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Opera GX, the company's gaming-focused web browser (with a lot of gimmicky features) is finally making its way to #Linux, almost 6 years after it launched on Windows.
It's Official: Opera GX Gaming Browser is Coming to Linux
Opera confirms it's working on a Linux version of Opera GX, its gaming-focused browser. No release date yet, but after years of users asking it's happening.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Opera GX, the company's gaming-focused web browser (with a lot of gimmicky features) is finally making its way to #Linux, almost 6 years after it launched on Windows.
Today is the end of Ubuntu 25.04 support – the 'Plucky Puffin' is plucked! 🪶 Upgrade to #Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical updates.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Today is the end of Ubuntu 25.04 support – the 'Plucky Puffin' is plucked! 🪶 Upgrade to #Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical updates.
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Kagi has published an early Linux alpha of Orion and early impressions are good.
Orion Browser’s Linux Alpha is Finally Here
An alpha release of Orion for Linux, a Webkit-based web browser developed by the search engine Kagi is out for testing – though only for Orion+ subscribers.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Kagi has published an early Linux alpha of Orion and early impressions are good.
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out, available for download.
Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, this update brings a revamped app menu, new system tools, Wayland-friendly language switching, and #Linux kernel 6.14. A polished final entry in the 22.x series – well worth trying.
Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, this update brings a revamped app menu, new system tools, Wayland-friendly language switching, and #Linux kernel 6.14. A polished final entry in the 22.x series – well worth trying.
Linux Mint 22.3 Released, This is What's New
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of new system management tools.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out, available for download.
Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, this update brings a revamped app menu, new system tools, Wayland-friendly language switching, and #Linux kernel 6.14. A polished final entry in the 22.x series – well worth trying.
Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, this update brings a revamped app menu, new system tools, Wayland-friendly language switching, and #Linux kernel 6.14. A polished final entry in the 22.x series – well worth trying.
ICYMI: I look back at the most notable improvements, gambits and changes made to Ubuntu in 2025. #ubuntu #linux
10 Biggest Ubuntu Changes in 2025
What changed in Ubuntu in 2025? From the "oxidisation" of sudo to the end of X11, here's a recap of the 10 biggest changes the distro saw last year.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:27 AM
The #Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" beta is now available for testing!
Highlights include:
• Redesigned Mint Menu
• Regex filename search in Nemo
• Rewritten on-screen keyboard
• New System Info tool
• Keyboard/input switching
• Text message in Warpinator
Plus, a fair bit more – full details ⤵
Highlights include:
• Redesigned Mint Menu
• Regex filename search in Nemo
• Rewritten on-screen keyboard
• New System Info tool
• Keyboard/input switching
• Text message in Warpinator
Plus, a fair bit more – full details ⤵
Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Released, This is What's New
Linux Mint 22.3 beta brings a redesigned app menu, regex file search, new on-screen keyboard, and improved Wayland support. See what's new in this update.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The #Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" beta is now available for testing!
Highlights include:
• Redesigned Mint Menu
• Regex filename search in Nemo
• Rewritten on-screen keyboard
• New System Info tool
• Keyboard/input switching
• Text message in Warpinator
Plus, a fair bit more – full details ⤵
Highlights include:
• Redesigned Mint Menu
• Regex filename search in Nemo
• Rewritten on-screen keyboard
• New System Info tool
• Keyboard/input switching
• Text message in Warpinator
Plus, a fair bit more – full details ⤵
Today, Mozilla's announced its decision to make AI a 'bottom line' strategy for its future. A few days ago I wrote about its latest offering in the agentic space - TABS API. #mozilla #ai
TABS API is Mozilla's Latest Bet on the Agentic Web
Mozilla's new TABS API helps developers build AI agents to automate web tasks, as the company continues to bet on AI as its future. Details, pricing, and links inside.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Ubuntu LTS releases now receive 15 years of security coverage, with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS support extended to 2029 via the Ubuntu Pro Legacy add-on. #Linux #Ubuntu
Ubuntu LTS Releases Now Get 15 Years of Support
Canonical is extending its support for Ubuntu Long Term Support (LTS) releases to 15 years, up from the current lifecycle window of 12. All Ubuntu LTS
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Firefox has a (pretty cute) new mascot. Mozilla calls Kit a 'companion through an internet that's private, open and actually yours' – but does the browser need one? www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/fire...
