New PinePhone Pro Announced with 6-Core CPU

PinePhone Pro is billed as "the fastest mainline Linux smartphone on the market" and packs performance upgrades compared to the original PinePhone.

15 October 2021
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Codename Revealed

The codename for next year’s Ubuntu 22.04 LTS release has been revealed as ‘Jammy Jellyfish’. The new name was posted on Launchpad, home of Ubuntu development, as is tradition. But what does the codename tell […]

15 October 2021

Essential Guide: 10 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 21.10

Here are 10 things to do after you install Ubuntu 21.10 'Impish Indri'. These tasks improve the Ubuntu experience, helping you do more, quicker – dive in!

15 October 2021

Don't Miss: Ubuntu 21.10 Released, Available to Download

It’s here, folks — Ubuntu 21.10 downloads are now live on the Ubuntu website. Ubuntu 21.10 comes crammed with six months worth of changes including the GNOME 40 desktop, a new GTK theme, a Firefox […]

14 October 2021
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Ubuntu 21.10: What’s New? [Video]

What's new in Ubuntu 21.10 'Impish Indri'? We've handcrafted a short video to showcase the release's biggest changes and major features. Take a look!

12 October 2021
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Slimbook Battery 4 Released with Improved Power-Saving Features

Slimbook Battery 4 is out. Its goal: to extend battery life of Linux laptops. The open source energy-tuning utility can also improve performance too.

6 October 2021
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Annotator is a Slick Image Markup Tool for Linux Desktops

Sometimes I want to annotate an image quickly, but without loading up a full-blown image editing app like The GIMP. Today I found an amazing app that lets me do just that. Annotator by Trevor […]

5 October 2021
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How GNOME 42 Lights the Way with New ‘Dark Mode’ Preference

GNOME 42 is on course to ship with support for a proper ‘dark mode’ toggle. Right now Linux desktops lack a standardised, system-level way for users to indicate to the system, its apps, and even […]

4 October 2021
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Firefox 93 Released with AVIF Support, Insecure Download Protection

Firefox 93 adds support for AVIF image files, makes PDF form filling more robust, and protects against insecure downloads. More details? Find 'em inside.

4 October 2021

Microsoft Office 2021 Includes Better Support for LibreOffice Files

We’re used to hearing that the latest versions of out favourite open-source office suites come with better support for Microsoft Office files, but the other way around? That’s a little less common, but it’s happening. […]

3 October 2021

Quick Look at Yaru Theme Changes in Ubuntu 21.10

We run through the most notable changes to the Yaru theme in Ubuntu 21.10, including a new light theme by default, and better support for GNOME 40.

29 September 2021
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Bangle.js 2 is a Hackable, Open Source Smartwatch

Looking for an open source smartwatch you’re in total control of? If so, check out the Bangle.js 2 which is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. This hacker-friendly piece of horological hardware is the brainchild of Espruino […]

28 September 2021