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This GNOME Extension Brings the Calendar & Clock Icons to Life
Sun 8:37am By Joey Sneddon
I spotlight a simple GNOME extension that replaces the icons for GNOME Clocks and Calendar apps with dynamic, real-time alternatives. Check it out!…

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Let’s Go: Ubuntu 23.04 Daily Builds Available to Download
Thu 8:00am By Joey Sneddon
Developers and can now download Ubuntu 23.04 daily builds, as development of the next Ubuntu release, codenamed Lunar Lobster, is now underway.…

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‘Folder Color’ Tool Adds Support for Ubuntu 22.10
Nov 22, 2022, 4:06 pm By Joey Sneddon
'Folder Color' lets you change the colour of folders in the file manager without switching icon pack — and the latest update adds support for Ubuntu 22.10.…

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‘Dynamic Wallpaper’ Maker for GNOME Updated with New UI
Nov 21, 2022, 9:35 am By Joey Sneddon
If you want to create dynamic wallpapers for GNOME 42 or later then the Dynamic Wallpaper app available on Flathub is a must — and it just got a big update.…

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‘Compact Quick Settings’ Puts GNOME’s New Menu on a Size Diet
Nov 18, 2022, 8:25 am By Joey Sneddon
I highlight a new GNOME extension for GNOME 43 that reduces the width of the new Quick Settings Menu. It uses a single column of interactive pods.…

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Use ‘Upscaler’ to Enhance Low-Res Images with AI on Linux
Nov 16, 2022, 10:48 am By Joey Sneddon
Transform your pixelated photos and mangled cartoon memes into smooth, high-resolution images using this neat GTK app powered by open source AI.…

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Mozilla Firefox 107 is Now Available to Download
Nov 15, 2022, 8:17 am By Joey Sneddon
A new version of Mozilla Firefox is available to download. Don't get excited, though: this is a small release – even by recent 'small release' standards!…

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Native Messaging Support Arrives in Stable Version of Firefox Snap
Nov 7, 2022, 4:45 pm By Joey Sneddon
Yes, you can finally install GNOME extensions using the Firefox Snap on Ubuntu, without having to do anything fancy like switching Snap channel. Phew!…

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How to Display Your User Avatar in GNOME Quick Settings
Nov 7, 2022, 10:57 am By Joey Sneddon
Here's a nifty new GNOME extension that does one thing, and does it well: it displays the avatar for your user account in GNOME's Quick Settings menu.…

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It’s Not Just You: Disney+ Doesn’t Work on Linux ATM (Update: Fixed)
Nov 3, 2022, 6:13 pm By Joey Sneddon
Disney+ subscribers are currently unable to access the service on Linux due to a bug in the site's analytics code freaking out when presented with Linux.…

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‘Search Light’ is Like macOS Spotlight for GNOME Shell
Nov 3, 2022, 8:45 am By Joey Sneddon
Search Light is a new GNOME extension that pull the native app launcher functions out of the overview and on to the desktop, like Apple's Spotlight.…

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Linux Mint Gains a Windows-Style ‘Show Desktop’ Button
Nov 2, 2022, 9:51 am By Joey Sneddon
Meet Corner Bar, Linux Mint's take on the Windows 7 'show desktop' button. Designed for the Cinnamon desktop, the button can be clicked or hovered over.…

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