Topic: GNOME Extensions


connect android to ubuntu using GSConnect

GSConnect Update Lets You Control Android Music Apps from Your Desktop + More

A new version of the GSConnect extension for GNOME Shell desktops is now available, and it’s packing a couple of nifty changes. If you’ve not heard of GSConnect before then it’s best to think of […]

10 September 2019
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Dash to Panel Just Got a Major Update

An update to the popular Dash to Panel extension is rolling out. It features a stack of improvements to window previews, including dynamic resizing.

25 July 2019

Arc Menu GNOME Shell Extension Update Adds New Options, Better Performance

Fans of the Arc Menu extension for GNOME Shell desktops will want to upgrade to the latest release as it introduces a stack of new customisation options.

24 July 2019
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Must Read: ‘Material Shell’ is an Impressive Tiling GNOME Shell Extension

Imagine GNOME Shell and the i3 window manager got married, settled down, and had a kid — that kid would grow up to be Material Shell. Material Shell is a fantastic new GNOME Shell extension/user […]

3 July 2019
Arc Menu Extension

Arc Menu Extension Now Lets You Pin Your Fave Apps to the Sidebar

If you’re a fan of the Arc menu extension for GNOME Shell you may be interested to hear that an update is on the way. A new version of the traditional-style app menu, which is […]

18 June 2019
Things to Do: Install GNOME Extensions

Okay Dash to Panel, That Does Look Super Slick…

I haven’t used a Windows desktop “properly” for around 8 years or so (and can’t say I miss it, either). Back when I first started this blog I had a multi-boot set up on my […]

6 June 2019

Enable Dynamic Transparency in Ubuntu 19.04

Learn how to re-enable dynamic transparency on Ubuntu 19.04 in both the top bar and in the Ubuntu Dock, making the dock background transparent..

29 April 2019
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How to Sync GNOME Shell Extensions Between Desktops

We spotlight a handy way to sync GNOME extensions between desktops and Linux distributions using (what else) a GNOME extension to do it!

25 April 2019
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This GNOME Extension Lets You Draw on Your Screen

Doodle and draw on your Ubuntu desktop with the well named 'Draw on Your Screen' extension. Write text, add arrows and highlight information.

22 March 2019
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5 Best Weather Apps for Ubuntu & Linux Mint

We rundown the top weather apps for Ubuntu and Linux Mint. When you need to check the weather forecast on the Linux desktop use one these open source apps.

2 February 2019

Stream Media From Ubuntu to Chromecast with ‘Cast to TV’

It just got easier for Ubuntu users to cast video, music and pictures to a Chromecast equipped TV, direct from the desktop. We’ve previously shown you how to cast video from Ubuntu to a Chromecast […]

6 January 2019
connect android to ubuntu using GSConnect

How to Connect Your Android Phone to Ubuntu Wirelessly

Learn how to connect your Android phone to Ubuntu using GSConnect to transfer files, see notifications, or use your phone touchscreen as a mouse.

30 November 2018