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New GNOME Tablet Mockups Tackle Window Tiling

Purism and GNOME design team member Tobias Bernard is back with a fresh set of mockups for Phosh, the GNOME Shell mobile UI.

17 April 2020
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Fix Firefox’s Pointy White Window Corners on Ubuntu (Quick Tip)

Does your Firefox have sharp white window corners on Ubuntu install? Mine did, but today I found the fix — which I'm pleased to say is very easy to do!

15 April 2020

Discover Ubuntu 20.04 LTS in 20 Screenshots

Here's an easy way to sample the changes included in Ubuntu 20.04 but without the hassle of needing to download the distro first! Yes, it's screenshot tour.

15 April 2020
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Hot Topic: Do You Plan to Upgrade to or Install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS? [Poll]

Do you plan to upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS? That's what we're asking in our latest poll, so come vote whether you plan to upgrade or install now or never!

12 April 2020

Ubuntu 20.04 Features the Return of a VERY Familiar Face…

Ubuntu's upcoming release carries a fresh crop of desktop wallpapers — but one background in particular will be VERY familiar to long-time Ubuntu users.

10 April 2020
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The Best Task Management Tool for Linux is Being Revived

I've been blogging about Ubuntu (and Linux in general I guess) for a veritable eon. So when news reached me that Getting Things GNOME was being revived I had to stop what I was doing and reach for a new draft.

10 April 2020
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Windows 10 Will Let You Access WSL Files in File Explorer

Windows 10 is bringing integration with WSL files and folders to the file explorer app, making it easier to access WSL files in Windows 10.

9 April 2020
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Ubuntu 20.04 Makes It Easy to Enable Fractional Scaling

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS makes it easier to enable fractional scaling support thanks to a new toggle available in the System Settings app — so we try it out!

9 April 2020
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These Mockups Show How GNOME Would Look on a Tablet

What would a GNOME tablet user experience look like? These mockups from GNOME designer Tobias Bernard give us a pretty good idea.

7 April 2020
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The Best eBook Reader App for Linux Just Got Even Better

A huge update to Foliate, a GTK-based eBook reader for Linux desktops, is available. Foliate 2.0 features a redesigned interface and tonnes of new features.

7 April 2020
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Mozilla Firefox 75 Released with Address Bar Tweaks, Flatpak Build

Firefox 75 is now available to download. Alongside a number of address bar tweaks comes the open source browser's first formal Flatpak release.

7 April 2020

Linux Can’t Be Sexy? Ubuntu Kylin Proves Otherwise

For a Linux distro with the wow factor check out Ubuntu Kylin 20.04. The new UKUI 3.0 desktop environment is looking fantastic, as these screenshots show.

7 April 2020
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Chrome OS Terminal App Gains New Features, Makes Working with Linux Easier

If you run Linux apps on your Chromebook using Google's fancy Crostini tech, look out for an updated terminal app in a forthcoming update.

5 April 2020
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See Time Zones and Weather in Ubuntu’s Message Tray

GNOME Shell allows you to view weather forecasts and timezones for different locations inside the message tray (also known as the notification area). This eliminates the need to open separate weather apps or install additional […]

4 April 2020
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Ubuntu 20.04 Flavours Released, But What’s New?

New beta builds of Ubuntu 20.04 flavours including Ubuntu MATE and Xubuntu are available to download. We recap the changes and share download links.

3 April 2020
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Hot Topic: Ubuntu 20.04 Beta is Now Available to Download

You can download Ubuntu 20.04 beta right now to help test the next major long-term support release of Ubuntu ahead of the stable release on April 23.

3 April 2020
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Essential Guide: How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Complete Guide)

You can upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS very easily, and in this guide we show you how. You can upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04 or Ubuntu 19.10 fast and easy.

2 April 2020
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First GNOME 3.36 Point Release is Here with Fixes Galore

The first GNOME 3.36 point release is now available to download. The update offers bug fixes for core desktop components, including Mutter and Nautilus.

2 April 2020