A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Provides One
A new GNOME Shell extension that turns the top bar into a compact, movable widget, so you can customise your Ubuntu desktop minimalism in mind. You're reading A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Provides One, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not r...
A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Gives You One
A new GNOME Shell extension that turns the top bar into a compact, movable widget, so you can customise your Ubuntu desktop minimalism in mind. You're reading A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Gives You One, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not ...
Accelerating data science with Apache Spark and GPUs
Apache Spark has always been very well known for distributing computation among multiple nodes using the assistance of partitions, and CPU cores have always performed processing within a single partition. What’s less widely known is that it is poss...
Cut data center energy costs with bare metal automation
Data centers don’t have to be power-hungry monsters. With smart automation using tools like MAAS, you can reduce energy waste and operational costs, and make your infrastructure greener, without sacrificing performance or flexibility.
Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2 is Now Available to Download
The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu Questing Quokka (which will formally become Ubuntu 25.10 when released on October 9 2025) is now available for testing. Last month Canonical’s engineers announced plans to change development builds building throu...
Build the future of *craft: announcing Starcraft Bounties!
Our commitment to building a thriving open source community is stronger than ever. We believe in empowering impactful contributions, and today, we’re excited to launch a new pilot initiative that puts this vision directly into your hands: the Starcra...
KDE Update Turns Off Potentially Seizure Triggering Effect
KDE Plasma 6.4 has received its first point release, which includes an important fix to reduce the risk of inducing seizures in photosensitive users. Now, it’s not like KDE desktop was tripping the light fantastic, but the ‘highlight window’ effe...
KDE Update Turns Off Effect That Could Cause Seizures
KDE Plasma 6.4.1 turns off a visual desktop effect which could, in rare cases, post a risk of triggering seizures in users with photosensitive conditions. You're reading KDE Update Turns Off Effect That Could Cause Seizures, a blog post from OMG! Ubunt...
KDE Continue Work on Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool
Setting up KDE Plasma on a new device will soon be far more engaging, as KDE developers work on revamping the ‘first run experience’. If you’ve ever unboxed a new laptop with Windows or macOS you’ll have been greeted by a slick, guided setup to...
KDE Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool Taking Shape
KDE devs have revived the KISS setup tool, aiming to create a polished first-boot experience for Linux users to rival onboarding on Windows and macOS. You're reading KDE Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool Taking Shape, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. D...
Firefox 140 Brings Tab Unload, Custom Search & New ESR
Firefox 140 released with tab unloading, custom search engines, and more. ESR users gain major new features like tab grouping and vertical tabs. You're reading Firefox 140 Brings Tab Unload, Custom Search & New ESR, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not...
Ubuntu Core is now available on MediaTek’s Genio platform
This is the first optimized Ubuntu Core image available on MediaTek’s Genio 350, 510, 700, and 1200 platforms released under the strategic partnership between Canonical and MediaTek Inc. Today Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, and MediaTek announ...
This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu's trash icon may get a makeover in 25.10. Yaru icon theme designers are working on a new look to improve desktop consistency. You're reading This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce e...
Kubuntu 25.10 Drops X11 Session for Wayland-Only Install
Kubuntu 25.10 will not ship with an X11 desktop session on its ISO, following Ubuntu's lead. An X11 Plasma session will remain available for manual install. You're reading Kubuntu 25.10 Drops X11 Session for Wayland-Only Install, a blog post from OMG! ...
Kubuntu 25.10 Won’t Include an X11 Session by Default
Kubuntu 25.10 will not ship with an X11 desktop session on its ISO, following Ubuntu's lead. An X11 Plasma session will remain available for manual install. You're reading Kubuntu 25.10 Won’t Include an X11 Session by Default, a blog post from OMG! U...
