Section: Download

Ubuntu Budgie 17.10 Alpha 2 Released, This is What’s New

Ubuntu Budgie 17.10 Alpha 2 is available to download right now. This is the first testing snapshot of what will become the next stable Ubuntu Budgie release. Naturally, for an Ubuntu flavor build around the […]

28 July 2017

Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Alpha 2 Released, Includes HUD, Global Menu

Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Alpha 2 is now available to download and if you're a big fan of the Unity desktop you're going to love what's on offer.

28 July 2017
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Etcher Image Writer Scores a Sizeable Summer Update

Etcher, the open-source, cross-platform image writing tool, recently scored an update that adds some handy new features and some welcome bug fixes.

26 July 2017
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Bing Wallpaper Extension for GNOME Shell Desktops

A GNOME Extension that automatically changes your desktop background to the Bing image of the day each and every day — an ideal add-on for photography fans.

24 July 2017

Duolingo Status Adds Language Learning Reminders to GNOME Desktop

Are you learning to speak different language using Duolingo, the freemium language-learning platform? If so, you may want to check out this free GNOME Extension.

16 July 2017

Visual Studio Code Updated with a Slew of New Features

Microsoft has released an update to Visual Studio Code, its open-source code editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. Visual Studio Code 1.14 is a sizeable update to the Electron-based editor, and adds a slate of […]

12 July 2017

Dash to Dock Adds Monitor Isolation, Improves Window Previews

A new version of Dash to Dock is now available to install, and it includes monitor isolation, and an improved way to see window previews of running apps.

12 July 2017
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Arc Menu for GNOME Shell Now Lets You Edit Menu Button Icon, Text

The latest update to the popular Arc Menu extension for GNOME Shell finally let users customize the menu button. Fans of this open-source alternative to the Activities Overview have been asking for the ability to customize […]

11 July 2017

How To Add Blur to GNOME Shell

Remember how sexy the Unity Dash looked with its background blur effect enabled? Blyr brings something similar to GNOME Shell. It’s a straight-forward GNOME extension that adds a blur effect to the Activities Overview screen. A […]

11 July 2017
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New LibreOffice Snap App Available for Testing

Reader Jamie P. pinged us over the weekend to let us know that a new version of LibreOffice, the popular open-source office suite, is available as a Snap app. Jamie says LibreOffice 5.3.4.2 is “so […]

10 July 2017
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Republic Wireless Bring Their ‘Anywhere’ SMS App to Linux

Republic Wireless customers on Linux can send and receive texts from their desktop, as the innovative network has made its 'Anywhere' app available on Linux.

10 July 2017
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‘Next Generation Kdenlive’ is Now Available for Testing

A 'next generation' version of open-source video editor Kdenlive is available for testing, featuring a new timeline, new features, and a cleaner code base.

7 July 2017
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How To Reduce JPG/PNG File Size on Ubuntu Using a Nautilus Script

A simple Nautilus script that makes it super easy to reduce jpg quality, resize images, and convert png files to jpg on Ubuntu and other Linux distros.

7 July 2017
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Dash to Panel Updated with Window Peek, Other New Options

A new version of Dash to Panel, the popular GNOME extension that adds an icon task bar and system tray to the desktop, has been released. Dash to Panel v9 adds a couple of new features, including […]

6 July 2017
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Hiri Lets You Access Microsoft Exchange Accounts on Linux

Looking for a Linux email client that works with Microsoft Exchange servers, Office365 or Outlook accounts? You’re far from alone. We regularly receive emails and tweets from Ubuntu users who want to know how to […]

5 July 2017

Improve Your Photography Workflow on Linux with Rapid Photo Download 0.9

Rapid Photo Download 0.9.0 is now stable, and available to download. The app, which makes mass importing photos and videos from SD cards, smartphones and USB devices easier, switches from GTK to Qt for this […]

4 July 2017
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Electron-based Min Web Browser Sees First Update This Year

A new version of the Electron-based Min web-browser is now available to download. Not heard of min? Min is a desktop web-browser offering a unique, minimal UI that keeps out of the way. It has […]

4 July 2017
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Folder Color Now Works With More Icon Themes, Includes More Color Options

A couple of weeks back we spotlighted Folder Color, a simple app that makes it easy to change folder color on Ubuntu. Great timing it turns out as the app has just picked up a […]

3 July 2017