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Sublime Text 4 Arrives with a Huge Set of Improvements

The first stable release Sublime Text 4 is now available to download. Sublime Text 4 features a wealth of workflow improvements, various user interface tweaks, and even some new capabilities. This includes new dark mode :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/sublim

Entroware Proteus is a Linux Laptop for Getting Things Done

It’s been a busy few weeks for Linux laptops, with new devices from StarLabs and TUXEDO being announced. Not wanting to be left out is UK-based computer company Entroware, who have just unveiled their latest :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/entrow

Linux App Support on Chromebooks is Coming Out of Beta

Chromebooks are versatile things as owners of modern devices able to install and run progressive web apps, Android apps, and even desktop Linux ones too. Now we learn (via Android Central) that Google is gearing :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/linux-

TUXEDO’s New InfinityBook Pro 14 is All About the Screen

A Linux laptop with a super sharp 3k screen? I’m listening! Don’t get me wrong, FHD isn’t terrible (and it’s not like fractional scaling is super perfect yet anyway) but it feels like these regular :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/tuxedo

1Password For Linux Officially Released, Here’s How to Install It

1Password is now officially available on Linux! The app entered beta last year but is now considered stable enough for everyday use by Linux users, regardless of their preferred Linux distro or desktop environment. Better :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/1passw

New App Makes It Easier to Tweak Ubuntu’s Hidden Settings

'Ubuntu First Steps' is a new tool for tweaking Ubuntu. The GTK app provides options to customise the Ubuntu dock, desktop icons, and install more apps.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/ubuntu

Chrome Devs Bring ‘Back Forward Cache’ to Desktop for Instantaneous Page Loads

Google Chrome on desktop isn't the fastest, so news that devs working on the browser will port a speedy Android feature to desktop builds is good news.

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/google

KDE Plasma 5.22 Beta Arrives with ‘Hugely Improved’ Wayland Support

KDE developers have just released the first beta of KDE Plasma 5.22. This beta arrives ahead of the planned stable release of KDE Plasma 5.22 on June 8, 2021. So what have the developers working :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/plasma

Framework’s Innovative Modular Laptop is Now Available to Pre-Order

Most of us consider an ‘upgradeable laptop’ to mean one that lets you add a stick of RAM or offer room for an extra SSD — but hardware startup Framework wants to reboot our expectations :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/framew

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 21.04 from 20.10 (Yes, Finally)

You can finally upgrade to Ubuntu 21.04 from 21.10 as the boot-breaking bug blocking the process has been resolved — phew! In case you’ve been living somewhere remote, Ubuntu 21.04 ‘Hirsute Hippo’ is the latest short-term :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/upgrad

Ignore that, folks…

Oh boy, I made a mistake and published something I shouldn’t have. Totally on me; I was so fixated on making sure I published at the right time — 10AM MDT to BST was confusing :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/ignore

System76’s First Keyboard Packs in Plenty of Surprises

System76 is best known for selling Linux laptops and developing the Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS distro, but keyboards? Today (May 12) is launch date for the System76 ‘Launch’, a compact and highly configurable mechanical keyboard which — :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/system

Bodhi Linux 6.0 Released, This is What’s New

A new version of Bodhi Linux is available to download, based on the Ubuntu 20.04.2 point release. As well as offering a newer version of the Linux kernel, Bodhi Linux 6.0 carries a commendable crop :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/body-l

Huawei’s New ARM Laptop Runs a Linux OS (But Don’t Get Excited Yet)

Huawei is launching a new ARM laptop in China — and it comes preinstalled with a Linux-based OS. While ARM laptops aren’t new — it was possible to buy Ubuntu ARM netbooks back in 2010 :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/huawei

New Hands-On Video Shows Off the JingPad A1 Linux Tablet

Here’s our first look at the Linux tablet everyone is talking about: the JingPad A1. JingOS developers are gearing up to launch a crowdfunding campaign for the iPad-inspired slate next month. Today they give us :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/jingpa

KDE Connect’s Android App Gets a Mini Makeover

A redesigned version of the KDE Connect Android app is rolling out now on the Google Play Store. KDE Connect 1.17, which will likely come to F-Droid shortly, gives the app a bright, clean makeover :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/kde-co

Linux Release Roundup: elementary OS, Kdenlive & Cawbird Twitter App

It’s been a busy few weeks in FOSS land. A number of well-known software projects have seen new releases, including those rounded up in this recap! As always, you can feed me news through the :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/linux-

StarLabs’ Latest Linux Laptop is Available to Preorder from £777

In the galaxy for a new Linux laptop? If so, check out the StarBook Mk V from UK-based tech outfit Star Labs. Their 3.1 pound notebook boasts a 14 inch full HD display, 11th-gen Intel :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/starbo

Microsoft Edge for Linux is Now in Beta

Microsoft Edge for Linux is now in beta. Since its debut last year, Microsoft Edge for Linux has so far only been available as a ‘developer’ preview. Technically nothing changes here; the browser still isn’t :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/micros

Linux Mint’s File Transfer App is Now Available for Android

Linux Mint’s Warpinator file transfer tool is now available for Android devices, including Chromebooks. The tool makes it super-easy to fling files from computer to computer over your local network, no third-party hosting required. A :sys_more_orange:

:sys_omgubuntu: omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/linux-

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