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How to Install The Latest Kid3 Tag Editor 3.8.1 in Ubuntu 19.10

Last updated: December 23, 2019

Kid3 audio tag editor released version 3.8.1 today with some improvements, fixes for Linux and Android binary packages.

According to the changelog, Kid3 3.8.1 includes following changes:

Show number of files in status bar.
Support regular expressions in string replacements.
Support format codes in “Filename for cover” in “Extract Album Art” script.
The order of string replacements is respected.
Show RVA2 identifier in frame table.
Show UFID owner and values in frame table.
Support setting file name with “Import from Tags”.
QML scripts: Skip “–” argument, which is used when passing parameters from qml tool.

The official PPA has built the packages for Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, Ubuntu 19.10.

1. Open terminal either from application launcher or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ufleisch/kid3

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. If an old version was installed, upgrade Kid3 using 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

You may replace kid3-qt with kid3 in the code for KDE integration, or with kid3-cli for the command-line interface

Uninstall

To remove the PPA repository, either open Software & Updates -> Other Software tab, or run command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ufleisch/kid3

To remove the audio tag editor, either use your system package manager or run command:

sudo apt remove --auto-remove kid3 kid3-*

In Howtos, News audio editor, audo tag editor, kid3

HexChat 2.14.3 Released with Fix for Ubuntu’s Yaru Theme

Last updated: December 22, 2019

HexChat IRC client 2.14.3 was released a day ago with important bug-fixes. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu.

It has been more than one year since the last release. HexChat 2.14.3 was released with following changes:

fix various incorrect parsing of IRC messages relating to trailing parameters
fix SASL negotiation combined with multi-line cap
fix input box theming with Ubuntu’s new default Yaru theme
python: Work around Python 3.7 regression causing crash on unload
sysinfo: Add support for /etc/os-release
sysinfo: Ignore irrelevant mounts when calculating storage size

How to Install HexChat 2.14.3 in Ubuntu:

The software is available as both Snap and Flatpak packages, unfortunately no PPA with recent .deb packages.

HexChat Snap package (runs in sandbox) maintained by the principal developer is available to install in Ubuntu Software.

Note the snap is still 2.14.2 at the moment, though it will auto-update to 2.14.3 once the new package published.

The official HexChat Flatpak package (also runs in sandbox) has been updated to 2.14.3. You can install it via following steps:

1. Open terminal either by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or from Application launcher.

If you’re first time installing a Flatpak package, run following commands to setup the framework.

Install flatpak framework via command:
```
sudo apt install flatpak
```
Then add Flathub, the official repository that hosts a large list of Flatpak packages:
```
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
```

2. Finally install HexChat Flatpak package via command:

flatpak install flathub io.github.Hexchat

After installation, open the software either from application menu or by running command:

flatpak run io.github.Hexchat

(Optional) To remove the Flatpak package, simply run command in terminal:

flatpak uninstall flathub io.github.Hexchat

In Howtos, News HexChat, IRC client

Vivaldi Browser 2.10 Released with Better Site Compatibility

Last updated: December 21, 2019

Vivaldi web browser 2.10 was released 2 days ago. Here’s what’s new and how to install it in Ubuntu.

Vivaldi 2.10 removed its name from the user agent string to prevent website servers from identifying the browser and version number. This is because Vivaldi is often blocked by competitors and others from their services, though it should work on any website that works on Chromium.

The new release also features:

Match browser themes with operating system light/dark theme
Improvements to address bar layout.
Improvements in the toggle to show or hide hidden extensions.
Significant performance improvements to Quick Commands.
For the detailed changes, see the release note.

Download / Install Vivaldi 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_2.10*.deb

You may also add the official Vivaldi apt repository to your system, to be able to receive the browser package updates via Software Updater utility.

Open terminal by either pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or searching for terminal from application menu. When it opens, run following commands one by one:

1. Download and install the repository keyring:

wget -qO- https://repo.vivaldi.com/archive/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key add -

Typer user password when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. Add Vivaldi repository via command:

sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://repo.vivaldi.com/archive/deb/ stable main'

3. Finally check updates and install the web browser via command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install vivaldi-stable

Or upgrade from an old version via Software Updater utility.

(Optional): To remove Vivaldi apt repository from you system, launch Software & Updates and navigate to Other Software tab.

