Posts from August 2017

purism librem 5

Linux Phone Crowdfunder Passes $100k Milestone

The open-source community has pledged more than $100,000 to the Purism Librem 5 crowdfunding campaign, which kicked off on August 24.

28 August 2017
tusk evernote client

Tusk Adds Much Needed Features to Evernote Web App

Tusk is a new unofficial and open-source Evernote app for Linux, Mac and Windows that adds extra features to the Evernote web app.

28 August 2017
corebird twitter client for linux

Corebird 1.6 Released with Minor Tweaks

A modest update to Linux twitter app Corebird is now available. It includes some minor interface tweaks and improves image uploading.

27 August 2017
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QupZilla Web Browser Has Revealed Its New Name

The the new name of the Qt-based Qupzilla browser has been announced, and bucking all expectation it hasn't opted for a name beginning with 'K'…

27 August 2017

Meet the Entroware Zeus, a Powerful Linux Laptop

The Entroware Zeus, the latest Linux laptop from UK-based computer seller Entroware, balances high-end performance with portability and style.

25 August 2017
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Happy Birthday Linux!

Happy 26th birthday Linux! Yes, it’s that time of the year once again, the day which most open-source enthusiasts consider to be the famous kernel’s formal founding. It was on this day 26 years ago […]

25 August 2017
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GIMP 2.9.6 Released with Experimental Multi-Threading Support

A new development release of graphics editor The GIMP is available to download — the first in over a year — and boy is it packing some big changes.

24 August 2017
GNOME settings

Meet the Saner, Streamlined GNOME Settings App [Video]

As you may be aware, the GNOME Control Center is getting some long overdue love and attention in GNOME 3.26. The macOS inspired icon grid used since the early days of GNOME 3 gives way […]

24 August 2017
Stacer is an Ubuntu cleaner app

Ubuntu System Cleaner ‘Stacer’ Has Binned Electron

Ubuntu system cleaner Stacer has a brand new release — and a brand new codebase. The popular utility has been rewritten in C++ for its latest release.

24 August 2017
purism librem 5 linux smartphone

Purism is Crowdfunding an Encrypted Linux Phone

Crowdfunding for a Linux phone that respects your privacy and keep your data secure is underway by Linux laptop maker Purism.

24 August 2017
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Meet the Laptops & Desktop PCs Being Sold with Ubuntu Budgie

Yesterday we asked if laptops & PCs preloaded with Ubuntu Budgie are on the way — and today we have our answer. UK-based computer outfit Nimbusoft is gearing up to sell two laptops and an […]

23 August 2017
new features in Ubuntu 17.10

Ubuntu Sees Sense, Will Support Indicator Applets in Ubuntu 17.10

Ubuntu 17.10 will have GNOME Shell indicator applet support by default. Hurrah for sanity! The results of the GNOME desktop user survey made it crystal clear that, alongside a visible desktop dock, Ubuntu uses want legacy system tray […]

23 August 2017