elementary

Thoughtful, capable, and ethical computing—plus AppCenter, the pay-what-you-can app store

Website: https://elementary.io
GitHub: https://github.com/elementary
Report an Issue: https://docs.elementary.io/contributor-guide/feedback/reporting-issues
Get Help: https://elementary.io/support

Last Notes

2025-09-26 00:02:37 UTC

Re-evaluating some of our retail items and seeing if we can adjust prices and maybe add some new things. Any requests? 👀

2025-05-23 17:34:46 UTC

The @npub1hpu…ggnf Byte and StarLite have both been updated with more powerful processors! Grab one with elementary OS and a portion of the sale goes to support development. Plus they’re 10% off right now 😱 https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite
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2025-05-16 00:21:29 UTC

Disability is the one marginalized group that any of us can join at any time and most of us will join as we age. As an organization practicing Inclusive Design, we will always be committed to improving access for everyone, regardless of ability ♿💙
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay
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2024-11-26 18:15:22 UTC

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Driver management has moved from AppCenter to System Settings → System. The new design for drivers is more in line with how drivers are managed on other operating systems and is easier to work with, especially for hardware that has multiple driver options like NVIDIA graphics.
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2024-11-26 18:14:53 UTC

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OS 8 includes the latest long-term support Hardware Enablement stack from @npub12ln…vs03, including #Linux 6.8. We’re also shipping with Pipewire which improves latency and bluetooth audio quality while being architected for the world of sandboxed Flatpak apps running in the Secure Session. This is an especially big deal for folks doing audio production tasks on elementary OS.
Thanks @npub12ln…vs03 😘

2024-11-26 18:13:51 UTC

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Instead of a plain dark gray background, Multitasking View now features a blurred version of your wallpaper that is adjusted for light and dark modes. Workspace cards now have rounded corners and the switcher at the bottom of the screen has been updated for light and dark modes as well.
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2024-11-26 18:13:11 UTC

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Pointers were completely redrawn in OS 8 to be more consistent, make better use of color, and be more precise. The new design is more fun and playful with softer edges and rounder corners while maintaining high contrast and legibility. The new design feels extremely familiar but also more modern.
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2024-11-26 18:12:44 UTC

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OS 8 also brings a new Quick Settings menu that improves access to features while reducing clutter in the panel. We’ve started by combining the accessibility and session menus which contain useful controls, but don’t indicate a change in status. We’ve also added hotly requested controls like Dark Mode and Rotation Lock.
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2024-11-26 18:12:04 UTC

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System Settings has been refreshed with a modern space-saving dual-pane design that is more responsive for small and large displays. We’ve also vastly improved support for text scaling, screen readers, keyboard navigation, right-to-left language layouts, and improved contrast in illustrations. Plus search now returns more relevant results and the titles of those results now reflect both the exact setting name they’re matching and the path to that setting.
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2024-11-26 18:10:25 UTC

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Keyboard navigation and screen reader support during Installation, Initial Setup, and Onboarding has been rewritten and the entire first run experience has been much improved for blind folks in OS 8. We also now have screen reader support in the Alt + Tab window switcher and we’ve made sure that there’s audio feedback when we’re unable to complete window management tasks
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2024-11-26 18:09:28 UTC

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We took the opportunity a few years ago to run a survey and get better insights into the way you multitask on elementary OS and other operating systems. We then combined those insights with the feedback we’ve received in GitHub over the years and carefully reconsidered the role of the Dock in our desktop. This has resulted in a new Dock that retains the features you love from OS 7 and before and introduces whole new features to improve your multitasking workflow
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2024-11-26 18:08:30 UTC

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In OS 8 operating system updates will now appear in System Settings. The new system updates mechanism is super fast and includes the option to download updates automatically. Plus there are new options in the system shutdown dialog so you can install updates before shutting down or choose to skip a pending update, even when automatic updates are enabled.
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2024-11-26 18:07:42 UTC

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In OS 8 we’re expanding your access to apps even further by including the most popular app store for Linux out of the box: @npub1wfe…w0av
You’ll be able to access apps made specifically for elementary OS, apps made for Linux, and popular cross-platform apps like Discord and Spotify all directly from #AppCenter without having to manually sideload or configure an alt store.
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2024-11-26 18:04:21 UTC

Carefree because you're cared for! OS 8 brings a Secure Session that ensures apps respect your privacy and require your consent, a brand new Dock with productive multitasking and window management features, and empowers our diverse community through Inclusive Design. https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-available-now

2024-11-26 17:06:22 UTC

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2024-10-10 18:25:00 UTC

Show me something you made with elementary OS! 👇

2024-06-05 00:05:53 UTC

It’s updates time! This month we have big Wayland news, a new way to manage drivers, @npub1wfe…w0av in elementary OS by default, and even some updates for OS 7, including a new release of Mail! Check it out: https://blog.elementary.io/updates-for-june-2024/

2024-05-16 15:23:42 UTC

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day! We’ve been striving to build accessible experiences in elementary OS for quite some time now with features like an audio prompt in the installer and desktop filters to assist folks with color deficiencies. We surface accessibility features next to every other feature as part of our curb cuts initiative and we’re always listening for ways we can do more 🩷 #GAAD