Send E-Mail Anonymously in Ubuntu with ‘AnonMail’

Sending e-mails anonymously isn't something most of us need to - or should - do. But there are times when something needs sending sans social awkwardness, or free from repercussion. Ubuntu app 'AnonMail' let's you do just that.

21 October 2012

Ubuntu Demoed on Nexus 7 Tablet

Ubuntu's shift onto tablets and mobiles is now afoot, as a new video demoing Ubuntu on a Nexus 7 shows.

20 October 2012

[How To] Enable DVD Playback in Ubuntu 12.10

As an avid fan of Doctor Who I have a lot of the 'older series' on DVD. But Ubuntu can't play DVDs out of the box for a whole tangle of legal reasons. Here's a quick guide on enabling DVD playback in Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10.

19 October 2012
Ubuntu Boombero Speaker

Would You Buy This Ubuntu-Branded Smartphone Speaker?

Canonical sell a variety of Ubuntu-branded merchandise through their online store, but is this - the "Ubuntu Speaker" - worthy of the bearing the brand? Manufactured by Oregon Scientific, the 'Boombero' speaker is, in all fairness, pretty unique.

19 October 2012
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[How To] Upgrade Ubuntu 12.04 to Ubuntu 12.10

Ubuntu 12.10 is now available to download - which is great news for those doing fresh installs. But because Ubuntu 12.04, the release prior to todays, was a Long Term Support release (meaning that it is supported with bug fixes and security updates for 5 years) you won't find a pop telling you that a new version is available. So what to do if you want to upgrade, but don't want to reinstall? We're here to let you know what to do....

18 October 2012
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Ubuntu 12.10 Released, Ready to Download

Canonical have announced the release of Ubuntu 12.10, the latest version of their popular Linux operating system. The release follows 6 long months of development, and introduces many new features to the desktop.

18 October 2012

10 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 12.10

After the thrill of downloading it, and the jagged nerves from installing it, you may be wondering what to do next with your freshly installed copy of Ubuntu. That question is especially true if you're new to Ubuntu or haven't used it for a while. So, to help get you settled, we've listed our top 10 post-install must-dos...

18 October 2012

Ubuntu 13.04 Named ‘Raring Ringtail’

Ubuntu 13.04 has been given its codename by Ubuntu found mark Shuttleworth. And despite many excellent community guesses - thought most we saw seemed to involve the words 'rabid' and 'rabbit' (!) - 13.04 is nicknamed the 'Raring Ringtail'.

18 October 2012
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ASUS Announce 2 New Windows 8 Laptops, Both Available With Ubuntu

With Windows 8 now mere weeks away from launch, hardware manufacturers have been clamouring over each other to announce their latest devices geared towards running it. But what's that got to do with Ubuntu? Let's just say that if every cloud has a silver lining, then every new Windows' must come with an orange glow...

15 October 2012

[How To] Add Other Timezones to Ubuntu’s Clock Applet

The easiest way to keep an eye on different timezones is to add them to Ubuntu's time and date applet. By the end of this post you will know how to add, edit and remove timezones on the Date & Time menu in Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10.

14 October 2012
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Ubuntu 12.10 Disc Artwork Available for Download

The Ubuntu 12.10 is less than a week away from release, and pre-orders for the official Live DVD are now being taken. But what will the artwork look like?

12 October 2012

Ubuntu Add Legal Disclaimer to Unity Dash

A legal disclaimer that links to an updated Privacy Policy from Canonical has been added to the Unity Dash in Ubuntu 12.10. The policy details how personal data is used and what it's used for when 'online results', such as the Shopping Lens, are enabled.

12 October 2012