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‘Burn My Windows’ & ‘Desktop Clock’ GNOME Extensions Updated

A look at the latest updates to Burn My Windows and Desktop Clock GNOME extensions, with more personalisation options offers by these blingy bolt-ons.

15 January 2023

Help Test GNOME’s New ‘Window Focus’ Behaviour

GNOME's design team are exploring ways to make window focus more obvious when switching between apps. One proposal is available for testing, here's how.

10 January 2023
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One Thing – Put a Single Task/Goal in the GNOME Panel

Keep that vital reminder, task, or goal in mind with this simple GNOME extension. It lets you enter text (including emoji) and see it on the GNOME panel.

3 January 2023

Easily Monitor Stock Prices with these GNOME Extensions

If you're an avid follower of financial markets or the stock price of specific companies then definitely invest in one of these 2 GNOME extensions.

2 January 2023
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Coverflow AltTab GNOME Extension Gets Updated

The latest CoverflowAltTab extension update intros a redesigned settings panel and improves multi-monitor support to deliver a slick way to switch apps.

28 December 2022

Rick & Morty Window Closing Effect for Linux (Because LOL)

There's a brand new effects included in the latest update to the Burn My Windows GNOME extension — if you're a fan of Rick & Morty it'll be very familiar.

24 December 2022

This Simple Desktop Clock Looks Great on Ubuntu

Desktop Clock is a GNOME extension that …I'm sure you can guess! Ubuntu-friendly, the timepiece is highly customisable, and also displays the current date.

21 December 2022
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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