Newelle, a ‘Virtual Assistant’ for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0
For most Ubuntu users, interacting with an AI chatbot means opening your web browser or (increasingly, your IDE). Newelle, a GTK4/libadwaita app, offers a different approach — and it just hit version 1.0. Newelle bills itself as a “virtual assistan...
Newelle, an AI ‘Assistant’ for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0
Newelle is a desktop AI assistant for Linux, providing a native GTK front-end to cloud and local LLMs. It features voice chat, long-term memory and extensions. You're reading Newelle, an AI ‘Assistant’ for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0, a blog post from ...
Newelle, an AI “Assistant” for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0
Newelle is a desktop AI assistant for Linux, providing a native GTK front-end to cloud and local LLMs. It features voice chat, long-term memory and extensions. You're reading Newelle, an AI “Assistant” for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0, a blog post from ...
Newelle, AI “Assistant” for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0
Newelle is a desktop AI assistant for Linux, providing a native GTK front-end to cloud and local LLMs. It features voice chat, long-term memory and extensions. You're reading Newelle, AI “Assistant” for GNOME, Hits Version 1.0, a blog post from OMG...
KDE Finally Gains Automatic Day/Night Theme Switching
KDE Plasma 6.5 will finally include automatic day/night theme switching, to change light/dark Global Themes based on the time of the day. You're reading KDE Finally Gains Automatic Day/Night Theme Switching, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reprodu...
KDE Plasma Adding Auto Day/Night Theme Switching
KDE Plasma 6.5 will finally include automatic day/night theme switching, to change light/dark Global Themes based on the time of the day. You're reading KDE Plasma Adding Auto Day/Night Theme Switching, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce el...
wget Removed from Ubuntu Server 25.10 Default Install
Ubuntu Server 25.10 removes wget from its default installation, in favour of the wcurl tool. Here's why the change was made and if it'll affect you. You're reading wget Removed from Ubuntu Server 25.10 Default Install, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do ...
Linux App Release Roundup (July 2025)
Roundup of July's smaller Linux app releases: Shotcut and Kdenlive video editors, Plank Reloaded dock, Krita performance fixes, and more. You're reading Linux App Release Roundup (July 2025), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere wit...
US Tariff Change Could Send SBC & Mini PC Prices Soaring
The US ending tariff exemption on goods under $800 could send the price of Raspberry Pi, mini PCs and other Linux hardware soaring — not just for buyers in America. You're reading US Tariff Change Could Send SBC & Mini PC Prices Soaring, a blog post ...
Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Adds New Keyboard Shortcuts
Ubuntu's DING extension adds new keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon selection, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation. You're reading Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Adds New Keyboard Shortcuts, a blog post from OMG! Ubu...
Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Gains New Keyboard Shortcuts
Ubuntu's DING extension adds new keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon selection, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation. You're reading Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Gains New Keyboard Shortcuts, a blog post from OMG! Ub...
Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download
The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like joining the furry chap on his adventures to stable status. Ubuntu’s new monthly snapshot releases are images produced by a new automated build and...
Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu
Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator. You're reading Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu, a blog post...
Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM
Ubuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place. You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu....
How to enable Real-time Ubuntu on your machine
If you’re here, you likely already know about preemption, determinism, and real-time capable operating systems. If that’s the case, and you want to learn how to get up and running with Real-time Ubuntu, skip ahead now to find out how to enable the ...
GNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally)
A customisable photo widget for your GNOME desktop that shows images from any folder you like. Resizable and moveable, it adds a cute touch for sure. You're reading GNOME Shell Gets a Proper Desktop Photo Widget (Finally), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu....
Fish Shell Adds Modern Features to Your Ubuntu Terminal
Fish might be the Bash alternative you didn't know you needed, thanks to features like highlighting, and smarter command suggestions. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu. You're reading Fish Shell Adds Modern Features to Your Ubuntu Terminal, a blog post...
Fish is Like Bash With a Brain — Here’s How to Try it on Ubuntu
Fish might be the Bash alternative you didn't know you needed, thanks to features like highlighting, and smarter command suggestions. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu. You're reading Fish is Like Bash With a Brain — Here’s How to Try it on Ubuntu,...
Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages
Firefox Add-Ons are a crucial element of this open source browser, and finding good ones that work well, important. A design change aims to help. You're reading Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reprodu...
