GNOME 3.38 Point Release Arrives with Fixes Galore
The first GNOME 3.38 point release is available to download. This update includes bug fixes for core desktop components like Mutter, and apps like Nautilus.
#News #Gnome3_38 #PointRelease
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/gnome-3-38-first-point-release
GIMP 2.10.22 Released with Major File Format Improvements
A new version of GIMP is available for download. GIMP 2.10.22 is described as a “bug fix release” but it does include a number of notable new things, including support for opening and saving AVIF 
#News #Gimp #ImageEditors #PhotographyTools
Ubuntu 18.04 Users Can Now Upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Yes, Finally)
If you’re on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and you’ve been waiting for the prompt that lets you upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 you can relax: it’s finally rolling out. Now, I imagine a lot of people reading
#News #Ubuntu18_04Lts #Ubuntu20_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/ubuntu-20-04-upgrade-finally-available
Automatic Theme Installation for Snap Apps is Shaping Up Nicely [Video]
One of the biggest downsides to using Snap apps on an Ubuntu desktop that’s heavily customised is the old ‘sore thumb’ issue. Not sure what I mean? You download, install, and enable a flashy new
#News #Video #Gtk+Themes #SnapApps #Snaps
Ubuntu 20.10 Reveals Its New Wallpaper
We’re only a few weeks away from the release of Ubuntu 20.10 which means, per tradition, it’s time to check out the new default wallpaper. When the Ubuntu 20.10 beta launched last week it did
#News #Wallpaper #Defaultwallpaper #GroovyGorilla #Ubuntu20_10
Fix Spotify Video Podcasts Not Working on Ubuntu Linux
Learn how to get Spotify video podcasts working on Linux. The fix is quick and easy and once done lets you watch video podcasts on Spotify in the Linux app.
#HowTo #QuickFix #Spotify
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/spotify-video-podcast-not-working-linux-fix
Ubuntu 20.10 Beta is Now Available to Download
The Ubuntu 20.10 beta build is now available to download. This release gives users the chance to go hands on with planned changes, including GNOME 3.38.
#Dev #News #Beta #GroovyGorilla #Ubuntu20_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/ubuntu-20-10-beta-download
Linux Mint is Working on a New Sticky Notes App
Linux Mint is working on a new sticky notes app. It lets users put Post It style notes on their desktop to show reminders, to-dos, and other tasks or notes.
#Dev #News #LinuxMint #Notetaking
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/linux-mint-new-sticky-notes-app
Linux Marketshare in September 2020 Was …Shall We Talk About Something Else?
Linux marketshare for September 2020 fell dramatically on that of August, according to NetMarketShare who've just published their latest tracking stats.
#News
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/linux-marketshare-in-september-2020
Purism Launches $99/m Librem AweSIM Cellular Service
Purism makes privacy-orientated laptops, PCs, USB security keys, and maintains a suite of decentralised social apps — and today they launched a cellular service plan! Purism’s AweSIM gives customers unlimited talk, texts, and data for
#News #LibremPhone #Librem5 #LinuxPhones #Purism
Ubuntu Replaces Its ‘Disintegrating Installer’ Icon with Something Simpler
Ubuntu 20.10 includes a new icon for the Ubiquity installer (the Ubuntu install tool). Not exactly breaking news but it's an important usability fix.
#News #Icons #Ubiquity #Ubuntu20_10 #Yaru
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/ubuntu-groovy-ubiquity-icon-fixed
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Gets 11th-Gen Intel Refresh, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition has been refreshed with the latest 11th Gen Intel processors, Iris Xe graphics, faster RAM options, and Thunderbolt 4 ports.
#Hardware#News#Dell#DellXps13#LinuxLaptops#Ubuntu20_04Lts
Calibre 5 Released with eBook Highlighting, Switches to Python 3
Calibre is a popular piece of cross-platform eBook management, reading, and editing software — and it has a new release. Calibre 5.0 is the first version of the app to use Python 3 fully. II
#News#AppUpdates#Calibre#Ebook#Ebooks
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/calibre-5-release-python-3
Todoist Takes on Trello with New Kanban Board Feature
Todoist now has a Kanban board feature similar to that made popular by Trello. Kanban boards are an effective project management tool designed to make it easier to organise tasks within projects and get an
#News#Productivity#Todoapps#Todoist#Trello
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/todoist-new-boards-feature-available
Microsoft Edge for Linux will Ship With These Features Missing
Microsoft has revealed more details on what Linux users can expect in the upcoming Edge for Linux release. In case you missed the news flash: Microsoft Edge for Linux will be available to download starting
#News#MicrosoftEdge
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/edge-linux-missing-features
Lenovo Expands Its Range of Ubuntu Laptops
Lenovo is expanding its range of Ubuntu laptops and PCs to cover almost 30 distinct models, including popular models like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th gen).
#Hardware#News#Lenovo#LinuxLaptops
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/ubuntu-lenovo-more-thinkpad-laptops
Firefox 81 Arrives with New Theme, Media Controls, PDF Viewer + More
Mozilla Firefox 81 has been released and it features some genuinely useful improvements. I know I probably say the same thing ever release, but last month’s Firefox 80 was a very low-key release for such
#News#AppUpdates#Browsers#Firefox
Microsoft Edge for Linux Finally Has a Release Date
You won’t have to wait too much longer to try Microsoft Edge on Linux — a preview version of the browser will be available to download next month. Microsoft only confirmed its plan to bring
#News#MicrosoftEdge
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/microsoft-edge-linux-preview-october
