Switch Workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 Using Buttons with This Extension
Looking for a quick way to switch workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS using your mouse? You’ll already known you can click on the Activities button in the top bar. That opens the overview screen which shows all active workspaces. You click on a workspace to go straight to it. Not a hardship, granted, but a bit more effort than just switching instantly. So can hold the super key and scroll on your mouse scroll wheel to cycle between workspaces too. But that assumes you’re using a mouse with a scroll wheel (and still involves keyboard shortcuts; you can press super 
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/12/workspace-switch-buttons-gnome-extension
Varia is a Brand New Download Manager for Linux
Varia is a new, open-source download manager for Linux based on Aria2, a powerful command-line download utility. As the user interface is built with GTK 4 and libadwaita, Varia looks perfectly in-keeping with other modern GTK apps Ubuntu offers: Of course, it’s 2023 and we all (apparently) live in a world of blazing fast internet connections, where giant files download in seconds, and everything else gets streamed or accessed on-demand. Are dedicated desktop download managers still useful? If you need to download a large file over an unreliable internet connection (or if your computer dies mid-way through said transfer) most
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/varia-new-download-manager-for-linux
Blue Recorder, Linux Screencast App, Ported to GTK4
GNOME Shell’s built-in screen recording feature is perfect at capturing short clips but when you need to record longer sessions you should use a dedicated screen recording app. Such tools give you greater control over video quality, output format, sound capture, frame rate, and so on — all vitally important if you’re looking to create high-quality screencast content for videos, social media, or really helpful bug reports. Amongst the surfeit of Linux screen recording software that’s readily available is Blue Recorder. Blue Recorder is an improved, Rust-based rewrite of Green Recorder, which was an open-source screen recording tool popular circa
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/blue-recorder-linux-app-ported-to-gtk4
GNOME Shell 45.1 Now Rolling Out to Ubuntu 23.10
The recent GNOME Shell 45.1 update is now rolling out to users of Ubuntu 23.10. As the first point release to GNOME Shell since the GNOME 45 release in September, plenty of miscellaneous bug fixes, code cleanups, and crash solution are included. Among specific fixes mentioned in the official upstream changelog: The latter fix for the calendar pop up addresses a quirk where clicking on a date in the bottom row makes the entire applet shrink. Chances are you never noticed this bug as it does not occur if a date in any row above the final one is clicked
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gnome-shell-45-1-now-rolling-out-to-ubuntu-23-10
Pano Clipboard Manager Now Works in Ubuntu 23.10
In the world of Linux clipboard managers few can match the panache of Pano, a GNOME Shell extension I first wrote about last year. Pano offers an interactive, visually-rich dashboard from which to store, search, and organise your clipboard history. It’s similar to the popular macOS app Paste but arguably better since it’s free, open-source software and works on Linux. Well, I’m pleased to report that this flashy productivity aid (which can be navigated entirely from the keyboard, if you want) now supports GNOME 45 and Ubuntu 23.10. Better yet, the add-on now lets you choose where on screen it
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/pano-linux-clipboard-extension-gnome-45
Firefox 120 Released with Enhanced Privacy, PIP Snapping, and More
Mozilla Firefox 120 has landed, bringing with it a flurry of new features and improvements. Firefox 120 now supports corner snapping for Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode on Windows and Linux. This will put a PIP window back in a corner after it’s been moved elsewhere. To try it, hold the ctrl key and move a PIP window in the direction of any corner, and bam—it’ll snap. Firefox also adds a ‘Copy Link Without Site Tracking’ open to the context menu when right-clicking on links. This option ensures links copied to your clipboard do not contain any tracking information, source tags, or
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/firefox-120-released-tracking-protection
Inkscape 1.3.1 Released as ‘Biggest Bug Fix’ Update Ever
Inkscape, a free and open-source vector graphics editor, has released a new version which its developers say is the ‘biggest bug fix’ update they’ve ever shared! Alongside 40 bug fixes there are over 30 crash/freeze fixes included in Inkscape 1.3.1, with remedies to address workflow-wrecking behaviour during PDF import, or while using the the Live Path effect. Other changes in Inkscape 1.3.1: Two nifty new features have also been added: In all, a decent uplift to this design essential. For an avalanche more detail on every bug fixes and feature buff this update offers I highly recommend reading the Inkscape
