Section: News

The Ubuntu 21.10 Codename is an Intriguing Choice

The codename for the next Ubuntu release is revealed! In this post we share the codename, explain it, and ask if it holds any clues on what we can expect…

22 April 2021

Microsoft Demos GUI Linux Apps Running on Windows 10

Ever wanted to run desktop Linux apps on Windows 10? Microsoft's WSL engineering team are making this strange marriage a reality, as this demo video shows!

21 April 2021

New Video Hypes Up the Ultimate Linux Tablet: the JingPad A1

The folks behind the JingOS Linux distro plan to launch a crowdfunding campaign for an ARM-powered tablet preloaded with their Ubuntu-based OS in the summer. Ahead of that campaign launch, JingOS devs have shared a […]

21 April 2021
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Ubuntu 21.04: What’s New? [Video]

What's new in Ubuntu 21.04 'Hirsute Hippo'? How about ALL this! Yes, to hype the new release we've handcrafted a short video showcasing its biggest changes.

21 April 2021

Mozilla Firefox 88 Released, This is What’s New

Mozilla has announced the release of Firefox 88. The latest version of the famed FOSS app enabled ‘smooth pinch-zooming using a touchpad’ on Linux systems. Additionally, the browser’s built-in PDF form filler now supports JavaScript […]

20 April 2021
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GNOME Designers Explore a ‘Bottom Bar’ Layout for GNOME Shell

For 10 years GNOME shell has been based around a single panel stripped across the top of the screen — but this fundamental feature could be about to change.

8 April 2021
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Have You Noticed These Design Tweaks in Ubuntu 21.04?

As well as new features, Ubuntu 21.04 comes with several refinements to the Yaru GTK and GNOME Shell theme. In this post we share the most striking changes.

7 April 2021
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Is a JingOS Linux Phone Coming? This Video Hints at the Possibility

I don't have a lot of information on the video in this post, but I couldn't not share it as JingOS is one of the most exciting projects in the Linux space.

4 April 2021
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Download Now: Ubuntu 21.04 Beta Released, This is What’s New

Ubuntu 21.04 beta is now available to download. This build gives developers and eager beavers the chance to try out the OS and its many changes.

1 April 2021
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First Look: Dash to Dock Fan? Work on GNOME 40 Support is Underway

If you’re a dedicated Dash to Dock user I’ve some good news: GNOME 40 support is in the works, and in this post I show you how it’s looking! First some background. While I dig […]

1 April 2021
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JingOS, the Linux Tablet Distro, Adds OTA Updates, New App Store + More

A new version of JingOS, the tablet-friendly Linux distro, is available to download — and it’s jam packed with improvements. For those new to it, JingOS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution targeted at tablet devices. […]

31 March 2021
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Updated: Microsoft Edge Now Supports Sync Features on Linux

Microsoft Edge for Linux users will want to rush off and upgrade to the latest dev release. The latest build adds a much-wanted feature on Linux.

25 March 2021