Category: Snap Apps
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GIMP Launches Official Snap Package for Seamless Ubuntu Installation
GIMP, the renowned image editing software, has recently made a significant transition by officially taking over its Snap package for Ubuntu. Previously, GIMP was available as a Snap package created and maintained by a community group known as ‘snapcrafters.’ While these unofficial packages made it easier for users to access GIMP, they often included additional…
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Intel’s NPU Driver for Linux Launches on the Snap Store: What You Need to Know
Canonical has released the official Linux Intel NPU driver on the Snap Store. The newly launched Intel NPU Driver snap “comprises a variety of components, including device firmware, a user space driver and compiler, along with an application for validating the user mode driver and compiler.” In simpler terms, everything must utilize the AI inference…
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Level Up Your Gaming: Steam Snap on Ubuntu Now Runs Better Than Ever!
If you’re utilizing Canonical’s Steam snap to enjoy gaming on Ubuntu, you might be happy to learn that several noteworthy performance enhancements are starting to make their way in. Valve advises Ubuntu users to stick with the official Steam DEB for the optimal experience, but many Ubuntu users appreciate the ease of use provided by…
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Ubuntu 24.10 Update Resolves Persistent PWA Issue in Chromium Snap
If you’re utilizing the Chromium snap application, especially for running Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), there’s good news as a bug fix aimed at enhancing your experience is on its way. Installing a PWA1 via the Chromium snap usually leads to expectations of the app opening in a dedicated, simplified window through its shortcut in the…
