Does Firefox Look Out Of Place In Gnome Shell? Try These Two Tips
Firefox doesn't blend in well with Gnome Shell. Here's how to fix that.
MATE vs. GNOME Shell vs. Unity vs. Cinnamon Desktop Environments Explained
What is the best GNOME-based Linux desktop? We compare Unity vs. GNOME, Cinnamon, MATE, Pantheon, and Budgie to help you choose.
Edit System Menu Items With Alacarte [Linux]
When you think about it, our Linux desktop environments are pretty smart. Whereas Windows just creates a new folder for a newly installed program in the Start Menu, the Linux desktop environment automatically organize all installed applications into different categories. While this system can work very well, there are some packages that place shortcuts into categories which you deem to be incorrect. You may need to go into the menus and add/edit/remove items, but it can all be achieved using an application called Alacarte.
4 Drop-Dead Gorgeous GNOME Themes
As an avid Linux user I know quite well how customizable my desktop really is. Whether it comes to the desktop shell, or the window borders, or the menu colors, or even the icon theme, all of it can usually be changed pretty easily. I've also gone over plenty of Gnome Shell themes, such as Faience or Alternative. But when it comes to overall themes, usually known as Gnome or GTK themes, there aren't nearly as many that are covered. So, we're about to fix that.
Bring Back Ubuntu's Old Menu With ClassicMenu Applet
Love Ubuntu, but find yourself infuriated by the lack of a traditional menu? Don't panic: simply install ClassicMenu Indicator. This simple program brings the simple menu of Gnome 2 to the indicator area. Sure: it's not the perfect location for a menu, but it's there when you need it.
A Review of MATE: Is It a True GNOME 2 Replica for Linux?
The world of Linux desktop environments has dramatically changed since then. Gnome 3 was born, Gnome 2 was essentially thrown to the side, Gnome 3 was forked to create Cinnamon, and so on. However, Gnome 2 wasn't completely thrown to the side, as it its code is now actively maintained in another project called MATE. Is it stable? Is the experience exactly as Gnome 2's? Let's find out!
Get A New Desktop Look With The Hope Theme [Linux]
I simply love how customizable Linux really is. You can transform just about anything and get a completely different desktop while still running Linux. For a fanboy like me, it's a thing of beauty. Speaking of beauty, there are so many different Gnome Shell themes and GTK themes in existence, that it’s downright awesome. One of those themes is called Hope.
Take Control Of Your Power Usage With Gnome Power Statistics [Linux]
For all of you who are conscious about your power usage, you probably tend to check over your power settings often to make sure that you're being as energy-efficient as possible. This is even more the case with laptop and netbook users, who benefit from tight, energy-saving power rules to extend the amount of time they can run on battery power.
3 Reasons Why Gnome Shell Is Better Than Ubuntu's Unity [Opinion]
There's absolutely no denying the fact that there has been a lot of bickering between people about which desktop environment is the best. The discussion has been expanded and refocused, from not just Gnome vs. KDE but now Gnome Shell vs. Unity, two desktop environments that are both dependent on the Gnome framework. However, Gnome Shell has finally started to build itself a place in my heart, while Unity has not.
Make Gnome Shell Look Like Android 4.0 With Ice Cream Shell Theme [Linux]
Today, we'll be covering a very nice theme that should easily find a special place in the heart of Android lovers. Yes, you guessed it, there's a well-done theme of Android's new 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" release for Gnome Shell.
5 Alternatives To Unity For Ubuntu Users [Linux]
We’ve previously written about Ubuntu’s Unity desktop environment, which we touted as a "big leap forward" for Linux when it was introduced with Ubuntu 11.04. Unity was certainly a big leap in a new direction, but it left a lot of users behind. Luckily, Linux is all about choice and Ubuntu’s software repositories contain a variety of excellent alternatives to Unity.
How To Change The Screensaver on Ubuntu 11.10
Among all the great things about the Ubuntu 11.10 release, the selection of screensavers isn't one of them. In fact, if you look a little more closely, there isn't any selection at all. Instead, all you get is the "blank screen" screensaver, which does nothing more than, well, give you a blank screen.
4 Simple Tools for Tweaking Ubuntu's Look and Feel
Do you like Ubuntu, but wish it behaved differently? Don't worry, there are a variety of ways to tweak Ubuntu to your liking. It's been a key criticism since the launch of Unity, that Ubuntu is now impossible to configure. Ubuntu 11.10, the latest version of Ubuntu, is a mixed bag on this front. Some things, like automated backup, are easier to configure than ever before.
Launch Your Applications In Style Using GNOME Pie [Linux]
Over the years, we’ve changed a lot about the way we try to launch our applications. Out of all the operating systems out there, Linux seems to be the experimental playground. A new, promising solution has appeared which already offers an effective way to launch your applications.
What's The Difference Between Linux Desktop Environments? [Technology Explained]
If you've been introduced to the world of Linux, it probably didn't take too long to notice that it doesn't have a single "face". Linux can sport all kinds of desktop environments, or none at all. That alone is one of the great benefits of Linux among many more. But while that's impressive, it leaves a very important question for you to decide: What desktop environment should you choose?
Easily Install Gnome Shell In Ubuntu 11.10 & Newer [Linux]
Do you love Ubuntu, but prefer Gnome Shell to Unity? You're not alone, but you're also in luck. Ubuntu 11.10 makes it easy to install Gnome Shell. Not liking where Gnome was heading, the Ubuntu team decided to build Gnome into a desktop of their own devising - Unity. Simply put, Unity is a different interface, or shell, for Gnome.
Faience: One Of The Best Gnome Shell Themes Yet [Linux]
You have to admit that Gnome Shell does look elegant, even if you completely hate it for how it works. Some people even say that Gnome Shell practically breaks every ergonomics rule in the book, but others seem to enjoy it. Currently I myself find it most useful on my netbook, and I like what the developers have done to try to put some new life into the boring old desktop.
Marble - An Open Source Alternative To Google Earth [Linux]
If you haven't tried out Google Earth, you may be missing out. But it can sometimes be a resource hog. Additionally, Google Earth is made by, well, Google, which might lead some people to automatically boycott it. In any case, even though there is a Linux version, there's also a decent open source alternative that users can try as well.
Match Firefox's Theme To KDE With The Oxygen KDE Add-On [Linux]
In my last article I covered how to make GTK/GNOME applications follow in line with the way KDE applications look by default in Linux. However, if you've been tinkering around a little, you may have noticed that Firefox seems to ignore this, and instead continues to use the uglier replacement.