Posts from March 2017

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Telegram Voice Calls Are Coming to Desktop Linux App

Messaging app Telegram is rolling out encrypted voice calls to its mobile apps, but has confirmed that Telegram desktop will also get the feature.

31 March 2017
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OpenShot 2.3 Released With Transform & Razor Tools

A new version of OpenShot video editor is available to download. OpenShot 2.3 adds a transform tool, improves timeline zoom, and a whole lot more.

31 March 2017
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Museeks Music Player Adds Native Notifications, Tray Applet, More

It’s been nearly 6 months since we last heard from Museeks, a stylish cross-platform desktop music player. But good things come to those who wait. Museeks 0.8 is now available for download — and it’s […]

31 March 2017

GNOME 3.26 Release Date Set

The GNOME 3.26 release date is set for September 13, 2017, according to the full GNOME 3.26 release schedule added to

30 March 2017
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Linux Mint May Switch to LightDM Login Screen

Linux Mint 18.2 may ship with LightDM and Unity Greeter by default, replacing the current MDM login screen.

30 March 2017

Pext is an extendable Python-based tool that’s a little hard to explain…

I don’t like to write about things I am not confident or experienced in using. This is why don’t see listicles about Vim, op-ed’s about DevOps, and so on. But writing about a desktop application should be within my abilities¹ […]

30 March 2017
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This Simple App Makes it Easy to Use Emoji on Linux

Emoji Keyboard is a Linux app that lets you quickly insert emoji into desktop apps and websites, without needing to resort to copy and paste.

30 March 2017
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Reset Ubuntu to Default with This New App

If you want to reset Ubuntu desktop to default try Resetter, a new app for Ubuntu & Linux Mint that helps you perform a 'factory reset' of sorts.

29 March 2017
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Vivaldi 1.8 Debuts With Insanely Cool Browsing Stats Feature

Vivaldi 1.8 is super-charges the browser history, helping to give you an unparalleled amount of insight in to your online activities.

29 March 2017

Scriptwriting App Celtx Desktop Officially Discontinued

Desktop scriptwriting software Celtx is officially Fin. The open-source Final Draft rival now only offers a web-based app for writers to use.

28 March 2017
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Ubuntu System Cleaner Stacer Scores a Spring Update

Linux system optimizer and monitoring app Stacer has picked up a few new features — just in time for some early spring cleaning!

28 March 2017
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How To Use Totem Video Player to Watch YouTube Videos

Did you know that you can watch YouTube videos on the Ubuntu desktop without using a web browser? Chances are you did, but it's taken me a while to notice it!

28 March 2017