Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download

The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like helping the furry-faced mascot seeks out stable status.

31 July 2025

Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu

Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator.

31 July 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM

Ubuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place.

30 July 2025

GNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally)

A customisable photo widget for your GNOME desktop that shows images from any folder you like. Resizable and moveable, it adds personalised flourish.

30 July 2025
Fish Shell.

Fish is Like Bash With a Brain — Here’s How to Try it on Ubuntu

Fish might be the Bash alternative you didn't know you needed, thanks to features like highlighting, and smarter command suggestions. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu.

29 July 2025

Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages

Firefox Add-Ons are a crucial element of this open source browser, and finding good ones that work well, important. A design change aims to help.

29 July 2025

Testing New Linux Kernels on Ubuntu is About to Get Easier

Canonical announces a new strategy for Ubuntu development releases, now offering upstream Linux kernels for earlier testing and (hopefully) better stability.

28 July 2025
News paper front page announcing new Linux kernel. Devices around it.

Linux 6.16 Released with OpenVPN Speed Boost, 5-Level Paging + More

Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - and a fair bit more. Highlights inside.

28 July 2025

Kapitano (Linux Antivirus Scanner) Developer Abandons Ship

Kapitano, a Linux virus scanning app using ClamAV has been discontinued by its developer and the code made available under The Unlicense for continuation.

27 July 2025
kde logo on a blue background

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
Ubuntu logo made out of RISC-V SBCs.

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
Album art in the euphonica music player on a colourful background.

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