Posts from March 2026

Yaru folder icon comparison showing the change in contrast.

Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons undergo another revamp

The redesigned folder icons for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS have been redesigned again, albeit slightly. A big Yaru theme update hit Ubuntu 26.04 LTS last week, delivering a set of colourful new directory icons to development […]

14 hours ago

BenQ Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version

BenQ released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software at the end of 2025, but I only heard about this week when reading about the launch of the company’s latest coding monitor. Priced […]

Sunday

OpenShot 3.5 video editor arrives as ‘biggest’ release in 18 years

A new version of free video editor OpenShot has been released, with the app’s developers calling it one of the ‘biggest releases ever’ in its 18-year history. OpenShot 3.5 ships with a new default timeline […]

Saturday
Opera GX logo on a space background.

Opera GX, a web browser for gamers, arrives on Linux

Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser which, the Norwegian-based company say, has amassed over 34 million monthly active users since its launch on Windows […]

Thursday

Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot animation (blink and you’ll miss it)

Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot spinner. The new animation is based on the Resolute Raccoon mascot and replaces the new one added in 25.10.

Thursday

GNOME 50 released – this is what’s new

GNOME 50 is out. It enables VRR and fractional scaling by default, expands parental controls, and supports GPU-accelerated remote desktop – and more.

Wednesday
Firefox logo with a white outline centred on a colourful gradient background.

Firefox 149 adds built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data

Firefox 149 is adding a free built-in VPN offering 50GB monthly data. But it'll only protect browser traffic only, as it's not a full-device VPN.

Tuesday
Ubuntu 26.04 new folder icons.

Ubuntu’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. The restyled […]

16 March 2026

Kagi’s Orion browser hits public beta on Linux

Kagi's privacy-focused Orion browser has reached public beta on Linux. Here's what works, what doesn't and how to install it on Ubuntu.

16 March 2026
Firefox mascot Kit in various poses.

Updated: Is Firefox getting a new logo? Mozilla’s socials go purple

Mozilla has cryptically swapped Firefox's social avatars to a fox-less purple globe – and says the fox will be "back next week". Is a new logo on the way?

15 March 2026
GIMP Wilber logo in front of a brick texture with the number 3.2 graffitied on it

GIMP 3.2 released with Link Layers, SVG export + more

GIMP 3.2 is now available with non-destructive Link Layers, vector layer creation, SVG export, improved painting tools and lots of other fixes and additions.

15 March 2026
Google Chrome web browser

Google Chrome is finally coming to Raspberry Pi and ARM64 Linux

Google Chrome is coming to ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026, available as a DEB or RPM for Raspberry Pi, Snapdragon laptops and other Linux ARM devices.

13 March 2026