TopHat is a neat system monitor extension for GNOME Shell. It embeds three live updating graphs for CPU, RAM, and network usages directly in the top bar.
A GNOME desktop designer proposes a new hardware info tool for the GNOME desktop. The app would show system info and firmware information.
The hostname of the Ubuntu install on my netbook reads more like a barcode than a 'computer name'. Thankfully changing it to something more memorable is a snap. Read on for instructions...