Posts from January 2016

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Ubuntu 16.04 Alpha 2 Released, Available to Download

Today sees the second alpha release of the Ubuntu 16.04 development cycle made available to download.

30 January 2016

3 Welcome Features In Ubuntu Phone OTA-9

As Ubuntu Phone OTA-9 begins its roll out, we look at the top new features it brings and highlight why Meizu MX4 owners will want to upgrade ASAP.

27 January 2016

Firefox 44 Released With Bug Fixes for Better Media Playback

Firefox 44, the latest version of Mozilla's hugely popular open-source web browser, is now available for download.

26 January 2016

Google Chrome Axes Support for ALL 32-bit Linux Distros

Google Chrome is to drop support for all 32-bit Linux distros from March, 2016.

22 January 2016

The Xiaomi ‘Linux Laptop’ Will Run, Err, Windows 10

The long-rumoured Xiaomi laptop is to go on sale in China this spring — but it won't be running a Linux desktop OS as originally claimed.

22 January 2016
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Yosembiance GTK Theme Gives Ubuntu a Flatter, Sleeker Look

Yosembiance GTK theme gives Ubuntu a flatter, sleeker look, but without losing the identity Ubuntu's default 'Ambiance' theme gives it.

21 January 2016

Beginners Guide To Corebird, The Best Twitter App on Linux

We've shown you how to install the ace Corebird Twitter app on Ubuntu — now we'll show you how to use it like a pro.

20 January 2016
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How to Install Corebird Twitter Client on Ubuntu 15.10 & 16.04

After what feels like forever, the best desktop Twitter app for Linux is finally available to install on Ubuntu - no PPA or risky ready-made Deb package needed.

20 January 2016
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Bq Confirm Ubuntu Tablet with Convergence is Coming

Bq has teased the Spanish technology press about its upcoming MWC2016 presence, confirming that an Ubuntu Tablet will be involved.

19 January 2016
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Ubuntu Scope Showdown Is Back, And The Prizes Are Better Than Ever

The second “Ubuntu Scope Showdown” contest has opened for entry — and there are some brilliant prizes up for grabs!

18 January 2016
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GNOME Settings To Get a Major Design Overhaul

GNOME designers reveal their plans to dramatically redesign the GNOME system settings app, reduce complexity and improve user-friendliness.

16 January 2016

You Can Help Test the New Ubuntu Software Center

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will replace the Ubuntu Software Center with a new app store built by GNOME. Users are being invited to help test the new store.

15 January 2016