Bookmark a selection of tabs via the context menu (right-click)
Support managing people and guest profiles
Basic Calculator in Quick Commands
Allow double-click to rename tab stack
Make it possible to sync the content of the bookmarks bar
And many more other changes. See the previous link for details.
How to Install Vivaldi 2.4 in Ubuntu:
The official Ubuntu .DEB packages are available for download at the link below:
Grab the deb matches your OS, then install it via Ubuntu Software or Gdebi package manager. Or run command in terminal:
sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/vivaldi-stable_2.4*.deb
In addition, after installed the .deb package, you can enable Vivaldi apt repository (Softare & Updates -> Other Software) to receive future updates through Software Updater:
Ubuntu users can finally upgrade the default LibreOffice office suite to version 6.2 (6.2.2) via PPA, though the LibreOffice 6.2 snap package is available to install for many days.
LibreOffice 6.2 was released a months ago. New features include:
LibreOffice NotebookBar UI in 3 styles: Tabbed, Groups, and Contextual.
Improved icons for HiDPI displays.
Context menus of each app has been reworked and tidied up.
Better file compatibility with Microsoft Office
Install Libreoffice 6.2.2 via PPA in Ubuntu:
For Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10, and Ubuntu 19.04, do following steps to install the office suite from Libreoffice Fresh PPA.
1. Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcuts, or by searching for “terminal” from application launcher. When it opens, run command to add the LibreOffice PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa
Type user password (no asterisk feedback while typing) when it prompts, and read terminal output for PPA description and hit Enter to continue.
2. Then you’ll see the upgrade available in Software Updater after checking for updates.
Or run commands in terminal to install LibreOffice:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libreoffice
For Ubuntu 18.04 and higher, you can skip sudo apt update as it’s done while adding PPA.
Uninstall:
You can restore to stock version of LibreOffice in Ubuntu main archive by running command in terminal:
Openshot video editor released version 2.4.4 a few days ago. The stable PPA has built the packages for Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10.
OpenShot 2.4.4 includes fixes and improvements to keyframe scaling, better timeline and preview performance, improved SVG rendering via the resvg library, improved docking & tracks, user-defined Export presets, new translations, constant rate factor support, and various other changes.
How to Install OpenShot 2.4.4 in Ubuntu:
1. Open terminal from software launcher (or press Ctrl+Alt+T), when it opens, run command to add the PPA:
After two beta releases, KeePassXC password manager 2.4.0 finally goes stable. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and higher.
KeePassXC 2.4.0 enables coordinate system scaling for high-DPI displays, adds new database wizard, implements advanced search, and
Automatic update checker
KeeShare database synchronization
Improve favicon fetching; transition to Duck-Duck-Go
Remove KeePassHttp support
Linux: Prevent Klipper from storing secrets in clipboard
Linux: Enable use of browser plugin in Snap build
TOTP QR Code Generator
Allow toolbar to be hidden and repositioned
Increase max allowed database timeout to 12 hours
Password generator uses existing password length by default
Browser Integration Enhancements
How to Install KeePassXC 2.4.0 in Ubuntu via Snap:
The official snap package (runs in sandbox and auto-updates itself) has been updated.
The snap can be easily installed in Ubuntu 18.04 and higher via Ubuntu Software:
For Ubuntu 16.04, run command to install snapd daemon first:
sudo apt-get install snapd
Then install the snap package via command:
sudo snap install keepassxc
How to Install KeePassXC 2.4.0 in Ubuntu via PPA:
For those who don’t prefer snap packages, the official KeePassXC PPA contains the most recent .deb packages for Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10.
The 2.4.0 release package will be made into PPA in 2 or 3 days. Check the previous link before getting started.
1. Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phoerious/keepassxc
Type user password (no asterisk feedback due to security reason) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2. Then upgrade KeePassXC via Software Updater:
or run commands one by one in terminal to install the latest package:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install keepassxc
Uninstall:
To remove the PPA, open Software & Updates and navigate to Other Software tab.
To remove KeePassXC .deb package, run command in terminal:
This quick tutorial is going to show how to move the clock from middle to the right of the top panel in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, and Ubuntu 21.04 Gnome Shell.
The date and time is by default displayed in the middle of top panel in Gnome 3 desktop. It’s hard coded with no tweak option to change its position. However, a Gnome Shell extension can do the job.
Install Frippery Move Clock in Ubuntu 18.04:
Open Ubuntu Software, search for and install frippery move clock.
Once you installed the extension, the clock change its position to right.
Install the Extension in Ubuntu 20.04:
Since Ubuntu 20.04, you can no longer install Gnome Extensions from Ubuntu Software. Instead, do following steps to install it via web browser:
1.) Firstly, open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command to install chrome-gnome-shell and gnome extensions app:
Don’t see the toggle icon? Click ‘click here to install browser extension’ to install browser extension and refresh the web page.
(Optional) Once installed, it moves clock to the right automatically. You can then manage extensions, by searching for and open Extensions from system app launcher.
Kid3 audio tag editor released version 3.7.1 today. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10, and higher.
Kid3 3.7.1 primarily brings bug fixes and usability improvements. Most new features target the Android version, which now supports a dark theme, a better file selection dialog and more configuration options.
Support max-, min-, unq- aggregation when renaming directories.
Android: Support dark and light themes.
Android: Support opening files with Kid3 from other apps.
Android: Settings for formats, character replacements and import profiles.
Improved support format codes in file name for cover.
Fixed support setting of ID3v2 version for DSF files.
Avoid jumping around frames while deleting.
Removal of multiple tags where not all tags are removed.
Setting of a simple string as value for IPLS frame with TagLib.
Adapted to Discogs server update.
How to Install Kid3 3.7.1 in Ubuntu:
The official Kid3 PPA contains the latest software packages for Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10, and higher.
Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by searching for ‘terminal’ from software launcher. When it opens, do following steps one by one.
1. Copy and paste following command in terminal and hit run to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ufleisch/kid3
Type your password (no asterisk feedback due to security reason) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2. Then you can upgrade Kid3 from a previous version via Software Updater:
or run commands one by one in terminal to install or upgrade to the latest tag editor:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install kid3-qt
For KUbuntu, you may replace kid3-qt with kid3 in the last command for KDE integration.
Uninstall
To remove the PPA repository, either open Software & Updates -> Other Software tab, or run command:
NXEngine Evo, a rewrite of the classic side-scrolling platformer game Cave Story, now is easy to install in Ubuntu Linux using snap package.
NXEngine Evo is a complete open-source clone/rewrite of the masterpiece jump-and-run platformer Doukutsu Monogatari (also known as Cave Story) created by Studio Pixel. NXEngine Evo is an upgraded/refactored version of NXEngine by Caitlin Shaw.
The classic side-scrolling platformer game has been made into snap, containerized software package, for most Linux desktop.
To install the game in Ubuntu 18.04 / higher:
Simply open Ubuntu Software, search for and install the snap package cave story:
To install Cave Story in Ubuntu 16.04:
For Ubuntu 16.04, open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, do:
1. Run command to install snapd daemon:
sudo apt-get install snapd
2. Then install the game package via:
sudo snap install cavestory
Once installed, open it from your system application launcher and enjoy!
Uninstall:
To remove the game package either use Ubuntu Software or run command in terminal:
