How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 16.10 from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

In this post we’re going to show you how to upgrade to Ubuntu 16.10 from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS — both before its release, and after. This article is written before the release of Ubuntu 16.10 […]

10 October 2016
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Skype for Linux Alpha Can Now Make Video Calls — But There’s a Catch

Since making its debut back in July the Skype for Linux Alpha client has lacked one critical feature: video calling. But in a new release today, October 10, 2016, this feature is now present. Well, sort of. Video Calling […]

10 October 2016
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7 Open Source Android Apps You Need to Try

We list 7 open source Android apps Linux loving users will want on their phones, including a free weather app and podcast client.

9 October 2016
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Nifty Partition Mount Indicator for Ubuntu Gets Even Niftier

A new version of udisks-indicator, a drive partition tool for the Ubuntu desktop, is now available to download. it features an improved GUI and new options.

9 October 2016
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Will You Upgrade to Ubuntu 16.10 Next Week? (Poll)

The release date of Ubuntu 16.10 is now less than a week away — but do you plan to upgrade to the 'Yakkety Yak' once it arrives?

8 October 2016
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Victory Icon Theme for Linux

Many Linux icon themes are bold, brash and very colourful. Not so with Victory, a soft icon theme for XFCE, Unity and other Linux desktops.

7 October 2016
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How Ubuntu Is Helping To Give Computers A Sense of Touch…

Ubuntu is being used to help computers learn to touch…

7 October 2016
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MATE Desktop 1.16 Is Now Available on Ubuntu MATE 16.10

Ubuntu MATE 16.10 will now definitely ship with the MATE Desktop 1.16, with all relevant desktop packages and app updates available in the Ubuntu archives.

7 October 2016
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Ramme is an Open-Source Instagram App for the Desktop

Ubuntu Phone has an unofficial Instagram app called Instagraph, but (until now) there was no desktop client available for Ubuntu desktop. Although Instagram is (imo) best experienced through its official mobile apps, you can login and browse […]

6 October 2016
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This Extension Adds Dynamic Transparency to GNOME Shell’s Top Bar

Making the GNOME top panel transparent is something a lot of users like to do — but it can look a little out of place when you maximise a window. Dynamic TopBar is a nifty little […]

6 October 2016

Harmony Music Player Gets A Gorgeous Dark Mode, Other Improvements

If you're a fan of the Harmony music player then listen up: there's a new update waiting for you to download.

6 October 2016
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Hands On With Unity 8 in Ubuntu 16.10

The Unity 8 desktop is now available to try out in the latest Ubuntu 16.10 developer images and in this post we go hands on it with it.

5 October 2016