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How to Install WSL 2 on Windows 10 (Updated) - OMG! Ubuntu
Jan 17, 2023 — If you want to try out the improved Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (aka WSL 2) in the latest Windows versions here’s how — I cover everything you need to do to install it, in this post.. WSL 2 is a big upgrade to the original WSL Microsoft introduced in 2017. More than a simple version bump, WSL 2 is faster, more versatile, and …
How to Install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu & Linux Mint
Sep 22, 2024 — When you click the button a .deb package should start download automatically. This package is compatible with Ubuntu, official Ubuntu flavours (e.g., Kubuntu, Xubuntu, et al) as well as Ubuntu-based distros including Linux Mint, elementaryOS, and Zorin OS.
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is Now Available to Download - OMG! Ubuntu
Apr 28, 2022 — As the latest long-term support release this version of Ubuntu (which is codenamed “Jammy Jellyfish”) is backed by at least 5 years of ongoing support, security patches, bug fixes, and select app updates.. Which is pretty rad. If you read this site regularly you’ll have a good idea about what Ubuntu 22.04 LTS offers (so I don’t mind if you skip straight to the download section to grab ...
How to install Flatpak on Ubuntu: Step-by-step guide
Jan 26, 2024 — Flatpak is a next-generation packaging format that does two important things: it makes it easier for developers to publish apps; and easier for Linux users to install them.. In years gone by, it wasn’t easy; app makers had to learn the intricacies of packaging, creating numerous different packages for each version of each distro they wished to support — trying to avoid “dependency hell“.
The 15 Best GNOME Shell Extensions for Ubuntu
Jul 10, 2024 — Ubuntu uses GNOME Shell, and GNOME Shell uses a full-screen app launcher by default. Although it’s nice to look at some find it a bit too “in-your-face” and replace it with Arc Menu.. Arc Menu is a ‘traditional’ app menu for GNOME Shell accessed from the desktop, much like the Start menu on Windows. But unlike Window’s start menu this thing is customisable.
10 Best Command Line Apps for Ubuntu
Nov 13, 2023 — Musikcube is a command-line music player with a user interface inspired by fully-featured desktop music players, but without the unnecessary distractions.. I can zip through my music library, filter by artist, album, genres, or playlist, and compile a playlist/queue to suit my mood without having to take my hand off of my keyboard.
21 Must-Have Apps for Ubuntu Users - OMG! Ubuntu
Nov 14, 2023 — Lollypop is a feature-packed Linux music player that makes a fantastic alternative to Rhythmbox, which Ubuntu provides out-of-the-box in versions prior to 23.10.. This music apps integrates flawlessly with the GNOME Shell desktop and provides all the features you need. It’s easy to add music, browse your music library, play music, create and edit playlists, and so on.
How to Connect Your Android Phone to Ubuntu Wirelessly
Jul 26, 2021 — GSConnect is a JavaScript port of KDE Connect, a Qt-based app that we (and plenty of others) have written plenty of paragraphs about in the past.. Both KDE Connect and GSConnect work in similar ways. Both act as a bridge between devices. They let Android devices communicate securely with a Linux PC (and vice versa), enabling them to exchange data, surface system features, leverage controls ...
How to Set Up OneDrive Access in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
May 29, 2024 — When you open the Settings app and select Online Accounts from the sidebar you are shown a list of various account types, including 3 different Microsoft ones:. Microsoft Personal; Microsoft 365; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Personal is used for e-mail, e.g., Outlook, Live, Hotmail.Log in using this one to enable desktop email clients like Thunderbird and Geary to fetch, check for, and send ...