Linux Support for Apple Silicon is Coming Thanks to this Developer
The developer who brought Linux to the PS4 has a new target in his sights: Linux on Apple Silicon. Apple recently switched to using its own ARM-based processors gives Mac computers, giving them an unassailable
#Dev #News #Apple #AppleSilicon #Arm
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/12/apple-silicon-linux-support-project
FontManager 0.8 Released with Google Fonts Integration
Font Manager 0.8 for Linux adds integration with Google Fonts, one of the biggest online sources of free fonts. Learn more about the app in this post.
#News #AppUpdates #FontManager #Fonts #GoogleFonts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/font-manager-0-8-google-fonts-integration-linux
Blender 2.91 Released with Major Improvements, Including New Setting Search Feature
A major update to Blender, the open source 3D modelling software, is out — and it brings a veritable bucketload of improvements to the design table.
#News #AppUpdates #Blender
Vivaldi Web Browser Now Has a Built-in Email Client
A fully-featured email client is the latest feature to be added to Vivaldi, the Chromium-based web browser. The bods beavering away on the wannabe web fave have added a native IMAP and POP3 email client,
#Dev #News #Email #Vivaldi
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/vivaldi-browser-integrated-email-client
Kdenlive Devs Fix Multitude of Bugs in Latest Release
Kdenlive 20.08.3 is now available to download. This version of the open source video editor is packed with bug fixes. Kdenlive 20.12 is released next month.
#News #AppUpdates #Kdenlive
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/kdenlive-20-08-3-bug-fix-release
Regolith 1.5 Released with Support for Ubuntu 20.10
A new version of the Regolith desktop is now available to download, boasting full support for Ubuntu 20.10. This is a new feature release of the i3-based desktop environment and includes key improvements and system
#News #Distros #Regolith #Ubuntu20_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/regolith-linux-1-5-released-based-on-ubuntu-20-10
Firefox 83 Arrives with HTTPS-Only Mode, PDF Form Filling + More
A new version of the Firefox web browser is available to download on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems and, after a string of more modest release, I’m pleased to say this one chock full of
#News
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/firefox-83-arrives-with-https-only-mode-pdf-form-filling-more
New GIMP Unstable Build Lets You Test Features Coming in GIMP 3.0
GIMP 3.0 is due for release next year. It will include many major changes and switch to GTK3. Developers can help test the changes in a new unstable build.
#Apps #News #AppUpdates #Gimp #ImageEditors
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/gimp-2-99-2-released-ahead-of-gimp-3-0-beta
How to Reset the Apps Grid in GNOME 3.38
Now that you’re able to rearrange apps shortcuts in the Applications grid (one of many new GNOME 3.38 features) you might be wondering what happens when you want to ‘undo’ changes and reset apps back
#HowTo #Gnome3_38
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/reset-gnome-shell-applications-grid
Ubuntu 21.04 Daily Builds Are Available to Download
Ubuntu 21.04 daily builds are available to download. New daily builds for Ubuntu 21.04 'Hirsute Hippo' will be made daily until the final, stable release.
#News #DailyBuilds #HirsuteHippo #Ubuntu21_04
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/ubuntu-21-04-daily-builds-available-to-download
Plasma System Monitor is a Modern System Stats App for KDE
Plasma System Monitor is a new system monitoring app in development for the KDE Plasma desktop. See what it looks like and learn how it works.
#News #Kde #KdePlasma5_14 #QtApps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/kde-new-plasma-system-monitor-app
Librem Mini Desktop PC Gets a 10th Gen Intel Refresh, But No Price Increase
Purism has announced a new version of its Librem Mini desktop PC. The small Linux-based computer is now powered by 10th Gen Intel i7-10510U processor.
#Hardware #News #LinuxPcs #Purism
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/purisms-librem-mini-desktop-pc-gets-a-10th-gen-intel-refresh
Meet the Raspberry Pi 400, a $70 Keyboard PC
Raspberry Pi has dished up a new treat for its legion of fans, as well as anyone who’s looking for a capable, affordable Linux PC. The Raspberry Pi 400, newly announced today, is a full-fledged
#Hardware #News #RaspberryPi #RaspberryPi4
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/raspberry-pi-400-specs-buy
GNOME Sushi Doesn’t Work in Ubuntu 20.10, But There is a Fix
GNOME Sushi doesn't work on Ubuntu 20.10, failing to preview anything. A workaround is available for those willing to put in the effort to get it working.
#News #Gnome3_38 #Sushi #Ubuntu20_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/gnome-sushi-doesnt-work-in-ubuntu-20-10-but-there-is-a-fix
You Can Now Upgrade the Original PinePhone with More RAM, Storage
Owners of the original PinePhone can now upgrade their device with more RAM and storage. Higher spec’d mainboards for the Pinephone, which will be of particular interest to BraveHeart and Ubports Community Edition owners, went
#Hardware #News #Pinephone
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/11/upgrade-original-pinephone-new-mainboard
Control Philips Hue Lights on Ubuntu with this GNOME Extension
Control Philips Hue lights from your Ubuntu PC check with this neat GNOME extension. It lets you turn bulbs on or off, adjust brightness, and more.
#News #GnomeExtensions #Iot #PhilipsHue
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/control-philips-hue-lights-linux-desktop
Get a Magic Lamp Effect on Ubuntu with this GNOME Extension
I’m in the process of revamping my guide on how to make Ubuntu look like a Mac (so it better reflects the look and feel of modern macOS) and the GNOME extension below is going
#Themes #Compiz #GnomeExtensions #Mac
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/magic-lamp-effect-gnome-extension
And We’re Off: Ubuntu 21.04 Development Begins
Development of Ubuntu 21.04 ‘Hirsute Hippo’ is now officially underway! Ubuntu developer Matthias Klose posted the traditional ribbon-cutting post over on the Ubuntu mailing list. There he explains that development starts with one major change
#News #HirsuteHippo #Ubuntu21_04
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/ubuntu-21-04-development-open
The Ubuntu 21.04 Codename is Hairy ‘n Huge!
The codename of Ubuntu 21.04 has been revealed but brace yourself: it’s a humungous hodgepodge of a name! Heroic Hare? Haughty Hamster? Hypnotic Hyrax?! No, Ubuntu 20.10 is the Hirsute Hippo. Yes, Ubuntu 21.04 answers
#News #Ubuntu21_04
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/ubuntu-21-04-codename-revealed