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.


How to Add a Splash of Color to Ubuntu’s Default Look

Like the default Ubuntu themes but think they could do with a splash of color? Say hello to your new favourite GTK theme…

16 March 2016

How to Change Desktop Font on Ubuntu (Pssst, It’s Easy)

So you want to change font on Ubuntu but you don't know how? Read this post! We show how to change font and adjust font size on Ubuntu and GNOME Shell.

14 March 2016

Conky Clock Widget That Shows the Current Time In Words

Want to add a cool word clock to your Linux desktop? You can with this ace Conky theme — and we'll walk you through how to install it.

13 February 2016

The 5 Best Cinnamon Desktop Themes (As Chosen By You)

Last week we asked you to send in the best Cinnamon desktop themes you could find — and you did just that.

9 February 2016
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Yosembiance GTK Theme Gives Ubuntu a Flatter, Sleeker Look

Yosembiance GTK theme gives Ubuntu a flatter, sleeker look, but without losing the identity Ubuntu's default 'Ambiance' theme gives it.

21 January 2016

An Official Arc Theme For Firefox Is Now Available

The Arc GTK theme now has an official Firefox theme to match, and is available in three variants all made by the original theme creator.

20 August 2015

Arc Is a Gorgeous GTK Theme for Linux Desktops (Updated)

This GTK theme is fantastic, but installing it isn't.

2 June 2015
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Animated Wallpaper Adds Live Backgrounds To Linux Distros

We know a lot of you love having a stylish Ubuntu desktop to show off. And as Linux makes it so easy to create a stunning workspace with a minimal effort, that’s understandable! Today, we’re highlighting — re-highlighting for those of you with […]

26 May 2015
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Drab Desktop? Try These 4 Beautiful Linux Icon Themes

Ubuntu's default icon theme hasn't changed much in almost 5 years, save for the odd new icon here and there. If you're tired of how it looks we're going to show you a handful of gorgeous alternatives that will easily freshen things up.

5 September 2014
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Easily Change Color of Folder Icons in Ubuntu With This Tool

If you ever fancy retooling your home folder to look like a rainbow, Folder Color lets you change colors ad-hoc with a right-click menu.

25 April 2014

Lubuntu’s ‘Box’ Theme Now Supports GNOME Shell, Unity Desktops

Long time users of Lubuntu will find a bunch of improvements have been made the default theme when upgrading later this month.

4 April 2014

UpClock Is an Ubuntu Touch Inspired Clock Widget for Ubuntu Desktop

Add some bling to your desktop with UpClock – a desktop clock widget inspired by the Ubuntu Touch welcome screen.

9 February 2014