Blender 2.77 Is Now Available to Download

Blender 2.77 is the first update to the popular open-source 3D animation software this year. We look at what's new.

20 March 2016
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Quickly Compress Jpeg Images on Linux from the Terminal

Let's say you need to compress and optimize a JPEG image on Linux. How do you do it?

17 March 2016

How to Add a Splash of Color to Ubuntu’s Default Look

Like the default Ubuntu themes but think they could do with a splash of color? Say hello to your new favourite GTK theme…

16 March 2016
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Yet Another Reason Why Ubuntu MATE 16.04 Will Rock

Ubuntu MATE 16.04 will offer full support for Client Side Decoration (CSD) and GTK Header Bar applications out of the box.

15 March 2016

How to Change Desktop Font on Ubuntu (Pssst, It’s Easy)

So you want to change font on Ubuntu but you don't know how? Read this post! We show how to change font and adjust font size on Ubuntu and GNOME Shell.

14 March 2016
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Virtualbox 5.0.16 Is Now Available to Download

VirtualBox 5.0.16 is the latest stable release of the popular desktop virtualization software. We look at what changes it brings to Linux hosts.

13 March 2016

GNOME Devs Want Your Feedback on Network Manager’s CLI

Developers working on GNOME's NetworkManager tool are seeking your help.

11 March 2016
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Why Radeon Users May Want to Avoid Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

If you use the AMD Catalyst/fglrx driver on Ubuntu you may want to avoid upgrading to the Xenial Xerus next month.

11 March 2016
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How To See Full Color Emoji on Linux (Updated)

An open-source font brings full color emoji to Linux desktops and is based on the EmojiOne glyph set. We show you how to install the font on Ubuntu.

10 March 2016

Firefox 45 Now Available To Download, This Is What’s New

Mozilla Firefox 45 has been released and is now available to download. We look at the new features in Firefox 45, and show you how to upgrade.

8 March 2016

GNOME Photos Adds Instagram-style Filters, New Edit Tools

GNOME Photos adds Instagram-Style image filters in its upcoming v3.20 release.

8 March 2016
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A Fix For Black Corners Around CSD Windows in Ubuntu?

Window borders for apps using Client Side Decorations will soon look much better on Ubuntu. Code implementing window corner radius support is finally headed to Unity. If merged, the fix will solve the black corner issue affecting the appearance of every […]

8 March 2016