GNOME Devs Mockup a Modern Image Viewer with Editing Tools
Back in 2019 I opined that Ubuntu needs a better image viewer than the one it currently offers (which is Eye of GNOME, if you didn’t know, a core GNOME app). Alas, that hasn’t happened yet. Ubuntu still uses an image viewer that doesn’t offer all of the features that rival operating systems do (yes, even the ChromeOS image viewer can do more out-of-the-box). But hope is on the horizon. GNOME design guru Allan Day has revised his mockups for an improved GNOME image handling experience. Before we look at why his proposals have a dork like me excited, I 
#Dev #News #Gnome #Imageviewers #Loupe #Mockups
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/new-gnome-image-viewer-mockups-with-editing-tools
Tagger is a Terrific GTK Audio Tag Editor for Linux Desktops
Looking for an open source audio tag editor with a simple, straightforward UI and decent feature set? Check out Tagger, a new GTK app for Linux desktops.
#Apps #AudioApps #Easytag #FlathubApps #GtkApps #Tagger #Utility
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/tagger-gtk-audio-tag-editor-for-linux
Amberol GTK Music App Gains New Features, Reduces Memory Usage
I’m a big fan of Emmanuele Bassi’s Amberol music player and the latest version, released this weekend adds a couple of pretty big new features. Before I get to those, I will point out that this GTK-based music music player has been updated numerous times since I spotlighted it back in April. UI improvements, including relocating the playlist to the left-hand side of the window, have been implemented; there’s now an option to disable UI recolouring; and comprehensive MPRIS support. Amberol 0.8 is the latest release and it lets you search for songs in the playlist/queue. You don’t need to
#Apps #News #Amberol #AppUpdates #GtkApps #MusicPlayers
Microsoft Gives $10k to GNOME for… Being Awesome, Basically
GNOME is set to receive a $10,000 boost from Microsoft. Don't panic: they're not trying to buy influence, but 'give back' to free software projects it uses.
#Community #News #FossFund #Gnome #Microsoft
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/microsoft-foss-fund-gnome-project
TIL You Can Increase Vivaldi UI Size (Because Of Course You Can; It’s Vivaldi)
When I posted an article on the recent Vivaldi update — the built-in Vivaldi Mail client is now stable, in-case you missed it — I casually mentioned that my only real “gripe” with using Vivaldi on Ubuntu is that the UI looks too small on my display. Now, this problem isn’t exclusive to Vivaldi. I find most Chromium-based web browsers are a bit on the teensy side. Sure, I could enable fractional scaling in the Settings app to try and offset the issue but since the rest of my UI is fine as-is, I’d rather not. Vivaldi is not obnoxiously
#HowTo #Vivaldi
Ubuntu Core 22 Released for IoT and Embedded Device Makers
A new version of Ubuntu Core is available to download. For those unaware, of it Ubuntu Core is Canonical’s streamlined Ubuntu spin targeted at embedded devices, IoT, and other industrial hardware. It is a containerised version of regular Ubuntu boasting a small footprint, super-secure design, and support for transactional software updates using Snaps. Ubuntu Core 22 is the latest release and as you may be able to tell from its version number it’s based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. It is backed by 10 years of security maintenance of kernel, OS and application-level code updates from Canonical. To be clear: Ubuntu Core isn’t the
#Download #News #Canonical #Iot #UbuntuCore
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/ubuntu-core-22-released-for-iot-and-embedded-device-makers
Don’t Forget: Ubuntu 21.10 Support Ends on July 14, 2022
It's tick-tock-end-of-life'o'clock for Ubuntu 21.10 'Impish Indri. Those using it should upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 soon to continue receiving updates.
#News #Eol #ImpishIndri #Support #Ubuntu21_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/ubuntu-21-10-end-of-life
5 Neat New Features in KDE Plasma 5.25
Today sees the release of KDE Plasma 5.25, the latest version of this free and open source desktop environment. KDE Plasma 5.25 is the follows-up to KDE Plasma 5.24 LTS, last year’s sizeable and well-received long-term support update. While this version isn’t an LTS it does boast over 400 bug fixes and includes a number of interesting new features that users will be keen to try. Without any further waffle, let’s look at 5 of the best new features in KDE Plasma 5.25. KDE Plasma 5.25: 5 Best Changes 1. Auto Accent Colours Find it hard to settle on an
#List #News #DesktopEnvironments #Kde #KdePlasma
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/kde-plasma-5-25-new-features
Using a Tablet as a Second Monitor in Ubuntu is Actually Pretty Easy
Today I learn that it’s pretty easy to use an iPad or an Android tablet as a second monitor with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Not just “access your desktop” but “use it to extend your desktop” as though it were a regular, physically connected external monitor. I know: I’m supposed to be on the pulse of stuff like this and yet, here I am, monsieur slow-train, only learning about this capability cos it got mentioned it in a Reddit thread that, mercifully, passed before my eyes. Naturally I had to dive it to try it out first hand. I’ve wanted something
#Hardware #HowTo #ExternalMonitors #Gnome42 #Ipad #RemoteDesktopSession
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/use-ipad-as-second-monitor-ubuntu-22-04
Use Authenticator to Generate Two-Factor Authentication Codes on Linux
'Authenticator' is an easy to use two-factor authentication app for the Linux desktop, and lets you generate 2-factor authentication codes for more than 290 services.
