Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ – the first LTS in Ubuntu’s history to ship without an Xorg desktop session. It runs on the latest Linux 7.0 kernel with the GNOME 50 desktop, and includes new video player an…
Read MoreIf you plan to upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you’re going to inherit two years’ worth of improvements. As an LTS-to-LTS jump, you don’t simply benefit from what’s new in Ubuntu…
Read MoreThe Ghostty terminal is now packaged in the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS repositories – meaning for those on the new long-term support release, it’s only an apt install away. Ghostty is a fast, open-source terminal emulator for macOS and Linux (Windows suppo…
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 LTS makes it easier to enable Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s opt-in (but free for home users) subscription that extends security update to more packages in the wider Ubuntu repos, straight after installation. An Enable Ubuntu Pro step has b…
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04’s sudo-rs now includes a keypress toggle for password feedback. Switch between visible asterisks and silent input without editing a config file.
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You’ll need at least 6GB of RAM to run Ubuntu 26.04 LTS comfortably, as the upcoming version of the distro raises its minimum memory requirement for the first time since 2019. According to the official specs, “Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 LTS …
Read MoreIf you’re used to accessing your Google Drive in the Nautilus file manager, a heads-up that the feature is no longer available in GNOME 50, which is the desktop version the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS uses. While GNOME Online Accounts (GOA) integra…
Read MoreUbuntu MATE is looking for a new maintainer, with current project lead Martin Wimpress revealing he no longer has the ‘passion’ for the project he once had – nor the time, it seems. Wimpress created Ubuntu MATE back in 2014, pairing Ubuntu …
Read MoreThe beta release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is now available to download, a month ahead a planned stable release on 23 April, 2026. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS runs on the latest release candidate of Linux kernel 7.0 (yet to be released), includes the new GNOME 50 deskt…
Read MoreUbuntu’s App Center software tool makes it easier to manage and update Deb software in its latest update – and nets a few extra options for snaps, too. The changes are part of Canonical’s goal of making App Center, first introduced in Ubunt…
Read MoreThe redesigned folder icons for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS have been redesigned again, albeit slightly. A big Yaru theme update hit Ubuntu 26.04 LTS last week, delivering a set of colourful new directory icons to development desktops (alongside other theme chang…
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 has a new boot spinner. The new animation is based on the Resolute Raccoon mascot and replaces the new one added in 25.10.
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, out on 23 April 2026, ships with two new extensions installed and active by default, both adding search capabilities to the GNOME Shell Overview. Before you raise an eyebrow: no, this is not a revival of the Amazon Shopping Lens furor…
Read MoreCanonical’s engineers have announced the fourth and final monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 26.04, ahead of next month’s all important beta release. Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4, like all other monthly snapshots, not a blessed build intended for mainst…
Read MoreUbuntu has unveiled the default wallpaper that will grace millions of screen in the upcoming 26.06 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ release. As is tradition, the new desktop background features mascot artwork in the middle of a rich purple gradient. …
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 LTS will split its 600MB linux-firmware package into 17 vendor-specific packages to reduce bandwidth and download sizes of firmware updates.
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will drop the Software & Updates utility from default desktop installs, with developers saying many of its features are “dangerous or too complex” for regular users. The concern centres on features like being able to di…
Read MoreThe third Ubuntu 26.04 snapshot is out, giving you an easy way to test the ‘Resolute Raccoon’ ahead of its stable release in April. Details and links inside.
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Ubuntu engineers are rebuilding all archive packages in Ubuntu 26.04 to ensures all hardware compatibility features are enabled – important for an LTS cycle.
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GNOME is looking to jettison X11 session support – as soon as this year, which may impact Ubuntu’s plans for its next long-term support release.
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