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Firefox has a (pretty cute) new mascot. Mozilla calls Kit a 'companion through an internet that's private, open and actually yours' – but does the browser need one? www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/fire...
A malicious ZIP file briefly replaced Xubuntu's torrent download on the official website at the weekend. How the 'hack' happened is not yet clear, but it was targeted at Windows users looking to try the distro. #linux
Xubuntu's Download Page was Hijacked to Spread Malware
A malicious ZIP file briefly replaced Xubuntu's torrent download. What happened, who was at risk, and why your Linux installation is totally safe.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A malicious ZIP file briefly replaced Xubuntu's torrent download on the official website at the weekend. How the 'hack' happened is not yet clear, but it was targeted at Windows users looking to try the distro. #linux
Ubuntu 25.10 added Dracut to default installs, but what does it mean for you? I take a sideways look at this foundational swap… #dracut #ubuntu #linux
Dracut in Ubuntu: What it is and Why it Matters (or Doesn't)
Dracut is Ubuntu 25.10's new boot system. It's faster, modular but totally invisible. Here's what you need to know - and whether you need to care.
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October 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Publish an overview of what's new in ONLYOFFICE 9.1: redaction tools when editing PDFs, 4x faster lookup functions when working with spreadsheets, and improve file recovery if the app crashes before you remember to hit ctrl + s. #OpenSource
ONLYOFFICE 9.1 Offers PDF Redact Tools, Faster Spreadsheets
The free ONLYOFFICE productivity suite has been updated with a host of new features, including an improved PDF Editor. Details on what's new inside.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Publish an overview of what's new in ONLYOFFICE 9.1: redaction tools when editing PDFs, 4x faster lookup functions when working with spreadsheets, and improve file recovery if the app crashes before you remember to hit ctrl + s. #OpenSource
Ubuntu 25.10 is out on 9 October with GNOME 49, Linux 6.17, Rust-powered sudo, TPM-backed disk encryption and—gulp!—no more Xorg! #Ubuntu #Linux
Ubuntu 25.10: Complete Guide to New Features
Ubuntu 25.10 arrives on October 9th, and this 'Questing Quokka' doesn't travel light — its knapsack is filled with new features. There are foundational
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October 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Paying for the privilege of, as one Redditor puts it, owning "a rented billboard in my own living room". @engadget.bsky.social's Amy Skorheim's Echo Show was showing cereal ads instead of family photos at breakfast time…
Don’t buy an Echo Show (you can have mine)
My Echo Show shows ads on the home screen and in my photo carousel. I'm done.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Paying for the privilege of, as one Redditor puts it, owning "a rented billboard in my own living room". @engadget.bsky.social's Amy Skorheim's Echo Show was showing cereal ads instead of family photos at breakfast time…
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GNOME 49 Officially Released, This is What's New - OMG! Ubuntu
A new version of the GNOME desktop environment has been released with new default video and document apps, Lock Screen features, and more - exciting!
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September 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Firefox 143 is released. This update offers web app support, a new address bar feature for finding dates fast, in-browser access to Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot - and more! #Firefox #OpenSource
Firefox 143 Released with Copilot Chatbot, Web App Creation + More
Mozilla Firefox 143 brings new features and improvements, including access to Microsoft's AI chatbot, date info in the address bar, and web app support.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Firefox 143 is released. This update offers web app support, a new address bar feature for finding dates fast, in-browser access to Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot - and more! #Firefox #OpenSource
GNOME 49 is a solid upgrade. A video player that doesn't look like it's from 2005, the ability to control your music from the lock screen, smoother UI animations - and more! Oh, and RIP X11 session - it's Wayland or bust. #linux #foss
GNOME 49: New Apps, Lock Screen Features & Design Changes
GNOME 49 brings new apps, lock screen media controls, multi-monitor brightness controls, file manager changes and fractional scaling improvements.
