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Manage Passwords Securely in Ubuntu with KeePassX

I recently tried out some secure password managers to try and find something not only secure, but also easy to use and cross-platform.

12 October 2013

Browsing Music By Album Art in Linux Media Apps

I prefer using music players on Linux that let me browse my music by album art. Why? And what apps let me do it? In this post I explain.

2 October 2013

Leap Motion Linux Desktop Control Demoed

Ever wanted to control your Linux desktop with hand movements? Using the Leap Motion controller and a third-party app for Ubuntu, you can.

17 September 2013

Ubuntu Edge Now Most-Backed Crowdfunding Campaign Ever

Canonical's Ubuntu Edge campaign has raised more money than any other project on IndieGoGo or Kickstarter, smashing yet another record.

16 August 2013

Sayonara – Lightweight Qt Music Player

it aims to be low on system resources, but intent aside does new music app 'Sayonara' have much to sing about? We go hands on to find out.

4 August 2013

Ubuntu Edge Crowdfunding Passes $8 Million Mark

Over $8 million has now be raised towards the development and production of Canonical's innovative 'Ubuntu Edge' super-phone.

2 August 2013

How To Create A GIF from Video on Ubuntu With QGifer

If you use Tumblr, Google+, Reddit, Twitter… Okay, let me put it another way: if you use the internet then you’ll know that animated GIFs are a staple of social networks. As GIFs tend to […]

2 August 2013
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Canonical CEO Jane Silber Discusses Ubuntu Edge Campaign on CNBC (Video)

Canonical CEO Jane Silber appeared on American news-station CNBC to discuss the crowd-funding campaign for Ubuntu Edge.

25 July 2013
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Survey Shows Strong Developer Interest in Ubuntu Touch, Firefox OS

App developers are more interested in developing for Ubuntu Touch than Blackberry 10, a new survey reveals.

1 July 2013
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How To Mount The Google Nexus 4 on Ubuntu

Wondering how to mount a Nexus 4 on Ubuntu? Wonder no more - here are two ways to access your phone's files from file-manager Nautilus.

14 June 2013

Mark Shuttleworth Talks Mir, Ubuntu Touch Marketshare & Mudslinging

Following a new release of Ubuntu Mark Shuttleworth puts himself in front of the community for a Question & Answer session. This, folks, is what he had to say...

22 May 2013

Show Us Your Ubuntu Desktops!

Everyone's desktop looks different, no matter the OS. But on Linux the 'difference' can be as subtle as a panel drop-shadow or as drastic as an entirely new desktop shell!

10 May 2013