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KDE Plasma 5.22 Beta Arrives with ‘Hugely Improved’ Wayland Support

The first beta of KDE Plasma 5.22 has dropped. In this post we run-through the biggest changes and improvements, which includes adaptive panel transparency.

14 May 2021
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Framework’s Innovative Modular Laptop is Available to Pre-Order

Want a laptop that encourages you to upgrade, repair, and replace parts? If so, check out the Framework laptop which is now available to preorder in the US.

13 May 2021

Meet System76’s First Mechanical Keyboard

The System76 Launch is a new configurable mechanical keyboard from the makers of Pop!_OS. The keyboard isn't cheap, but it is powerful. Learn more about it.

13 May 2021

Essential Guide: How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 21.04 from 20.10 (Yes, Finally)

Want to upgrade to Ubuntu 21.04 from Ubuntu 20.10? Well, you now can! The 'Hirsute Hippo' is out and in this short guide we show you how to upgrade to it.

12 May 2021

I Made a Mistake, And This Post is a Public Apology

Oh boy, I made a mistake today. Quite a major one: I published an article subject to an embargo too early.

12 May 2021
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Download Now: Bodhi Linux 6.0 Released, This is What’s New

Bodhi Linux 6.0 is available to download based on Ubuntu 20.04.2. The update includes many Moksha desktop improvements, new apps, and a new Linux kernel.

11 May 2021
HUAWEI Qingyun L410 laptop

Huawei’s New ARM Laptop Runs Linux, But Don’t Get Excited …Yet

Huawei Qingyun L410 is a powerful ARM laptop preloaded with a Linux OS. We look at the device's specs, and ask if its arrival is the start of a wider trend.

10 May 2021
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Hands-On Video Gives Us a Closer Look at the JingPad Linux Tablet

Want to see more of the JingPad A1 Linux tablet? If so, JingOS developers have heard you! In this clip they shows off the first tablet from the factory.

10 May 2021
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KDE Connect’s Android App Gets a Mini Makeover

A redesigned version of the KDE Connect Android app is rolling out now on the Google Play Store. KDE Connect 1.17, which will likely come to F-Droid shortly, gives the app a bright, clean makeover […]

9 May 2021
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Linux Release Roundup: elementary OS, Zorin OS, Kdenlive + More

Zorin OS 16 beta, desktop Twitter app Cawbird, and a effect-laden update to the best open source video editor around — it's our latest Linux roundup!

5 May 2021
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StarLabs’ Latest Linux Laptop Has Landed, Priced from £777

UK tech company StarLabs has unveiled a new Linux-powered laptop: the StarBook Mk V. The 14-inch notebook even offers a choice of open source firmware.

5 May 2021
Microsoft Edge Linux Beta

Microsoft Edge for Linux is Now in Beta

The Microsoft Edge for Linux beta is now available to download. Until now Linux fans of the Chromium-based browser have needed to use a developer preview.

4 May 2021