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 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.

Get Stoked: 6 Games Coming to Steam for Linux

Join us as we take a look at six hotly-anticipated arrivals set to arrive on the digital shelves of the Steam for Linux in the coming months.

5 August 2013

Sayonara – Lightweight Qt Music Player

it aims to be low on system resources, but intent aside does new music app 'Sayonara' have much to sing about? We go hands on to find out.

4 August 2013

Ubuntu 13.10 Update Finally Fixes Ugly Nautilus, GNOME 3 Apps

The appearance of Nautilus, System Settings and several other GNOME 3 applications in Ubuntu 13.10 has been improved in a recent update.

3 August 2013

Ubuntu Edge Crowdfunding Passes $8 Million Mark

Over $8 million has now be raised towards the development and production of Canonical's innovative 'Ubuntu Edge' super-phone.

2 August 2013

How To Create A GIF from Video on Ubuntu With QGifer

If you use Tumblr, Google+, Reddit, Twitter… Okay, let me put it another way: if you use the internet then you’ll know that animated GIFs are a staple of social networks. As GIFs tend to […]

2 August 2013

Unity 8 Available in Ubuntu 13.10 – But Don’t Expect Too Much

An 'Early Alpha' of Unity 8 is available to try in Ubuntu 13.10 from today - but don't expect to find it fully functional quite yet...

2 August 2013

T-Mobile USA To Help Influence Ubuntu Touch for Smartphones

T-Mobile USA is the latest mobile network to be announced as a member of the Ubuntu Touch Carrier Advisory Group.

1 August 2013

LastPass Premium Plans To Be Bundled with Ubuntu Edge

LastPass, one of the web's most popular password management services, is backing Ubuntu Edge - and its backers.

1 August 2013

Ubuntu Edge Will Support LTE Networks, Work on Verizon & Sprint

Ubuntu Edge will support LTE networks, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint, as well as multi-band roaming, Canonical have confirmed.

31 July 2013

Linux Twitter App ‘Birdie’ Hops Aboard Crowdfunding Bandwagon

Lightweight Twitter app 'Birdie' has jumped aboard the crowd-funding bandwagon. The project is seeking €5,000 to 'create the best Twitter client available' for Linux.

31 July 2013

Ubuntu Forums Back Online, One Week After Huge Hack

The official Ubuntu Forums have been brought back online, more than a week after a hack saw passwords for its 1.8 million users stolen.

30 July 2013

Australia’s Telstra Joins Ubuntu Touch Advisory Group

Australia's largest mobile network Telstra is the latest member of Canonical's 'Carrier Advisory Group' to be announced.

30 July 2013