As you may know, icons on Ubuntu desktop is handled by an extension called “Desktop Icons NG”. While GNOME has been moving to GTK4, the extension so far still uses GTK3 toolkit to implement all the functions. A GTK4 port of this extension now is in development, with all previous functions, bug-fixes, as well new […]
Read MoreA new monthly release of Firefox web browser to be released soon! Users of Mozilla team PPA should already received the updates. Though it’s not officially announced at the moment of writing, user can however check what’s new in the release via the Github Releases page. And, here are the changes in Firefox 107 according […]
Read MoreThe classic VLC media player got a new release after more than half a year of development. Here’s the changes and how to install guide. VLC 3.0.18 is probably the last release of the 3.0.x series, as VLC 4.0 is under developing now. It features: Support RISC-V CPU architecture Add support DVBSub subtitle in MKV […]
Read MoreThe pre-installed Firefox Snap package in Ubuntu 22.04 & 22.10 now works again for native messaging support. Meaning user can now make it work with GSConnect, KeePassXC, Plasma extension, and/or installing Gnome Shell Extensions, As you may know, Ubuntu switched to the Snap version of Firefox that runs in sandbox since 21.10. Which, however broke […]
Read MorePrefer macOS spotlight or Alfred style search system? You can now get similar feature in Ubuntu via an extension. It’s ‘Search Light‘, an extension so far supports for Gnome 42 & 43, meaning for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.10, Fedora 36/37, Arch and Manjaro Linux. With it, you may press a custom shortcut key on keyboard […]
Read MoreThere are quite a few weather applications for Linux desktop. GNOME, the default desktop environment for Ubuntu, Fedora, and some other Linux, also has a core weather application. With the core weather app, user can either open the app window to get current weather condition, hourly and daily forecast, or open the clock menu to […]
Read MoreHave multiple monitors connected into your Ubuntu machine? Here’s the quick tip shows you how to configure which one to display the login screen. It’s quite easy to set primary display in Ubuntu with default GNOME desktop. However, the login screen is always sticking to the built-in display in my laptop. In case you use […]
Read MoreHPLIP, the open-source HP printer and scanner driver for Linux, released version 3.22.10 today with new Linux distributions support. The installer script for the new release is now working on Manjaro 21.3, Suse 15.4, RHEL 9, Linux Mint 21.0, Mx Linux 21.2. The release does not include any new HP printer and scanner support. Meaning […]
Read MoreThe free open-source kart racing game, SuperTuxKart, released the new stable 1.4 version. Here’s the new features and how to install guide for Ubuntu Linux. SuperTuxKart 1.4 fixed a dependency bug for MacOS user, meaning it’s now running again for macOS ranging from 10.9 to 10.14 (Mavericks to Mojave). The release also introduced experimental support […]
Read MoreFor Ubuntu 22.10 and other Linux with GNOME 43, it’s now easy to add Media Control, Notifications, or Volume Mixer to the top-right corner system status menu (aka Quick Settings), or remove useless buttons. It’s ‘Quick Settings Tweaker‘, an extension for the new GNOME desktop. With it, your system menu can be configured to look […]
Read MoreNVIDIA 520, the latest feature release of NVIDIA driver for Linux, is available to install in all current Ubuntu LTS releases. So far, it’s NVIDIA 520.56.06 released few weeks ago with following new features: Implement over-the-air (OTA )updates in the Proton and Wine NVIDIA NGX build, though needs to set “PROTON_ENABLE_NGX_UPDATER” to 1 to enable […]
Read MoreThe popular Python programming language released version 3.11 today. Here’s the new features and how to install guide for all current Ubuntu releases. Python 3.11 claimed to be 10-60% faster than the previous 3.10, and features: Exception Groups and except* to raise and handle multiple unrelated exceptions simultaneously. Add add_note() method to BaseException to enrich […]
Read MoreThe popular KeePassXC password manager got its 3rd update for the 2.7 release series with new features and various bug-fixes. The new release now has a graphical way to export XML via menu ‘Database -> Export -> XML file‘, via the same logic as the corresponding CLI export option. When searching in KeePassXC 2.7.3, a […]
Read MoreUbuntu shows your computer manufacturer logo in the startup animation screen since 20.04 LTS. User can however replace it with system logo. And, this simple tutorial will show you how. Most Linux’s boot animation screen is handled by Plymouth with specific theme. By editing the theme configuration file can do the trick to disable the […]
Read MoreUbuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu is out! Time to install the new system and do same configurations before ready for use. And, here are a list of things I can tell for you. 1. Update cache & install Media Codec On a new Ubuntu system, user may need to refresh package index before being able to […]
Read MoreThis simple tutorial shows how to change the computer name (aka hostname) in your Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu without a system restart. The methods here are universal ways that works in not only default Ubuntu release but also its flavors (e.g., KUbuntu, XUbuntu), and even other Linux. NOTE: A hostname can be a single word […]
Read MoreThe latest KDE Plasma desktop 5.26 is finally made into PPA for (K)Ubuntu 22.10 / Ubuntu Studio 22.10, the next Ubuntu edition to be released soon. KUbuntu 22.10 to ship with KDE Plasma 5.25.5. But KUbuntu PPA has made the new 5.26 packages for those who would like to try out the exciting new features […]
Read MoreWine, the open-source tool to run Windows application on Linux and macOS, got a new development update recently. The new Wine 7.19 adds support for storing DOS attributes on disk, updates bundled vkd3d to version 1.5, and add support for MPEG-4 audio format. As usual, there are various bug-fixes for applications include OpenMPT, Cubase 12, […]
Read MoreLiferea finally announced the first release candidate for the next stable release line 1.14. Here’s the new features and Ubuntu PPA packages. Linux Feed Reader, Liferea in short, is a GTK3 new reader for Linux. It’s in the 1.13 pre-release series for more than 2 years, until released 1.14 RC1 few days ago. The new […]
Read MoreKDE Plasma desktop 5.26 was released today. Here’s the new features and PPA for (K)Ubuntu users. In the new release, it supports for resizing system tray indicator menu. Just like resizing an app window, open date & time, notifications, or any other menu in bottom right system tray area. Then move mouse pointer to the […]
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