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KDE Plasma 6.5 Adds Low Printer Ink Notifications

I don't remember the last time I used a printer, let alone owned one, but I do remember printer ink running out mid-print being a major frustration.

27 July 2025
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New RVA23 RISC-V Chips are Coming Sooner than You Think

Ubuntu's pivot to the RVA23 RISC-V profile has caused concern, but new hardware is on the way - and the upcoming chips more than justify the move.

26 July 2025
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Euphonica is a Rust-Powered MPD Client Heavy on Bling

Euphonica is a new Rust-based MPD frontend for Linux desktops, with 'bling' as a key feature. I showcase its design, features, and current development status.

25 July 2025
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How to Install Gemini CLI on Ubuntu to Access AI from Your Terminal

A simple guide to installing and using Google's Gemini CLI on Ubuntu, a free, open source command line way to access Gemini LLM and use it to work with local files.

24 July 2025

Thunderbird 141 Adds ‘Archive’ Notification Action & Fixes

Thunderbird 141 brings minor changes to the email client, including a new notification action, OpenPGP key warnings, and better Exchange login support.

23 July 2025
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GitHub Wants the EU to Fund Open Source

GitHub is urging the EU to create a €350m fund for open source maintenance. But as Big Tech profits, should taxpayers be the ones to pay the tab?

23 July 2025

OBS Studio Snap App Gets a Major Upgrade – AI Plugins Inbound

A big update to OBS Studio Snap package is available to test, with Canonical rebasing the software on top of Core24 and switching the source code it is built from.

22 July 2025

Argon ONE Up Laptop Runs on a Raspberry Pi CM5

Argon ONE UP is a 14-inch laptop powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It boasts ports, expansion ports, and 40 pin GPIO add-on. Details inside.

22 July 2025

KDE Plasma Adds Rounded Bottom Window Corners to Apps

KDE Plasma 6.5 will automatically round the bottom corners of Breeze-decorated windows, adding a feature that's been asked for by KDE fans for years.

21 July 2025
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Firefox 141 Adds AI Tab Grouping, Reduces Memory Use on Linux

Firefox 141 is out, featuring AI-powered tab groups, lower memory usage on Linux, a new unit converter, and expanded PiP support. See what's new.

21 July 2025

Screenshot Tool Gradia Adds Code Snippet Generator, Snap Install

Gradia 1.7 adds code snippet generator, more text tool outlines, image rotation, and arrives on the Canonical Snap Store for easier installation on Ubuntu.

20 July 2025

This Tool Upgrades Everything on Ubuntu with One Command

Skip running multiple commands to update packages on Ubuntu with TopGrade, a CLI tool which upgrades everything, from apt to pip, with a single command.

20 July 2025