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snaptastic elementary os app

You Can Install Snap Apps on elementary OS Using ‘Snaptastic’

Snaps are a must-try in Linuxland because they work across multiple Linux distributions, from Arch to Fedora — and it’s dead simple to sample ’em! But what about on elementary OS? In this article we […]

8 June 2019
Google Stadia Controllers

Google Stadia Pricing Revealed (But It’s a Bit Confusing Tbh)

Google Stadia will launch in November, but gamers will need to buy a $129 Stadia Founders Pack to join the fun. We look at Stadia subscription cost & launch.

6 June 2019

Why Ubuntu MATE 19.10 Is Ditching VLC for GNOME MPV

GNOME MPV will replace VLC as the default media player in Ubuntu MATE 19.10, due for release in October. We look at the reasons for the swap.

6 June 2019
Things to Do: Install GNOME Extensions

Okay Dash to Panel, That Does Look Super Slick…

I haven’t used a Windows desktop “properly” for around 8 years or so (and can’t say I miss it, either). Back when I first started this blog I had a multi-boot set up on my […]

6 June 2019

Zorin OS 15 Released, Based on Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS

Zorin OS 15 is a Linux distro based on Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. Learn more about Zorin OS 15's new features and where to download it.

5 June 2019
libreoffice released

LibreOffice 6.3 Drops 32-bit Linux Builds

The LibreOffice 6.3 beta is out, but it brings some bad news for 32-bit Linux desktop users. The free office suite is dropping 32-bit support for Linux.

4 June 2019
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How to Install Wine 4.0 on Linux Mint 19

It just got easier to install Wine 4.0 on Linux Mint 19 thanks to a backport by Linux Mint developers and a new meta package to streamline install.

3 June 2019
authenticator Gtk app

Authenticator, a 2FA Token Generator for Linux, Gets Updated

The Authenticator GTK app lets you generate 2FA tokens for over 500 well-known services, straight from the Linux desktop. We look at the new release.

31 May 2019
krita 4.2

Krita 4.2 Debuts with 1000+ Bug Fixes, New Features

Krita 4.2.0 is the latest version of the powerful open-source graphics app written in Qt. We recap its new features and show you where to download it.

28 May 2019
Nvidia drivers on Ubuntu 19.10 ISO

Ubuntu 19.10 Now Includes Proprietary Nvidia Drivers on the ISO

Ubuntu 19.10 will include proprietary Nvidia graphics drivers directly on the installation ISO. “This addition is a first for Ubuntu, but could dramatically improve the Linux experience for Ubuntu users” Shocked? If you’ve read our […]

27 May 2019
Insync 3 beta screenshot

Use OneDrive on Linux with the Insync 3 Beta

Users can sync OneDrive files on Linux using a beta build of third-party cloud storage sync client Insync, which is available for free during testing.

26 May 2019
GNOME 3.34 wallpaper picker dialog

GNOME 3.34 Revamps the Wallpaper Picker (And Fixes a Longstanding Issue Too)

The upcoming release of GNOME 3.34 will finally solve a long standing deficiency in the desktop’s background wallpaper management. Now, I’ve written about various quirks in GNOME wallpaper handling before, but it’s the lack of […]

26 May 2019