A couple of notable Linux projects have issued some updates over the past week or two. Rather than create a separate post for each of them I figured I’d round ’em up and run through […]
We roundup the key KDE Plasma 5.13 features and changes, plus provide details on how to upgrade to Plasma 5.13 in Kubuntu and KDE Neon when the update is released on June 12, 2018.
If you were planning to grab a Kubuntu 18.10 32-bit download this October you will want to look away now. Kubuntu has confirmed plans to join the rest of the Ubuntu flavour family and drop 32-bit […]
If you’re looking for an alternative to the Numix, Papirus and Suru icon themes for Linux be sure to check out the Zafiro icons set. The pack is described as providing “minimalist icons created with the flat-desing (sic) technique, […]
The 'Dash to Panel' GNOME Shell extension now supports intellihide, customisable window previews on hover, and the ability the set a custom "Show Applications" icon.
FreeOffice 2018 is a free alternative to Microsoft Office for Windows and Linux. The new version boasts "complete support" for opening, editing and saving to Microsoft Office file formats.
Wine 3.0.1 has been released for Linux. The latest version of the tool, which lets you run Windows software on Linux, features more than 60 bug fixes, including improvements to Microsoft Office.
The Nautilus file manager is to lose the ability to run binaries and launch apps directly. The change means users won't be able to double-click on programs, scripts or apps to launch them using Nautilus.
The GSconnect GNOME Shell extension could ship in Ubuntu 18.10. Ubuntu devs want to include the add-on, which integrates Android with the Ubuntu desktop, by default.
Malware has been found on the Ubuntu Snap Store, bundled inside two regular applications. Canonical says it has removed the apps in question and will investigate further.
To do well, the upcoming Linux-powered Librem 5 smartphone will need a decent set of mobile-ready apps — and a good web browser is key to that. Hoping to step up to the plate is […]
GNOME is planning to redesign its lock and login screens for GNOME Shell. The new designs are clean, use a 'clear spatial model' and make use of animations.