This Extension Makes Accessing GNOME Shell’s Advanced Settings Easier
Are there parts of the GNOME Shell UI you wish you could configure and customise? If so, check out the Shell Configurator GNOME extension, recently updated to support GNOME 42. This free, open source add-on makes it incredibly easy to access GNOME Shell’s advanced backend settings without needing to use the command line or a tool like dconf-editor. You get a clean, organised design with fully searchable settings that are clearly labelled so that you know turning which toggle does what. Among the things you can do using the Shell Configurator GNOME extension: Adjust animation speed Show/hide top bar items 
#Download #GnomeExtensions #GnomeShell #Powerusers
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/gnome-shell-configurator-extension-advanced-settings
Clapper GTK Video App Bags Performance Boost in Latest Update
An improved version of the (very sleek) Clapper video player is available to download. I’ve written about this GStreamer-based GTK media player before, but it was a while ago and I haven’t mentioned it since. It’s actually added quite a few new features since then, including experimental and entirely opt-in Pipewire support. The latest version of Clapper, version 0.5, introduces a ‘new and improved GSrreamer video sink’. This switch introduces performance improvements and lays groundwork for future performance in the future, and handles overlay of subtitles. If Clapper’s old sink worked well for you (and you find the new one
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Chertan is a Cool Circular Conky Theme for Linux
Conky is a great way to personalise your Linux desktop regardless of which distro or DE you’re using. There are hundreds if not thousands of Conky themes available, ranging from simple stat tables to Lua-laden masterpieces. I recently came across a new Conky config I like. It shows the date, current weather conditions, an average CPU and RAM load, and the currently playing song in MPD. I figured I’d share the theme on here and add a bit info on how to customise this Conky to work with your location and any MPRIS-compatible music player, rather than MPD. It requires
#Download #Themes #Conky #ConkyThemes #EyeCandy
Flameshot Screenshot Tool Just Added Even More Features
When it comes to screenshot tools for Linux nothing rivals the feature set offered by the Qt-based Flameshot — and the app just got a major update.
#Apps #News #AppUpdates #Flameshot #Screenshots
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/flameshot-screenshot-adds-yet-more-features-in-latest-release
Linux Lite 6.0 Released, Based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Linux Lite 6.0 is out based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Linux 5.15, and Xfce 4.16. There's a new theme, a new system monitor, and a huge web browser change.
#Download #News #Distros #LightweightDistros #LinuxLite #Xfce
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/linux-lite-6-0-released-based-on-ubuntu-22-04-lts
How to Fix ‘apt-key’ Deprecation Warning on Ubuntu
If you see an apt-key deprecated warning when you run apt update on Ubuntu and want to fix it, you’re in the right place In this post I walk you (and myself) through the process. See, after I followed the steps to install TeamViewer on Ubuntu I noticed the following error every time I run apt update: W: https://linux.teamviewer.com/deb/dists/stable/InRelease: Key is stored in legacy trusted.gpg keyring (/etc/apt/trusted.gpg), see the DEPRECATION section in apt-key(8) for details. Though undesired, the warning does not prevent updating or upgrading the system. You can ignore it without any ill effect and, for a day or :sys_more_orange:
#HowTo #Apt #Gpg
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/fix-apt-key-deprecation-error-on-ubuntu
How to Install TeamViewer on Ubuntu & Linux Mint
TeamViewer is an application that lets you access other computers remotely so you can modify, maintain, or manage them wherever you are, as though you were actually there. Better yet, the app works with all major platforms: Windows, macOS, and Linux (also in limited forms on iOS and Android too). You can use TeamViewer to transfer files to/from a remote computer and host; chat in real time with its users; sync clipboard contents, and more. TeamViewer is also simple to use: you install the app on both computers, then connect using the unique ID and password the app generates. While
#HowTo #RemoteDesktopSession #Teamviewer
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/how-to-install-teamviewer-in-ubuntu
GNOME Devs Mockup a Modern Image Viewer with Editing Tools
Back in 2019 I opined that Ubuntu needs a better image viewer than the one it currently offers (which is Eye of GNOME, if you didn’t know, a core GNOME app). Alas, that hasn’t happened yet. Ubuntu still uses an image viewer that doesn’t offer all of the features that rival operating systems do (yes, even the ChromeOS image viewer can do more out-of-the-box). But hope is on the horizon. GNOME design guru Allan Day has revised his mockups for an improved GNOME image handling experience. Before we look at why his proposals have a dork like me excited, I
#Dev #News #Gnome #Imageviewers #Loupe #Mockups
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/new-gnome-image-viewer-mockups-with-editing-tools
Tagger is a Terrific GTK Audio Tag Editor for Linux Desktops
Looking for an open source audio tag editor with a simple, straightforward UI and decent feature set? Check out Tagger, a new GTK app for Linux desktops.
#Apps #AudioApps #Easytag #FlathubApps #GtkApps #Tagger #Utility
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/tagger-gtk-audio-tag-editor-for-linux
Amberol GTK Music App Gains New Features, Reduces Memory Usage
I’m a big fan of Emmanuele Bassi’s Amberol music player and the latest version, released this weekend adds a couple of pretty big new features. Before I get to those, I will point out that this GTK-based music music player has been updated numerous times since I spotlighted it back in April. UI improvements, including relocating the playlist to the left-hand side of the window, have been implemented; there’s now an option to disable UI recolouring; and comprehensive MPRIS support. Amberol 0.8 is the latest release and it lets you search for songs in the playlist/queue. You don’t need to
#Apps #News #Amberol #AppUpdates #GtkApps #MusicPlayers
Microsoft Gives $10k to GNOME for… Being Awesome, Basically
GNOME is set to receive a $10,000 boost from Microsoft. Don't panic: they're not trying to buy influence, but 'give back' to free software projects it uses.
