A Newer, Cheaper Raspberry Pi 5 Goes on Sale The Raspberry Pi Foundation has introduced the latest addition to its lineup of single-board computers – the Raspberry Pi 5. This new model, which comes with a faster processor, increased RAM, and improved connectivity options, promises to offer even better performance …
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Set Your Gravatar as User Account Pic in GNOME Shell
If you are using GNOME Shell as your desktop environment on Linux, you may have noticed that your user account picture doesn’t show up in the top right corner of the screen. Instead, it may display a generic icon or your initials. However, you can easily set your Gravatar as …
Mozilla’s New Logo Brings Back the Dinosaur Mascot (Kinda)
Mozilla, the company behind the popular web browser Firefox, recently unveiled a new logo that pays homage to its past while looking toward the future. The new logo features a sleek, modern design that incorporates elements of the company’s original dinosaur mascot. The dinosaur mascot, known as “Dinozilla,” was first …
How to Install Thunderbird DEB on Ubuntu 24.04 (Not Snap)
Thunderbird is a popular email client that is widely used by individuals and businesses around the world. If you are an Ubuntu 24.04 user and are looking to install Thunderbird on your system, you have a couple of options. One common way of installing Thunderbird on Ubuntu is by using …
Ubuntu 24.10 Includes ‘Warty’ Anniversary Easter Eggs
Ubuntu 24.10, the latest release of the popular Linux operating system, has a special surprise for longtime fans. The developers have included several ‘Warty’ anniversary Easter eggs in honor of the 18th anniversary of the first Ubuntu release, codenamed Warty Warthog. For those unfamiliar with the history of Ubuntu, Warty …
Proton VPN Browser Extensions Now Available to Free Plan Users
Proton VPN, known for its secure and private VPN services, has announced that its browser extensions are now available to free plan users. This move marks a significant step forward in providing increased online privacy and security to a wider range of users. The browser extensions allow users to easily …
First Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Point Release Delayed By 2 Weeks
The highly anticipated first point release for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has been delayed by two weeks, according to a recent announcement by the Ubuntu development team. Originally scheduled for release on October 14th, the new target date for the release is now October 28th. This delay comes as a disappointment …
Thunderbird 130 Beta Includes a Tray Icon for Linux
Thunderbird, the popular email client, has just released its latest beta version Thunderbird 130 Beta which includes a tray icon for Linux users. This new feature allows Linux users to have quick access to Thunderbird from their system tray, making it more convenient to check their emails and stay connected. …
Fastmail & Mailbox WebDAV Fixes Coming to Ubuntu 24.04
Fastmail & Mailbox WebDAV Fixes Coming to Ubuntu 24.04 Ubuntu users who rely on Fastmail and Mailbox for their email needs will be pleased to hear that fixes for WebDAV compatibility issues are slated to be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 release. This is great news for those who …
Canonical Announce Major Ubuntu Kernel Change
Canonical, the company behind the popular Linux distribution Ubuntu, has announced a major change in the kernel used in Ubuntu. Starting with the upcoming release of Ubuntu 22.04, the distribution will switch from using the long-term supported (LTS) Linux kernel to the rolling kernel model. This move marks a significant …