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Ubuntu 24.04 Is Coming Soon: Should You Upgrade?

What does this release have to offer, and is it worth bothering to install it?

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GNOME 45 Introduces New Image Viewer and Camera Apps: Here’s How They Work

The newest GNOME 45 release brings several new changes to the table, including two new, powerful image viewer and camera apps.

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How to Use GNOME 45's New Activities Indicator

The latest GNOME 45 release comes with a new activities indicator instead of the Activities button at the top-left corner.

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How to Easily Encrypt and Decrypt Files With Seahorse on Ubuntu

Learn more about security and encryption using Seahorse in Linux.

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Grsync: A Graphical rsync Client to Back Up Your Files on Linux

Want to use rsync to back up Linux files but don't want to spend hours going through the rsync manual? Use Grsync instead!

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The 8 Best GNOME-Based Linux Distros

Want a Linux distro that ships with GNOME as the default desktop environment? Well, you've got plenty to choose from.

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The 8 Best GNOME Extensions to Enhance Productivity on Linux

Improve your productivity and get more done in less time by installing these GNOME shell extensions.

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8 Things You Should Do After Switching to GNOME

Have you recently switched to GNOME? Complete this checklist to get the best out of your new Linux desktop.

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7 GNOME 44 Features You Should Check Out

GNOME is one of the leading desktop environments for Linux. Here are some noteworthy features of GNOME 44 that are worth checking out.

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GNOME 44 Lands With Major New Features

The latest version of the popular Linux desktop has some major improvements. When will users get their hands on it? It depends on their distro.

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SteamOS Used to Run GNOME: 6 Reasons Why KDE Plasma Makes Sense

GNOME used to be the default desktop on SteamOS. So why did Valve decide to bring in KDE Plasma to the Steam Deck as GNOME's successor?

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GNOME Boxes: An Easy Way to Set Up Virtual Machines in Linux

GNOME Boxes is a virtualization tool that lets Linux users set up virtual machines in just a few clicks.

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How to Create a Winter Wonderland on Linux With GNOME Extensions

Want to experience the joy of the winter season without leaving the comfort of your home? Bring snow to your desktop using GNOME Shell extensions.

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How to Access Hidden GNOME Settings With Dconf Editor

Take GNOME desktop customization to the next level by accessing all the hidden desktop settings with Dconf Editor.

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4 Must-Have Extensions for a More Complete GNOME Experience

These extensions are a must if you're looking to personalize GNOME to suit your preferences.

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Fedora 37 Speeds Along With Dev-Focused Features, Brand-New Editions

The latest release is sure to please serious Linux tinkerers, with new minimal CoreOS and Cloud editions, plus the new GNOME 43 desktop.

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Ubuntu 22.10 Lands With Desktop Tweaks, IoT Focus

Canonical is making a big push for Internet of Things development with 22.10, but will companies want an OS that's only supported for nine months?

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Manage GNOME Extensions Like a Pro With Extension Manager

There are several utilities to manage packages on Linux, but is there a similar tool for managing GNOME extensions? The answer is yes.

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5 Nautilus Extensions to Enhance Your GNOME File Manager

Super-charge the Nautilus file manager on GNOME and get new features with these extensions.

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SpiralLinux Fixes Frustrating Hardware Suport Issues in New Version

Version 11.220925 of SpiralLinux adds some much-needed desktop and Wi-Fi tweaks, but will it get lost in a sea of Debian desktops?

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