My favourite music player, Banshee, didn't recognize my Android phone 'out of the box', despite other Ubuntu apps such as Shotwell and Nautilus, doing so. If you're in the same position you'll want to try this crazy-simple solution that pals Banshee and your handset up in no-time.
If I said consumers were likely to over-dose on tablets this year it might sound tasteless. But with this years CES (Consumer Electronics Show) literally shoving them down users throats every-which-way, 2011 could be the […]
Google recently-announced an online science fair for 13-18 year-olds, tasked with finding the next ‘Sergey Brin’. Or something similar. But eagle eyed readers watching the video show reel to promote the event may just spot […]
The developers behind Paint.NET inspired graphics application 'Pinta' have pushed out a new bug-fix release.
Ubuntu community manager Jono Bacon discuss Unity, the new desktop environment for Ubuntu with David Barth, one of the key developers behind the interface on everyone’s lips. The 20 minute video gives Unity fans an […]
The first release of elementary OS – a new Ubuntu-based operating from the elementary-project – has been made available for pre-order ahead of its March release date.
A new update to photo management application 'Shotwell' has landed - but what's new and what's improved?
Another cell phone has fallen under the charms of Ubuntu’s versatility: this time the Samsung’s Nexus S.
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The following theme mock-up by ~RustedThorn may be a tad indulgent on the branding scales (and closing an application via a menu everytime would get real annoying real fast) but you know what? I really don't care. It looks beautiful.
So you're playing around with Ubuntu 11.04 Alpha and, well, things are going a bit awry. Here are a few useful tips harvested from AskUbuntu that may save you a headache or two...
Minimalistic desktop panel app 'Wingpanel' looks good but remains far too unstable for everyday use. In the meantime it's easy to 'recreate' the look of a side-bound mini-panel using other applications.