#Apps #Download #Authenticator #FlatpakApps #Security
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/two-factor-authentication-code-app-generator-for-linux
Plex’s New Linux Apps Now Available on Flathub
A small (SEO-unfriendly) post to mention that the new Plex Desktop app for Linux is now available on Flathub. The proprietary Plex Desktop and Plex HTPC apps made their Linux debut on Canonical’s Snap Store a few weeks back. At the time the media-streaming company said that Flatpak builds would follow in the future. Well, the future has only gone and blinkin’ arrived! Yes, Plex’s new Linux apps are now available to install from Flathub. This makes it super-duper simple to get both the new desktop client and its big-screen-friendly sibling up and running on your distro of choice, be
#News
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/plexs-new-linux-apps-now-available-on-flathub
A Memory Quirk in Ubuntu 22.04 is Killing Apps too Frequently
If you’ve found memory management in Ubuntu a little too aggressive since upgrading to 22.04 LTS know this: you are not alone. A new discussion on the Ubuntu mailing list highlights issues scores of users are experiencing on the system. It all links back to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS’s introduction of systemd-oomd, a user-space out of memory killer that’s designed to “take corrective action before an OOM occurs in the kernel space’. When it detects that memory pressure is getting a bit too stressed, it intervenes to ensure the system copes, and (most) things stay running. Problem is, some folks are
#Dev #News #Systemd #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/ubuntu-22-04-systemd-oom-killing-apps
GitHub Axes Atom Text Editor, Recommends VSCode Instead
GitHub is 'sunsetting' the Atom text editor later this year. No further development on the app is planned, and encourages users to seek out alternatives.
#Community #News #Atom #Github #Microsoft #Texteditor #Vscode
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/github-axes-atom-text-editor-recommends-vscode-instead
Regolith Desktop 2.0 is Out with Various Changes
A brand new version of the Regolith desktop is now available. Regolith desktop 2.0 aims to meet the needs of those who seek a fast and efficient desktop Linux experience controlled (primarily) from the keyboard. Regolith pairs the i3 tiling window manager with GNOME Flashback, and adds in an assortment of other open-source components to deliver a curated, keyboard-driven UX. And are some big changes since the Regolith 1.6 release from last summer. For one, devs have replaced the rofi “launcher” with a new “desktop executor designed specifically for Regolith” called ilia. This tool is, to be fair, pretty awesome and
#Download #News #DesktopEnvironments #I3 #Ppas #Regolith #Ubuntu20_04Lts #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/regolith-desktop-2-0-released
Ping – Vivaldi Mail is Stable, Ready for Everyday Use
The Vivaldi web browser now comes with a built-in email client with configurable layout and offline support. Plus, new calendar & RSS feed reader features.
#Download #News #AppUpdates #EmailClient #Vivaldi #WebBrowsers
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/vivaldi-mail-is-stable-ready-for-use
See the Current Date on Ubuntu’s Calendar Icon
Ever noticed that the calendar app icon on macOS and iOS always shows the current (and correct) date? It’s one of those subtle, unassuming features that likely goes unnoticed by most. But when you’re aware of it you can’t help but think: “heh, that’s kinda neat”. Well, now you can get something similar on the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS desktop. Show Date on Calendar Icon in Ubuntu Now, I dare say some of you will be yelling “Joey, the date is shown at the top of the screen in Ubuntu. If I need to see it, I can” — and you’re
#HowTo #Calendar #EyeCandy #Icons #Scripts #Yaru
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/see-the-current-date-on-ubuntus-calendar-icon
System76 to Open Distribution Hub in Europe
After years of wishing by users System76 is set to start making its products available to buy in Europe. It'll start with Launch, its mechanical keyboard.
#Hardware #News #JeremySoller #Keyboards #System76
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/system76-is-opening-a-european-distribution-center
Dev Ports Popular Unity-Era Feature to Ubuntu Dock – But Will It Be Merged?
Cool thing exists, falls out of vogue, gets forgotten, then comes back to much hype – a tale as old as time, and as true for code as pop stars and fashion.
#Dev #News #DashToDock #MergeProposals #UbuntuDock #Unity
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/dash-to-dock-window-spread-feature-proposal
EverSticky: Sticky Notes App for Linux that Syncs to Evernote
When it comes to sticky note apps for Linux it’s fair to say we’re spoilt for choice – heck knows I’ve tried most of the ones out there! EverSticky is another open-source sticky notes app for Linux but it has a major difference: it syncs to Evernote, the hugely-popular note taking and task management service. Existing Evernote users will find this a compelling USP as, with minimal effort, it’s easy to take notes and keep them in sync across multiple devices. EverSticky is a Qt-based app created by developer Joey Miller. But it’s fully compatible with most modern Linux desktops
#Apps #NoteTakingApps #QtApps #SnapApps #StickyNotes
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/eversticky-sticky-notes-for-ubuntu-with-evernote-sync
HP’s New Linux Laptop is Available to Pre-Order
The HP Dev One is a developer-focused laptop preloaded with the Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS Linux distro from System76. See HP Dev One specs and pricing inside.
#Hardware #News #Amd #Hp #LinuxLaptops #PopOs #System76
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/hp-dev-one-linux-laptop-specs-price
