Best of Ubuntu — July 2025

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    My Linux Ubuntu Setup for Software Development

    A developer shares their Ubuntu 24.04 setup using Omakub, a development configuration by DHH. The setup includes multiple workspaces, tiling window management, and various AI-powered coding tools like Zed, VS Code with Augment, and Warp terminal. The configuration emphasizes productivity through workspace organization and AI assistance while maintaining traditional development workflows with IntelliJ for Java and multiple browsers for testing.

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    Make your computer better.

    Zorin OS is a Linux distribution designed as an alternative to Windows and macOS, emphasizing ease of use for newcomers with familiar desktop layouts. Built on Ubuntu, it offers enhanced performance, security, and privacy while supporting older hardware up to 15 years old. Key features include Windows app compatibility, gaming support, mobile device integration through Zorin Connect, and dual-boot capabilities. The Core edition is free, with a Pro version available for advanced features.

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    Rio is a Fast, WebGPU-Powered Terminal for Ubuntu

    Rio is a cross-platform terminal emulator built in Rust that uses WebGPU for hardware acceleration, promising fast and efficient performance. It features font ligatures, terminal splits, theme support, and image protocol compatibility. The app relies heavily on keyboard shortcuts for navigation and requires manual configuration file editing. Rio reuses code from Alacritty and supports both Wayland and X11 on Linux, with installation available through Flathub or DEB packages.

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    Gradia Screenshot Tool Just Keeps Getting Better

    Gradia, a Linux screenshot markup tool built with GTK4/libadwaita, received significant updates including system font support, text background colors, improved highlighter controls, a gradient editor with preview, custom aspect ratio settings, and direct image uploading to hosting services like Imgur. The tool allows users to annotate screenshots with text, arrows, shapes, and effects while offering background customization and export options.

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    Screenshot Tool Gradia Adds Code Snippet Generator, Snap Install

    Gradia 1.7 introduces a code snippet generator that creates visually appealing graphics from source code with syntax highlighting, window frames, and multiple color schemes. The update also adds text tool outlines, image rotation, improved color pickers, and cropping functionality. Gradia is now available on the Snap Store for easier Ubuntu installation, complementing its existing Flathub distribution.

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