNOME 3.34 wallpaper. It boasts a richer, warmer color palette than previous designs, and a less angular look. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Regolith Linux is the i3 Ubuntu Spin You’ve Been Waiting For

Regolith Linux is a new Ubuntu-based distro that offers an easy to use i3 desktop. It is also available to install as an desktop session on Ubuntu. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Microsoft Devs Say Edge for Linux is “Something We’d Like to Do”

Microsoft has once again reiterated its desire to bring the Chromium-based Edge browser to Linux desktops, describing the task as "something we'd like to | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Give Ubuntu a Bold New Look with the Qogir Theme

Find out how to install the Qogir theme on Ubuntu and Linux Mint. The GTK theme has a unique look and is available in light, dark and mixed versions. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GIMP 2.10.12 Released with Bug Fixes, Other Improvements

GIMP 2.10.12 has been released, so we recap the bug fixes and improved tools the update brings and show you how to upgrade GIMP on Ubuntu. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 Now Available for Testing

Access Linux files in File Explorer Last month's news that Microsoft is putting a real Linux kernel inside Windows 10 shocked and surprised — now the tech | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

The Snap Store Gets Personal with New Distro-Specific Install Pages

Ubuntu lets you install and run Snap apps out of the box, but on other Linux distros the situation is a tad more …Involved. Snapd, the engine that powers | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago