Section: News

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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
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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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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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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
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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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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

Epic New Window Closing Effects Available for GNOME Shell

More cool Compiz-inspired effects for your Linux desktop including claw-ripping, tv tune-out, and Matrix-style dissolving. All totally OTT, all super cool.

2 January 2022
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Ubuntu is Getting Serious About Linux Gaming

A new job listing at Canonical shows that the company is taking gaming on Ubuntu seriously. Choosing graphics drivers is among tasks the new job requires.

2 January 2022
Pinta 2.0 screenshot

Pinta 2.0 Released, Completes Port to GTK3 & .NET 6

Planning to indulge your creative ice this year? If so, check out the release of Pinta 2.0. The open source image editor has been ported to GTK3 & .NET 6.

1 January 2022