Posts from July 2016

PSA: Ubuntu 15.10 Hits End of Life Today

It's time to wave a weary goodbye to the Wily Werewolf, as Ubuntu 15.10 support ends today.

28 July 2016

Gradio Lets You Listen to Radio Stations on the Linux Desktop

Gradio is a simple radio player app for Linux. It lets you browse, search and listen to radio stations without needing to use a browser or enter a stream URL.

27 July 2016
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The Linux Deepin File Manager Is a Thing of Beauty

China-based Linux distro Deepin has shown off its all-new desktop file manager. And to say it's pretty is an understatement.

27 July 2016

Ubuntu OTA 12, Latest Update to Ubuntu Phone, Rolling Out Now

Ubuntu OTA-12, the latest update for Ubuntu Phone and Tablet, has begun roll out. We show you what's new.

27 July 2016

Canonical Takes a Seat On The Document Foundation’s Advisory Board

Canonical has joined the project advisory board for The Document Foundation, the non-profit organization who shepherd development of LibreOffice.

26 July 2016
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Set a Real Time Photo of Earth as Your Linux Desktop Wallpaper

Bored of looking at the same desktop background? Why not try this.

26 July 2016

How To Check Pokémon Go Server Status on Ubuntu

Playing Pokemon Go? This indicator applet for Ubuntu tells you when the game's servers are up and running so you can head out and catch ’em all.

26 July 2016
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Messaging Service ‘Wire’ Goes Open-Source, Invites Devs to Build Clients

Encrypted text, voice and audio calling service Wire has gone open-source, releasing the code for everything devs need to build their own apps that interface with the service.

25 July 2016

WMail Is a Desktop App For Gmail (And Yes, It Supports Linux)

Wmail is a free, open-source desktop app for Gmail that offers notifications, unread badges and multiple account support.

25 July 2016
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Battery Monitor Offers Ubuntu Notifications for Battery Events

It doesn’t matter what sort of portable device you use, from laptop, to tablet, to phone: you know how crucial it is to monitor battery life. Ubuntu ships with a battery applet, Indicator-Power, that is […]

25 July 2016
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What Apps Do You Wish Linux Had, Or Can’t Find a Replacement For?

If you could magically, instantly, create any sort of app for the Linux desktop right now, what would it be?

24 July 2016
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Skype For Linux Alpha Adds ‘Close to Tray’, Call Settings, More

A new version of Skype for Linux (alpha) is available to download. The update brings a number of much-needed fixes, and some new features.

24 July 2016