Section: News

Nvidia drivers on Ubuntu 19.10 ISO

Ubuntu 19.10 Now Includes Proprietary Nvidia Drivers on the ISO

Ubuntu 19.10 will include proprietary Nvidia graphics drivers directly on the installation ISO. “This addition is a first for Ubuntu, but could dramatically improve the Linux experience for Ubuntu users” Shocked? If you’ve read our […]

27 May 2019
Insync 3 beta screenshot

Use OneDrive on Linux with the Insync 3 Beta

Users can sync OneDrive files on Linux using a beta build of third-party cloud storage sync client Insync, which is available for free during testing.

26 May 2019
GNOME 3.34 wallpaper picker dialog

GNOME 3.34 Revamps the Wallpaper Picker (And Fixes a Longstanding Issue Too)

The upcoming release of GNOME 3.34 will finally solve a long standing deficiency in the desktop’s background wallpaper management. Now, I’ve written about various quirks in GNOME wallpaper handling before, but it’s the lack of […]

26 May 2019
stop theming apps

App Devs Ask Linux Distros to “Stop Theming Our Apps”

group of independent Linux app developers have written an open letter to the wider GNOME community to ask dilators to "stop theming our apps".

24 May 2019
firefox-update

Firefox 67 Is Here, And It’s “Faster Than Ever”

Mozilla Firefox 67 is the latest version of the popular web-browser — and it's been dubbed the 'fastest yet'. Read to learn more about Firefox 67 features.

21 May 2019
tux with books

Must Read: South Korea’s Government is Switching to Linux

South Korea wants to switch government computers to Linux based software, ditching Windows in the process. The country’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety reckon that migrating away from Microsoft Windows will lower costs and […]

20 May 2019
remotely vnc app

‘Remotely’ is a Simple VNC Viewer For Linux Desktops

Remotely is a small VNC viewer client for Ubuntu Linux desktops. It is simple to use and supports common VNC authentication methods.

18 May 2019
Peppermint OS 10: desktop screenshot

First Look: Peppermint OS 10 Released, Based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Peppermint OS 10 is the latest stable release of the lightweight Linux distro and is based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and features a desktop based on Xfce.

18 May 2019
GNOME Shell notification redesign mockup

Improved GNOME Shell Notifications Experience Detailed in Mockups

These mockups from the GNOME design team showcase an vastly improved notification area and calendar for the GNOME Shell desktop.

15 May 2019
Stacer system optimiser on ubuntu 17.10

Spring Clean with Stacer, a System Optimizer tool for Linux

Stacer is a system optimizer and cleaner tool for Linux desktops like Ubuntu. Learn more about its features and how to install Stacer on Ubuntu.

15 May 2019
the kdenlive video editor

Kdenlive Update Brings Bug Fixes for All

A bug-fix update to the refactored version of Qt-based video editor Kdenlive is available for download. The first point release in the Kdenlive 19.04 series features fixes for almost 40 bugs, including some annoying issues […]

12 May 2019
A thumbnail reading what twitter taught me

This Week Twitter Taught Me: I Follow Too Many Red Hat Employees

Dang it! Another week has only gone and flapped past my ears while I sat there, squinting awkwardly at Twitter. And what of the tweets that whizzed by my eyeballs this week? Well, most of […]

10 May 2019
windows subsystem for Linux

Take a Closer Look at Windows Subsystem for Linux 2

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2, aka WSL 2, attracted a lot of attention when announced earlier this week, and a new video from Microsoft offers a closer look. WSL 2 is the first version of […]

10 May 2019

Ubuntu 19.10 Release, Features & Download

The Ubuntu 19.10 release features a huge set of changes and tweaks. Learn what's new in Ubuntu 19.10 'Eoan Ermine' and how to download it.

9 May 2019
Linux apps on a Chromebook

Every Chromebook launched this year will support Linux apps

Google has apparently said that every Chromebook launched in 2019 will support Linux apps, according to an Android Police update on Google I/O 2019.

8 May 2019
windows terminal app

Must Read: Microsoft Put a Real Linux Kernel Inside Windows 10

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) sees Microsoft ship a real Linux kernel inside Windows 10 as part of its developer-focused feature set.

6 May 2019
Linux 5.1 release

Linux Release Roundup: Linux Kernel 5.1 Released + More

We recap the key Linux kernel 5.1 release features, out this weekend, plus look at updates for Google Chrome and the new Desktop Icons GNOME extension.

6 May 2019
Pinebook Pro laptop with linux mascot

The Pinebook Pro, a $199 Linux Laptop, Inches Closer to Launch

The Pinebook Pro is the most anticipated Linux laptop due for release this year. Now, its creators share an update on what to expect in a new video.

6 May 2019