A story in two images. Just running it up the flag pole because from time-to-time, people do like to share their opinion that I cover GNOME too much on the blog. People perceive it as "bias", having "drunk Red Hat kool-aid", and other colourful descriptions. It's not quite that deep. I write about Ubuntu, and Ubuntu uses the GNOME desktop by default. That is why I cover GNOME-related stuff more prominently than, say, Xfce or Sway or YouTube-sired conspiracies over X11. Just sayin'.
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Imgur has geoblocked the UK rather thanβ€”*pulls on collar to let the heat out*β€”follow UK data protection regulations for users who are under 18.
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Imgur is No Longer Available in the UK
UK users confused why Imgur is no longer working should know that the owners of the image hosting platform geo-blocked the country due to data priv...
 #Imgur #UK #tech
Linux kernel 6.17 is released with gaming and graphics improvements, new security features, and even a bug fix for an issue dating back to 1993!
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Linux Kernel 6.17 Released, This is What's New
Linux kernel 6.17 is released with Intel Xe3 graphics, SmartMux support for AMD hybrid GPUs, Legion Go S drivers, SSD write improvements – and a ...
 #Linux #OpenSource #tech
COSMIC, the Rust-powered desktop, is now in beta, along with Pop!_OS 24.04 which has it preinstalled. Get testing!
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Pop!_OS 24.04 (with COSMIC Desktop) Just Hit Beta
System76's new COSMIC desktop environment has hit beta, and available for testing in the new Pop!_OS 24.04 beta. Both are available to downloa...
 #PopOS #linux #rust
A (super customisable) desktop weather widget for GNOME Shell (kind of gives that empty desktop a purpose, tbh).
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This GNOME Weather Widget Puts Forecast on Your Desktop
If you want weather information displayed directly on your Ubuntu desktop, the Desktop Widgets GNOME Shell extension is worth checking out. See why...
 #gnome #linux #weather
The premium Raspberry Pi 500+ is an RGB backlit mechanical keyboard with a 16GB RAM Pi 5 and 256GB SSD inside.
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Meet the Coolest (and Most Expensive) Raspberry Pi Yet
Raspberry Pi today unveiled the new Raspberry Pi 500+ β€” a 'premium' version of its compact keyboard PC that uses mechanical switches, R...
 #RaspberryPi #tech #linux
GNOME Tetris clone 'Quadrapassel' dropped a big update recently. When you have 5 minutes that need filling, this game can fill the gap!
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GNOME’s Tetris Clone Quadrapassel Drops a Huge Update - OMG! Ubuntu
Quadrapassel 49 modernises GNOME’s Tetris clone on Linux with GTK4, adds touch support, and improves scoring and gameplay for casual gamers.
 #gnome #gaming #foss image
Axonometric grids, contextual layer actions, polygon selection tool and more are available to test in Pinta 3.1 Beta.
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Pinta 3.1 Beta Brings New Tools, Effects + More
A beta version of Pinta 3.1 is available for testing. The fee open source image editor adds axonometric grid, polygon selection, performance improv...
 #opensource #Design #tech
Zorin OS 18 is now in beta, rebased on top of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, with GNOME 46 and a revamped desktop experience.
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Zorin OS 18 Beta Released with 'Redesigned' Desktop
Zorin OS 18 is the next major update to the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution aimed at Windows converts. A beta is available for testing - with plent...
 #zorin #linux #foss
Google has announced Chrome is becoming an AI browser, powered by Gemini with agentic capabilities, with the aim of "fundamentally changing the nature of browsing"
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Google Chrome is Becoming an AI Browser β€” Starting Today
Google Chrome is to become an AI browser powered by Gemini and agentic abilities to 'fundamentally change the nature of browsing', the se...
 #google #tech