The second Ubuntu 26.04 snapshot is ready to download, making testing of 'Resolute Raccoon' ahead of next April's stable release easier. Details inside. You're reading Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 2 Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS is available for download, the first version of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution to use System76’s all-new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. It’s been a “long ride” to get here (building an entirely new Linux desktop, compositor, widget toolkit, and suite of first-party apps is no mean feat). … [Read more...]

Thunderbird 146 has been released, making it easier to add OpenPGP keyservers, improving the security of login data with AES encryption, and fixing a ton of bugs. You're reading Thunderbird 146 Update Migrates Logins to AES + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Changes are afoot for Ubuntu’s opt-in telemetry service, including greater transparency with the open-sourcing of the server backend that processes data when users opt-in. Ubuntu 25.10 added Ubuntu Insights, a newer hardware metrics reporting service that’s preinstalled alongside the distro’s existing Ubuntu Report telemetry tool. … [Read more...]

Ubuntu 26.04 will be a long-term support release, but not all of its official flavours will be as 2 of the 10 official Ubuntu flavours have not applied for LTS status. You're reading Two Ubuntu Flavours Won’t Be LTS Releases Next Year, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Ubuntu’s default desktop is about to look more like upstream GNOME than it has in years — but before you panic unduly, I should stress that it will still look (mostly) the same as it does now. The Yaru theme team — try saying that several times in a row — is undertaking a refactor of their GNOME Shell stylesheet (“theme”) ahead of … [Read more...]

Canonical will package AMD ROCm directly in the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS repos, making it much easier to get GPU-accelerated workloads running on the distro. You're reading Canonical is Bringing AMD ROCm to Ubuntu 26.04 Repos, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Firefox 146 is out with fractional scaling on Wayland, local backups on Windows, and new tab weather widget rollout. A quiet but solid update for all platforms. You're reading Firefox 146 Brings Full Fractional Scaling Support on Wayland, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

The 2 Wallpapers GNOME extension changes wallpaper when apps open, letting you fake blurred window look in apps that support transparency – clever! You're reading A Simple Way to Fake Blurred Windows on GNOME, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Proton has launched Sheets, an encrypted spreadsheet app available to use in any browser with CSV/XLS import, real-time collaboration and more – for free! You're reading Proton Launches Encrypted Spreadsheets (Browser-Based), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Firefox looks nice enough on Ubuntu, right? It fits in, which is all you can ask for — unless you love a pop of colour, that is. Which is where a neat, open-source Firefox add-on I was tipped to recently comes in. Ambient theme by Site Colour is not, repeat, not a standard theme. It dynamically re-colours the tab bar, toolbar and other … [Read more...]

Canonical announce Ubuntu Pro for WSL, bringing extended security coverage to users running Linux on Windows. As on desktop, it's free for personal use. You're reading Ubuntu Pro is Now Available on Windows (For WSL, Obvs), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Zena’ is readying a beta release for testing, with the distro’s developers aiming to have it out in the first half of December. If it feels a bit “soon” for a new version of Linux Mint to be coming it’s because the release of Linux Mint 22.2 arrived much later than usual. As the distro’s … [Read more...]

A recap of Linux app releases in November 2025, including updates to Blender, Euphonica, Vivaldi, Blender, Shotcut and a clutch of indispensable VLC tools. You're reading Linux App Release Roundup (November 2025), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

ONLYOFFICE 9.2 is out. The free, open-source office suite now includes a built-in AI Agent for document generation, content analysis, and more. Feature details inside. You're reading ONLYOFFICE 9.2 Offers AI Agent to All, Adds Macro Recording, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

The Raspberry Pi 5 price list has changed: most models jump up, with the 16GB model hitting $145. However, a cheaper 1GB version is now available – is it any good? You're reading Raspberry Pi 5 1GB Launched at $45, Other Models See Price Hikes, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]