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September 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I don't think it'd be unfair to say MPD Clients tend to look a little… similar. Euphonica doesn't — and it's just arrived on Flathub, making it easier to install on your #Linux distro of choice! #foss
Euphonica MPD Client is Now Available on Flathub
Euphonica is a slick new MPD client for Linux, written in Rust and GTK4/libadwaita. It's currently in beta, but testing is easier as it's finally arrived on Flathub.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Mozilla is adding CoPilot chatbot to Firefox, and testing new to-do list and timer widgets on the New Tab page. #opensource
Firefox Nightly Adds CoPilot AI Chatbot + New Tab Widgets
Firefox Nightly builds add CoPilot to the chatbot sidebar, expanding the browser's range of third-party AI service integrations. Plus: new New Tab Page widgets.
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September 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Mozilla is adding CoPilot chatbot to Firefox, and testing new to-do list and timer widgets on the New Tab page. #opensource
Linux Mint 22.2 is out now, with theme updates, a new fingerprint utility, and refreshed apps, all powered by the Linux 6.14 kernel. #LinuxMint #Linux
Linux Mint 22.2 Released, This is What's New
The new Linux Mint 22.2 release is available for download. It features theme changes, fingerprint support, and updated apps. More details inside.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Linux Mint 22.2 is out now, with theme updates, a new fingerprint utility, and refreshed apps, all powered by the Linux 6.14 kernel. #LinuxMint #Linux
"The workflow of opening a file and hand-writing code is becoming obsolete. Instead, developers will start with a prompt".
So say the team behind #Warp, who just launched a raft of new features to help devs ship 'agent-generated code all the way from prompt to production'.
So say the team behind #Warp, who just launched a raft of new features to help devs ship 'agent-generated code all the way from prompt to production'.
Warp (AI Coding Tool) Touts New 'Prompt to Production' Workflow
Warp, the Agentic Development Environment, for Windows, macOS and Linux has launched a suite of new features to improve prompt-based coding.
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September 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"The workflow of opening a file and hand-writing code is becoming obsolete. Instead, developers will start with a prompt".
So say the team behind #Warp, who just launched a raft of new features to help devs ship 'agent-generated code all the way from prompt to production'.
So say the team behind #Warp, who just launched a raft of new features to help devs ship 'agent-generated code all the way from prompt to production'.
Can a command-line file manager actually be pleasant to use? After trying SuperFile, I think so! #linux #opensource #foss
SuperFile is a Terminal File Manager You'll Actually Enjoy Using
SuperFile adds colour and clarity to terminal file management. If you're looking for a modern alternative to Midnight Commander on Ubuntu, it's worth trying.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Can a command-line file manager actually be pleasant to use? After trying SuperFile, I think so! #linux #opensource #foss
I recap a bunch of Linux app releases from August 2025, taking in updates to Qemu, Constrict, Gradia, Zen Browser, PeaZip and more!
Linux App Release Roundup (August 2025)
This is a recap of Linux app releases in August 2025, taking in updates to Qemu, Constrict, Gradia, Zen Browser, PeaZip and more!
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September 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I recap a bunch of Linux app releases from August 2025, taking in updates to Qemu, Constrict, Gradia, Zen Browser, PeaZip and more!
Mozilla Firefox is a decent web browser for most needs, but what if it was better? That question finds an answer in promising fork, Zen Browser. #firefox #tech
Zen 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.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Ptyxis (terminal), Loupe (image viewer), sudo-rs, hwctrl, and the new Ubuntu Insights CLI tool finally arrive in development builds of Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka'. #ubuntu #linux #foss
New Apps Arrive in Ubuntu 25.10 Dev Builds
Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds now include the Ptyxis terminal and Loupe image viewer apps out-of-the-box, along with new sudo-rs, hwcrtl, and Ubuntu Insights tools.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM