GNOME 3.26 Release Date Set

The GNOME 3.26 release date is set for September 13, 2017, according to the full GNOME 3.26 release schedule added to

30 March 2017
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Linux Mint May Switch to LightDM Login Screen

Linux Mint 18.2 may ship with LightDM and Unity Greeter by default, replacing the current MDM login screen.

30 March 2017

Pext is an extendable Python-based tool that’s a little hard to explain…

I don’t like to write about things I am not confident or experienced in using. This is why don’t see listicles about Vim, op-ed’s about DevOps, and so on. But writing about a desktop application should be within my abilities¹ […]

30 March 2017
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This Simple App Makes it Easy to Use Emoji on Linux

Emoji Keyboard is a Linux app that lets you quickly insert emoji into desktop apps and websites, without needing to resort to copy and paste.

30 March 2017
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Reset Ubuntu to Default with This New App

If you want to reset Ubuntu desktop to default try Resetter, a new app for Ubuntu & Linux Mint that helps you perform a 'factory reset' of sorts.

29 March 2017
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Vivaldi 1.8 Debuts With Insanely Cool Browsing Stats Feature

Vivaldi 1.8 is super-charges the browser history, helping to give you an unparalleled amount of insight in to your online activities.

29 March 2017

Scriptwriting App Celtx Desktop Officially Discontinued

Desktop scriptwriting software Celtx is officially Fin. The open-source Final Draft rival now only offers a web-based app for writers to use.

28 March 2017
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Ubuntu System Cleaner Stacer Scores a Spring Update

Linux system optimizer and monitoring app Stacer has picked up a few new features — just in time for some early spring cleaning!

28 March 2017
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How To Use Totem Video Player to Watch YouTube Videos

Did you know that you can watch YouTube videos on the Ubuntu desktop without using a web browser? Chances are you did, but it's taken me a while to notice it!

28 March 2017
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Rock On: Deepin Music is Now Available as a Snap App on Ubuntu

Deepin envy is a condition afflicting Linux users who like the look of Deepin Linux’s apps, but don’t want to switch entire distro to use then. And there’s finally a cure: Snaps. Snap apps allow […]

27 March 2017
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The Easy Way to Install Mesa 17.0.2 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Mesa 17.0.2 backports can now be installed from the Ubuntu X Swat Updates PPA on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS & 16.10, giving users with the latest stable mesa release.

27 March 2017
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Hurrah! Dash to Dock Now Supports GNOME 3.24

The Dash to Dock GNOME Shell Extension has been updated to support GNOME 3.24, and improves its app launch keyboard shortcut feature.

27 March 2017