Posts from February 2014

UpClock Is an Ubuntu Touch Inspired Clock Widget for Ubuntu Desktop

Add some bling to your desktop with UpClock – a desktop clock widget inspired by the Ubuntu Touch welcome screen.

9 February 2014

Per-Tab Processing Arrives in GNOME’s Native Web Browser

It may not be as fast, featured or famous as the big-name browsers but GNOME's 'Web' is quietly emerging from the sidelines as a competent, compelling alternative.

9 February 2014
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How to Install The Latest VLC Release in Ubuntu 12.04

Using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS? Want to update to the latest version of the popular VLC media player? Here's all you need to know on how to go about it.

7 February 2014

Ubuntu 14.04 Looks to Improve Support For Hi-Res Screens

Ubuntu is working to improve its support for high pixel density displays, like the Retina screen used in Apple's Macbook Pro line.

7 February 2014

Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS Released With New Hardware Enablement Stack

The fourth point update to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS has been made available for download.

6 February 2014

Vodafone Latest Network to Join Ubuntu Touch Advisory Group

Vodafone has been confirmed as the latest member of Canonical's 'Carrier Advisory Group' (CAG) for Ubuntu for Phones.

6 February 2014

Some of Linux’s Most Popular Games Will Run Natively On Mir

The Simple Direct Media layer (SDL), used in a growing number of high-profile games, has added support for Ubuntu's Mir display server.

5 February 2014

The Geeky Way To Get Weather Forecasts on Linux

Today we highlight a weather tool that even the most dour-faced of weather app detractors may actually like: command-line weather forecasts.

5 February 2014

Firefox 27 Released, Adds Delicious, Saavn Music Integration

Firefox 27 has been released by Mozilla with major improvements to the in-browser social integration feature.

4 February 2014

Changes Mooted for Ubuntu 14.04 Wallpaper Contest

Following Xubuntu and Ubuntu GNOME, it's now Ubuntu's turn to seek out a new set of community sourced backgrounds.

4 February 2014

Wayland May Delay Release of GNOME 3.12

The upcoming release of Wayland 1.5 could delay the arrival of GNOME 3.12.

4 February 2014

Should Unity Bring Back ‘Minimize on Click’ Feature?

Of all the contentious UI changes to feature in Unity – from auto-hiding menus and immovable launcher position – one stirs up more passion than any other: the inability to minimise applications by clicking on an app icon.

4 February 2014