#Community #News #FossFund #Gnome #Microsoft
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/microsoft-foss-fund-gnome-project
TIL You Can Increase Vivaldi UI Size (Because Of Course You Can; It’s Vivaldi)
When I posted an article on the recent Vivaldi update — the built-in Vivaldi Mail client is now stable, in-case you missed it — I casually mentioned that my only real “gripe” with using Vivaldi on Ubuntu is that the UI looks too small on my display. Now, this problem isn’t exclusive to Vivaldi. I find most Chromium-based web browsers are a bit on the teensy side. Sure, I could enable fractional scaling in the Settings app to try and offset the issue but since the rest of my UI is fine as-is, I’d rather not. Vivaldi is not obnoxiously
#HowTo #Vivaldi
Ubuntu Core 22 Released for IoT and Embedded Device Makers
A new version of Ubuntu Core is available to download. For those unaware, of it Ubuntu Core is Canonical’s streamlined Ubuntu spin targeted at embedded devices, IoT, and other industrial hardware. It is a containerised version of regular Ubuntu boasting a small footprint, super-secure design, and support for transactional software updates using Snaps. Ubuntu Core 22 is the latest release and as you may be able to tell from its version number it’s based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. It is backed by 10 years of security maintenance of kernel, OS and application-level code updates from Canonical. To be clear: Ubuntu Core isn’t the
#Download #News #Canonical #Iot #UbuntuCore
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/ubuntu-core-22-released-for-iot-and-embedded-device-makers
Don’t Forget: Ubuntu 21.10 Support Ends on July 14, 2022
It's tick-tock-end-of-life'o'clock for Ubuntu 21.10 'Impish Indri. Those using it should upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 soon to continue receiving updates.
#News #Eol #ImpishIndri #Support #Ubuntu21_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/ubuntu-21-10-end-of-life
5 Neat New Features in KDE Plasma 5.25
Today sees the release of KDE Plasma 5.25, the latest version of this free and open source desktop environment. KDE Plasma 5.25 is the follows-up to KDE Plasma 5.24 LTS, last year’s sizeable and well-received long-term support update. While this version isn’t an LTS it does boast over 400 bug fixes and includes a number of interesting new features that users will be keen to try. Without any further waffle, let’s look at 5 of the best new features in KDE Plasma 5.25. KDE Plasma 5.25: 5 Best Changes 1. Auto Accent Colours Find it hard to settle on an
#List #News #DesktopEnvironments #Kde #KdePlasma
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/kde-plasma-5-25-new-features
Using a Tablet as a Second Monitor in Ubuntu is Actually Pretty Easy
Today I learn that it’s pretty easy to use an iPad or an Android tablet as a second monitor with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Not just “access your desktop” but “use it to extend your desktop” as though it were a regular, physically connected external monitor. I know: I’m supposed to be on the pulse of stuff like this and yet, here I am, monsieur slow-train, only learning about this capability cos it got mentioned it in a Reddit thread that, mercifully, passed before my eyes. Naturally I had to dive it to try it out first hand. I’ve wanted something
#Hardware #HowTo #ExternalMonitors #Gnome42 #Ipad #RemoteDesktopSession
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/use-ipad-as-second-monitor-ubuntu-22-04
Use Authenticator to Generate Two-Factor Authentication Codes on Linux
'Authenticator' is an easy to use two-factor authentication app for the Linux desktop, and lets you generate 2-factor authentication codes for more than 290 services.
#Apps #Download #Authenticator #FlatpakApps #Security
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/two-factor-authentication-code-app-generator-for-linux
Plex’s New Linux Apps Now Available on Flathub
A small (SEO-unfriendly) post to mention that the new Plex Desktop app for Linux is now available on Flathub. The proprietary Plex Desktop and Plex HTPC apps made their Linux debut on Canonical’s Snap Store a few weeks back. At the time the media-streaming company said that Flatpak builds would follow in the future. Well, the future has only gone and blinkin’ arrived! Yes, Plex’s new Linux apps are now available to install from Flathub. This makes it super-duper simple to get both the new desktop client and its big-screen-friendly sibling up and running on your distro of choice, be
#News
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/plexs-new-linux-apps-now-available-on-flathub
A Memory Quirk in Ubuntu 22.04 is Killing Apps too Frequently
If you’ve found memory management in Ubuntu a little too aggressive since upgrading to 22.04 LTS know this: you are not alone. A new discussion on the Ubuntu mailing list highlights issues scores of users are experiencing on the system. It all links back to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS’s introduction of systemd-oomd, a user-space out of memory killer that’s designed to “take corrective action before an OOM occurs in the kernel space’. When it detects that memory pressure is getting a bit too stressed, it intervenes to ensure the system copes, and (most) things stay running. Problem is, some folks are
#Dev #News #Systemd #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/ubuntu-22-04-systemd-oom-killing-apps
GitHub Axes Atom Text Editor, Recommends VSCode Instead
GitHub is 'sunsetting' the Atom text editor later this year. No further development on the app is planned, and encourages users to seek out alternatives.
#Community #News #Atom #Github #Microsoft #Texteditor #Vscode
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/github-axes-atom-text-editor-recommends-vscode-instead
