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Linux Mint 21.1 is Now Available to Download

The new Linux Mint 21.1 release is available to download. In this post I check out the new features added to Cinnamon desktop, and how you can download it.

19 December 2022
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Want to Upgrade to Xfce 4.18 on Xubuntu 22.04? Here’s How

A quick guide showing you how to upgrade to Xfce 4.18 on Xubuntu 22.04 LTS and 22.10 using the Xubuntu QA Staging PPA – though caution is advised.

18 December 2022
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Ubuntu May Remove ‘Archive Manager’ from Default Install

Is shipping the file roller utility unnecessary now that Nautilus, Ubuntu's default file manager, can compress and extract common archive formats?

18 December 2022

Ubuntu 23.04 Development Builds Get a Pinch More Appealing…

The latest daily builds of Ubuntu 23.04 have a distinctly new vibe thanks to a unique development update that is something of a first for Ubuntu.

15 December 2022

4 Clock Applet Layouts to Use in Xfce 4.18

This post won't appeal to many, but hey: at the very least it'll be there for me to reference next time I want to rejig the clock layout on my Xfce install.

15 December 2022
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This GTK4 Fork of Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension is Neat

Are you a fan of Ubuntu's desktop icons extension but wish it did a bit more? There's an enhanced GTK4 version you need to check out. Why? Come see.

13 December 2022
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Kdenlive 22.12 Released with “Major Overhaul” of Edit Markers

A new version of Kdenlive, a Qt-based open source video editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux is out. I run through what's new and where to download it.

12 December 2022
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Mozilla Firefox 108 is Now Available to Download

Mozilla Firefox 108 is the latest version of the browser to be made available to download. We look at the changes it offers to users, and where to download.

12 December 2022
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Linux Kernel 6.1 Released, This is What’s New

The Linux kernel 6.1 release is full of welcome changes, which we look at in this post. From new hardware support to networking, security, and performance.

12 December 2022

OpenShot 3.0 Released with Major Improvements & New Features

Import that footage you've been meaning to edit into the latest version of OpenShot, a free, open-source Qt-based video editor for macOS, Windows & Linux.

11 December 2022
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This Adwaita Theme for Steam Linux Client is Easy to Install

Are you an avid gamer who loves the look of GNOME's Adwaita theme? If so, there's now an unofficial Adwaita theme for the Steam games client — amazing!

8 December 2022
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Use ‘Ear Tag’ to Quickly Edit Audio Tags on Linux

Keep your music files tagged correctly with Ear Tag, a lightweight Linux app that built for quickly editing metadata for single audio files – I love it!

7 December 2022