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I Made a Mistake, And This Post is a Public Apology

Oh boy, I made a mistake today. Quite a major one: I published an article subject to an embargo too early.

12 May 2021
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Have You Noticed These Design Tweaks in Ubuntu 21.04?

As well as new features, Ubuntu 21.04 comes with several refinements to the Yaru GTK and GNOME Shell theme. In this post we share the most striking changes.

7 April 2021
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Ubuntu 21.04 Resolves the Distro’s Most Glaring Deficiency

Ubuntu's current desktop icons implementation is a little lacking – so it's finally doing something about it in Ubuntu 21.04 'Hirsute Hippo'. Learn more.

24 March 2021
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These are GNOME 40’s Best New Features

GNOME 40 features bold design changes and several new features. In this post we rundown what's new in detail, with plenty of screenshots to show you.

23 March 2021
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Firefox 86 Released with Multiple Picture-in-Picture Support, More

Firefox 86 adds support for multiple picture-in-picture windows (multitaskers rejoice) and a major privacy boost through total Cookie protection. Nice!

23 February 2021

Why Rhythmbox’s Much-Needed Makeover Might Not Be Happening

Plans to bring Rhythmbox's dated UI into the modern era have hit a snag, with contributors pressing for change at odds with those who gatekeep the codebase.

21 February 2021
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A Redesigned GNOME Software is in the Works – and it Looks Great

A major GNOME Software revamp is on the way that will dramatically improve the appearance of the app and boost discoverability of software. Mockups within.

17 February 2021
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Ubuntu 21.04 to Use Dark GNOME Shell Theme By Default

Ubuntu 21.04 may use a dark GNOME Shell theme by default. Yaru theme developers have proposed using a dark system theme by default in 'Hirsute Hippo'.

16 February 2021

Major Update: New Linux 5.11 Released, This is What’s New

A brand new Linux kernel is now available to download. In this post we recap the core changes and new features you'll find tucked up inside Linux 5.11.

15 February 2021
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Linux Release Roundup: Flowblade, Shutter, Kdenlive + More

This week's Linux release roundup takes in a lot, from open source video editors to image editing and management tools. This post is best read with coffee.

11 February 2021

Ubuntu Core 20 Released for IoT and Embedded Device Makers

Ubuntu Core 20 is out based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. This containerised version of Ubuntu is designed for embedded devices and the internet-of-things.

2 February 2021

Hot Topic: Ubuntu 21.04 Will Use Wayland By Default

Ubuntu 21.04 uses Wayland by default. In this post we look at why Ubuntu developers feel now is the right time to use the Wayland display server again.

28 January 2021