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This is Why The ‘Snap Find’ Command No Longer Works on Ubuntu

It's no longer possible to see a list of Snap apps at the command line by running the 'snap find' command. This is why.

4 August 2016
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Ubuntu Phone Instagram App Now Available To Install

Instagraph is an unofficial Instagram app for Ubuntu Touch. The app is free, and supports photo uploads, commenting, liking and more.

3 August 2016

Bored? Check Out These New Ubuntu Phone Videos

Got some time to spare? Here's a selection of recent(ish) Ubuntu phone, tablet and Unity 8 videos that are well worth checking out.

2 August 2016

This Linux App Makes Typewriter Sounds As You Type

CLAK! CLAK! CLAK! CLAK! WHIRRP-DING! CLAK! CLAK!

31 July 2016
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Set a Real Time Photo of Earth as Your Linux Desktop Wallpaper

Bored of looking at the same desktop background? Why not try this.

26 July 2016
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Messaging Service ‘Wire’ Goes Open-Source, Invites Devs to Build Clients

Encrypted text, voice and audio calling service Wire has gone open-source, releasing the code for everything devs need to build their own apps that interface with the service.

25 July 2016

WMail Is a Desktop App For Gmail (And Yes, It Supports Linux)

Wmail is a free, open-source desktop app for Gmail that offers notifications, unread badges and multiple account support.

25 July 2016
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Skype For Linux Alpha Adds ‘Close to Tray’, Call Settings, More

A new version of Skype for Linux (alpha) is available to download. The update brings a number of much-needed fixes, and some new features.

24 July 2016

Minimalist Web Browser ‘Min’ Sees New Release

The Min browser project has picked up a new update. Version 1.4 of the open-source, cross-platform web browser adds browser actions and full-text search.

24 July 2016

Three Years Ago Today Ubuntu Made Its Biggest Gamble

It's three years to the day since Canonical launched the most audacious crowdfunding campaign in history.

22 July 2016
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Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS Released, 14.04 Users See Upgrade Prompt

The first point release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is available to download. A notification upgrade will also appear on Ubuntu 14.04 desktops.

21 July 2016
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The Unity Desktop Improves Low Graphics Mode

Compiz updates aimed at improving the performance of Unity in low-graphics mode are coming to 16.04 LTS.

15 July 2016