Section: News

Hot Topic: Ubuntu 21.04 Will Use Wayland By Default

Ubuntu 21.04 uses Wayland by default. In this post we look at why Ubuntu developers feel now is the right time to use the Wayland display server again.

28 January 2021
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Linux Release Roundup: GParted, Lightworks, Google Chrome + More

This week's roundup includes a Google Chrome update, improvements to the Plasma Browser Integration extension, and a major addition to disk manager GParted.

26 January 2021
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Mozilla Firefox 85 is Here, This is What’s New

Mozilla Firefox 85 is available to download. In this post we look at what's been added and improved, like network partitioning and smarter bookmarks.

26 January 2021
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Essential Guide: Ubuntu 21.04: Download Link & New Features

Ubuntu 21.04 was released on April 22, 2021, and it serves as the latest stable release of the world’s most popular open-source desktop operating system. Everything you need to know about Ubuntu 21.04 ‘Hirsute Hippo’ […]

25 January 2021
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TUXEDO InfinityBook S 15 is a Big, Beefy, and Beautiful Linux Laptop

Looking for a new Linux laptop? The folks at TUXEDO Computers have something that may be of interest: the all-new Intel-powered InfinityBook 15 S laptop.

22 January 2021

KDE Plasma 5.21 Released with New App Menu, Firewall + More

KDE Plasma 5.21 is here. In this post we rundown the best Plasma 5.21 features and highlight key changes, which includes a new app menu and firewall tool.

21 January 2021
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Welp, Ubuntu 21.04 Won’t Ship with GNOME 40 or GTK4

GNOME 40 and GTK4 won't be in Ubuntu 21.04. Ubuntu devs have opted to stick with GNOME 3.38 and GTK3 as default, citing several reasons for this decision.

21 January 2021
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Krita 4.4.2 Released with New Tools, Brushes, and Halftone Filter

Krita 4.4.2 has been released. In this post we recap the new features (like mesh gradients and improved halftone filter) plus link to the Linux download.

19 January 2021
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Linux Release Roundup: Kdenlive, BleachBit & LibreOffice

We roundup a crop of recent Linux releases, including system cleaner BleachBit, open source video editor Kdenlive, and the phenomenally popular LibreOffice.

18 January 2021
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First Look: Meet the New Linux Distro Inspired by the iPad

I’ve seen a tonne of Linux distros come and go in the 12 years I’ve been blogging about Ubuntu, but precious few have been designed exclusively for tablet use. So when I came across JingOS, […]

16 January 2021
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Wine 6.0 is Out, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu

Wine 6.0 is the latest stable release of the open source Windows compatibility layer. Find out what's new and improved, and how to install it on Ubuntu.

14 January 2021
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Slimbook’s New Linux Gaming Laptop is a Ryzen BEAST

For a powerful Linux gaming laptop look no further than the new Slimbook Titan. It's specs leave other Linux laptops in the dust, as you're about to see…

14 January 2021