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29 Sept 2025, 02:05
It's new kernel releases day! 🐧🎉https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/linux-kernel-6-17-new-featuresOMG! UbuntuLinux Kernel 6.17 Released, This is What’s NewLinux kernel 6.17 is released with Intel Xe3 graphics, SmartMux support for AMD hybrid GPUs, Legion Go S drivers, SSD write improvements – and a lot more!omg! ubuntu
13 Sept 2025, 15:10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/zen-browser-is-what-mozilla-firefox-should-beOMG! UbuntuZen Browser — What Mozilla Firefox Should Be?Zen Browser is a Firefox fork that rethinks modern web browsing with vertical tabs, split views, and a clean way to open new tabs — all without AI gimmicks.omg! ubuntu
26 Aug 2025, 23:34
A new desktop app for seaching, installing, and managing Flatpak apps on Linux.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/bazaar-new-flatpak-app-store-gnome-linux?v2OMG! UbuntuBazaar is a Slick New Desktop Flathub FrontendBazaar is a new multi-threaded Flatpak app for installing other Flatpak apps. It can handle multiple operations, curated apps, and integrated desktop search.omg! ubuntu
19 Aug 2025, 02:40
Firefox 142 lets US users curate stores on the new tab stories by topic and lets web extensions use local AI models, among other changes. Highlights inside.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/firefox-142-browser-update-new-featuresOMG! UbuntuFirefox 142 Adds New Tab Topics, Local AI in Extensions + MoreFirefox 142 lets US users curate stores on the new tab stories by topic and lets web extensions use local AI models, among other changes. Highlights inside.omg! ubuntu
12 Aug 2025, 13:25
Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" adds fingerprint login, improved theming, more Wayland tweaks, updated apps and more. If you fancy testing it before release, now you can: the beta just dropped!https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/linux-mint-22-2-beta-whats-newOMG! UbuntuLinux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is What’s NewLinux Mint 22.2 "Zara" beta brings fingerprint login, improved theming, new Hypnotix viewing modes, and a fair bit more – do you fancy testing it?omg! ubuntu
11 Aug 2025, 17:53
Firefox users report high CPU and memory usage in the latest release, caused by browser's on-device AI inferencing for its 'smart tab grouping' feature.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/firefox-high-cpu-usage-inference-disableOMG! UbuntuUpdated: Mozilla Slammed Over Battery-Draining “Garbage” AI in FirefoxFirefox's new AI tab groups is causing high CPU usage and battery drain. Find out why users are complaining and how to disable the feature.omg! ubuntu
31 Jul 2025, 18:51
Skip reaching for your phone next time you need a 2FA code, as Proton has just released a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/proton-authenticator-2fa-app-linux-desktopOMG! UbuntuProton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports UbuntuProton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator.omg! ubuntu
31 Jul 2025, 01:42
Using Ubuntu with disk encryption? The upcoming release makes a number of major improvements to the experience https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/ubuntu-25-10-tpm-disk-encryptionOMG! UbuntuUbuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPMUbuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place.omg! ubuntu
31 Jul 2025, 01:41
A cute desktop embellishment - and one that will help those who like to make their Linux desktop look like macOS! 🤭 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/picture-desktop-widget-gnome-shell-extensionOMG! UbuntuGNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally)A customisable photo widget for your GNOME desktop that shows images from any folder you like. Resizable and moveable, it adds personalised flourish.omg! ubuntu
28 Jul 2025, 20:22
This Linux music player looks as good as your collection sounds. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/euphonica-linux-mpd-music-playerOMG! UbuntuEuphonica is a Rust-Powered MPD Client Heavy on BlingEuphonica is a new Rust-based MPD frontend for Linux desktops, with 'bling' as a key feature. I showcase its design, features, and current development status.omg! ubuntu
28 Jul 2025, 17:31edited
Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - and a fair bit more. Highlights (and what some of these changes actually mean) in the link.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/linux-6-16-released-openvpn-speed-boost-5-level-pagingOMG! UbuntuLinux 6.16 Released with OpenVPN Speed Boost, 5-Level Paging + MoreLinux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - and a fair bit more. Highlights inside.omg! ubuntu
21 Dec 2024, 20:05
Want to benefit from the latest Intel GPU tech on Ubuntu, but don't want to build drivers from source? Canonical and Intel have teamed up to make it easier. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/ubuntu-intel-battlemage-gpu-driver-previewOMG! UbuntuUbuntu Users Get Easier Access to Cutting-Edge Intel DriversCanonical and Intel have announced they're making it easier for Ubuntu users to get cutting-edge drivers for Intel's newest discrete GPUs. The effortomg! ubuntu
12 Jan 2024, 15:49
Astra Monitor is the ULTIMATE system monitor for GNOME Shell --> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/powerful-system-monitor-gnome-shell-extensionomg! ubuntu
12 Jan 2024, 15:48
Ahoy — Linux Mint 21.3 is now available to download --> https://t.co/Vapm357Bvj
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10 Jan 2024, 16:51
Linux kernel 6.5 update hits Ubuntu 22.04 LTS ⚡️ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/ubuntu-2204-linux-6-5-kernel-update
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10 Jan 2024, 16:50
This GNOME extension shows Bluetooth battery levels in the Quick Settings menu 🔋 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/see-bluetooth-battery-levels-ubuntuOMG! UbuntuSee Bluetooth Battery Levels in Ubuntu’s Quick Settings MenuA new GNOME Shell extension makes it easier to check Bluetooth battery status in Ubuntu 23.10. Emphasis on easier; you can already see battery levels ofomg! ubuntu
7 Jan 2024, 22:43
Linux kernel 6.7 is out, and Linus says 'it's one of the largest ever' -> https://t.co/yqYGLpRZ55
omg! ubuntu
4 Jan 2024, 22:38
GNOME's built a new system monitor extension for GNOME Shell --> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/gnomes-official-system-monitor-extension-for-gnome-shell
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4 Jan 2024, 00:26
You can now generate music from text prompts, transcribe audio + more using AI effects in Audacity https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/intel-ai-effects-audacityOMG! UbuntuAI Audio Effects, Including Voice Transcription, Come to AudacityIntel has released an array of AI effects for the open-source audio editor Audacity. Intel's OpenVINO AI plugins for Audacity (to give them their officialomg! ubuntu
2 Jan 2024, 21:16
Support for Ubuntu 23.04 ends in 2 weeks - be sure to upgrade soon! https://t.co/ueCnKBgXuA
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