All articles by Joey Sneddon

Joey Sneddon is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of OMG! Ubuntu. Since 2009, he has reported on Ubuntu and the wider open-source and Linux ecosystem, covering every major Ubuntu release since 9.04 to the present. With 16 years of hands-on experience reporting on Ubuntu and Linux, his coverage has been cited by leading technology news sites including Ars Technica, Engadget and Forbes.

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How to Install Pantheon Tweaks on elementary OS 6

Planning on taking elementary OS 6 for a spin this weekend? If so, there’s a handy third-party tool I want you to keep in mind. See, some Linux distros try to be all things to […]

12 August 2021
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Thunderbird Email Client Gets a Massive Update

Thunderbird 91 is out with substantial improvements to the way this open source email client feels and functions. Want to take a closer look? Read on!

12 August 2021

How to Install Shutter on Ubuntu from an Official PPA

The Shutter screenshot tool is under active development again so the official Shutter PPA has been revived to make it easy to install Shutter on Ubuntu.

11 August 2021
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Firefox 91 is Out with Improved Cookie Management

Another month another Firefox update to enjoy. In this post we recap the what's new in Firefox 90, and tell you how you can get the update on your system.

10 August 2021

Download Now: Is elementary OS 6 the Best Version Yet?

It’s here, folks — the elementary OS 6 ‘Odin’ release is now available to download. elementary devs say this release is ‘the biggest update to the platform yet’ In this post we show you what’s […]

10 August 2021
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Easily Install Google Fonts on Linux with this App

Font Downloader a GTK app for Linux desktops. It lets you search, browse, preview, download, and install fonts from Google Fonts on your Linux desktop.

6 August 2021
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Hurrah, Chrome for Linux Now Supports CSD Properly

Latest versions of Google Chrome for Linux fix several of the browser's CSD issues. In this post we compare the builds side-by-side to spot the changes.

5 August 2021

‘Mousai’ is Song Recognition App for Linux

Mousai is a song recognition app for Linux desktops. A Shazam alternative, Mousai listens to a song you play and identifies it within seconds. Try it out!

4 August 2021
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Xubuntu 21.10 Gains New Apps, Including a Clipboard Manager

Xubuntu 21.10 will include a clutch of new apps when released later this year. Xubuntu devs have detailed the new apps they plan to include, details inside!

30 July 2021
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A Hybrid Clock/Now Playing Conky for Your Desktop

I’ve been looking for a decent “Now Playing” widget for my Ubuntu desktop for a while now, having been inspired by some Rainmeter setups I saw in a thread on Windows desktops. And I finally […]

29 July 2021
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GNOME Sushi gives Ubuntu instant spacebar file previews

Use GNOME Sushi to get a macOS 'Quick Look' feature in Ubuntu. Just select a file in Nautilus then hit the spacebar to see an instant preview – sound good?

26 July 2021
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The ‘Hey Dude, Where Can I Get That Wallpaper?’ Blog Post

If you've lusted after the desktop wallpapers I've been using in screenshots for articles and tweets during the past month or so, this post is for you.

21 July 2021
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Nautilus 40 Arrives in Ubuntu 21.10 Daily Builds

Nautilus 40 is winging its way to the Ubuntu 21.10 daily builds. While it’s arrival isn’t the most newsworthy event set to occur this cycle, Nautilus 40 carries a small crop of improvements and features […]

21 July 2021
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8 Best Icon Themes for Ubuntu & Linux Mint

Check out the best icon themes for Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and other Linux distros, ranging from flat icon packs to ones heavy on gradients and gloss. Ready to find your next icon set?

20 July 2021
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Quickly Enable Minimise on Click in Ubuntu Dock

Do you want to click on an app icon in the Ubuntu Dock to minimise the app window, instead of giving it focus and bringing it to the foreground? The way Ubuntu Dock works may […]

20 July 2021
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KDE Connect is Now Available to Windows 10 Users

KDE Connect is one of the best ways to integrate your Android smartphone with your Linux desktop. Now the tech is available for Windows users to play with!

19 July 2021

Why Clapper is Now My Go-To Video Player for Linux

Clapper is an interesting new media player app for GNOME desktops built in GJS and GTK 4. In this post we look at Clapper's features and drool over its UI.

17 July 2021
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Valve’s Steam Deck is 7-inch Linux Gaming PC

The Steam Deck is a 7-inch handheld gaming PC powered by Arch Linux. Yes, Arch Linux. Discover more details, including Steam Deck specs and price, inside.

15 July 2021