In Howtos, News Vivaldi

qBittorrent 4.2.1 Released with Libtorrent Fixes (Ubuntu PPA)

Last updated: December 18, 2019

qBittorrent torrent client 4.2.1 was released today. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, and Ubuntu 19.10.

qBittorrent 4.2.1 brings libtorrent fixes which make UDP through proxies work again. The listening IP/interface selection code has been reworked. If you have a specific network interface/local address set in the Advanced Settings, go and make sure that your settings have stayed the same.

Other changes include:

Enable portable mode if “profile” directory exists
Enable “Apply rate limit to peers on LAN” option by default
Expand single-item folders in torrent content
Rework the listening IP/interface selection code
Bug-fixes and some Web UI changes. See News page for more.

How to Install qBittorrent 4.2.1 in Ubuntu:

The official qBittorrent PPA has built the new release packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, and Ubuntu 19.10.

1. To add the PPA, open terminal by either pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or searching for “Terminal” from application menu. When it opens, run command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:qbittorrent-team/qbittorrent-stable

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. If an old version was installed, upgrade it via Software Updater,

or run following commands to install /upgrade qBittorrent in terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install qbittorrent

Uninstall:

To remove qBittorrent PPA, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software, or run command in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:qbittorrent-team/qbittorrent-stable

To remove the bittorrent client, either use your system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove qbittorrent

In Howtos, News qbittorrent

SuperTux 0.6.1 (Similar to Super Mario) Released (How to Install)

Last updated: December 17, 2019

SuperTux, classic 2D jump’n run side-scroller game inspired by Super Mario games, released version 0.6.1 a few days ago with new game content. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, and Ubuntu 19.10.

SuperTux 0.6.1 is a bug-fix release for version 0.6.0 which was released almost a year ago. It also brings new graphics, levels and other game content:

Rework of the first 3 Bonus Worlds
Added 3 new bonus worlds to the core game
Improvements to the story mode
Addition of Ghost Forest to the Story Mode
New Backgrounds and Music by BlasterMaster
Tiles and Sprites Improvements by Alzter, weluvgoatz and RustyBox
New enemy: The Ghoul
Fixed buggy controls, game speed, etc.
Level Editor Improvements, Fixes and Optimisations
Revamp of the Credits Menu
Blocks no longer jitter when stacked on top of one another
Trampolines as bonus block contents no longer hurt Tux

How to Install SuperTux 0.6.1 in Ubuntu:

The SuperTux download page offers .Appimage (non-install executable file) and .Flatpak (runs in sandbox) packages for Linux.

For those prefer native Ubuntu .deb package, run following commands one by one to install it via an unofficial PPA.

1. Open terminal either from application menu or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/supertux

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. If an old version of the game was installed, upgrade it via Software Updater:

or run commands to install Supertux 0.6.1:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install supertux

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software or run command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/supertux

To remove the game, run command:

sudo apt remove --auto-remove supertux supertux-data

In Howtos, News Super Mario Ubuntu, Supertux

How to Install Vim 8.2 in Ubuntu 18.04, 16.04, 19.10

Last updated: December 16, 2019

Vim text editor 8.2 was released a few days ago. An unofficial PPA has made the packages for all current Ubuntu releases as well as Ubuntu 14.04.

The main new feature of Vim 8.2 is support for “popup windows”, which displays message boxes, function prototypes, code snippets, etc on top of the text. See Vim 8.2 release note for more.

Jonathon F maintains a PPA with Vim packages for all current Ubuntu releases.

1. Open terminal either from application menu or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jonathonf/vim

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. Then refresh package cache and install Vim via commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install vim

For more features (e.g., Python support), you may also install vim-gtk3 and / or vim-nox:

sudo apt install vim-gtk3 vim-nox

Uninstall:

To restore Vim to the stock versions in Ubuntu main repositories, run command to purge the PPA:

sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:jonathonf/vim

To only remove the PPA while keeping the installed Vim packages, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software, or run command in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:jonathonf/vim

In Howtos, News Vim

How to Install Mesa 19.3 in Ubuntu 18.04, 19.10

Last updated: December 15, 2019

Mesa 3D graphics library 19.3 was released a few days ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, and Ubuntu 19.10.