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/inkscape-1-3-1-biggest-bug-fix-update-ever
SystemStatsPlus GNOME Extension
We’re not short of system monitoring tools for Ubuntu, with an array of desktop apps, extensions, widgets, Conky scripts, and command-line tools readily available to us. But if you’re keen to keep an eye firmly fixed on system resource usage the newly launched SystemStatsPlus GNOME extension will appeal (though only if you use Ubuntu 23.10, as this only supports GNOME 45 atm). SystemStatsPlus provides “real-time visualization of key system resources”, and described itself as “an essential tool for anyone looking to keep a close eye on their system’s performance”. Once installed, this extension embeds live, updating resource graphs in the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/systemstatsplus-system-monitor-gnome-extension
Vivaldi Web Browser is Coming to Flathub
Fans of the Vivaldi web browser may be excited to hear it’s coming to Flathub officially. A crop of recent code commits indicate the Chromium-based, closed-source web browser is preparing to arrive on Flathub, becoming the next big-name software vendor to adopt Flatpak and Flathub as a primary way for Linux users to install their wares. Vivaldi vying to join the ranks of developers embracing Flatpak and Flathub is not a surprise, and comes hot on the heels of messaging platform Discord being verified (even prior to verification, the Discord racked up millions of installs through Flathub). A wide range
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/vivaldi-web-browser-flathub
Foliate Linux eBook App Ported to GTK4, Adds New Features
Foliate, one of the best ebook readers for Linux, has released a major update. And I mean major. Firstly,y the app has been “rewritten from scratch with the latest platform libraries, GTK4 and Adwaita, with refreshed interface and improved performance,” says the developer. As well as being ported to GTK4, Foliate 3.0 also now uses its own library for parsing and rendering ePubs, no longer relying on Epub.js or KindleUnpack. This has the benefit of “greatly reducing startup time and memory usage” since entire files are no longer loaded into memory, in full. While the adage goes that one should never judge a book
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/foliate-ebook-app-major-update
OBS Studio 30 Released with Support for Intel QSV, HEVC, and AV1 on Linux
A new version of OBS Studio, version 30.0, has been released, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements. OBS Studio is free, open-source live streaming and screen recording software that is popular with gamers, streamers, and even educators and businesses due to its powerful feature set, customisation options, and easy-to-use interface. For Linux users OBS Studio 30 is a big one as it supports Intel QSV (Quick Sync Video) H264, HEVC, and AV1 on Linux. This buff will drastically improve the performance of OBS Studio on Linux when streaming or recording high-resolution video, in particular. A new
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/obs-studio-intel-qsv-hevc-av1-linux
Amazon Making its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android
Amazon is reportedly working on its own Linux-based OS to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays, and other non-tablet devices. —What’s that? This isn’t Ubuntu related? Oh I know that — but I’m excited! Word of Amazon’s new Linux-based OS, which is being developed under the codename ‘Vega’ (making me remember the worst Android tablet I ever owned) comes from Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers. He says he’s spoken to sources who’ve confirmed Amazon is developing its own iOS/Android competitor, and has tasked ‘hundreds of people’ in its Amazon Device OS group with building it. This includes former Mozilla engineer Zibi
#Hardware #News #Amazon
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/amazon-vega-linux-based-os
GNOME Receives €1M Investment from Sovereign Tech Fund
Heard of the Sovereign Tech Fund? I hadn’t, but the GNOME project has bagged itself a whopping €1 million investment from them. GNOME says it’ll be using the money to “modernize the platform, improve tooling and accessibility, and support features that are in the public interest” through the following projects and initiatives: Whether you’ve been using Linux for a fresh minute or a veritable eon you’ll know GNOME is a core pillar in the FOSS movement. The GNOME desktop environment is default in many of the most popular Linux distros; GNOME apps are used by millions of people around the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gnome-sovereign-tech-fund
Zoom Now Supports Ubuntu 23.10 (Unmet Dependencies Error Fixed)
