More posts about “Eye Candy”

Give your Ubuntu desktop a stunning new look with GTK themes, free icon packs, Conky, visual customisation tools, rad wallpapers and more – all of which you’ll find badged with this tag.


zafiro icon theme

Zafiro is a Softer Alternative Icon Theme for Linux Desktops

If you’re looking for an alternative to the Numix, Papirus and Suru icon themes for Linux be sure to check out the Zafiro icons set. The pack is described as providing “minimalist icons created with the flat-desing (sic) technique, […]

18 May 2018
Ambiance GTK theme in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Ubuntu 18.04 Gives Nautilus a Striking New Look

There’s a rather large visual change in Ubuntu 18.04 that I’ve only just noticed. It’s not because the change in question is subtle or easy to miss. It’s because I have only just booted up a […]

6 April 2018
the new ubuntu theme

Dang it! Ubuntu 18.04 Won’t Include a New GTK Theme After All

If you were hoping to see Ubuntu 18.04 LTS arrive with an all-new look then brace yourself as we’ve bad news to share. Ubuntu has said that the new theme, which it asked the community to […]

13 March 2018
canta gtk theme

Give Your Linux Desktop a Fresh Look with the Canta Theme

If your current Ubuntu desktop looks a little dark or a little dated, why not give it a bit of a refresh? And we’ve found the perfect theme to give your desktop a fresh new […]

9 March 2018
ArcMPD is a translucent GTK theme with transparent touches

ArcMPD is a Translucent GTK Theme Based on Arc

You’re looking at a screenshot of a new GTK theme called ArcMPD. As you might be able to guess from the name ArcMPD is a fork of the super popular Arc GTK theme. But, unlike its […]

21 December 2017
firefox user chrome css adwaita

Make Firefox Look like the GNOME Web Browser (Because Why Not, Right?)

If you’re using a vanilla GNOME session on Ubuntu with the Adwaita theme, and want to make Firefox look a little more at home, you can. In fact, with a bit of custom CSS you […]

6 December 2017
ambiance rw gtk theme

Are These Ambiance Theme Forks Better Than The Real Thing?

Ahh, Ambiance. It’s been the default Ubuntu GTK theme for almost as long as I’ve been blogging, but it’s far from being the design darling it was when it debuted back in 2010. Ubuntu wants […]

18 November 2017
The Best GTK Themes

Essential Guide: 11 Best GTK Themes for Ubuntu

Here's our pick of the best GTK themes for Ubuntu and other Linux distros, fully up-to-date for 2020. If you're ready to revamp your desktop, read on!

2 November 2017
ant gtk theme

Ant is a Flat GTK Theme with a Bloody Bite

Between Arc, Adapta and Numix it kind of feels like Linux has the whole flat GTK theme thing covered. But proving their’s always room for one more is Ant. Ant is a flat GTK theme for […]

24 September 2017
Adapta theme for KDE Plasma

Adapta Theme is Now Available for the KDE Plasma Desktop

The hugely popular Adapta theme is now available for KDE Plasma users to enjoy. A new port brings the Adapta GTK theme to the KDE Plasma 5 desktop for the first time, news that will […]

24 September 2017

Make Visual Studio Code Match Your Gtk Theme

Here's a useful Visual Studio Code extension that helps theme the app to match a slate of popular GTK themes, including Arc, Adapta and Ubuntu's Ambiance.

22 September 2017
Komorebi is an animated wallpaper app for Ubuntu

Komorebi 2 is an Animated Wallpaper App for Ubuntu

Komorebi 2 is an animated wallpaper background app for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. It supports video wallpapers, parallax backgrounds, and more.

8 September 2017