This simple tutorial shows how to install PPSSPP for playing PSP games on Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and their based systems, e.g, Linux Mint 20/21 and Zorin OS 17.
PPSSPP is a free open-source PSP emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices including iPhone, Android, Nintendo WiiU, Nintendo Switch, BlackBerry 10, MeeGo, Pandora, Xbox and more.
The software keeps updating with new features and bug-fixes. And, now the latest is v1.16.x, that features:
RetroAchievements support
New JIT backends: RISC-V, based on IR, and x86 JIT based on IR.
And many other changes. See the News page for details.
How to Install PPSSPP Emulator in Ubuntu:
The game emulator offers official binary packages at the links below:
For Ubuntu Linux, only third-party Flatpak and Ubuntu PPA packages are available at the moment. And here you may choose one method that you prefer.
Option 1: Install PPSSPP via Flatpak:
Flatpak is an universal Linux package format runs in sandbox. It comes with most dependency libraries bundled, and takes a few hundred MB more disk space than native .deb package from Ubuntu PPA.
The PPSSPP Flatpak supports both modern 64-bit AMD/Intel PC and AArch64 processor, such as Raspberry Pi and Apple Silicon. And the package is maintained and updated timely by the community, consists of Linux developers.
1.) Install Flatpak daemon in Ubuntu:
If you’re first time installing a Flatpak package in Ubuntu, open “terminal” from start menu and run command to install the daemon:
sudo apt install flatpak
NOTE Ubuntu 18.04 users have to add this PPA before installing the daemon.
2.) Add the Flathub repository:
Flathub is the de facto standard for getting Flatpak packages. To add the repository, simply run command:
After installed the daemon and added the repository, run command to install PPSSPP:
flatpak install flathub org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
Like normal apps, you can finally open PPSSPP by searching from the overview screen. Though, you may need to log out and back in if app icon not visible.
And, to update the Flatpak package, just run command:
flatpak update org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
4.) How to Remove PPSSPP Flatpak package (Optional)
For any reason, you can easily remove the package by running command in terminal:
flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
And remove unused runtime to free up space via flatpak uninstall --unused.
Option 2: How to Install PPSSPP via Ubuntu PPA
There’s an unofficial PPA that so far contains the latest deb packages for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04 (dropped), and Linux Mint 21/20.
The PPA package now also supports for 64-bit PC/laptop, and arm64/armhf devices, such as Raspberry Pi.
1.) Open terminal either by searching from activities overview or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When terminal opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xuzhen666/ppsspp
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2.) Then refresh system package cache and install PPSSPP via command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ppsspp
You may also install the SDL version via sudo apt install ppsspp-sdl.
Uninstall PPSSPP PPA package:
To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates > Other Software, or run command:
Free open-source astronomy software Stellarium 0.20.2 was released a few days ago as the 20 year anniversary celebration.
Stellarium 0.20.2 contains many changes in AstroCalc tool and core of Stellarium, changes in scripting engline and Script Console, Oculars and Satellites plugins, updated DSO catalog, see release note for details.
How to Install Stellarium 0.20.2 in Ubuntu:
The official Stellarium PPA contains the latest packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, and Ubuntu 20.04
1. Open terminal either by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or by searching for ‘terminal’ from application menu. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
This is a step by step guide shows how to enable the old Compiz alike Wobbly windows effect in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Ubuntu 24.04 with default Gnome Desktop.
So far there is a Gnome Shell Extensions that can enable Wobbly Windows effect in Ubuntu:
Compiz alike Wobbly Windows Effect: Just do the job. (discontinued)
Compiz Wobbly Windows Effect: For those prefer an effect more similar to the original. However, you need to install the libanimation library first.
Preparation:
If you’ve previously installed a Gnome Shell extension, you may skip this step.
1.) Open terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard, then run command:
sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell
2.) Go to extensions.gnome.org, and click the link to install the browser integration.
Install the Gnome Shell Extension:
To install the extension, simply go to the extension web page, and turn on the toggle switch to install it.
For Ubuntu 22.04 and higher, you may also search and install “Extension Manager” in Ubuntu Software (or App Center). Then, use the tool to search & install the wobbly windows extension.
Uninstall Wobbly Windows extension:
To remove the extensions, use either Extension utility or Gnome Tweak tool.
