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A Promising New GNOME Login Screen Tweak Tool Appears

GDM Settings is a new GTK app for configuring the GNOME login screen from a simple GUI, with options to change background, font, top bar items, and more.

28 February 2022

‘Desktop Cube’ GNOME Extension Now Supports Click & Drag Deform

That Desktop Cube GNOME extension now supports click & drag directly on the desktop, just like the original Compiz Cube effect that inspired its creation.

27 February 2022
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Xubuntu 22.04 Wallpaper Contest is Open For Entries

The Xubuntu 22.04 LTS wallpaper contest is open for entries until March 12th when six winners will be selected for inclusion on the final 22.04 .iso image.

27 February 2022

Ubuntu 22.04 Just Got a BIG Design Update (Spoiler: Looks Awesome)

With feature freeze now in effect a huge drop of visual changes just hit the Ubuntu 22.04 daily builds, including GNOME Shell 42 and a Yaru theme update.

25 February 2022

‘Clipboard History’ is Searchable Clipboard Extension for GNOME Desktops

Clipboard managers are handy, and there are plenty to choose from. A new contender is the performance-minded 'Clipboard History' GNOME extension.

25 February 2022

Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS Released, Available to Download

A wild focal fossa appears, albeit one you've sort of seen before. Yes, it's the Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS point release. What's new? Linux 5.13 plus a bit more.

24 February 2022

GNOME 42 Features a Subtle, Yet Classy, Touch

Being ill last week meant I missed a few last-minute additions to GNOME 42 as it readied its beta build. Belated or not, I want to spotlight this change.

24 February 2022

Hands On With the Latest Version of DahliaOS

I hadn't heard of the DahliaOS operating system until recently. Intrigued by its innovative mix of open source technologies, I took it for a spin.

24 February 2022

Nautilus 42 Arrives in Ubuntu 22.04 Daily Builds

The latest version of the Nautilus file manager is winging its way to Ubuntu 22.04. A number of new features and improvements are included as a result.

24 February 2022
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Check Battery Status on Ubuntu Using This GNOME Extension

Looking for an easy way to see an overview of your laptop battery health on Ubuntu? If so, check out Battery Status by Spanish blog Atareao. Their new GNOME extension reminds me of fancy menu […]

22 February 2022
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An App to Control Your Elgato Key Lights on Linux

Control Elgato key lights on Linux desktops like Ubuntu using a free, open source app that lets you adjust power, brightness, and colour temperature.

15 February 2022

GNOME 42 Now Supports ‘Dark Wallpaper’ Option

Timed wallpaper slideshows have been given the chop but something new takes their place: support for 'dark' wallpapers tied to the dark mode setting.

9 February 2022