The Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS HWE update is now available to install. It brings Linux kernel 6.17, Mesa 25.2.7 and Wayland Protocols 1.45 to the current LTS. You're reading Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS HWE update is now available, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

JetBrains confirms native Wayland support for IntelliJ IDEs starting in 2026.1. The move from X11 improves scaling and performance for Linux developers. You're reading JetBrains to Enable Wayland Support in IntelliJ 2026.1, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

LibreOffice 26.2 is here with multi-user Base, better Excel pasting, Markdown support and speed boosts. Coming to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Download now. You're reading LibreOffice 26.2 Released with Excel Improvements & Markdown Support, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Papers gains new PDF annotation tools, including ink, text boxes and improved form support, now available in GNOME Nightly builds. You're reading Papers adds handwriting & text annotations in latest Nightly builds, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Firefox 148 adds a new "AI Controls" panel to granularly disable or entirely block AI features with a kill-switch. Opt out of AI when the update drops in February. You're reading You can turn off every Firefox AI feature this month, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Raspberry Pi announces new price hikes for 2026, blaming the "AI infrastructure roll-out" for rising RAM costs. Pi 4 and Pi 5 models get way more expensive. You're reading Ouch – the Raspberry Pi just got more expensive (again), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

January's software updates include VLC 3.0.23, Shotcut 26.1 with GPU decoding, and Vivaldi 7.6. Take a look at the month’s notable Linux app releases. You're reading Linux Release Roundup (January 2026), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Resources 1.10 adds AMD NPU reporting to let Linux users track Ryzen AI performance alongside CPU, RAM, GPU and other system hardware usage. You're reading Resources 1.10 can now monitor AMD NPU usage on Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

The Tiling Shell 17.3 GNOME extension update introduces new ‘Adaptive’ and ‘Granular’ edge-tiling modes, Wacom and touchscreen support, and layout reordering. You're reading Tiling Shell 17.3 adds new tiling modes, touchscreen support, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

The third Ubuntu 26.04 snapshot is out, giving you an easy way to test the 'Resolute Raccoon' ahead of its stable release in April. Details and links inside. You're reading Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 3 is available to download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Windows 11 remains too rigid for many, leading a Microsoft designer to propose a Linux-style dock via PowerToys to plug the gaps in Windows' customisation. You're reading Microsoft designer proposes a Linux-style dock for Windows, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Running out of disk space on Ubuntu? Before you start uninstalling applications or clearing caches, you might want to check your snap revisions. I’ve been getting low disk space warnings on a 40GB Ubuntu partition. The usual tips to free space on Ubuntu weren’t enough, so I opened Disk Usage Analyser – or run sudo du -sh /var/lib/snapd … [Read more...]

Transmission 4.1 adds support for IPv6 and dual-stack UDP trackers, sequential downloading, and improved µTP (Micro Transport Protocol) performance. You're reading Transmission 4.1.0 Adds Sequential Downloading, IPv6 Support, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Frosted blur effect is coming to System76's COSMIC desktop, giving apps and desktop elements a modern feel. These images shared by the team show how it looks. You're reading COSMIC Desktop ‘Frosted Glass’ UI Effect Previewed, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

No more fighting with Wine dependencies: an unofficial Affinity v3 AppImage runs Canva's creative suite on Ubuntu via a simple, self-contained executable. You're reading New AppImage Offers an Easier Way to Run Affinity on Ubuntu, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Meet the Mecha Comet: a modular, open-source Linux handheld built for tinkerers. Features snap-on modules, Linux OS and AMOLED display – now on Kickstarter! You're reading Mecha Comet – Modular Linux Handheld with Snap-On Modules, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]