Musique Music Player Ported to Qt 6, Refreshes UI
It’s been a long time since I last wrote about Musique, a desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Amazingly, the app is still going as it just got its first major update in nearly 3 years. “This Musique update is the first Qt 6-based release I do. The main effort has been modernizing the look of the app: a more flat and clean style, with rounded artist pics and a nicer toolbar,” writes its developer, Flavio Tordini, on the project website. Musique is a music player in the traditional mould: you point it at a folder full of 
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/musique-music-player-ported-to-qt6
GNOME Shell 45.1 Now Rolling Out to Ubuntu 23.10
The recent GNOME Shell 45.1 update is now rolling out to users of Ubuntu 23.10. As the first point release to GNOME Shell since the GNOME 45 release in September, plenty of miscellaneous bug fixes, code cleanups, and crash solution are included. Among specific fixes mentioned in the official upstream changelog: The latter fix for the calendar pop up addresses a quirk where clicking on a date in the bottom row makes the entire applet shrink. Chances are you never noticed this bug as it does not occur if a date in any row above the final one is clicked
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gnome-shell-45-1-now-rolling-out-to-ubuntu-23-10
Pano Clipboard Manager Now Works in Ubuntu 23.10
In the world of Linux clipboard managers few can match the panache of Pano, a GNOME Shell extension I first wrote about last year. Pano offers an interactive, visually-rich dashboard from which to store, search, and organise your clipboard history. It’s similar to the popular macOS app Paste but arguably better since it’s free, open-source software and works on Linux. Well, I’m pleased to report that this flashy productivity aid (which can be navigated entirely from the keyboard, if you want) now supports GNOME 45 and Ubuntu 23.10. Better yet, the add-on now lets you choose where on screen it
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/pano-linux-clipboard-extension-gnome-45
Firefox 120 Released with Enhanced Privacy, PIP Snapping, and More
Mozilla Firefox 120 has landed, bringing with it a flurry of new features and improvements. Firefox 120 now supports corner snapping for Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode on Windows and Linux. This will put a PIP window back in a corner after it’s been moved elsewhere. To try it, hold the ctrl key and move a PIP window in the direction of any corner, and bam—it’ll snap. Firefox also adds a ‘Copy Link Without Site Tracking’ open to the context menu when right-clicking on links. This option ensures links copied to your clipboard do not contain any tracking information, source tags, or
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/firefox-120-released-tracking-protection
Inkscape 1.3.1 Released as ‘Biggest Bug Fix’ Update Ever
Inkscape, a free and open-source vector graphics editor, has released a new version which its developers say is the ‘biggest bug fix’ update they’ve ever shared! Alongside 40 bug fixes there are over 30 crash/freeze fixes included in Inkscape 1.3.1, with remedies to address workflow-wrecking behaviour during PDF import, or while using the the Live Path effect. Other changes in Inkscape 1.3.1: Two nifty new features have also been added: In all, a decent uplift to this design essential. For an avalanche more detail on every bug fixes and feature buff this update offers I highly recommend reading the Inkscape
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/inkscape-1-3-1-biggest-bug-fix-update-ever
SystemStatsPlus GNOME Extension
We’re not short of system monitoring tools for Ubuntu, with an array of desktop apps, extensions, widgets, Conky scripts, and command-line tools readily available to us. But if you’re keen to keep an eye firmly fixed on system resource usage the newly launched SystemStatsPlus GNOME extension will appeal (though only if you use Ubuntu 23.10, as this only supports GNOME 45 atm). SystemStatsPlus provides “real-time visualization of key system resources”, and described itself as “an essential tool for anyone looking to keep a close eye on their system’s performance”. Once installed, this extension embeds live, updating resource graphs in the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/systemstatsplus-system-monitor-gnome-extension
Use GDM Settings to Customise Ubuntu’s Login Screen
Ubuntu, like other Linux distributions uses the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) as its, well, display manager, though most of us tend to think of or refer to it as the login screen. To customise the Ubuntu login screen, such as setting a different theme or icon set, changing the login screen background image or colour, or getting night light to apply when viewing it, you can use a 3rd-party tool called GDM Settings. The app is written in Python and uses libadwaita for its UI, so it looks great on the modern Ubuntu desktop and adapts gracefully when resizing the
#Apps #Customization #Gdm
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gdm-settings-customise-ubuntu-login-screen
Linux Kernel 6.6 Officially Confirmed as an LTS
Last month saw the release of the Linux 6.6 kernel, a major update stuffed with new features, support for more hardware, and performance improvements. And today that kernel has been officially designated a long-term support release. This was a likely outcome as, based on how things typically work, the last kernel release of the year becomes the LTS edition. However, there was a small chance Linux 6.7 could squeak out just before the New Years clocks chimed around the world next month – but given that the next kernel is shaping up to be pretty huge, that’s less likely (should
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/linux-6-6-kernel-confirms-long-term-support
HandBrake 1.7 Released with AMD VCN & NVIDIA NVENC AV1 Encoders + Linux Fixes
A big update to HandBrake, the cross-platform and open-source video transcoder, is available to download. HandBrake 1.7.0 introduces a number of new features that users on Windows and macOS will benefit from, plus a bevvy of Linux-specific buffs. Buffs. I use that word a lot of late. New features and changes in Handbrake 1.7 that everyone gets to enjoy (hardware dependant) include: Those using Handbrake on ARM and Apple Silicon will benefit from greatly improved performance, with the the latest FFmpeg offering faster HEVC decoding, and SVT-AV1 assembly optimisations delivering a 4x increase in performance. If you regularly convert videos on
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/handbrake-1-7-nvidia-nvenc-av1
Vivaldi Web Browser is Coming to Flathub
Fans of the Vivaldi web browser may be excited to hear it’s coming to Flathub officially. A crop of recent code commits indicate the Chromium-based, closed-source web browser is preparing to arrive on Flathub, becoming the next big-name software vendor to adopt Flatpak and Flathub as a primary way for Linux users to install their wares. Vivaldi vying to join the ranks of developers embracing Flatpak and Flathub is not a surprise, and comes hot on the heels of messaging platform Discord being verified (even prior to verification, the Discord racked up millions of installs through Flathub). A wide range
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/vivaldi-web-browser-flathub
LXQt 1.4 Now Available in Lubuntu Backports PPA
If you use Lubuntu 22.04 LTS and want to upgrade to LXQt 1.4, the latest version of the Qt-based desktop, you can now do so using the Lubuntu Backports PPA. Like the Kubuntu Backports PPA, which brings newer versions of KDE Plasma to those using long-term support editions, the Lubuntu Backports PPA brings newer versions of the LXQt desktop. Devs say this approach provides the “perfect middle ground between stability and new features that users of all experience levels will be able to enjoy”. To add the Lubuntu Backports on Lubuntu 22.04: With the PPA added, run an update check
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/install-lxqt-1-4-lubuntu-backports-ppa
Foliate Linux eBook App Ported to GTK4, Adds New Features
Foliate, one of the best ebook readers for Linux, has released a major update. And I mean major. Firstly,y the app has been “rewritten from scratch with the latest platform libraries, GTK4 and Adwaita, with refreshed interface and improved performance,” says the developer. As well as being ported to GTK4, Foliate 3.0 also now uses its own library for parsing and rendering ePubs, no longer relying on Epub.js or KindleUnpack. This has the benefit of “greatly reducing startup time and memory usage” since entire files are no longer loaded into memory, in full. While the adage goes that one should never judge a book
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/foliate-ebook-app-major-update
OBS Studio 30 Released with Support for Intel QSV, HEVC, and AV1 on Linux
A new version of OBS Studio, version 30.0, has been released, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements. OBS Studio is free, open-source live streaming and screen recording software that is popular with gamers, streamers, and even educators and businesses due to its powerful feature set, customisation options, and easy-to-use interface. For Linux users OBS Studio 30 is a big one as it supports Intel QSV (Quick Sync Video) H264, HEVC, and AV1 on Linux. This buff will drastically improve the performance of OBS Studio on Linux when streaming or recording high-resolution video, in particular. A new
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/obs-studio-intel-qsv-hevc-av1-linux
TUXEDO Pulse 14 Linux Laptop Refreshed with AMD Ryzen 7
If you’re looking to buy a new Linux laptop that has a decent balance of performance and affordability, check out the latest offering from European company TUXEDO Computers. They’ve just announced a refresh of the TUXEDO Pulse 14, their ultra portable laptop. The latest model is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics, and a sizeable 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM. Storage-wise, the base config comes with a 500GB NVMe SSD, with TUXEDO OS (based on Ubuntu LTS) preinstalled, though other distros are available. Additional storage configurations are available but will bump the cost (only marginally;
#Hardware #News #Amd #LinuxLaptops #Tuxedo
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/tuxedo-pulse-14-amd-linux-laptop
Amazon Making its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android
Amazon is reportedly working on its own Linux-based OS to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays, and other non-tablet devices. —What’s that? This isn’t Ubuntu related? Oh I know that — but I’m excited! Word of Amazon’s new Linux-based OS, which is being developed under the codename ‘Vega’ (making me remember the worst Android tablet I ever owned) comes from Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers. He says he’s spoken to sources who’ve confirmed Amazon is developing its own iOS/Android competitor, and has tasked ‘hundreds of people’ in its Amazon Device OS group with building it. This includes former Mozilla engineer Zibi
#Hardware #News #Amazon
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/amazon-vega-linux-based-os
GNOME Receives €1M Investment from Sovereign Tech Fund
Heard of the Sovereign Tech Fund? I hadn’t, but the GNOME project has bagged itself a whopping €1 million investment from them. GNOME says it’ll be using the money to “modernize the platform, improve tooling and accessibility, and support features that are in the public interest” through the following projects and initiatives: Whether you’ve been using Linux for a fresh minute or a veritable eon you’ll know GNOME is a core pillar in the FOSS movement. The GNOME desktop environment is default in many of the most popular Linux distros; GNOME apps are used by millions of people around the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gnome-sovereign-tech-fund
KDE Plasma 6.0 Alpha Released
Arriving precisely on schedule is the first alpha release of KDE Plasma 6.0, and many of its related technologies. Development on Plasma 6, the next-gen edition of the popular Qt-based desktop environment, has been underway for a while. We’ve had teases, updates, and presentations, but now we have a tangible release to go hands on with. It’s easy to think of GNOME as the desktop environment most synonymous with desktop Linux distros given the biggest ones ship it (Ubuntu, included). But KDE Plasma is just as popular (not to mention capable). Heck, it even ships on Valve’s hugely popular portable
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/kde-plasma-6-0-alpha-released
Zoom Now Supports Ubuntu 23.10 (Unmet Dependencies Error Fixed)
I don’t use the Zoom Linux app (or Zoom in general) but I know many of you do, so you’ll pleased to hear the Zoom Deb installer now works in Ubuntu 23.10. The latest hot-fix release resolves a dependency issue with the deb installer that caused Zoom to not install on Ubuntu 23.10. The Zoom deb required the libegl1-mesa and libgl1-mesa-glx packages but these are available in 23.10. So attempting to install Zoom showed a The following packages have unmet dependencies. zoom : Depends: libgl1-mesa-glx but it is not installable Depends: libegl1-mesa but it is not installable E: Unable to correct problems, you have
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/zoom-deb-installer-ubuntu-23-10-fix
MusicPod, a Music, Radio & Podcast App for Linux, Has Improved a Lot
MusicPod, an all-in-one music, radio and podcast player for Linux created in Flutter, has matured at a clip since I first looked at it in the spring. The app was already in pretty good form then, able to play local audio files, browse and manage a audio library, create playlists, browse, download, subscribe, and listen to podcasts, search for and stream internet radio stations, and pin things to the sidebar. It can still do all of that plus a bit more, such as play video podcasts, notify you when a new episode of a subscribed podcast is released, and give
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Fedora Workstation 39 Released with GNOME 45, Linux 6.5 + More
The Fedora Project has released Fedora Workstation 39, the latest version of its flagship desktop Linux operating system. Fedora Workstation 39 brings a number of new features and improvements, including an updated desktop experience with GNOME 45, better hardware support and performance with the Linux 6.5 kernel, and a set of smaller changes that finesse the overall experience. Many of the new features in Fedora 39 will be familiar to those using Ubuntu 23.10, which also offers GNOME 45 and Linux 6.5. Naturally, Fedora Workstation 39 offers a best-in-class GNOME 45 experience, including the dynamic workspace indicator, keyboard backlight toggle
#News #Distros #Fedora #Gnome45
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/fedora-workstation-39-features-download
