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.

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Ubuntu Brings Full Desktop to Raspberry Pi 4 with 2GB RAM

The full Ubuntu desktop experience can be run on a Raspberry Pi 4 with just 2GB RAM. Ubuntu devs detail the technical wizardry needed to make it possible.

11 January 2022

PinePhone Pro ‘Explorer Edition’ Pre-Orders Go Live

Pre-orders for the PinePhone Pro 'Explorer Edition' are now live on the Pine Store. The powerful upgrade to the original PinePhone costs from $399.

11 January 2022
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Ubuntu 21.04 Support Ends January 20, 2022

The end is nigh for the Hirsute Hippo, as official support for Ubuntu 21.04 ends on January 20, 2022. After this date it will get no further updates.

11 January 2022

Firefox 96 is Available to Download, This is What’s New

We look at what's new in Firefox 96, show a few screenshots, and give you a download link you don't need as Ubuntu comes with Firefox pre-installed.

11 January 2022
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Linux Mint Announces Major New Partnership with Mozilla

Linux Mint has confirmed it's made a new deal with Mozilla that will change the way Firefox is included in the popular Ubuntu-based Linux distro.

10 January 2022
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Linux Kernel 5.16 Released – And Gamers Will Love It

Linux kernel 5.16 features a wealth of gaming related improvements, including support for FUTEX2 and drivers for the Nintendo Joy Cons and Pro controller.

10 January 2022

Updated: Adwaita Fan? Check Out This Epic Theme for Firefox

This Adwaita theme for Mozilla Firefox transforms the browser's appearance into one more suited to the modern Linux desktop. Learn how to get it inside!

10 January 2022

Give Spotify’s Linux App a Makeover with Spicetify

Do you think the official Spotify for Linux client would look better with a major restyle? So did devs behind customisation tool Spicetify — so they’ve done just that! I showcased a “hacky” way to […]

9 January 2022
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Canonical Outlines the ‘Future of Snapcraft’

Canonical is making changes to the system used for creating Snap apps, outlining its plans in a blog titled 'The Future of Snapcraft'. More details inside.

7 January 2022
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How to Make GNOME Shell Look Like Unity (‘Cos Why Not?!)

Want to make GNOME Shell look like the Unity desktop? If you do, then this guide is for you. Just don’t thank me for what follows. A reader called Alwyn sent the whole run-through to […]

6 January 2022
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Dell XPS 13 Plus Features a Radical Redesign, But Keeps Ubuntu Option

Details on the Dell XPS 13 Plus, unveiled at CES 2022. The device boasts a big redesign with controversial changes. An Ubuntu version will also go on sale.

6 January 2022
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How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 20.3

We walk you through the process of upgrading to Linux Mint 20.3 'Una' from Linux Mint 20.2 or earlier. As you'll discover, upgrading Linux Mint is easy.

5 January 2022
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Linux Mint 20.3 is Now Available to Download

Linux Mint 20.3 is available to download. In this post we look at its new features, new theme, and new apps, plus share the links you need to download it.

5 January 2022

Windows-Style Fluent Icon Theme for Linux

If you're a fan of Microsoft's 'Fluent' design aesthetic check out this icon theme for Linux desktops, which is inspired by icons used in Windows 11.

5 January 2022
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How to Add a ‘Shake to Find Cursor’ Feature to Ubuntu

macOS enlarges the on-screen pointer when you shake your mouse, making it easier to locate the pointer on screen. Now you can get this feature on Ubuntu.

4 January 2022
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The PinePhone Keyboard Case is Now Available to Buy

The mostly hotly-anticipated PinePhone accessory is finally here: the PinePhone keyboard case. It's a keyboard case and a battery. Don't miss it.

3 January 2022
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What Do You Want to See From Ubuntu in 2022?

C'mon folks, don't be shy! Let me know what you want to see from Ubuntu over the next 12 months. You can be as demanding or realistic as you want.

3 January 2022
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Papirus Icon Set Updated with 45 New Icons

The first Papirus icons update of 2022 is now available. Over 45 apps have been added to the icon set, and many icons redesigned. Find more details inside.

3 January 2022