Mesa 19.3 is a big release that features:

Intel OpenGL 4.6 support
New Vulkan extensions both for Radeon RADV and Intel ANV
Initial Intel Tiger Lake support
AMD Navi 14 support (Radeon RX 5500 XT!)
Zink is added for experimental OpenGL over Vulkan

1. Open terminal either from application launcher or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and read the PPA description before pressing Enter to continue.

2. After adding the PPA, do system update via command:

sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

apt-get update is not required any more in Ubuntu 18.04 since adding PPA automatically refreshes system package cache.

3. Finally check your driver version via command:

glxinfo | grep "OpenGL version"

Uninstall:

To restore changes and downgrade to the default drivers shipped in your Ubuntu, run command:

sudo apt-get install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa

In Howtos, News Mesa 3D graphics library, Mesa PPA

HPLIP 3.19.12 Released with New Printers Support

Last updated: December 12, 2019

HPLIP 3.19.12, open source Linux driver for HP printers and scanners, was released today with many new devices support.

HPLIP 3.19.12 added following new devices support:

HP Color LaserJet Pro M256dn, M256nw, M256dw.
HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dn, M255nw, M255dw.
HP Color LaserJet Pro M155a, M155nw, M156a, M156nw.
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M282nw, M284nw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdn, M285fdn
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw, M285fdw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283cdw, M285cdw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M182n, M184n
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M182nw, M184nw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M183fw, M185fw

This release also added support for Debian 10.1, Debian 10.2, and Manjaro 18.1.2.

1. To install the software, download the package “hplip-3.19.12.run” from the link below:

2. Then open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for “terminal” from app launcher. When it opens, run command to give executable permission:

chmod +x ~/Downloads/hplip-3.19.12.run

3. Finally run command to start installing the driver:

./Downloads/hplip-3.19.12.run

Follow the terminal output and answer some questions. If everything goes OK, plug or re-plug your HP devices and enjoy!

In Howtos, News HPLIP

qBittorrent 4.2 Released! How to Install in Ubuntu

Last updated: December 5, 2019

qBittorrent bittorrent client released new stable version 4.2.0 a few days ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, and Ubuntu 19.10.

qBittorrent 4.2.0 is a new stable series that contains following new features:

Support for Libtorrent 1.2.x series
Use PBKDF2 for the GUI lock. You will need to set your password again.
Allow setting larger checking memory usage in GUI
Add “Socket backlog size” option
Add “File pool size” option
Allow styling with QSS stylesheets
Add “Tracker entries” dialog
Add “Remove torrent and its files” option to share ratio limiting.
Reallow to pause checking torrents
Reallow to force recheck torrents that aren’t fully started
Add “Preview file” double-click action.

There are also various bug-fixes, a lot of WEB UI changes, and other changes. See the release note for details.

How to Install qBittorrent 4.2.0 in Ubuntu:

The official qBittorrent PPA has built the new release packages for all current Ubuntu releases (though the 16.04 build is broken).

1. To add the PPA, open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by searching for “Terminal” from application menu. When it opens, run command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:qbittorrent-team/qbittorrent-stable

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. Then either upgrade qBittorrent from a previous release via Software Updater,

or run following commands to install /upgrade it from terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install qbittorrent

Uninstall:

To remove qBittorrent PPA, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software, or run command in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:qbittorrent-team/qbittorrent-stable

To remove the bittorrent client, either use your system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove qbittorrent

In Howtos, News qbittorrent

Mozilla Firefox 71.0 Released with Native MP3 Decoding

Last updated: December 4, 2019

Mozilla Firefox released the latest stable 71.0 a day ago. Here’s what’s new and how to install it in Ubuntu.

Firefox 71.0 release highlights:

Lockwise (integrated password manager) improvements.
More information about blocked trackers
Picture-in-Picture video support for Windows. Pop video into a separate small window and always on top.
Native MP3 decoding for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Various security fixes and more.

Download / Install Firefox in Ubuntu:

You’ll be able to upgrade the pre-installed Firefox to the latest 71.0 release in Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, and Ubuntu 19.10, through the Software Updater in 2 or 3 days (check the building page).

Or install the Firefox 71 Snap package (runs in sandbox) simply from Ubuntu Software. It can be installed alongside pre-installed Firefox.

Also the official non-install Linux package (run the executable from the tarball) as well as Firefox 71.0 release note are available at the link below:

In Howtos, News firefox native mp3