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Zorin OS 16 Lite is a Classy Distro for Low-End PCs

Zorin OS 16 Lite is now available to download. In this post we look at what's new in Zorin OS 16 Lite, and how well it runs on lower-spec'd computers.

8 December 2021

Enable This Cool 3D Desktop Cube Effect on Ubuntu

I launch headfirst into 2009, aka the era flashy Linux desktop effects, as I check out a new GNOME extension that enables a rotating 3D cube desktop effect.

7 December 2021
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The 15 Best GNOME Shell Extensions for Ubuntu

GNOME extensions are an easy way to add new features to the Ubuntu desktop. In this roundup we list the best GNOME extensions that work with Ubuntu.

19 November 2021

FSearch: ‘Everything Search Engine’ Alternative for Ubuntu

FSearch is a super fast file search tool for Linux desktops inspired by the 'Everything Search Engine' for Windows. Features and install info in this post.

17 November 2021
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Don't Miss: System76 is Building its Own Desktop Environment

System76 has revealed it is working a new desktop environment that is not based on GNOME Shell. The American company already maintains its own Ubuntu-based Linux distro called Pop!_OS. Presently, that distro ships with a […]

7 November 2021
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Major Update: Linux 5.15 Released, This is What’s New

What better way to kickstart a brand new month than with a brand new Linux kernel. Yes, Linux 5.15 is now officially released. Announcing the new kernel’s arrival on the Linux Kernel mailing list Linux […]

1 November 2021
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Download Now: Microsoft Edge for Linux is Finally Stable

Microsoft Edge for Linux is now stable, more than a year of active development and a five-month beta programme. More details and download link inside.

29 October 2021

Ubuntu Brought My Ancient Chromebook Back from the Dead

“It’s alive! It’s aliiiiiive!” Alright, I’m not exactly Dr Frankenstein, but I did exhume the corpse of a forgotten Chromebook from its eternal resting place (my bookcase) to enact a macabre ritual. My goal? To […]

29 October 2021
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Download Now: First Ubuntu 22.04 Daily Builds Go Live

And we're off, kids — Ubuntu 22.04 daily builds are now available to download. As always, these development snapshots are intended for developers primarily.

24 October 2021
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How GNOME 42 Lights the Way with New ‘Dark Mode’ Preference

GNOME 42 is on course to ship with support for a proper ‘dark mode’ toggle. Right now Linux desktops lack a standardised, system-level way for users to indicate to the system, its apps, and even […]

4 October 2021
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Bangle.js 2 is a Hackable, Open Source Smartwatch

Looking for an open source smartwatch you’re in total control of? If so, check out the Bangle.js 2 which is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. This hacker-friendly piece of horological hardware is the brainchild of Espruino […]

28 September 2021
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You Can Still Get Ubuntu 16.04 Security Updates, Here’s How

Did you know it's possible to get security updates for Ubuntu 16.04 until 2024 without paying for an enterprise Ubuntu support package? Yup, you can.

13 September 2021