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Sonic Mania ‘Plays Perfectly’ on Linux via WINE

An official release of Sonic Mania on Linux is about as likely as the return of the name ‘Robotnik’ — but Linux users don’t have to miss out on all of the fun. The Windows […]

20 September 2017
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Lenovo Accidentally Leaks an Image of its ‘Retro Thinkpad’

If you’ve been patiently waiting for your first proper glimpse of the Retro Thinkpad, consider yourself rewarded. An image of what appears to be the retro ThinkPad was uploaded to the Lenovo website, where it […]

14 September 2017
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See What’s New in GNOME 3.26

To celebrate the GNOME 3.26 release we take look at the top GNOME 3.26 features, including the new settings app and Nautilus improvements.

13 September 2017
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OpenShot 2.4 Released, Focuses on Stability

A new version of OpenShot, the crash-happy open-source non-linear video editor, is available to download. While the previous couple of releases were big on features the latest release is a “stability-focused release”, says project lead Jonathan Thomas. A […]

7 September 2017

GNOME 3.26 Removes the Legacy System Tray — But Will You Miss It?

GNOME 3.26 removes the legacy tray area still used by some desktops apps. We ask whether this decision is really as big of a deal as it sounds.

1 September 2017
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Meet the Saner, Streamlined GNOME Settings App [Video]

As you may be aware, the GNOME Control Center is getting some long overdue love and attention in GNOME 3.26. The macOS inspired icon grid used since the early days of GNOME 3 gives way […]

24 August 2017
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A Small Unity Feature Missing in GNOME Shell [Video]

A world of change is headed to Ubuntu as the distro switches from Unity to GNOME Shell. Long time Unity users accustomed to the workflow, feature set and quirks of Ubuntu’s incumbent releases will need […]

9 August 2017
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KDE Plasma Spells Out Its Vision Statement: Durable, Usable, Elegant

Ever wondered exactly what the KDE Plasma desktop stands for? If so the KDE Plasma vision statement, unveiled this week, neatly lays out the project's aims.

25 July 2017
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Seriously Folks, Electron Apps Aren’t That Bad…

Do you like Electron apps? Chances are you don't. In this post I list reasons why I don't think Electron apps are bad, and why haters should chill.

22 July 2017
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Did You Know That Linux Users Make the Most Valuable Customers?

Are Linux users the most valuable customers you can have? It might sound like a bit of an ego rub, but we think so — and we’re going to tell you why. Over the years […]

18 July 2017
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How to Adjust the Color Temperature of GNOME Night Light

We show you how to adjust color temperature of the GNOME Night Light feature on Ubuntu so that you can set a hue and intensity that suits your tastes.

17 July 2017

Coincidence or Subtle Influence? Ubuntu’s Impact on Software Naming Conventions

Is Ubuntu the unassuming trendsetter behind some of today’s most common software naming conventions? From Windows to Android, the distro’s influence could reach further than we think. Earlier today, reader Abu A. pinged us with […]

17 July 2017