Category: Eye Candy
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Revitalize Your Ubuntu Desktop: Install the ‘Picture of the Day’ App!
Are you tired of staring at a dull desktop every day? The new Picture of the Day app for Ubuntu might just be what you need. This innovative application showcases a fresh wallpaper daily, pulling images from well-known sources such as NASA, Bing, Wikimedia, and the sci-fi artist Simon Stålenhag. With Picture of the Day,…
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Bodhi Linux Unveils Fresh New Theme and Revamped Modules
A fresh new look is coming to Bodhi Linux, an Ubuntu-based distribution centered around the Moksha desktop, which is a fork of Enlightenment 17. The development team aims to revamp the traditional dark themes seen in their recent releases by introducing a lighter default theme called Zenithal. Zenithal is designed by Štefan Uram and draws…
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Major Update for Dash to Panel GNOME Extension: What’s New?
A significant update has been released for the popular GNOME Shell extension, Dash to Panel, which now includes new settings to transform from Dash to Panel into a dock-style mode. Previously, users looking for a dock aesthetic had to resort to workarounds or switch to different extensions, but this new update streamlines that process. Users…
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Introducing Plank Reloaded: The Ultimate Desktop Dock App for Cinnamon Users
At one point, Linux dock applications were abundant, featuring innovative tools like GNOME Do/Docky and visually impressive solutions such as AWN, DockBarX, and Cairo Dock. However, the unassuming Plank dock has endured and outlived many of its competitors. Despite still functioning, the original Plank dock hasn’t received any major updates in years. One developer decided…
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Enhancing Your Desktop: 4 New Effects Added to the ‘Burn My Windows’ GNOME Extension
A set of four exciting new animations has been added to the popular GNOME Shell extension, Burn My Windows, which enhances the visual experience of opening and closing windows on Ubuntu. This latest update, version 45, introduces some fun features while also improving existing ones, such as the Incinerate effect, which now boasts more realistic…
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Papirus Linux Icon Pack Receives Its First Update in 8 Months: What’s New?
Fans of the Papirus icon theme for Linux are in for a treat with the release of its first update in 2025. This significant update enhances the theme’s support for KDE Plasma 6 by including new icons for applications such as Konversation, KTorrent, and RedShift. Additionally, it introduces KDE and Plasma logo glyphs for ‘start…
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Enhance Your GNOME Experience with the Auto Accent Colour Shell Extension
For enhanced personalization in Ubuntu 24.10, consider the new Auto Accent Colour GNOME Shell extension, which automatically adjusts the system accent color to match your desktop wallpaper. While accent colors are a prominent feature in GNOME 47, Ubuntu has explored accent colors since 2022. The new extension streamlines the process, allowing users to forgo manual…
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Burn My Windows Introduces Enchanting ‘Focus’ Effect for an Elevated User Experience
It has been some time since the stunning (if somewhat theatrical) Burn My Windows GNOME Shell extension introduced a fresh effect to delight enthusiasts of extravagant window opening and closing animations. However, with the release of Burn My Windows v44, now available on GNOME Extensions, it brings an exciting new feature – and it’s quite…
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Geckium: The Uncanny Chrome Theme for Firefox That Takes Customization to the Next Level
Have you ever felt a wave of nostalgia for the appearance of web browsers from the past, yet are hesitant to deal with the challenges of running an outdated browser on a contemporary operating system? To be honest, you might not, but after exploring the potential of the Geckium project, you just might! Before moving…
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Tiling Shell’s Newest Update Introduces Blur Effect and Edge Tiling Features
Does it seem like I’m a bit obsessed with Tiling Shell, the super-charged window snapping extension for GNOME Shell, which works beautifully on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and above? It might do since this is my 3rd article about the extension in less than a fortnight! But the updates and new features are coming thick and…
