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The Ubuntu 17.04 Beta Is Now Available to Download

Ubuntu 17.04 Beta 2 is available to download.  The release is the first formal development snapshot of the Ubuntu 17.04, and it gives testers and early adopters the chance to kick the tyres on the next major […]

23 March 2017
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The Official GNOME 3.24 Release Video Is Here

By now you’re probably well aware that a new update to the GNOME desktop has been released — and if you’re not, where’ve you been?!  GNOME 3.24 features a number of neat new features, welcome improvements, […]

23 March 2017
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Has Interest in Ubuntu Peaked?

This graph represents Google search volume for Ubuntu (the OS) from 2004 until now, 2017. Looking at the image it us hard to not conclude one thing: that interest in Ubuntu has peaked. But has it? I think there are a couple […]

23 March 2017
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This Xfce Bug Is Wrecking Users’ Monitors

A bug in Xfce is causing damage to some user's monitors, and a proposed patch has yet to be accepted upstream.

23 March 2017
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Dominator Bundle Includes Rocket League, Starts from $1

f you’re the only Linux gamer to not own the super rad Rocket League, here’s your chance as it's included in the latest Bundle Stars offer.

22 March 2017

GNOME 3.24 Released, This Is What’s New

Hurrah! GNOME 3.24 is now available to download. The latest stable release of the open-source GNOME desktop, GNOME 3.24 brings a number of new features and improvements to the proverbial table, including one that might even help you […]

22 March 2017
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Netflix Finally Adds Support for Firefox on Linux

You can finally binge watch your favourite Netflix shows in Firefox for Linux -- zero fuss and no user-agent trickery required.

22 March 2017
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Chromium Rolls Out Enhanced GTK3 Theme Support

Chromium is sporting greater GTK3 support in its latest daily development snapshots. Developers have begun building the browser with proper GTK3 theme integration enabled by default. I know: hardly ground breaking, but as Chromium (and its more […]

21 March 2017

Indicator DOOM Gives Your Ubuntu Desktop the Badass CPU Monitor It Deserves

Bored of traditional CPU monitors for Ubuntu? Level up with this muscle-bound alternative inspired by the video game DOOM.

21 March 2017
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There’s Now an Arc Theme for Thunderbird

If you use both the Arc GTK theme and Mozilla Thunderbird as your e-mail app, we've found a theme you'll want to use.

20 March 2017

6 Features You’ll Love in GNOME 3.24

We look at 6 of the best new GNOME 3.24 features, including the 'night light' blue light filter, a pair of ace new apps, and integrated weather forecasts.

20 March 2017

First Hint at Ubuntu 17.10 Codename Revealed?

With Ubuntu 17.04 'Zesty Zapus' bringing us to the end of the alphabet, many in the Ubuntu community have wondered what the Ubuntu 17.10 name will be.

20 March 2017
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Get Lyrics for Any Song on Spotify with this Ubuntu App (Updated)

It’s been several months since Spotify removed the lyrics function from it’s apps, and it shows no signs of returning soon. If you liked being able to tap a button to instantly see lyrics for the currently playing song, we’ve […]

19 March 2017
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Audacity 2.1.3 Released with Minor New Features

Audacity 2.1.3 has been released — the first release of the app in over a year. The latest version of this hugely popular open-source audio editor features a number of new features, including a new distortion effect, […]

19 March 2017
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How To Use Indicator Applets on GNOME Shell

You can see, use and integrate Indicator Applets with GNOME Shell using a single GNOME extension. Once enabled, it's hard to know to spot the difference!

17 March 2017
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Chrome Could Start Using Native Notifications on Linux

Google Chrome could soon use native notifications on Linux desktops. A bug report asking for the browser to use a Linux desktop environment’s notification system was filed late last year but recently become active again. Google Chrome (and […]

17 March 2017
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Firefox Goes PulseAudio Only, Leaves ALSA Users With No Sound

If you're a Linux user who upgraded to Firefox 52 only to find that the browser no longer plays sound, you're not alone.

16 March 2017
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The First KDE Slimbook Unboxing Video Appears Online

  If you’ve been itching to see more of the KDE Slimbook, the ultra-thin laptop announced by Spanish company Slimbook back in January, then you’re in luck. KDE developer (and all-round awesome chap) Jonathan Riddell snagged some one-on-one […]

16 March 2017