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
#Apps #News #CodeEditors #SublimeText #Texteditor
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/sublime-text-4-arrives-with-a-huge-set-of-improvements
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
#Hardware #News #Entroware #LinuxLaptops
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/entroware-proteus-linux-laptop-specs
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
#News #Chromebook #Chromeos #Crostini #Google
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/linux-app-support-on-chromebooks-is-coming-out-of-beta
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
#News
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/tuxedo-infinitybook-pro-3k-screen
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
#Apps #News #1Password #PasswordManagement
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/1password-for-linux-released
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.
#Apps #News #Atareao #GtkApps #Ubuntu #UbuntuFirstSteps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/ubuntu-first-steps-app-for-easy-tweaks
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.
#Dev #News #GoogleChrome
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/google-chrome-back-forward-cache-coming
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
#Dev #News #Beta #Kde #KdePlasma #Plasma
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/plasma-5-22-beta-released
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
#Hardware #News #Fairphone #Framework #Laptops
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/framework-modular-laptop-preorder-open
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
#HowTo #News #HirsuteHippo #Ubuntu21_04
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/upgrade-to-ubuntu-21-04-from-20-10
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
#Editorial #Corrections
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 —
#Hardware #News #Firmware #Keyboard #System76
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/system76-launch-configurable-keyboard
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
#Download #News #Bodhi #Distros #Enlightenment #Ubuntu20_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/body-linux-6-0-released-whats-new
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
#News #Arm #ArmLaptops #Hardware #Huawei #Unityos
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/huawei-new-laptop-runs-linux-os
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
#News #Video #Jingos #Jingpad #LinuxTablets
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/jingpad-tablet-hands-on-video
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
#Dev #News #Android #Gsconnect #KdeConnect
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/kde-connect-android-redesign-rolling-out
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
#List #News #AppUpdates #Cawbird #Distros #Kdenlive #Lrr
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/linux-release-roundup-elementary-os-kdenlive-cawbird-twitter-app
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
#Hardware #News #LinuxLaptops #Starlabs
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/starbook-mk-v-linux-laptop-specs-price
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
#News #Browsers #MicrosoftEdge
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/microsoft-edge-for-linux-is-now-in-beta
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
#News #Android #FileTransfers #LinuxMint #Warpinator
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/linux-mints-file-transfer-app-is-now-available-for-android