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Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released, Available to Download Now

Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS is now available to download. Among the changes is a new hardware enablement stack with Linux kernel 4.8.

17 February 2017
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Snap URL Support Is Coming to Ubuntu Software

The little screenshot nestled to the left of this text contains something that makes us very happy. It’s a change-log for GNOME Software that mentions handler support for opening Snappy URLs is on the way. Why do we […]

16 February 2017

HITMAN ‘The Complete First Season’ Out Now for Linux

HITMAN, the latest entry the popular Hitman franchise, is available to buy and play on Linux from today. Surprised? You should be! This HITMAN Linux release is the first game in this popular 16 year-old series to […]

16 February 2017
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GPD Pocket, the 7-Inch Ubuntu Laptop, Has Raised $700k in 24 Hours

The GPD Pocket has only been live on IndieGoGo for 24 hours, but it's has already amassed a staggering $700,000 — $500,000 more than it was seeking!

16 February 2017
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Transit Route Planning Is Coming to GNOME Maps

Transit routing features are headed to GNOME Maps, the open-source desktop map app for Linux. GNOME developer Marcus Lundblad detailed the upcoming changes, which will include the ability to reverse routes, in a blog post. […]

16 February 2017

How to Install Firefox Nightly as a Flatpak App on Ubuntu

We show you how to set-up Flatpak on Ubuntu to install the latest Firefox Nightly build. If you've been keen to try Flatpak out, here's how!

15 February 2017

Whatever is an Unofficial Evernote App for Linux

Evernote is practically a by-word for being well organised and super productive — and not just in the minds of its 100 million users but among those who, like me, aspire to be. But with no official Evernote Linux app available it’s been left […]

15 February 2017
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Flatpak Update Enhances OpenGL Driver Support

The latest stable update to Flatpak, the distro-agnostic, decentralised, and open-source application packaging and distribution format  Flatpak 0.8.3 provides OpenGL support that will allow Flatpak apps to work with so-called “out-of-tree” OpenGL drivers, like Nvidia’s, out […]

15 February 2017
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GPD Pocket, The 7-Inch Ubuntu Laptop is Now Live on IndieGoGo

Crowdfunding for the GPD Pocket is underway on IndieGoGo, and the good news is that it has already smashed through its $200,000 goal.

15 February 2017
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Ukuu Makes it Easy to Install Mainline Linux Kernels on Ubuntu

Ever wondered how to install new kernel releases on Ubuntu? Using Ukuu (which stands for ‘Ubuntu Kernel Update Utility’) is one way to do it. This straightforward desktop app help you install a new kernel in Ubuntu, […]

14 February 2017
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6 Reasons Why I Love Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu

I love using KDE Connect on Ubuntu with the app's indicator applet. It's the easiest way to connect my Android phone to my Linux desktop.

14 February 2017
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Skype Say Linux App Will Work Past March 1 (For Now)

Skype has apologised for telling Linux users it was about to retire support for its Skype Qt client, assuring users the VoIP will continue to work for the near future.

14 February 2017