I don’t use the Zoom Linux app (or Zoom in general) but I know many of you do, so you’ll pleased to hear the Zoom Deb installer now works in Ubuntu 23.10. The latest hot-fix release resolves a dependency issue with the deb installer that caused Zoom to not install on Ubuntu 23.10. The Zoom deb required the libegl1-mesa and libgl1-mesa-glx packages but these are available in 23.10. So attempting to install Zoom showed a The following packages have unmet dependencies. zoom : Depends: libgl1-mesa-glx but it is not installable Depends: libegl1-mesa but it is not installable E: Unable to correct problems, you have
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/zoom-deb-installer-ubuntu-23-10-fix
Fedora Workstation 39 Released with GNOME 45, Linux 6.5 + More
The Fedora Project has released Fedora Workstation 39, the latest version of its flagship desktop Linux operating system. Fedora Workstation 39 brings a number of new features and improvements, including an updated desktop experience with GNOME 45, better hardware support and performance with the Linux 6.5 kernel, and a set of smaller changes that finesse the overall experience. Many of the new features in Fedora 39 will be familiar to those using Ubuntu 23.10, which also offers GNOME 45 and Linux 6.5. Naturally, Fedora Workstation 39 offers a best-in-class GNOME 45 experience, including the dynamic workspace indicator, keyboard backlight toggle
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/fedora-workstation-39-features-download
GSConnect Now Supports GNOME 45 & Ubuntu 23.10
A new version of GSConnect, the GNOME Shell extension that integrates with KDE Connect, is available — and it supports GNOME 45. GSConnect bridges the gap between GNOME Shell and any Android device that has the KDE Connect app installed, allowing streamline file transfers, mirror notifications, send and receive SMS, access volume and media controls, and more. Now, there aren’t any new features or capabilities in GSConnect v56 but there are worthwhile improvements and finesse to the extension’s existing (and fairly extensive) feature set: You can see the official release notes for GSConnect v56 for more information. GSConnect is free
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gsconnect-gnome-45-support
See Weather Conditions in Ubuntu’s Top Panel with this Extension
Keeping an eye on current weather conditions is something a lot of us do, and there are ample ways to get real-time weather information on the Ubuntu desktop. The GNOME Weather desktop app (available in the Ubuntu repos) is a great tool as not only can you open the app to see weather information for any location you want, but it integrates a 4-day weather forest in the notification shade (calendar applet? never sure what to call it). But if you want to be able to glance at the top panel of your Ubuntu desktop to see the current weather
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/weather-or-not-gnome-extension
Audacity 3.4 Released with Music Workflows, Time Stretch Tool
A brand new version of Audacity, the open-source audio workstation, has been released. Audacity 3.4 includes a number of new features and improvements, include new music workflows that will greatly enhance the editor’s appeal with musicians. One of the biggest new features in Audacity 3.4 is a new Beat and Beasures grid. This new view makes it easier to align clips to a project’s tempo and rhythm, with options to show subdivisions, and snap clips to the nearest beat. Also included is a new Time Stretch tool. This makes it a breeze to change the duration of an audio clip
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/audacity-3-4-audio-editor
How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 23.10 ‘Mantic Minotaur’
Looking to upgrade to Ubuntu 23.10 from Ubuntu 23.04? Good news: you can! If you’re full up-to-date and you have an active internet connection you can upgrade to Ubuntu 23.10 ‘Mantic Minotaur’ directly. There’s no need to download an ISO, flash it to a USB, wipe your existing install, etc. Ubuntu 23.04 won’t reach end-of-life until January, 2024 but anyone still using it after that date will need to upgrade to Ubuntu 23.10 to keep getting updates. So why wait? Upgrading to Ubuntu 23.10 is Easy To upgrade to Ubuntu 23.10 you must meet all of the following requirements: Wondering if you
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/how-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-23-10
Papirus Icon Pack for Linux Gets Fresh Update
Papirus, the popular icon pack for Linux desktops, has received a new update for November 2023. The latest version adds icons for a slew of Linux software, including apps distributed on Flathub, as well as a redesigned icon for GNOME Console and a revamped animated spinner glyph. The following apps, games, and utilities pick up icons in Papirus v20231101: Flathub app coverage extends to include icons for: As mentioned, there’s a redesigned icon for GNOME Console (plus a new symbolic icon), and a revamped animated spinner glyph (this is often shown during loading actions in GNOME apps). Plus, Papirus boosts
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/papirus-icon-pack-november-2023
