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Canonical’s Steam Snap Will Let You Switch Between Different Mesa Stacks

The Steam snap app is levelling up its graphics prowess, as Canonical reveals plans to make different Mesa versions available for users to switch between.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/canoni

Want to Hide Buttons in GNOME’s Quick Settings Menu? Use This

The perfectly titled 'Quick Settings Button Remove' extension for GNOME 43 and above lets you choose which options appear in the Quick Settings menu.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/remove

You Can Upgrade to KDE Plasma 5.26 on Kubuntu 22.10

Upgrading to KDE Plasma 5.26 on Kubuntu 22.10 can be done using the Kubuntu Backports PPA. In this post I show how to add the PPA to upgrade Plasma desktop.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/instal

KDE neon is Now Based on Ubuntu 22.04 ‘Jammy Jellyfish’

KDE neon is now based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, giving users of the software project access to the latest KDE technologies atop a newer LTS base.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/kde-ne

This App Saves Clipboard Content as File on Ubuntu

Every copied a block of text to your clipboard and wished you could quickly save it as a file? Well, open source developer Marcos Costales (of Folder Color fame) has released a new app that does precisely this. When the ‘Clipboard to File’ tool is installed you get a new right-click context-menu entry in Nautilus file manager (or the Nemo and Caja file managers). When you select it, it saves clipboard content as a new text file or, if you copied an image, saves the image as a PNG. I often copy a big paragraph of text in the browser :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/save-c

How to See Battery Time Remaining in GNOME Quick Settings

An itch to scratch: want to see your battery's estimated time remaining instead of percentage in Ubuntu 22.10? There's a GNOME extension to help do it!

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/see-gn

Ubuntu 22.10: What’s New in the Official Flavours?

Ubuntu 22.10 is out, and so are updated versions of official Ubuntu flavours. There's a miscellany of improvements minor and major on offer, come see!

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ubuntu

Firefox 106 Brings PDF Annotation & Gesture Nav to Linux

I’ve been a bit busy with site design changes and Ubuntu 22.10 release content writing so I missed that Firefox 106 was released. And, y’know what? Firefox 106 is actually a pretty meaty update, even if I’m not a fan of all of its changes. The browser’s rapid release cadence means big new features are few and far between, or introduced slowly over several releases. Not so here. Firefox 106 New Features Gesture navigation First off: you know the “gesture navigation” I’ve banged on about since June? Well, is it finally enabled by default, out-of-the-box, ready-to-use in Firefox 106. At :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/firefo

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.10 from 22.04 LTS

I show you how to upgrade to Ubuntu 22.10 from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The process is quick and easy and can be done from your desktop, no need to reinstall.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/how-to

Ubuntu 22.10 is Now Available to Download

It’s live — Ubuntu 22.10 “Kinetic Kudu” is available to download. Ubuntu 22.10 comes with a number of improvements to the user experience, a new sound server, new text editor app, and Linux kernel 5.19. It also boasts better-than-ever support for the Raspberry Pi single board computer. As a short-term support release this version of Ubuntu comes with 9 months of app updates and support. It’s not long, but it take us well past the release of its successor, Ubuntu 23.04 which is due in April of next year. If you stay on top of your Ubuntu news you should :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ubuntu

Ubuntu 22.10: What’s New? [Video]

Ubuntu 22.10 is primed, ready to release on October 20 and to help ratchet up the excitement I’ve put together a short video to showcase the release’s most exciting new features. Not that any of them will be a surprise if you read this blog often enough! All told, Ubuntu 22.10 is a fairly modest update to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. While the inclusion GNOME 43 and the switch to PipeWire as its underlying audio stack are very positive changes, they’re not enough luscious enough to lure long-term support fans away from the bosom of stability. There’s still plenty to enjoy, :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ubuntu

Ubuntu’s New Terminal Ad is Angering Users

In September I tweeted a screenshot of something unexpected that has started to show up in the terminal when I ran system updates. It didn’t enrage me at the time (and it kinda still doesn’t) but I did find it a little …Off. Now, if you’re suitably tuned-in to the Linux newswire and/or an avid attendee of social media you’ll probably heard about the drama in question. If you haven’t, then allow me to… Yes, the furore is over an “ad” for Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s revamped support offering that replaces/augments Ubuntu Advantage (which has been around for many years) that :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ubuntu

Firefox View Doesn’t Feel Like a Feature, Mozilla. It Feels Like a Nag

I run beta builds of Firefox on my desktop and noticed something unexpected had recently prepended itself to my browser’s tab bar. The unexpected addition (that masquerade as a pinned tab) is for new feature (in testing) called Firefox View. This is a dashboard-style overview showing your 3 most recently closed tabs, plus sections to “pickup” tabs you’re gawking at on your other devices, and promotion for more limited-edition “colorways” (no idea, lol). But… I need to digress 😆… As a Linux user I take for granted how omnipresent Firefox is. In FOSS-world, this browser is still a big deal; :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/firefo

KDE Plasma 5.26 is Out with New Widgets, Wallpaper Option, and Wayland Support

Join me as I run-through the best new features available in KDE Plasma 5.26, the latest version of this effortlessly cool desktop environment. Let's go!

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/kde-pl

VirtualBox 7.0 Features Full VM Encryption, Better Support for Windows 11 + More

VirtualBox, the hugely capable open source virtualisation software, is now even more capable. Schlocky intro out of the way, I bring word that VirtualBox 7.0 is now available to download for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is a big update that adds a stack of features and improvements including, most notably, enhanced support for Windows 11. Yes, with the latest build it’s possible to install Windows 11 in VirtualBox with minimal fuss. This is thanks to the addition of SecureBoot and TPM 1.2/2.0 support. VirtualBox users can, on compatible machines, run the latest version of Microsoft’s OS without workarounds and :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/virtua

Ghostwriter is a Deathly Good Distraction Free Writing App

If you’re looking for a smart, distraction free text editor for Windows, macOS, or Linux, check in with Ghostwriter. Ghostwriter is now part of the KDE app family proper, and for good reason: it’s a supremely competent, straightforward word processor with markdown support, including a toggle-able rich preview so that you can see your formatting in-situ, as you type. This app also auto-saves work as you type (so you can work with some ease of mind) and it has several advanced ‘distraction free’ features that help you tune out on what you’re doing. Oh — can I get a woo, :sys_more_orange:
&ProductivityApps

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ghostw

Make Desktop Shortcuts for AppImages with this Tool

Want to create app launcher shortcuts for your favourite AppImage software on Ubuntu? Look no further than this neat open source app – it's ace!

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/appima

Extension Manager 0.4 Intros Compatibility Checker, Adaptive UI

Extension Manager 0.4 is out with a mobile-friendly UI, and better adherence to GNOME HIG. A new compatibility assistant is included too, if you need it.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/gnome-

Vivaldi Web Browser Continues Adding Every Feature, Ever

Furthering its ambition to replicate absolutely everything in existence inside itself, the latest Vivaldi web browser release adds a productivity feature.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/vivald

Linux Kernel 6.0 Released, This is What’s New

The Linux kernel 6.0 release is full of welcome changes, which we look at in this post. From new hardware support to networking, security, and performance.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/linux-

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