An update for the Tiling Shell extension, designed for GNOME Shell, introduces some valuable enhancements aimed at improving user productivity. One notable feature being added is Windows Suggestions, which assists users in efficiently tiling their open windows into available spaces within a layout using the Snap Assistant. While this feature needs to be manually enabled, it is a welcome addition that simplifies the window-arranging process.
For those unfamiliar with Tiling Shell, it provides various methods for tiling windows, including the option to use customizable keyboard shortcuts, a combination of keyboard and mouse actions, or simply using the mouse to drag windows to screen edges. The update also enhances the Snap Assistant by incorporating the Windows Suggestions feature, which was previously accessible only through hot-key grid tiling or edge dragging.
Additionally, Tiling Shell v16.3 addresses some keybinding issues that users have faced, such as challenges in switching focus between secondary windows and tiling problems linked to specific resolutions when inner gaps were set to 0. Visual improvements have also been made, enhancing the border radius and width of tiles when gaps are adjusted.
A new configurable keyboard shortcut has been added to allow users to hide all application windows except the one currently in focus, addressing a common request from the community.
Overall, this update enhances the functionality of the Tiling Shell, which remains a strong choice for users seeking a flexible and powerful window tiling solution on Ubuntu and other GNOME Shell distributions. It is free and open-source, compatible with GNOME versions 42 and above. Users can easily install it by searching for ‘Tiling Shell’ in the Extensions Manager and disable the built-in Tiling Assistant to avoid potential conflicts.
You can get Tiling Shell from GNOME Extensions.