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Xubuntu 21.10 Gains New Apps, Including a Clipboard Manager

Xubuntu 21.10 will include a clutch of new apps when released later this year. Xubuntu devs have detailed the new apps they plan to include, details inside!

30 July 2021
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A Hybrid Clock/Now Playing Conky for Your Desktop

I’ve been looking for a decent “Now Playing” widget for my Ubuntu desktop for a while now, having been inspired by some Rainmeter setups I saw in a thread on Windows desktops. And I finally […]

29 July 2021
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Updated: Get macOS ‘Quick Look’ on Ubuntu with GNOME Sushi

Use GNOME Sushi to get a macOS 'Quick Look' feature in Ubuntu. Just select a file in Nautilus then hit the spacebar to see an instant preview – sound good?

26 July 2021
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The ‘Hey Dude, Where Can I Get That Wallpaper?’ Blog Post

If you've lusted after the desktop wallpapers I've been using in screenshots for articles and tweets during the past month or so, this post is for you.

21 July 2021
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Nautilus 40 Arrives in Ubuntu 21.10 Daily Builds

Nautilus 40 is winging its way to the Ubuntu 21.10 daily builds. While it’s arrival isn’t the most newsworthy event set to occur this cycle, Nautilus 40 carries a small crop of improvements and features […]

21 July 2021
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8 Best Icon Themes for Ubuntu & Linux Mint

Check out the best icon themes for Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and other Linux distros, ranging from flat icon packs to ones heavy on gradients and gloss. Ready to find your next icon set?

20 July 2021
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Quickly Enable Minimise on Click in Ubuntu Dock

Do you want to click on an app icon in the Ubuntu Dock to minimise the app window, instead of giving it focus and bringing it to the foreground? The way Ubuntu Dock works may […]

20 July 2021
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KDE Connect is Now Available to Windows 10 Users

KDE Connect is one of the best ways to integrate your Android smartphone with your Linux desktop. Now the tech is available for Windows users to play with!

19 July 2021

Why Clapper is Now My Go-To Video Player for Linux

Clapper is an interesting new media player app for GNOME desktops built in GJS and GTK 4. In this post we look at Clapper's features and drool over its UI.

17 July 2021
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Valve’s Steam Deck is 7-inch Linux Gaming PC

The Steam Deck is a 7-inch handheld gaming PC powered by Arch Linux. Yes, Arch Linux. Discover more details, including Steam Deck specs and price, inside.

15 July 2021
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Pine64’s Open Source Smartwatch Goes on Sale for $27

Want a smartwatch for $27 that runs free, open source software? You can now buy one thanks to Pine64. In this post we look at the PineTime specs and more.

15 July 2021
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ArcMenu GNOME Extension Adds New Windows 11 Layout

The popular GNOME extension ArcMenu just got an update, adding a new menu layout inspired by Windows 11 — plus a bunch of other changes, details inside.

15 July 2021