screenshot of the rawtherapee app

Open Source Photography App ‘RawTherapee’ Gets Big Update

Rawtherapee 5.9 is out. New features and expanded camera support ship in this update to the open-source photo editor. Learn more about what's changed.

1 December 2022

Cameractrls is a Neat Webcam Settings App for Linux

Cameractrls is an advanced webcam settings app for Linux desktops that gives you control over your webcam brightness, contrast, resolution, and frame rate.

1 December 2022

Metagedit is a Featured-Packed Plugin for Gedit Text Editor

'Metagedit' is a powerful plugin for Gedit text editor that adds extra functionality, including encoding detection, tab sessions, line operations, and more.

1 December 2022

20 Years in the Making: ClamAV Finally Hits Version 1.0

Does Ubuntu need anti-virus software? The general answer is no, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use one to run a check every now and then – use ClamAV.

30 November 2022

Don't Miss: Xfce 4.18 is Out – Here are the Best New Features

Xfce 4.18 features a raft of enhancements to this lightweight desktop environment. In this post I run through the top new features and changes.

30 November 2022

New Extension Brings Ubuntu’s Calendar & Clock Icons to Life

I spotlight a simple GNOME extension that replaces the icons for GNOME Clocks and Calendar apps with dynamic, real-time alternatives. Check it out!

27 November 2022

Let’s Go: Ubuntu 23.04 Daily Builds Available to Download

Developers and can now download Ubuntu 23.04 daily builds, as development of the next Ubuntu release, codenamed Lunar Lobster, is now underway.

24 November 2022
Ubuntu's file manager with colourful folder icons and text that reads 'change folder colour'

‘Folder Color’ Tool Adds Support for Ubuntu 22.10

'Folder Color' lets you change the colour of folders in the file manager without switching icon pack — and the latest update adds support for Ubuntu 22.10.

22 November 2022
screenshot of the dynamic wallpaper app for GNOME

‘Dynamic Wallpaper’ Maker for GNOME Updated with New UI

If you want to create dynamic wallpapers for GNOME 42 or later then the Dynamic Wallpaper app available on Flathub is a must — and it just got a big update.

21 November 2022

‘Compact Quick Settings’ Puts GNOME’s New Menu on a Size Diet

I highlight a new GNOME extension for GNOME 43 that reduces the width of the new Quick Settings Menu. It uses a single column of interactive pods.

18 November 2022

Use ‘Upscaler’ to Enhance Low-Res Images with AI on Linux

Transform your pixelated photos and mangled cartoon memes into smooth, high-resolution images using this neat GTK app powered by open source AI.

16 November 2022
firefox logo on an orange background

Mozilla Firefox 107 is Now Available to Download

A new version of Mozilla Firefox is available to download. Don't get excited, though: this is a small release – even by recent 'small release' standards!

15 November 2022