Joey Sneddon is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of OMG! Ubuntu. Since 2009, he has reported on Ubuntu and the wider open-source ecosystem, documenting every major Ubuntu release since 9.04 to the present. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in Linux desktops, distros and apps, Joey's insights and reporting have been cited by leading technology outlets including Ars Technica, The Verge, Engadget and Forbes.
A new release of streaming music service Spotify's Linux desktop app is now available — but it comes loaded with bug fixes.
Acclaimed puzzle game Duet makes its Linux debut as part of the Humble Indie Bundle 16. The minimalist game is a late addition to the latest games selection offered through a pay-what-you-want model. But don’t let the simple […]
Want to install the latest release of open-source torrent client Transmission on Ubuntu? Just follow these steps to add the official PPA.
I am a big user of Pocket, the (awesome) read it later service. Like, seriously big. So I was stoked to learn that it’s now possible to read my latest must-reads offline on Ubuntu Phone. How? Using PockIt, […]
Every new release of Ubuntu ships with a new custom desktop background. The Xenial Xerus, due in April, is no exception.
A new version of open-source BitTorrent client Transmission is now available to download. Transmission 2.90 is the first major update to the app in over two years and, as such, features many long overdue bug fixes and feature improvements. Both […]
Would a working Ubuntu Phone port for the Fairphone 2 make you more likely to buy one?
Want to disable automatic system update notifications on Ubuntu? It's easy to do, and in this article we show you how.
This fortnight's #OMG5 list is going to focus on the topic that many of us whisper in a hushed voice, scared of frightening the fragile newbies…
The first Ubuntu 16.04 beta builds are now available to download.
The ability to run traditional desktop applications on the Ubuntu phone & tablet has a lot of you (quite rightly) excited. Carrying the powerful LibreOffice, Mozilla Firefox and The GIMP in your pocket is a big draw. An Ubuntu phone, […]
Have you been experiencing issues with Skype calls on Linux lately? If so, know that you are not alone. Linux users say they are unable to join Skype group calls started using the most recent version of the VoIP client on other operating systems. The latest (in […]