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GNOME Makes New System Monitor Extension for GNOME Shell

Keeping an eye on CPU, memory, and network activity in GNOME Shell is easy thanks to an array of community-built extensions tailored-made for the task. Now a new option is available for GNOME Shell users, […]

4 January 2024

Want to Give Ubuntu a Blingy Christmas Makeover? Here’s how

It’s time to deck the digital halls: Christmas is coming! By now you’ll have put your Xmas tree up (which the cat’s since stripped), wrapped a bunch of presents (impeccably well, I’m sure), and said […]

21 December 2023

Simple Workspace Switcher Extension for Ubuntu 22.04

So you’re looking for a quick and easy way to change workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS using nothing but your mouse. You’ll (hopefully) already know you can click on the Activities button in the top […]

1 December 2023

Pano Clipboard Manager Now Supports GNOME 45

In the world of Linux clipboard managers few can match the panache of Pano, a GNOME Shell extension I first wrote about last year. Pano offers an interactive, visually-rich dashboard from which to store, search, […]

21 November 2023
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See Real-Time System Resource Usage in Ubuntu’s Top Panel

We’re not short of system monitoring tools for Ubuntu, with an array of desktop apps, extensions, widgets, Conky scripts, and command-line tools readily available to us. But if you’re keen to keep an eye firmly […]

20 November 2023

GSConnect Extension Updated to Support GNOME 45

A new version of GSConnect, the GNOME Shell extension that integrates with KDE Connect, is now available — and it supports GNOME 45. GSConnect bridges the gap between GNOME Shell and an Android device with […]

6 November 2023
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Weather or Not Extension Shows Current Temp in Ubuntu Panel

Keeping an eye on current weather conditions is something a lot of us do, and there are ample ways to get real-time weather information on the Ubuntu desktop. The GNOME Weather desktop app (available in […]

5 November 2023
Best Wallpaper Changer for Ubuntu

The Best Wallpaper Changer Extension for Ubuntu

Are you looking for an easy-to-use desktop wallpaper slideshow tool for Ubuntu? You might be since doesn’t have have an automatic background changing features built-in, and while it’s easy to change wallpaper in Ubuntu I […]

28 October 2023

My Fave Drop Down Terminal for Ubuntu Gets Updated

The popular ddterm GNOME extension has been updated to support GNOME 44 and GNOME 45, which is included in Ubuntu 23.10. This drop down terminal (hence the name ‘ddterm’) for GNOME Shell is my go-to […]

25 September 2023

‘Dark Style’ GNOME Extension for Ubuntu 23.10

In Ubuntu 23.10 the default Yaru theme uses a light style for GNOME Shell elements — but there’s a new GNOME extension that lets you change this without affecting the rest of your desktop. Upstream […]

20 September 2023

Control Nanoleaf Lights on Linux Using a GNOME Extension

Do you own and use Nanoleaf lights and want to control them from your Linux desktop rather than a mobile app? If so, you’re in luck as there’s a plucky little GNOME extension that lets […]

9 September 2023

How to Change the Lock Screen Background in Ubuntu

Want to change the Ubuntu lock screen background shown in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS through to the latest release, Ubuntu 23.10? If so, I’m about to show you how. Here’s the deal: out-of-the-box (this is the […]

7 August 2023