The Slimbook Curve Linux PC

The Slimbook Curve is a Stunning All-in-One Linux PC

Yodel an aloha to the Slimbook Curve — an all-in-one Linux PC with an alluring curved edge-to-edge display. Call me old fashioned but I’m (still) a huge fan of desktop computers. I like having something big and […]

4 April 2018
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‘Dash to Dock’ Adds New Launcher Styles, Support for GNOME 3.28

An updated version of Dash to Dock, the hugely popular GNOME Shell extension, is available to download. Dash to Dock v63 adds support for the recent GNOME 3.28 release. This means those of you on Ubuntu […]

3 April 2018

How to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

We show you how to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu and Linux Mint quickly, and safely. You can use the command line or a GUI. Ready to learn more?

31 March 2018
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That Huge GNOME Shell Memory Leak? It’s Being Fixed

Some good news: the (rather large) GNOME Shell memory leak we spotlighted last week is in the process of being fixed. The cause? GNOME forgetting to take out the garbage…

30 March 2018
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GIMP 2.10 Release Candidate Released

The GIMP 2.10 release edges closer as the popular open-source image editor launches a new release candidate for photo manipulation fans to download.

27 March 2018
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Intel Axes its Linux Graphics Update Tool

Intel has announced it is ‘discontinuing’ the ‘Intel Graphics Update Tool for Linux‘. The tool (which was known as “Intel Graphics Installer for Linux” for a while) was created in 2013 to give Linux users a […]

26 March 2018
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GNOME 3.30 Release Date is Set for September 6

GNOME 3.30 is scheduled for release on September 6, 2018. It will be the next major stable release of the GNOME desktop environment.

25 March 2018
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Peek Gif Screen Recorder Drops Support for Snap App

Peek is discontinuing support for its Snap app. The developer behind the popular animated gif screen capture tool cites complex set-up and a lack of cross-distro support.

25 March 2018
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This is the New Ubuntu 18.04 Default Wallpaper

You’re gawping at the brand new Ubuntu 18.04 default wallpaper. Yes, seriously! The new background image will make its appearance of tens of millions of desktops with the Ubuntu 18.04 release on April 26, 2018. […]

22 March 2018

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc – Might Just Be The Weirdest Game on Linux

A linux-compatible, tall glass of double checking reality garnished with a sprig of WTF - this is Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

22 March 2018
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Umm, GNOME Shell Has a Rather Big Memory Leak

There's a rather annoying memory leak in GNOME Shell, and it's unlikely to be fixed in time for the release of Ubuntu 18.04 next month.

21 March 2018
Shotwell photo manager and editor

Shotwell Photo Manager Just Got a Big Performance Boost

A new version of the Shotwell photo manager and editor is available to download. Shotwell 0.28 “Braunschweig” arrives half a year later than originally planned but hasn’t shirked on improvements or bug fixes during the wait. […]

19 March 2018