Firefox 106 Brings PDF Annotation & Gesture Nav to Linux
I’ve been a bit busy with site design changes and Ubuntu 22.10 release content writing so I missed that Firefox 106 was released. And, y’know what? Firefox 106 is actually a pretty meaty update, even if I’m not a fan of all of its changes. The browser’s rapid release cadence means big new features are few and far between, or introduced slowly over several releases. Not so here. Firefox 106 New Features Gesture navigation First off: you know the “gesture navigation” I’ve banged on about since June? Well, is it finally enabled by default, out-of-the-box, ready-to-use in Firefox 106. At 
#News #AppUpdates #Firefox
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/firefox-106-released-with-pdf-annotating-gesture-nav-more
How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.10 from 22.04 LTS
I show you how to upgrade to Ubuntu 22.10 from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The process is quick and easy and can be done from your desktop, no need to reinstall.
#HowTo #KineticKudu #Ubuntu22_04Lts #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/how-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-22-10-from-22-04
Ubuntu 22.10 is Now Available to Download
It’s live — Ubuntu 22.10 “Kinetic Kudu” is available to download. Ubuntu 22.10 comes with a number of improvements to the user experience, a new sound server, new text editor app, and Linux kernel 5.19. It also boasts better-than-ever support for the Raspberry Pi single board computer. As a short-term support release this version of Ubuntu comes with 9 months of app updates and support. It’s not long, but it take us well past the release of its successor, Ubuntu 23.04 which is due in April of next year. If you stay on top of your Ubuntu news you should
#News #Gnome43 #KineticKudu #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ubuntu-22-10-released-and-available-to-download
Ubuntu 22.10: What’s New? [Video]
Ubuntu 22.10 is primed, ready to release on October 20 and to help ratchet up the excitement I’ve put together a short video to showcase the release’s most exciting new features. Not that any of them will be a surprise if you read this blog often enough! All told, Ubuntu 22.10 is a fairly modest update to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. While the inclusion GNOME 43 and the switch to PipeWire as its underlying audio stack are very positive changes, they’re not enough luscious enough to lure long-term support fans away from the bosom of stability. There’s still plenty to enjoy,
#News #Video #KineticKudu #ReleaseVideo #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ubuntu-22-10-video-new-features
Ubuntu’s New Terminal Ad is Angering Users
In September I tweeted a screenshot of something unexpected that has started to show up in the terminal when I ran system updates. It didn’t enrage me at the time (and it kinda still doesn’t) but I did find it a little …Off. Now, if you’re suitably tuned-in to the Linux newswire and/or an avid attendee of social media you’ll probably heard about the drama in question. If you haven’t, then allow me to… Yes, the furore is over an “ad” for Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s revamped support offering that replaces/augments Ubuntu Advantage (which has been around for many years) that
#News #Canonical #UbuntuPro
Firefox View Doesn’t Feel Like a Feature, Mozilla. It Feels Like a Nag
I run beta builds of Firefox on my desktop and noticed something unexpected had recently prepended itself to my browser’s tab bar. The unexpected addition (that masquerade as a pinned tab) is for new feature (in testing) called Firefox View. This is a dashboard-style overview showing your 3 most recently closed tabs, plus sections to “pickup” tabs you’re gawking at on your other devices, and promotion for more limited-edition “colorways” (no idea, lol). But… I need to digress 😆… As a Linux user I take for granted how omnipresent Firefox is. In FOSS-world, this browser is still a big deal;
#News #Opinion #Firefox #Mozilla
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/firefox-view-doesnt-feel-like-a-feature-mozilla
KDE Plasma 5.26 is Out with New Widgets, Wallpaper Option, and Wayland Support
Join me as I run-through the best new features available in KDE Plasma 5.26, the latest version of this effortlessly cool desktop environment. Let's go!
#News #DesktopEnvironments #KdePlasma
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/kde-plasma-5-26-released
VirtualBox 7.0 Features Full VM Encryption, Better Support for Windows 11 + More
VirtualBox, the hugely capable open source virtualisation software, is now even more capable. Schlocky intro out of the way, I bring word that VirtualBox 7.0 is now available to download for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is a big update that adds a stack of features and improvements including, most notably, enhanced support for Windows 11. Yes, with the latest build it’s possible to install Windows 11 in VirtualBox with minimal fuss. This is thanks to the addition of SecureBoot and TPM 1.2/2.0 support. VirtualBox users can, on compatible machines, run the latest version of Microsoft’s OS without workarounds and
#News #AppUpdates #Virtualbox #Virtualmachines
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/virtualbox-7-0-vm-encryption-windows-11
Ghostwriter is a Deathly Good Distraction Free Writing App
If you’re looking for a smart, distraction free text editor for Windows, macOS, or Linux, check in with Ghostwriter. Ghostwriter is now part of the KDE app family proper, and for good reason: it’s a supremely competent, straightforward word processor with markdown support, including a toggle-able rich preview so that you can see your formatting in-situ, as you type. This app also auto-saves work as you type (so you can work with some ease of mind) and it has several advanced ‘distraction free’ features that help you tune out on what you’re doing. Oh — can I get a woo,
#Apps #News #Distraction #Office&ProductivityApps #QtApps #WritingTools
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/ghostwriter-distraction-free-writing-app-qt
Make Desktop Shortcuts for AppImages with this Tool
Want to create app launcher shortcuts for your favourite AppImage software on Ubuntu? Look no further than this neat open source app – it's ace!
#HowTo #Appimages #Ppas
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/appimagelauncher-install-on-ubuntu
Extension Manager 0.4 Intros Compatibility Checker, Adaptive UI
Extension Manager 0.4 is out with a mobile-friendly UI, and better adherence to GNOME HIG. A new compatibility assistant is included too, if you need it.
#News #AppUpdates #GnomeExtensions #GtkApps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/gnome-extension-manager-0-4-update
Vivaldi Web Browser Continues Adding Every Feature, Ever
Furthering its ambition to replicate absolutely everything in existence inside itself, the latest Vivaldi web browser release adds a productivity feature.
#News #Tasks #Vivaldi #WebBrowsers
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/vivaldi-5-5-adds-tasks-feature
Linux Kernel 6.0 Released, This is What’s New
The Linux kernel 6.0 release is full of welcome changes, which we look at in this post. From new hardware support to networking, security, and performance.
#News #LinuxKernel
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/10/linux-kernel-6-released-new-features
Linux Mint 21.1 Codenamed ‘Vera’, Will Arrive at Xmas
Linux Mint has confirmed we’ll be able to get our hands on the first point-release follow-up to the (well received) Linux Mint 21 release by Christmas. Linux Mint lead Clement Lefebvre also shares the codename for Linux Mint 21.1 is “Vera”. This continues the distro’s tradition of giving each release within a series a female name beginning with the same letter (Linux Mint 21 was ‘Vanessa’, for example). While we don’t know much about plans for Linux Mint 21.1 — though it will continue to be based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, ofc — a less cluttered desktop is in the
#News #LinuxMint
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/linux-mint-21-1-codenamed-vera-will-arrive-before-xmas
This Extension Adds Bluetooth Management to GNOME Quick Settings
Connect to bluetooth devices from the new Quick Settings menu in GNOME 43 with this neat, community-made extension for GNOME Shell. It's neat!
#HowTo #Bluetooth #Gnome43 #GnomeExtensions #QuickSettings #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/bluetooth-quick-connect-gnome-extension
Ubuntu 22.10 Beta is Now Available to Download
Links to download the Ubuntu 22.10 beta are live. The beta build allows users to test all of the new features in the "Kinetic Kudu" first hand, right now.
#News #Beta #KineticKudu #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/ubuntu-22-10-beta-is-ready-to-download
ONLYOFFICE 7.2 Released with Various New Features & Improvements
onlyoffice 7.2 desktop editors on Ubuntu
#News #AppUpdates #Office&ProductivityApps #Onlyoffice
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/onlyoffice-7-2-released-with-new-features
NewsFlash 2.0 Released with GTK 4 Port and Support for More RSS Services
RSS fans rejoice for a brand-new version of NewsFlash, a GTK RSS reader for Linux desktops, is out! NewsFlash 2.0 is the biggest update to this nifty news reader for a while. It sees devs finish work on the much-anticipated GTK 4 & libadwaita port. As a result, NewsFlash looks sharper, more refined, and a lot more consistent within itself. The app now boasts an adaptive layout that responds to screen width, letting the app work on mobile. There’s also reworked tagging support in NewsFlash 2.0. This makes it easier than ever to tag articles you read with a new,
#News #Feedreader #GtkApps #Libadwaita #Newsflash #Rss
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/newsflash-gtk-feed-reader-ported-to-gtk-4-supports-freshrss-more
Eager to Try Pop!_OS 22.10? Well, You Can’t…
Don’t hate me but I’ve some bad (if not entirely unsurprising) news for the Pop!_OS fans who plan to pounce on the presumed-to-be upcoming 22.10 release: you can’t. Before anyone groan: no, I’m not about to deliver a trite “…cOz vAnILLa ‘bUnTu is beTtEr” punchline. Sadly, Pop!_OS 22.10 is not going to be released this autumn — heck, it’s not even in development. System76’s software engineers want to take the time and effort prepping the next release would take and instead plough it in constructing their home-grown, Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. System76’s Micheal Murphy confirmed the news in a Reddit
#News #Cosmic #PopOs #System76 #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/excited-for-pop_os-22-10-dont-be
Audacity 3.2 Released with Realtime Effects, VST3 Support
Podcasters, musicians, and amateur video makers like me will be pleased to know that a new version of open source audio editor Audacity is now available to download. Audacity 3.2 serves as the latest stable release of this capable digital audio workstation, which is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows alike. But what’s changed since last year’s Audacity 3.1 release? Let’s take a quick look. Audacity 3.2 Features The “headline” feature in Audacity 3.2 is support for realtime effects. This is a huge new feature that enables a whole new host of capabilities for this referred multi-track audio editor and
#News #Audacity #Audioeditor #Daw
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/09/audacity-3-2-realtime-effects-at-last
