Linux Marketshare Dipped in July, Stats Show
If you were hoping July would yield another bumper month for Linux marketshare I’m here to gently shake you awake and waft an aromatic espresso under your nose. After reporting a remarkable month-on-month rise in 
#News #Marketshare #Netmarketshare
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/linux-marketshare-july-2020
How to Install the Official 1Password Linux App on Ubuntu
An official 1Password Linux app is on the way and brave testers are invited to try a development preview ahead of a stable release later in the year year. 1Password is a user-friendly (and rather
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/official-1password-linux-app-available-for-testing
Linux Kernel 5.8 Released, This is What’s New
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 5.8 – but what’s new and improved? In this post we take a recap the new features and key changes. In his email announcement to the
#News #LinuxKernel
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/linux-5-8-kernel-features
Run Mac OS 8 on Linux as an Electron App
Fancy running Mac OS 8 on your macOS, Linux, or Windows 10 desktop without futzing around with virtual machines and disk images? Of course you dang-well don’t, but Slack developer Felix Rieseberg😉 is gifting you
#News #Electron #Mac #MacOs8 #Virtualmachines
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/mac-os-8-electron-app-download
How to Make Telegram’s Linux App Use System Window Frame
The latest version of the Telegram desktop client for Linux uses a “new” non-native window frame by default. To my eyes the new default window decorations looks a bit Windows 10-y. Which is to say:
#HowTo #News #Telegram
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/telegram-desktop-system-window-frame
Mozilla Firefox 79 Released, This is What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 79 is available to download for Windows, macOS and Linux. The new build makes adds tab page tweaks, better tracking protection, and more.
#News #AppUpdates #Firefox
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/firefox-79-download-features
Want to Improve Firefox Performance on Linux? Turn This Setting On
Learn how to enable WebRender in Firefox on Linux. This new tech can deliver a major performance boost by using your system's GPU to render web content.
#HowTo #News #Firefox
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/firefox-enable-webrender-linux
Enlightenment 0.24.2 Released with Bug Fixes, Updated Terminal App
I'm not entirely sure why I write about new releases of the Enlightenment desktop as and when they materialise, but I do — and a new one is here!
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DigiKam’s Improved Face Detection for Photos Even Works on Animals
A new version of Qt photo management tool ‘digiKam is now available and it features massively improved face detection. The team behind the open-source app say the new neural network model used in release “can
#News #AppUpdates #Digikam #Kde #PhotographyTools #QtApps
The 3rd-Gen KDE Slimbook is Here, And Boy is it Powerful
The all-new third-generation KDE Slimbook is now available to buy from— and on paper it looks a beast. Hiding inside its thin and light magnesium alloy case is a powerful AMD Ryzen 4000 processor, ample
#Hardware #News #Amd #Kde #LinuxLaptops #Slimbook
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/kde-slimbook-3-amd-ryzen-linux
TUXEDO Pulse 15 is an AMD-Powered Linux Ultrabook with Class
Looking for a powerful Linux workstation taking advantage of AMD chips? Look no further than the Pulse 15 from TUXEDO Computers which uses Ryzen 4000 chips.
#News #Amd #LinuxLaptops #Tuxedo
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/tuxedo-pulse-15-amd-linux-laptop
SuperTuxKart’s New Release is Ready for Testing
Everyone’s favourite open source kart racing game is gearing up for a new release, and if you’re feeling brave you can take it test drive. SuperTuxKart 1.2 RC features a number of key improvements when
#Gaming #News #Supertuxkart
Glimpse 0.2.0 Beta Available for Testing
A new beta release of Glimpse, the rebranded GIMP fork, is available for testing. Glimpse 0.2.0 is based on GIMP 2.10.18 and includes most of its features.
#Download #News #FlathubApps #Gimp #Glimpse #ImageEditors #SnapApps
Thunderbird 78 Released with OpenPGP Support, Integrated Lightning Calendar
Thunderbird 78 is the latest stable release of the email client. It features OpenPGP encryption support, integrated calendar, and dark mode support.
#Apps #News #EmailClient #Thunderbird
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/thunderbird-78-features-download
Get GNOME 3.38’s New Default Wallpapers Right Now
Here's your first look at GNOME 3.38's new default wallpaper, plus a link to download it to use on your own desktop ahead of September's GNOME 3.38 release.
#News #Wallpaper #Gnome3_38
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/gnome-3-38-wallpaper-adwaita
An Official GNOME Merchandise Shop Has Just Opened
Think your fashion sense could be improved by wearing the famous GNOME logo? If so, you’re in luck. The GNOME Shop is a new, official storefront. It stocks a range of GNOME branded items, including
#Merch #News #Gnome #Merchandise
Limited Edition PinePhone with 3GB RAM and USB Dock Goes on Sale
The PinePhone postmarketOS Community Edition is now available to order direct from Pine64 priced at $149 — but I don’t think you should buy it. Hear me out, hear me out — there is a
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/buy-pinephone-postmarketos
Star Labs’ New Travel-Friendly Linux Laptop is Affordable and Attractive
Finding a decent Linux laptop is easy these days, but finding one that doesn’t cost the earth is a little harder. Big-name brands like Dell and Lenovo serve up hard-to-beat, high-end powerhouses. But a growing
#Hardware #News #LinuxLaptops #Starlabs
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/starlabs-lite-mk-iii-linux-laptop
Use Nautilus? How to Open Folders in a Terminal App of Your Choice
Being able to open a folder in a terminal from Nautilus is handy — but what if you want to use a different terminal app? Use this plucky Nautilus plugin.
#HowTo #Nautilus
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/open-folder-in-terminal-ubuntu-plugin
‘NewsFlash’ is a Modern GTK Feed Reader for Linux Desktops
Here’s a quick heads-up about a new (well, somewhat new) desktop RSS reader called NewsFlash, which is gearing up for its first stable release. The app is described as being the “spiritual successor” to the
#Apps #Feedly #Feedreader #GtkApps #Rss
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/07/news-flash-gtk-feed-reader-linux
