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.

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Gets a 10th Gen Revamp

Dell is marking the tenth anniversary of the "Project Sputnik" range of Linux laptops with an updated 13-inch Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition model.

2 January 2020

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Fans of Linux

Here are five new years resolutions for Linux users and fans of open source software. Take advantage of the new year and make some positive changes.

1 January 2020

Watch 4 Linux-Based Mobile OSes Running on the PinePhone

This video showcases 4 different Linux operating systems, including LuneOS and Ubuntu Touch, running on the PinePhone Brave Heart edition.

30 December 2019

Ubuntu’s Decade in Review: 10 Years, 10 Defining Moments

As we enter the 2020s, here’s a look back at Ubuntu’s most defining moments from the 2010s. And what a rollercoaster the past ten years have been. As the world’s leading desktop Linux distribution squares […]

30 December 2019

Revealed: The BEST Ubuntu Release of the Past 10 Years

Our poll to find the best Ubuntu release of the past ten years has concluded. In this post we reveal the Ubuntu version readers crowned their winner.

28 December 2019

This Person’s Business Card is also a Linux Computer

The business card belongings to systems engineer George Hilliard is extra special but it's also a Linux PC! His Linux business card is novel and unique.

27 December 2019
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Latest Latte Dock Development Release Adds Floating Panels

The Latte Dock v0.10 development release adds floating panel support and two new visibility modes, letting you add an iOS-style dock to KDE Plasma desktop.

27 December 2019

How to Install gThumb on Ubuntu 18.04 & Above

Learn how to install gThumb on Ubuntu, Linux Mint and related distributions to take advantage of the app's great photo organisation and image editing tools.

26 December 2019

Must Read: 5 Bold Predictions for Linux & Open Source in 2020

This year looks like it'll be a bumper one for Linux fans, so in this post we share 5 crazy predictions for Linux and open source software in the coming year.

24 December 2019

Darktable 3.0 Released with Major Changes, New Modules

Darktable 3.0 is available to download. This version of the open source RAW image editor improves the GUI, adds new modules, and supports Google Photos.

24 December 2019
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SuperTuxKart 1.1 Features Improved Online Multiplayer, Beta for iOS

SuperTuxKart 1.1 is available to download. The open source kart racing games gains better online multiplayer, a new arena, and beta release for iOS devices.

22 December 2019

Alpine Linux Adds ‘Initial Support’ for KDE, GNOME Desktops

Alpine Linux 3.11 has been released and alongside Linux kernel 5.4 and updated packages comes "initial support" for KDE and GNOME desktops.

20 December 2019
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Not Excited for PinePhone? You Will Be After Reading This Review

This early review of the PinePhone (developer edition) has left me excited for the $149 Linux phone. The software needs improving but the potential is there.

19 December 2019
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Download Now: Peppermint 10 ‘Respin’ Released with Updated Theme and New Utilities

Peppermint 10 Respin is now available to download. This update to the lightweight Linux distro is based on Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS and includes Linux kernel 5.0.

19 December 2019
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Kdenlive 19.12 Released with Powerful New Audio Mixer, Master Effects

Kdenlive 19.2 includes a powerful new audio mixer, support for master effects, and delivers major performance improvements, like faster rendering time.

19 December 2019

The Price of Linux Mint’s New Desktop PC Will Make You Cry

The MintBox 3 and MintBox 3 Pro have gone on sale. The finless desktop PCs run the latest Linux Mint operating system and feature powerful specs.

18 December 2019

KDE Launch Video & Wallpaper Competitions with Linux PCs as Prizes

KDE launch two community competitions, one for video one for a wallpaper, both of which tout devices from Tuxedo Computers and KDE-branded swag as prizes.

18 December 2019

12 Christmas Desktop Wallpapers for Your Desktop

You've decked the halls, now deck your desktop out with one of these 12 Christmas wallpapers. This stunning selection showcase this season's festive cheer.

18 December 2019