More posts about “GNOME Extensions”

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The 15 Best GNOME Shell Extensions for Ubuntu

GNOME extensions are an easy way to add new features to the Ubuntu desktop. In this roundup we list the best GNOME extensions that work with Ubuntu.

21 November 2023

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This GTK4 Fork of Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension is Neat

Are you a fan of Ubuntu's desktop icons extension but wish it did a bit more? There's an enhanced GTK4 version you need to check out. Why? Come see.

13 December 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

‘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
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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

‘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

Add Notifications, Media Controls & Audio Streams to GNOME Quick Settings

A new 'Quick Settings Tweaker' GNOME extension lets you move notifications and media controls to GNOME's new settings hub, and control volume per-app.

30 October 2022
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Want to Hide Buttons in GNOME’s Quick Settings Menu? Use This

The perfectly titled 'Quick Settings Button Remove' extension for GNOME 43 and above lets you choose which options appear in the Quick Settings menu.

24 October 2022
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How to See Battery Time Remaining in GNOME Quick Settings

An itch to scratch: want to see your battery's estimated time remaining instead of percentage in Ubuntu 22.10? There's a GNOME extension to help do it!

22 October 2022

Extension Manager 0.4 Intros Compatibility Checker, Adaptive UI

Extension Manager 0.4 is out with a mobile-friendly UI, and better adherence to GNOME HIG. A new compatibility assistant is included too, if you need it.

6 October 2022

This Extension Adds Bluetooth Management to GNOME Quick Settings

Connect to bluetooth devices from the new Quick Settings menu in GNOME 43 with this neat, community-made extension for GNOME Shell. It's neat!

30 September 2022

4 Retro Effects Added to ‘Burn My Windows’ Extension

GNOME extension 'Burn My Windows' needs little introduction. Its pick n' mix of pretty effects have earned a legion of fans. We look at its newest effects.

7 September 2022