More posts about “Themes”

Five Pretty Awesome GNOME Shell Themes

One of the great things about GNOME Shell is that it’s comprehensibly themeable – from the top panel and applet menus to the awesome on-screen keyboard. Below are five are five of my top GNOME Shell […]

24 October 2011
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Use ‘Adwaita Dark’ As Your System Theme

If you've played around with GNOME Shell and its default theme then there's a good chance that when watching a video or viewing a photo you've seen the very swish dark variant. If you like the look of the 'dark' version of GNOME 3's default Adwaita theme, and want to use it as your system theme, then you're in luck: a wily Chilean user by the name of A. Felipe has modified Adwaita so as to use the 'dark' version as default.

20 October 2011
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A Google-Inspired GNOME Shell Theme

If you use a Google service – whether it’s Docs or Gmail – chances are you’ve noticed that a ‘new theme’ has been rolled out across their various web apps.  On the plus side the changes offer […]

25 September 2011
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‘Ambiance Meets Radiance’ In This Nameless GTK theme

You can have your GTK2 cake and eat it with the following theme - it combines elements for Ubuntu's default Ambiance theme with the light-tones of Ubuntu's Radiance theme.

4 September 2011
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Bisigi Themes Add Ubuntu 11.04 Support

GTK themes are like sports teams: everyone has a favourite. I can't get enough of Ubuntu's default theme Ambiance, but if you're bored by the stock style of Ubuntu, the Bisigi Project provide 15 well-thought out themes for easy installation in Ubuntu 10.04, 10.10 and, now, Ubuntu 11.04 too.

31 August 2011
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Fusion Blue GTK Theme

When I think 'blue-coloured desktop themes' my mind instantly recalls the harsh Crayola hues of Windows XP. Can Fusion Blue GTK heal those wounds?

3 August 2011
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Like Dark GTK Themes? Check out ‘elementary Dark’

If you been wondering whether the indomitable elementary theme would look better dark, get ready to climb aboard: your theme-train just arrived courtesy of DeviantArtist ~satya164...

28 July 2011
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‘Unity Impression’ theme for Ubuntu 11.04 is subtle, easy on the eyes

If the default GTK themes supplied with Ubuntu 11.04 aren't to your taste 'Unity Impression', a new GTK theme designed specifically with Ubuntu's Unity interface in mind, is well worth a try out. Download link and choice-pictures inside.

29 June 2011
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Two Neat Themes For Dock App ‘Plank’

If you're crazy enough to be running the still-in-development elementary dock application 'Plank' you may be longing to make a break from the minimal theme it ships with. To help here are two slick themes for use with it...

23 June 2011
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Ubuntu Ambiance Theme for Windows 7

Dual booters, or even full-time Windows users, who want to add some Ambiance style to their Windows 7 desktop can do so by downloading and install the 'Ubuntu 11' theme for Windows 7.

21 June 2011
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Improve the style of your Nokia phone with an Ubuntu Unity theme

Add some Ubuntu-themed beauty to your Symbian-powered Nokia handset with the following 'Natty Ubuntu' themes by ~danielfsousaa,

13 June 2011
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‘Ambiance Evolution’ theme adds PPA

A PPA for easy installation of elegant Ubuntu theme fork 'Ambiance Evolution' is now available for users of Ubuntu 10.10 and 11.04. Ambiance Evolution is the work of DeviantArt user ~simplygreat, and see the theme mod upgrade the stock Ubuntu Ambiance version to a borderless beauty boasting Ubuntu One style dark toolbars and improved application sliders, progress bars and buttons.

12 June 2011