Firefox 66 Released, This is What’s Changed

Mozilla Firefox 66 is available to download on desktop and Android. We look at the new features, bug fixes and key improvements this update brings. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Google Removed the KDE Connect App from the Play Store (Update: It’s Back)

Google removed the official KDE Connect Android app from the Play Store, citing policy restrictions on apps that access SMS and call logs. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Atari VCS Release Delayed, But At Least There’s a Good Reason

The Atari VCS release date has been pushed back to late 2019. The Linux-powered games console will now use an AMD Ryzen APU for better performance. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

The GNOME 3.34 Release Date is Set

The GNOME 3.34 release date is set for September 11, 2019. Development on the next major release of this Linux desktop kicks off in early April. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Geary 3.32 Released with New App Icon, GNOME 3.32 Support

Geary 3.32 has been released. The latest version of this open-source e-mail client for Linux features a new icon and a new release schedule. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Firefox Send is a Free, Encrypted File Sharing Service

Firefox Send is a free, encrypted file sharing service from Mozilla that lets you anonymously share files up to 1GB. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

GNOME 3.32 Released, This is What’s New

The GNOME 3.32 release includes a new icon theme, performance patches and more. We look at the best new features. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

The Official Ubuntu 19.04 Wallpaper Is Revealed

The Ubuntu 19.04 desktop wallpaper has been revealed – the one that you, me, and other Ubuntu users will stare at for the next six months! | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Audacity 2.3.1 Released, Restores Linux Support

A new version of Audacity, the open-source audio editor, is available for Linux. Audacity 2.3.1 features bug fixes and minor refinements. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Snap Apps Are More Popular Than You Think [Infographic]

Linux users install more than 3 million Snap apps every month, a new infographic from Canonical reveals. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Meet the Official Ubuntu 19.04 ‘Disco Dingo’ Mascot

The Ubuntu 19.04 mascot artwork has been unveiled by Canonical. The official 'Disco Dingo' logo will be used in promo materials. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Linux Kernel 5.0 Released, This is What’s New

The latest Linux kernel comes packed with improvements, including support for new hardware and super fast encryption. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Linux Mint Is Getting a New Logo

A brand new Linux Mint logo may be on the way. The popular Ubuntu-based Linux distro has revealed plans to revise its iconic 'leaf' shape logo in favour | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Fedora Picks a Pack of Perfect Wallpapers (Like Always)

We can count on Ubuntu to deliver a solid computing experience atop the latest and greatest open source tech, every six months. We can count on elementary | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS Released, Fixes Major APT Security Issue

Ubuntu 16.04.6 is a security-fix only release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus. It protects new installs from a APT vulnerability. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Ubuntu Icon Set Addresses its Biggest Complaint

A new version of the Yaru icon set is in development. It swaps the uniform 'squircle' frame for a liberal mix of icon shapes. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

ODrive is a No-Frills Google Drive Client for Linux

With no official Google Drive Linux client available, it's left to third-party apps, devs services to fill the file-syncing void for FOSS fans. And boy | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

WSL Update Lets You Access Linux Files in Windows Explorer

Users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) will finally be able to access Linux files from Windows' Explorer. Microsoft confirms that the | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Geary 0.13 Released, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu

A new version of the Geary email client for Linux is available to download. We look at what's new in Geary 0.13 and show you how to install it on Ubuntu. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

10 Benefits of Publishing Your App in the Snap Store [Video]

Canonical's Alan Pope lists 10 benefits of publishing apps in the Snap store. His talk was recorded at the FOSDEM Linux conference in Belgium. | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS Released, Available to Download Now

Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS is available to download, albeit a week later than originally planned. The update serves as the second point release in the Ubuntu | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

23 Electron Applications You Should Know About

Here we present the best Electron applications available for Linux desktops, including Ubuntu, as well as macOS and Windows too. We've written about a lot | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

It’s Hard to Believe That This is a Screenshot of Ubuntu

It's not often that a Linux desktop screenshot makes me stop what I'm doing and drool. But the one you see above? It just did. It's hard to believe but | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Windows ARM Laptops Can Now Run Ubuntu

A new open source project aims to bring fully functional Ubuntu to ARM Windows 10 laptops, like the HP Envy X2, pictured above. A crop of Windows 10 | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Fedora Logo Redesign Update (Spoiler: It’s Looking Great)

Last month we mentioned that the folks involved with Fedora were scoping out feedback on a potential redesign of the Fedora logo and typeface. A number of | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago

Visual Studio Code 1.31 Adds Screencast Mode, Better Navigation + More

A new version of the popular Visual Studio Code text editor is available for download. Visual Studio Code 1.31 ships with a number of "significant | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 5 years ago