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Evince 3.26 Will Let You View Adobe Illustrator & CBR Files

Evince, the default document viewer on Ubuntu, is adding support for more file formats. The next stable release, Evince 3.26, due in October, will allow you to view Adobe Illustrator files on Linux without needing […]

26 July 2017
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Etcher Image Writer Scores a Sizeable Summer Update

Etcher, the open-source, cross-platform image writing tool, recently scored an update that adds some handy new features and some welcome bug fixes.

26 July 2017

Best eBook Reader Apps for Ubuntu & Linux Mint

We look at the best ebook reader apps for Ubuntu & Linux desktops, ranging from the Calibre ebook reader to GNOME epub reader Bookworm and Easy Ebook Viewer.

25 July 2017

Adobe Is Finally Killing Flash (Yes, Really!)

Adobe has finally heard what the world has been screaming at it for years: Flash needs to die. It's even given us the funeral date of 2020.

25 July 2017
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KDE Plasma Spells Out Its Vision Statement: Durable, Usable, Elegant

Ever wondered exactly what the KDE Plasma desktop stands for? If so the KDE Plasma vision statement, unveiled this week, neatly lays out the project's aims.

25 July 2017
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Firefox 55 Starts Up Faster, Uses Less Memory

Tab hoarders rejoice because Firefox 55 is ridiculously good at handling a stack load of tabs. Tests show faster startup times and lower memory use.

24 July 2017

Someone Finally Asks Why Ubuntu Has 3 Terminal Apps…

I’ve often wondered why Ubuntu ships with several different terminal apps installed by default. It’s a minor little quirk, granted, and something few people will notice. But a query that has, from time to time, confused […]

24 July 2017
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Bing Wallpaper Extension for GNOME Shell Desktops

A GNOME Extension that automatically changes your desktop background to the Bing image of the day each and every day — an ideal add-on for photography fans.

24 July 2017
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Plasma Mobile on Show at Akademy 2017

Plasma Mobile, the convergent KDE smartphone OS, is on show at the annual Akademy summit for KDE developers and enthusiasts.

24 July 2017
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Native Linux Menus Finally Come to Brackets Code Editor

A new version the Brackets code editor is available to download. This update adds native menus on Linux, inline CSS code hints, and a whole heap more.

23 July 2017
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Even Microsoft’s AI Chatbot ‘Zo’ Prefers Linux

Microsoft AI chatbot Zo appears to hold some interesting opinions on tech -- opinions that might leave the Redmond-based giant a little red-faced!

23 July 2017
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Seriously Folks, Electron Apps Aren’t That Bad…

Do you like Electron apps? Chances are you don't. In this post I list reasons why I don't think Electron apps are bad, and why haters should chill.

22 July 2017