Can not navigate in Activities overview and app grid screen using Tab or arrow keys? Here’s how to re-enable the feature via extension in GNOME 40 & 41. In GNOME 3.x, user may press Tab or down arrow and then left/right keys to navigate between app windows in the overview screen. Also, the keys can be used to navigate in ‘Show Applications’ app grid. Navigation via … [Read more...] about Re-Enable Tab/Arrow Key Navigation in Overview & App Grid in GNOME 40/41
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The Best Gnome Extensions for Linux Ubuntu
These are the best gnome extensions for Ubuntu. Download these best gnome shell themes and gnome shell extensions 2022 for Linux Ubuntu systems. The GNOME Shell Extensions are small pieces of code written by third party developers that modify the GNOME functions. It is similar to Chrome Extensions or Firefox Addons. GNOME Extensions make small changes and enhances the … [Read more...] about The Best Gnome Extensions for Linux Ubuntu
GNOME BitTorrent Client Fragments 2.0 Released! GTK4, Libadwaita & Remote Control
The Fragments BitTorrent client finally released version 2.0. It’s now uses Rust, GTK4 and the new Libadwaita library to provide a stylish user interface for those running Linux with GNOME desktop. For those never heard of Fragments, it’s a free open-source torrent app that uses Transmission as backend for transferring data. With it, user may starting downloading via: click … [Read more...] about GNOME BitTorrent Client Fragments 2.0 Released! GTK4, Libadwaita & Remote Control
Using GNOME Screenshot Tool in Linux Like a Pro
There are several screenshot tools available for Linux. I prefer using Flameshot for screenshots and Shutter for editing the existing screenshots. But Flameshot doesn’t work with 4K screens, unfortunately. And hence I had to resort back to the default GNOME screenshot tool which works perfectly on my Dell XPS with Ultra HD screen. GNOME screenshot tool This ‘forced move’ made … [Read more...] about Using GNOME Screenshot Tool in Linux Like a Pro
Replace ‘Activities’ with System Logo Menu in Gnome (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)
For users switching from macOS, there’s a GNOME Extension to replace the top-left corner ‘Activities‘ with system logo menu. So the top-left corner will display your selected logo icon instead of the ‘Activities’ button. When you click on it, a drop-down menu opens with options to quick access: About system page. System Settings. Software Center. Activities. … [Read more...] about Replace ‘Activities’ with System Logo Menu in Gnome (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)
The Gnome 2 Fork – MATE Desktop 1.26 Released for Old Computers
For those looking for a lightweight Linux Desktop Environment, MATE is a good choice besides XFCE and LXDE. MATE is a free open-source fork of the classic Gnome 2 desktop. It also forked a list of core applications, e.g., Caja file manager from Nautilus, Pluma text editor from Gedit, MATE Terminal from Gnome Terminal. Though it’s Gnome 2 continuation, MATE fully supports … [Read more...] about The Gnome 2 Fork – MATE Desktop 1.26 Released for Old Computers
Three Fingers Swipe Not Working in GNOME 40? Here’s How to Fix it
GNOME 40 brought a radical new interface with a horizontal first approach. One of the features in this approach is a three finger swipe for touchpad. Swipe three fingers up on the touchpad and brings up the activity menu. Do it once more and you’ll have the application menu. Move the fingers down and you’ll be coming out of the application menu and the acitivity … [Read more...] about Three Fingers Swipe Not Working in GNOME 40? Here’s How to Fix it
No ‘Activities’ Overview, Log in to Blank Desktop on Ubuntu 21.10 Gnome 40
Gnome 40 automatically logs into ‘Activities’ overview screen instead of a blank desktop. Don’t like this feature? Just disable it! Gnome 40 finally lands in Ubuntu 21.10, brings the new design of its ‘Activities’ overview screen. The workspaces are now horizontal and locate across the center of screen. Along with small boxes under the search box, all running app windows … [Read more...] about No ‘Activities’ Overview, Log in to Blank Desktop on Ubuntu 21.10 Gnome 40
Gnome Tweaks 40 No Longer Manage Extensions, Use This Tool Instead
Gnome Tweaks, one of the must have apps for configuring Ubuntu, removes GNOME Shell Extensions support by releasing version 40. Which means in next Ubuntu release which will ship with Gnome 40+, you have to use another tool to manage Gnome Shell Extensions. If you have tried out Fedora 34, you should already see the prompt at first launch of Gnome Tweaks: “Extensions … [Read more...] about Gnome Tweaks 40 No Longer Manage Extensions, Use This Tool Instead
Gnome Email Client Geary 40 Released with Adaptive UI
The Geary email client 40.0 was released a few days ago with UI enhancements. Like Gnome core apps, Geary has the similar version system. After v3.38, Geary 40 was released days ago with adaptive user interface that supports for half-screen, portrait and small displays. So it finally has a Linux phone friendly UI. Visual changes also include updated icons and improved … [Read more...] about Gnome Email Client Geary 40 Released with Adaptive UI