Category: News
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Discover Quick Lofi: The GNOME Extension for Your Perfect Study Soundtrack
Quick Lofi is a GNOME Shell extension designed to embed a lofi radio player directly in the top bar of your GNOME desktop environment. For those who frequently search for “lofi beats to study to” on platforms like YouTube, this tool unifies the experience, allowing for seamless access to mellow, lyric-free sounds that are reputed…
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Linux 7.0: Enhancements in Swap Speed, Intel TSX Integration, and Rock Band 4 Controller Compatibility
Linus Torvalds has officially released Linux 7.0, which is set to run on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. This version brings a host of improvements, including a standardized filesystem error reporting system, enhanced swap and zram performance, and hardware video decoding for certain Rockchip ARM64 single-board computers. Notably, it also introduces support for the Rock Band 4…
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Ghostty Terminal Now Available in Ubuntu Repositories: What You Need to Know
The Ghostty terminal has now made its debut in the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS repositories, simplifying the installation process for users of the latest long-term support release. Previously, Ghostty was available through community-supported PPAs, DEBs, and Snap packages, but this marks its first official inclusion in Ubuntu’s repositories. Ghostty, created by Mitchell Hashimoto, is a fast…
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Why Your Old Kindle Will Still Work After May 20 – But Here’s How to Ensure It Does
Amazon is planning to discontinue support for older Kindle models starting from May 20, 2026. This change affects devices released before 2013, meaning that owners of these older models will face restrictions such as the inability to download new books or register factory-reset devices. Specifically, the following Kindle models from 2012 or earlier will be…
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Transform Your GNOME Desktop with Dynamic Music Pill: Lyrics at Your Fingertips!
A new update to the Dynamic Music Pill for GNOME Shell introduces exciting features, including synced lyrics support. Users can now view the lyrics while listening to music in compatible players by clicking on the album art in the applet controller. The lyrics display in a scrollable widget, allowing users to follow the currently playing…
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Little Snitch Makes Its Debut on Linux: A New Era for Network Monitoring
A Linux version of Little Snitch, the well-known network monitoring and firewall tool for macOS, has recently been released. This new iteration is developed in Rust and utilizes eBPF for efficient kernel-level traffic interception, enabling sandboxed applications to operate within the Linux kernel without needing any modifications. The tool effectively identifies processes on the system…
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Is Firefox’s Free VPN Rollout Worth the Hype? My Experience and Review
Firefox has recently rolled out a free built-in VPN feature for its desktop browser, though its availability is being gradually extended. This feature reached some users, including myself on an Ubuntu system, with no prior announcements—just a new button appearing in the toolbar. Currently, the VPN is available only to users in specific countries: the…
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Easily Enable Ubuntu Pro During Initial Setup with New Welcome Wizard Feature
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS has introduced a new feature that simplifies the process of enabling Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s subscription service that provides extended security updates for additional packages. This new step is integrated into the OS’s Welcome tool, which appears for users the first time they log in after installation. The Welcome tool, known for guiding…
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Exciting New Icons Unveiled in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS!
A selection of new icons has been introduced in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, ensuring that the platform’s new default applications have a cohesive Yaru design. Notably, the latest version of the Resources system monitor tool has been updated with a new icon that conforms to the standard Yaru shapes, featuring a round design and a simplified…
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Skyscraper: Bringing Bluesky to Your Linux Terminal
Skyscraper Brings Bluesky to the Linux Terminal In an increasingly tech-savvy world, some users prefer a more unconventional method of interacting with social networks. Skyscraper, created by developer Cameron Banga, addresses this need by providing an open-source terminal client for Bluesky. It’s built in Rust and available on GitHub, offering core functionalities like timeline browsing,…
