This Handy Nvidia Optimus Linux Tool Makes Switching Between GPUs Easy

If you’re using Nvidia Optimus on Linux you switch between discrete and integrated graphics using the ‘mate-optimus’ utility. This panel-based applet even supports the Nvidia PRIME offloading feature included in the latest NVIDIA 435.x Linux […]

8 September 2019
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Telegram Update Adds Message Scheduling, Personal Reminders & New Theme Options

Messaging scheduling is among the new features added to the hugely popular Telegram messaging service. Telegram 1.8.3 (v5.11 on mobile) introduces the ability to schedule messages. This feature could prove particularly useful for Telegram group […]

6 September 2019
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You can now use Apple Music on Linux without any hacks

Apple Music is now available through a web browser, which means I'm pleased/obligated to report that you can now use the service on Linux!

6 September 2019
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FreeOffice Update Adds .ODT File Saving, Dark Mode

An updated version of FreeOffice, the free Microsoft alternative for Windows, macOS and Linux, is now available to download and it includes a dark mode.

6 September 2019

Dell Makes It Easier to Find Its Growing Linux Range

Dell. Blessed Dell. The computer giant is passionate about meeting the needs of Linux loving users with its “Project Sputnik” derived line of devices — and we love them for it! But while Dell might […]

5 September 2019
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Must Read: Librem 5 Ships This Month, But Buyers May Want to Wait

The Librem 5 Linux phone WILL begin shipping to customers in late September as planned, Purism has confirmed. But not all of those who backed the privacy-focused smartphone during its crowdfunding campaign in 2017 will […]

5 September 2019

Ubuntu Dock Will Show Trash and Removable Device Icons

An Ubuntu Dock trash icon and support for listing removable devices are among the improvements headed to the desktop dock in Ubuntu 19.10.

4 September 2019
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Must Read: GNOME 3.34: The 10 Best Changes & Features

The new GNOME 3.34 release brings a sizeable set of new features and changes with it, and in this post we look at the best. GNOME 3.34 is a substantial yet iterative upgrade that rounds off […]

3 September 2019

Firefox 69 is Now Available to Download

A brand new version of Mozilla Firefox, the famed open source web browser, is available to download from Mozilla’s FTP server. Firefox 69 is a modest release on the features front, with its most notable […]

3 September 2019
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How to Quickly Find Your Ubuntu Version Number

Need to check Ubuntu version number? You can find it by running a single command in a terminal, or by using a built-in utility. This post shows you how.

1 September 2019
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Must Read: Microsoft is Bringing exFAT to the Linux Kernel (And No-One’s Getting Sued)

Microsoft has announced that it’s bringing exFAT support to the Linux kernel, with code contributed licensed under GPLv2. This is huge, unexpected, yet very welcome #opensource news. Microsoft’s exFAT file system is prevalent throughout a […]

28 August 2019

Thunderbird 68 Released with New App Menu, Other UI Changes

Thunderbird 68, a major update to the popular open source desktop email client, is now available. Features include an improved app menu.

28 August 2019