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Why I Swapped VLC for MPV

I've changed channel and tuned in to a different video player: mpv. The fork of a fork of player is a surprisingly nimble alternative to VLC.

9 February 2017
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Desktop Dimmer – an Open-Source Screen Dimmer App

If you regularly work in a dark room, and find your dimmed screen is still too bright, you may want to this open-source screen dimmer app a try.

8 February 2017
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Ubuntu OTA-15 Is Now Rolling Out to Ubuntu Phones, Tablets

Ubuntu OTA 15 has been released, and is being rolled out to all supported Ubuntu Touch devices. As we previously reported, Ubuntu OTA-15 is primarily bug fix and security update, and addresses issues with loading […]

7 February 2017
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Komorebi is an Animated/Parallax Wallpaper App for Ubuntu (Updated)

Looking for parallax wallpaper, animated wallpapers, or a cute clock wallpaper app for Ubuntu — why not combine them all in one stunning background?

6 February 2017
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DiRT Rally: Linux System Requirements Revealed

Last week brought word that a DiRT Rally Linux port will launch next month  — but you might have been stalling,  wondering what the system requirements for the racing game might be? Well, we’ve some more information. Or, […]

6 February 2017
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Dash to Dock GNOME Extension Adds Long-Requested Features

A new version of the immensely popular GNOME extension ‘Dash to Dock’ is now available. The extension moves the GNOME Shell application launcher bar (known as the ‘dash’) from the overview window and places it on the […]

6 February 2017
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View 360 Panorama Photos on Ubuntu with this Image Viewer Plugin

The view from the top of Glastonbury Tor is breathtaking. You can see for miles and miles across multiple counties in a stunning 360-degree panorama. When I visited I (naturally) couldn’t resist trying to capture the impressive view. Wanting […]

5 February 2017
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Will The Skype Linux App Stop Working on March 1?

Microsoft says older versions of the Skype desktop client will stop working from March 1, as the VoIP service 'transitions' from P2P to cloud technology.

5 February 2017
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Linux App Updates Round Up: Skype, Stacer, QupZilla & Wine

Busy weekend? Us too, but you can get up to speed with what's happened in our roundup of recent Linux app updates, including Skype and WINE.

5 February 2017
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The Ubuntu Tablet Was Announced One Year Ago Today

The world's first official Ubuntu Tablet was announced a year ago today. But are buyers of the Bq Aquaris M10 still using it, and what support can they expect going forward?

4 February 2017
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How To Enable The “Ribbon” UI in LibreOffice 5.3

LibreOffice 5.3 was released recently, and among its features is an experimental Microsoft Office style Ribbon toolbar layout. And you may be wondering how to enable it. Well, we’ll show you how to enable the notebookbar […]

3 February 2017
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How to Install LibreOffice 5.3 on Ubuntu (With One Command)

Want to install LibreOffice 5.3 on Ubuntu? We're gonna show you how to download and install it using a single Snap command — no PPA required!

3 February 2017