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.

Rocket League Launches on Linux This Week

Oh boy, have you been patiently waiting for it — and now it’s finally coming.  Yes, Rocket League for Linux will launch in beta on September 8. Developer’s Psyonix say they will only support SteamOS “officially”, though the game […]

6 September 2016
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Intel Graphics Update Tool Adds Support for Ubuntu 16.04

Intel's graphic update tool has been updated to support Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Fedora 24. It offers users the Intel 2016Q2 graphics stack.

6 September 2016
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Google Earth Update Fixes Several Linux Bugs, Adds New Icon

The latest bug fix update to Google Earth desktop app finally allows Linux users to see Panoramio photos without pesky workarounds, and adds a new app icon.

4 September 2016
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Kaku Is An Open-Source Desktop YouTube Music Player for Linux

Kaku is a YouTube desktop music player for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is open-source, free to download, and offers some nifty features, including an online DJ.

4 September 2016
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OpenOffice In Danger of Shutting Down, Project VP Warns

The future isn't look bright for OpenOffice, the open-source office suite run by the Apache Foundation.

4 September 2016
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Dropbox User? Change Your Password As Soon As Possible

Account details of 68 million Dropbox accounts has been leaked online. Here's how to check whether you're affected, and how to change your password.

2 September 2016
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Skype for Linux Alpha 1.6 Now Available, Still Can’t Make Video Calls

A couple of weeks since the last update, a new version of Skype for Linux Alpha is available to download. We take a look at what's new.

2 September 2016
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How To Install This Gorgeous Spotify Skin On Ubuntu

Last week we mentioned — aka drooled over — Spotio, a Rdio-inspired light theme for the Spotify desktop app, was planning to add support for Linux. Today I’m happy to report that it does support Linux. I’m going […]

1 September 2016

Ubuntu Got Boring? 5 Things I Miss About Old Versions

Here's five things I secretly miss about Ubuntu of yore, from its rough edges to its well remembered desktop backgrounds.

1 September 2016
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Nautilus 3.22 Adds Batch File Renaming, Native Compression Features

There are plenty of new and improved features to enjoy in Nautilus 3.22, which is on course to ship as part of GNOME 3.22 late next month.

31 August 2016
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Flowblade Linux Video Editor – Is It Any Good?

There are plenty of awesome Linux video editors, including Kdenlive, Blender and Shotcut — but Flowblade is rarely mentioned. Why? We find out.

30 August 2016
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Peek is an Animated GIF Screen Recorder Tool for Linux

Looking for a simple tool that lets you record a section of your screen and export it as a GIF? Take a peek at Peek, an app that can do exactly that.

30 August 2016
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OpenShot 2.1 Released With Animation Support, Improved Timeline

A new version of open-source video editor OpenShot 2.1 has been released. We show you what's new and how you can install it on Ubuntu using a PPA.

30 August 2016

A Quick Hands-On With Chatty, A Desktop Twitch Chat Client

Chatty is a desktop twitch chat app written in Java — but is it any good? After a number of OMG! Ubuntu! readers recommended it, I took it for a whirl.

29 August 2016

This Simple Script Instantly Improves the Look of Unity Desktop

Want to disable or turn off the background tiles on the unity launcher? This nifty little script lets you do exactly that.

29 August 2016
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Ubuntu 16.10 Wallpaper Contest Is Now Open For Entries

Doors have opened on the Ubuntu 16.10 wallpaper contest, a bi-annual chance for users to get their artwork shipped as part of Ubuntu.

29 August 2016
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SpotiWeb Integrates Spotify Web With the Ubuntu Desktop

Like the Spotify Web player but miss desktop integration? Spotiweb is an electron-app that integrates the Spotify web player with the Unity desktop.

28 August 2016

Opera User? Your Stored Passwords May Have Been Stolen

Barely a week passes without another well-known web company suffering a data breach or hack of some kind. This week it is Opera's turn.

28 August 2016