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Colourful tab stacks and concise tab context menu are the headline changes on offer the latest update to the Vivaldi web browser. You're reading Vivaldi 7.5 Browser Adds Tab Stack Colours, New DNS Settings, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

When Ubuntu 25.04 made Papers its PDF viewer, it did so knowing knowing upstream GNOME planned to make it a Core App. Now it has. You're reading GNOME 49 Makes Papers a Core App, Replacing Evince, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Image, PDF and other supported file thumbnails will once again appear on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS desktop, after nearly a year of not showing. You're reading Ubuntu Fixes Desktop File Thumbnails Not Showing, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Check in for a recap of Linux app releases in June 2025, including updates to Qt Creator, Warp, Darktable, Plank Reloaded, VirtualBox, Audacity and more! You're reading Linux App Release Roundup (June 2025), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Faster AI-powered face recognition and an AI powered image rotation plugin are among new features in an update to open source photo manager digiKam. You're reading digiKam 8.7.0 Released with Improved AI Tools, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Canonical confirm a technical shift for Ubuntu on RISC-V. With Ubuntu 25.10, it will only support hardware meeting the RVA23 profile spec. You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Raises RISC-V Profile Requirements, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

How to easily rename audio devices on Ubuntu with the Simple Wireplumber GUI app. Replace technical audio device names with descriptive labels. You're reading Rename Audio Devices on Ubuntu with this ‘Simple’ App, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

A new GNOME Shell extension that turns the top bar into a compact, movable panel, so you can customise your Ubuntu desktop to suit your workflow. You're reading A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Gives You One, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu Questing Quokka (to become Ubuntu 25.10 when released in October 9) is now available. You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2 is Now Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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 reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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 elsewhere without permission.

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 Come with a Plasma X11 Session, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Free office suite ONLYOFFICE 9.0 adds new modern themes, AI tools, a diagram viewer & expanded file format support. More details inside. You're reading ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Released with New Themes, AI Tools + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Mozilla Fakespot Deep Fake Detector shuts down on June 26 2025. It says it's to save money, but is it a sign Mozilla is moving away from its original ideals? You're reading Mozilla Axes its AI-Generated Text Detector Add-On, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

A new GNOME Shell extension makes it easy to control the UxPlay AirPlay server on Ubuntu. Start and stop mirroring your iPhone or iPad screen with a click. You're reading This GNOME Extension Simplifies iPhone Screen Sharing on Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Edit is a new open source command line text editor from Microsoft that supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Learn what it can do, and how to try it on Ubuntu. You're reading Microsoft’s New CLI Text Editor Works Great on Ubuntu, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.