elementary OS Adds ‘Highly Experimental’ Support for the Pinebook Pro
A version elementary OS for the Pinebook Pro Linux laptop is in development. Early access builds aren’t production ready and come with limitations.
#Dev#Arm#ArmLaptops#Elementary#Pine64#PinebookPro
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/pinebook-pro-elementary-os
Linux Usage Dropped in August, Analytics Stats Show
Informing you of NetMarketShare‘s monthly tally of desktop Linux users has become something of a “thing” on this site — and who am I to buck the trend: August’s figures are now out. But brace 
#News#Linux#Marketshare#Netmarketshare#Statcounter
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/linux-marketshare-august-2020
Blender 2.90 Released with Major Improvements, Initial Wayland Support
A brand new version of Blender, the open source 3D modelling software (and then some), is now available to download. In this post we look at what’s new.
#News#AppUpdates#Blender
GNOME’s Sound Recorder App Has an Awesome New Look
If you’re an avid user of the GNOME Sound Recorder application you’ll be thrilled to hear that the tool has finally received some overdue TLC. Developer Kavan Mevada has worked on modernising the audio recording
#Apps#News#AppUpdates#GnomeApps#Gsoc#Soundrecorder
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/gnome-sound-recorder-new-look
The Next PinePhone Community Edition Has Been Announced
The third PinePhone community edition has been revealed — and if you’re a Manjaro fan you’re in for a treat. Pine64 has confirmed that the next PinePhone ‘Community Edition’ will come pre-loaded with the popular
#Hardware#News#LinuxPhones#Manjaro#Mobilephones#Pine64#Pinephone
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/pinephone-manjaro-community-edition
Arc Menu 48 Released with 3 New Menu Layouts + More
Arc Menu is one the best GNOME extensions available — and it just got even better! A brand new version of Arc Menu has been released (version 48 for those keeping count) and it sees
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/arc-menu-48-released-with-3-new-menu-layouts-more
Arc Menu 48 Released with 3 New Menu Layouts + More
Arc Menu is one the best GNOME extensions available, and it just got even better! A new version of Arc Menu (version 48 for those keeping count) sees the alternative app launcher level up in
#News#AppLaunchers#AppUpdates#ArcMenu#GnomeExtensions
Glimpse 0.2.0 Released, Based on GIMP 2.10.18
Glimpse 0.2.0 has been released. This version of the open source image editor is based on GIMP 2.10.18 but makes a number of configuration changes.
#News#AppUpdates
Firefox 80 Released with Optional GPU Acceleration on Linux
Mozilla Firefox 80 is available to download. The latest release of the famous web browser features modest changes, but adds something exciting on Linux.
#News#AppUpdates#Browsers#Firefox#Mozilla
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/firefox-80-release-linux-gpu-acceleration
Give Ubuntu’s Default Theme a Makeover with Yaru Colors
Yaru Colors is a neat customisation script that changes the accent colors used in Ubuntu’s default GTK and icon themes with one of 14 different shades.
#Themes#EyeCandy#GtkThemes#IconTheme#Icons#Yaru
Not Got an Ubuntu 20.04 Upgrade Notification Yet? You’re Not Alone…
The Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS release arrived earlier this month but Ubuntu 18.04 LTS users are still waiting to be notified that the upgrade is available — so what gives?
#News#Lts#Ubuntu20_04Lts#Upgrade
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/ubuntu-20-04-upgrade-notification-delay
Kdenlive Scores a Sizeable Summer Update, Introduces New UI Layouts
Qt-based Kdenlive video editor has just issued a new release — and if you’re serious about your video editing on Linux you’re going to love what’s on offer. Kdenlive 20.08 introduces new layouts (though for
#News#Kdenlive#VideoEditors
Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS Released with Linux Kernel 5.4
Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS is now available to download. The fifth point release to the ‘Bionic Beaver’ features a new Linux kernel, fixes, plus new install media.
#News#BionicBeaver#PointRelease#Ubuntu18_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/ubuntu-18-04-5-lts-released-with-linux-kernel-5-4
Ubuntu Kylin Point Release Boosts Desktop Performance by 46%
More than 418 updates and other improvements have been made to the UKUI desktop environment since the release of Ubuntu Kylin 20.04 back in April.
#News #PointRelease #UbuntuKylin
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/ubuntu-kylin-point-release-boosts-desktop-3d-performance-by-46
Android Mirroring App ‘Scrcpy’ Improves Shortcuts, Clipboard Support
A new version of scrcpy, the terrifically easy way to mirror your Android smartphone on your desktop and interact with it, is out. Scrcpy v1.15 picks up the ability to forward ctrl and shift keys
#News #Android #AppUpdates #Scrcpy #SnapApps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/scrcpy-ctrl-shift-keyboard-support
This Cute Infographic Charts Ubuntu’s Course from 2004 to 20.04
As you may (or may not) have heard by now the first Ubuntu 20.04 point release is out and to mark the occasion Canonical has put together a cute new infographic. The overriding theme of
#News #Infographic
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/new-ubuntu-infographic-2020
Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS Released, Download Links & Details Inside
The first Ubuntu 20.04 LTS point release is now available for download. Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS rolls together all the bug fixes, app updates, and security patches issued to the “Focal Fossa” since its release back in April. The
#News #FocalFossa #PointRelease #Ubuntu20_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/ubuntu-20-04-1-lts-release
Pinta Image Editor Gets First Update in 5 Years
The Pinta image editor and drawing tool was a one-time must-have for the Linux desktop thanks to its broad feature set and user-friendly interface. Sadly development just kinda stopped… But five years on — or
#News #AppUpdates #ImageEditors #Pinta #Ppas
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/pinta-image-editor-back-from-the-dead
LibreOffice 7.0 Released, This is What’s New
LibreOffice 7.0 is here, serving as the latest stable release of the hugely popular open source productivity suite. Naturally LibreOffice 7.0 boasts a raft of welcome improvements and notable new features, the bulk of which
#News #AppUpdates #Libreoffice
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/libreoffice-7-0-released-this-is-whats-new
Flash ISOs to Multiple USB Sticks on Linux with Popsicle
If you’re looking for an easy way to flash install images to multiple USB sticks in parallel check out Popsicle. This handy tool, which is written in Rust, lets you write an .iso (or other
#Apps #News #FlathubApps #GtkApps #PopOs #Popsicle #System76 #Utilities
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/popsicle-flash-multiple-usb-sticks-linux
