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How To Enable Google Now in Chrome on Linux

Google Now fan? Here's how to enable the feature in the latest developer builds of Chrome for Linux.

4 February 2014

‘Skype Integration’ GNOME Shell Extension Puts Key Features Within Easy Reach

Ever wish you could manage your Skype activities in GNOME Shell without needing to have the app font and centre all the time?

4 February 2014

Ubuntu To Create New File Manager for Unity 8 Desktop

With the scheduled switch to Unity 8 on the Ubuntu desktop creeping ever closer, Ubuntu developers are debating whether a new file manager is needed.

3 February 2014

Make Firefox Use Native Linux Notifications in Unity, XFCE And GNOME Shell

Want to make Firefox use Ubuntu system notifications instead of its own pop-up bubbles? This free Firefox add-on offers exactly that.

3 February 2014
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Ubuntu Touch GUI Toolkit Allows You To Turn App Ideas Into Stunning Mockups

Ubuntu user Lucas Romero Di Benedetto has put together an Ubuntu Touch GUI toolkit that you can use to draw your dream app in digital ink.

2 February 2014

Native GTK uTorrent Desktop App in Development

uTorrent arrived on Linux back in 2010, but not in the form most were expecting. Now, one user is planning on putting that right.

2 February 2014

‘Iris’ Is a Stylish Flat GTK Theme for Linux

I'm an avid fan of Ambiance, the default theme in Ubuntu. As such it takes a lot for another theme to tear me away from it.

31 January 2014

LibreOffice 4.2 Arrives With New Icon Theme, OpenCL Support And More

LibreOffice 4.2, the latest version of the worlds most popular open-source Office Suite, has been released.

30 January 2014
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Skype for Linux Nixes Noise Issues, 64bit Bug in Latest Release

Mirroring the quality of my laptop's microphone, Skype has quietly pushed out an update to their Linux client this week.

29 January 2014

Aptik Lets You Quickly Reinstall Your Favourite Apps On a Fresh Ubuntu Install

Many of us spend time re-installing apps and PPAs on a fresh Ubuntu install. Utility 'Aptik' can help automate the process.

29 January 2014

Xubuntu Reveals 14.04 Wallpaper Contest Winners

Xubuntu has revealed the winning community wallpapers that will be included in its upcoming 14.04 release.

29 January 2014

Canonical At Mobile World Congress 2014 – What Can We Expect?

It's the worlds biggest meeting of mobile industry experts, enthusiasts and original equipment manufacturers and, once again, Canonical will be in attendance.

28 January 2014