Don't Miss: Xfce 4.18 is Out – Here are the Best New Features

Xfce 4.18 features a raft of enhancements to this lightweight desktop environment. In this post I run through the top new features and changes.

30 November 2022

New Extension Brings Ubuntu’s Calendar & Clock Icons to Life

I spotlight a simple GNOME extension that replaces the icons for GNOME Clocks and Calendar apps with dynamic, real-time alternatives. Check it out!

27 November 2022

Let’s Go: Ubuntu 23.04 Daily Builds Available to Download

Developers and can now download Ubuntu 23.04 daily builds, as development of the next Ubuntu release, codenamed Lunar Lobster, is now underway.

24 November 2022
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‘Folder Color’ Tool Adds Support for Ubuntu 22.10

'Folder Color' lets you change the colour of folders in the file manager without switching icon pack — and the latest update adds support for Ubuntu 22.10.

22 November 2022
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‘Dynamic Wallpaper’ Maker for GNOME Updated with New UI

If you want to create dynamic wallpapers for GNOME 42 or later then the Dynamic Wallpaper app available on Flathub is a must — and it just got a big update.

21 November 2022

‘Compact Quick Settings’ Puts GNOME’s New Menu on a Size Diet

I highlight a new GNOME extension for GNOME 43 that reduces the width of the new Quick Settings Menu. It uses a single column of interactive pods.

18 November 2022

Use ‘Upscaler’ to Enhance Low-Res Images with AI on Linux

Transform your pixelated photos and mangled cartoon memes into smooth, high-resolution images using this neat GTK app powered by open source AI.

16 November 2022
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Mozilla Firefox 107 is Now Available to Download

A new version of Mozilla Firefox is available to download. Don't get excited, though: this is a small release – even by recent 'small release' standards!

15 November 2022
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Native Messaging Support Arrives in Stable Version of Firefox Snap

Yes, you can finally install GNOME extensions using the Firefox Snap on Ubuntu, without having to do anything fancy like switching Snap channel. Phew!

7 November 2022

How to Display Your User Avatar in GNOME Quick Settings

Here's a nifty new GNOME extension that does one thing, and does it well: it displays the avatar for your user account in GNOME's Quick Settings menu.

7 November 2022

It’s Not Just You: Disney+ Doesn’t Work on Linux ATM (Update: Fixed)

Disney+ subscribers are currently unable to access the service on Linux due to a bug in the site's analytics code freaking out when presented with Linux.

3 November 2022

‘Search Light’ is Like macOS Spotlight for GNOME Shell

Search Light is a new GNOME extension that pull the native app launcher functions out of the overview and on to the desktop, like Apple's Spotlight.

3 November 2022