Stretch Break is a simple reminder app for Linux that prompts you to take a break, helping prevent eye strain and promote healthy screen habits. You're reading Stretch Break Linux App Reminds You to Stop Pixel-Gawping, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Developers working on elementary OS continue to issue pertinent fixes, new features and continued finesse through updates, as the latest set show. You're reading elementary OS 8 Updates Deliver New Dock Features, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

The first beta of Audacious 4.5 is available for testing. It brings improved PipeWire support, better Qt/GTK parity, and a number of new plugins and skins. You're reading Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

I run through a selection of smaller Linux app releases made in May 2025, from a flashy MPD frontend to a local AI-powered image enhancer. You're reading Linux App Release Roundup: May 2025, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Ubuntu 25.10 will replace the sudo command with sudo-rs, a new Rust rewrite designed to improve memory safety and security. What does this mean for users? You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

The final issue of Linux Format, the UK's best selling monthly Linux magazine, has gone on sale. The first issue launched in May 2000. You're reading After 25 Years, Linux Format Magazine is No More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases. You're reading First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot Now Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

A fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out, resolving an issue where the 'install' button would disappear (and not return) until closed. You're reading Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users can make use of the Intel Graphics Preview to unlock support for newer Intel GPU features, like faster ray tracing and ML. You're reading Canonical Bring Intel ‘Battlemage’ GPU Support to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

SuperTuxKart developers announce the first release candidate of SuperTuxKart 1.5, the next major version of the popular, open-source racing game. You're reading SuperTuxKart 1.5 Release Candidate Now Available, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Ubuntu Summit 2025 will be hosted in London, UK as Canonical makes big changes to the nature of the event, focusing more on remote participation. You're reading Canonical Announce Big Changes to Ubuntu Summit, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Firefox 139 adds custom New Tab wallpapers, improved HTTP/3 performance, and AI-powered link previews, but nothing flashy - for the first time in a while. You're reading Firefox 139 Brings Custom New Tab Wallpapers, Better Upload Speeds, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Flexbar, a crowdfunded Touch Bar clone, has begun shipping to backers. Better yet: the team has added Linux support too, which is great to see. You're reading Flexbar (USB Apple Touch Bar Clone) Now Supports Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Linux 6.15 kernel released with new NVIDIA Rust driver, major exFAT performance gains, controversial fwctl subsystem, and more hardware support. You're reading Linux 6.15 Kernel Released, This is What’s New, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

No need to hunt through GNOME Settings to adjust Night Light temperature intensity as this nifty extension adds an intensity slider control in the Quick Settings menu. You're reading This Extension Adds Night Light Intensity Slider to Quick Settings, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. … [Read more...]

Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, the “read it later” service it acquired in 2017 and integrated into the Firefox web browser. Pocket shuts down on July 8, but existing users and paying subscribers will be able to export saved stories until October 8, 2025. After that, finito. “Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover … [Read more...]