New GNOME Design Team Mockups: Extension Tool, Font Manager & Revamped Clock App - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/new-gnome-app-mockups
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/new-gnome-app-mockups
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New GNOME Design Team Mockups: Extension Tool, Font Manager & Revamped Clock App
The GNOME design team is always hard at work iterating, ideating and improving on the form and function of apps and major UI elements throughout the GNOME
Holiday gift guide: Linux and open source tech gadgets | Opensource.com
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Holiday gift guide: Linux and open source tech gadgets
Everything on Opensource.com's annual selection of tech gadgets would make an excellent holiday gift for your friends and family—or even something to add to your own holiday wishlist. Each of these gadgets encourages learning, exploring, and tinkering, qualities…
Linux 5.5 Can Boot The Modem Processor On Snapdragon 835 - Needed For Cell/WiFi On Qualcomm Laptops - Phoronix
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Linux 5.5 Can Boot The Modem Processor On Snapdragon 835 - Needed For Cell/WiFi On Qualcomm Laptops
With the Linux 5.4 cycle we saw mainline support beginning to come together for some Qualcomm ARM Linux laptops while with Linux 5.5 another milestone is being achieved
Linux Mint 19.3 Beta Arrives with New Apps, 'Fresh' Artwork - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/linux-mint-19-3-beta
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/linux-mint-19-3-beta
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Linux Mint 19.3 Beta Now Available to Download
Linux Mint 19.3 beta is now available to download ahead of the final release due just before Christmas. We look at what's new in this update.
Tails Anonymous OS Promises Secure Boot Support and More Robust Upgrades in 2020
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Tails Anonymous OS Promises Secure Boot Support and More Robust Upgrades in 2020
The project will get a new homepage and outreach material
Firefox 71 Released with Native MP3 Decoding, Other Changes - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/firefox-71-released-download
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/firefox-71-released-download
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Firefox 71 Released with Native MP3 Decoding, Other Changes
The Firefox 71 release is now available to download. This browser update adds native MP3 playback and improves the password manager among other changes.
elementary OS 5.1 "Hera" Officially Released with Flatpak Support, New Greeter
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elementary OS 5.1 "Hera" Officially Released with Flatpak Support, New Greeter
Also brings major updates to many System Settings panels
Canonical Launches Ubuntu Pro for Amazon Web Services - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/canonical-ubuntu-pro-announcement
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/canonical-ubuntu-pro-announcement
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Canonical Launches Ubuntu Pro for Amazon Web Services
Canonical unveil Ubuntu Pro, a premium service for users of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Ubuntu Pro offers improved security, Livepatch, and AWS integration.
Firefox 71 Linux Performance Isn't Looking All That Great - Phoronix
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Firefox 71 Linux Performance Isn't Looking All That Great - Phoronix
Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, and computer hardware tests.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and CentOS 7 Receive Important Kernel Security Update
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and CentOS 7 Receive Important Kernel Security Update
Fixes two vulnerabilities and numerous other issues
Disney+ Now Works on Linux, No Workarounds Required - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/disney-plus-linux-support-fixed
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/disney-plus-linux-support-fixed
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Major Update: Disney+ Now Works on Linux, No Workarounds Required
Disney+ has added support for Linux desktops like Ubuntu and Fedora. The video streaming service "just works" in modern web browsers like Google Chrome.
Canonical Patches Intel Microcode Regression in Ubuntu PCs with Skylake CPUs
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Canonical Patches Intel Microcode Regression in Ubuntu PCs with Skylake CPUs
Patches are available now for all supported Ubuntu releases
NVIDIA Looks To Have Some Sort Of Open-Source Driver Announcement For 2020 - Phoronix
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NVIDIA Looks To Have Some Sort Of Open-Source Driver Announcement For 2020
Start looking forward to March when NVIDIA looks to have some sort of open-source driver initiative to announce -- likely contributing more to Nouveau and we're crossing our fingers they will have sorted out the signed firmware situation to unblock those…
REAPER Digital Audio Workstation 6.0 Adds FX Plug-in Embedding, Improved HiDPI Support - Linux Uprising Blog
https://www.linuxuprising.com/2019/12/reaper-digital-audio-workstation-60.html
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REAPER Digital Audio Workstation 6.0 Adds FX Plug-in Embedding, Improved HiDPI Support
REAPER, a digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software for Windows, macOS and Linux, was updated to version 6.0 recently, getting support for embedding small versions of some plugins into the tracks and mixer panels, new auto-stretch timebase, improved…
Firefox Picture in Picture is Sweet, Here's How to Use it on Linux - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/how-to-use-firefox-picture-in-picture-video-playback-on-linux
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/12/how-to-use-firefox-picture-in-picture-video-playback-on-linux
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Firefox Picture in Picture is Sweet, Here’s How to Use it on Linux
Firefox's picture in picture video playback feature makes it easy to multitask while watching video. Learn how to use picture-in-picture on a Linux desktop.