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See Ubuntu Desktop Running on a Samsung Galaxy S10

Linux on DeX is an Android app for select Samsung phones and tablets that allows users to run a full desktop Ubuntu experience on their handset.

18 August 2019
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Skype Snap Gets First Update in 6 Months, Plus a New Icon

The Skype Snap app has been updated for the first time in six month. Additionally, the new version of the VoIP app debuts a new icon.

18 August 2019

Feral GameMode: What It Is, and How To Use It On Ubuntu

A few readers have mailed in to ask me how to use Feral GameMode on Ubuntu. Problem is, when it comes to gaming I’m about as “current gen” as a Game Boy camera. Asking me […]

16 August 2019
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5 Best App Launchers for Ubuntu & Linux Mint

The default application launcher in Ubuntu is provided by GNOME Shell, offering a full-screen grid of icons — but it isn’t to everyone’s tastes. My fave app launchers for Linux — all work great on […]

16 August 2019
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Essential Guide: How to Install Telegram on Ubuntu Linux

Learn how to install Telegram on Ubuntu and Linux Mint in 4 different ways with our guide to installing the Telegram messenger on the Linux desktop.

12 August 2019

Xfce 4.14 Desktop Officially Released, This is What’s New

Xfce 4.14 has been released. The latest stable version of the lightweight Linux desktop environment includes a swathe of new features and refinements.

12 August 2019
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First Look: An Improved Yaru Theme is Being Prepped for Ubuntu 19.10

Ubuntu 19.10 features an improved version of the Yaru GTK theme based closely on the Adwaita GTK theme to help ensure consistent appearance of apps.

9 August 2019
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Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS Arrives with Linux Kernel 5.0

Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS is the latest point release of the 'Bionic Beaver' and features an updated Linux kernel, new graphics drivers, and a lot of bug fixes.

8 August 2019
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LibreOffice 6.3 Released, Up to 97% Faster At Opening Files

The LibreOffice 6.3 release features a crop of enhancements, including file opening improvements, support for redacted text, and compact tabbed bar.

8 August 2019

Ubuntu 19.10 Will Offer Experimental ZFS File System Option

Ubuntu 19.10 will include an experimental ZFS install option in the installer that will install Ubuntu on a ZFS root file system.

7 August 2019

Xfce 4.14 Inches Closer to Release, 3 Years After Development Began

The stable Xfce 4.14 release is on track to launch in the middle of August and will complete work on the desktop environment's port to GTK3.

1 August 2019

Drawing is an Ace ‘Microsoft Paint’ Alternative for Linux (Updated)

Looking for a program like Microsoft Paint but for the Linux desktop? Check out the 'Drawing', a new GTK app that lets you draw, edit and annotate.

31 July 2019