To remove libanimation library as well as the PPA, run commands:
fre:ac audio converter 1.1.2 was released a few days ago. The new release features UI scaling to the system font size, theme colors and dark mode support on Linux, and many improvements and bug-fixes.
Fre:ac 1.1.2 release highlights:
Scale UI to adjust to system font size by default
Added support for theme colors and dark mode on Linux/FreeBSD
Improved handling of maximized window state on Linux/FreeBSD and macOS
Removed non-working option to not lock CD trays while ripping
Stop ripping before trying to eject a disc
Write audio data CRC to log files when ripping
Write MD5 checksums to log files when verifying files
Write log entries when replacing existing files
How to Install fre:ac in Ubuntu:
fre:ac is available in Snap, Flatpak, and Appimage package formats.
Snap package:
The software is available as snap package, which runs in sandbox. Simply search for and install it from Ubuntu Software.
You can alternatively install the snap by running command in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T):
snap install freac
Flatpak package:
fre:ac is also available as flatpak package, runs in sandbox, in flathub repository.
You can run following commands one by one to setup flatpak and install fre:ac in Ubuntu:
Prefer installing Chromium browser via DEB rather than using SNAP package? Here’s how to install Chromium .deb package in Ubuntu 20.04 via PPA.
Since Ubuntu 20.04, Chromium deb in the main repository is empty!! It will automatically install the containerized snap package when you trying to install it via apt command.
For those prefer deb to the universal snap package format, user may install the browser either from Linux Mint repository or using a third-party Ubuntu PPA.
Option 1: Install Chromium using Linux Mint repository:
Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu based system now maintains the latest Chromium DEB packages in its repositories since the developers does not like Snap.
I’ve written about how to add the Linux Mint repository and install Chromium step by step in another post.
Option 2: Install Chromium via third-party Ubuntu PPA:
Personally, I prefer the package from Linux Mint a bit more. Though, there’s now a trustworthy third-party PPA maintains the latest Chromium package. And, the PPA supports Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 21.04 so far. Ubuntu 21.10 is somehow not supported at the moment.
1. Add the PPA
Firstly, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:savoury1/chromium
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks and hit Enter to continue
For Ubuntu 20.04 and earlier, the FFmpeg PPA is also required as dependency:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:savoury1/ffmpeg4
NOTE: Update system ffmpeg library might cause conflict to other packages in your system. It’s NOT recommended for beginners!
2. Update the package cache:
For Ubuntu 18.04 and earlier, user need to manually update the package cache after adding the PPA. To do so, run command in terminal:
sudo apt update
3. Install Chromium package:
Finally, install the Chromium browser package in .deb format via command:
sudo apt install chromium-browser
Keep an eye on terminal output, it should start downloading the package from the PPA. If not, press Ctrl+C on keyboard to stop it.
Once installed, search for and open the browser from ‘Activities‘ overview screen. And, check its version in about page.
Remove Chromium:
To remove the web browser, simply open terminal via Ctrl+Alt+T shorcut key and run command:
Strawberry is an open-source fork of Clementine music player aimed at music collectors and audiophiles.
Strawberry is written in C++ with Qt 5 toolkit. The development started in 2018 while Clementine was not in active development (now development of Clementine revives).
Advanced audio output and device configuration for bit-perfect playback on Linux
Edit tags on music files
Fetch tags from MusicBrainz
Album cover art from Last.fm, Musicbrainz, Discogs and Deezer
Song lyrics from AudD
Support for multiple backends
Audio analyzer
Audio equalizer
Transfer music to iPod, iPhone, MTP or mass-storage USB player
Scrobbler with support for Last.fm, Libre.fm and ListenBrainz
Subsonic streaming support
How to Install Strawberry in Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04:
The software offers Snap package (runs in sandbox) which can be installed simply from Ubuntu Software.
Also the official Strawberry PPA maintains the latest .deb packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 20.04, Linux Mint 19.x, and their derivatives.
1.) Open terminal either by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or by searching for ‘terminal’ from ‘Show Applications’ menu. When it opens, run command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jonaski/strawberry
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks for sudo prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2.) After adding the PPA, run commands to refresh package cache and install the music player:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install strawberry
Uninstall Strawberry:
To remove the PPA repository, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software:
