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.

Linux E-Mail App Geary Gains Inline Composer, Signature Support

Open-source software outfit Yorba has announced new stable releases of photo management app Shotwell and slick desktop e-mail client Geary.

21 September 2014
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How to Install Android Apps on Ubuntu using ARChon (Updated)

Google recently announced the first set of Android apps available to run natively on Chrome OS, a feat made possible using a new 'Android Runtime' extension.

19 September 2014

Netflix Works with Ubuntu to Bring Native Playback to All (Updated)

We saw last month just how close native Netflix support for Linux is to arriving. Now Netflix wants to go one step further...

19 September 2014

This GNOME 3.14 Video Turns Excitement Levels Up to 11

Later this month GNOME 3.14 will be released to the masses, bringing a raft of improvements, new features, design and technologies with it.

18 September 2014

Humble Indie Bundle 12 Adds More Games, Including Award-Winning Heist Co-Op

The Humble Indie Bundle 12 has levelled up, adding three more games to its action-packed roster — and they're all available for Linux.

17 September 2014

Opera 25 Beta Adds Linux Support, New Bookmarking Feature

Opera has announced a beta release of its Chromium-based web browser — the first to support Linux.

15 September 2014

How to Go Hands On With the Utopic Unicorn – Literally!

A step-by-step guide to making an origami Unicorn has been posted online by Canonical to celebrate the upcoming release of the same name.

11 September 2014
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Have You Tried Ubuntu MATE Remix 14.10 Beta 1?

The first beta release of Ubuntu MATE Remix 14.10 was published at the end of August.

10 September 2014
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With Apple Watch Unveiled, Could an Ubuntu Smartwatch Be Next?

Apple's foray into the wearable computing market is now official — but should Canonical follow suit with an Ubuntu smartwatch of its own?

10 September 2014

Humble Indie Bundle 12 Offers New Games, Physical Goodies

The Humble Indie Bundle is back with 7 notable indie games, including 2 BAFTA award winners. It also sees a Humble first — physical merch.

9 September 2014

Meet the 12 Ubuntu 14.10 Wallpaper Contest Winners

Get ready to glance over a group of images you'll be seeing a whole lot more of in the coming months. Yes, the winners of the Ubuntu 14.10 Wallpaper contest have been unveiled.

9 September 2014

Pidgin Unity Integration Returns in Ubuntu 14.10

Pidgin users will find an extra special treat waiting for them in next month's release of Ubuntu 14.10: Unity integration is back.

8 September 2014

Jelly Conky Adds Simple, Stylish Stats To Your Linux Desktop

I treat Conky setups a bit like wallpapers: I'll find one I love, only to change it the next week because I'm bored of it and want a change.

8 September 2014
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Do You Still Dual Boot Ubuntu With Windows For Gaming?

Linux Gamers used to dual boot with Windows to play the latest and greatest games. Has the arrival of Steam for Linux changed this? Tell us!

7 September 2014
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Drab Desktop? Try These 4 Beautiful Linux Icon Themes

Ubuntu's default icon theme hasn't changed much in almost 5 years, save for the odd new icon here and there. If you're tired of how it looks we're going to show you a handful of gorgeous alternatives that will easily freshen things up.

5 September 2014

Linux Gaming Round-Up: Borderlands 2, Wasteland 2 & Sanctum 2

We're swamped by the latest Linux gaming news! To get back on top of things, here are the biggest gaming stories of the past fortnight.

4 September 2014
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NvPY Is an Unofficial Simplenote App for Linux

If you're a Simplenote user looking for a way to keep on top of your to-dos in Linux, try nvPY — an open-source note-taking tool with first-class support for the service.

3 September 2014

Firefox 32 Released With Faster HTTP Caching

A new month and a new version of Mozilla Firefox for us all to get acquainted with.

2 September 2014