News briefs for July 23, 2018. Neptune OS released V5.4, which is a complete update with many enhancements and fixes to the Debian-based distro. New features include a GUI makeover with dark themes in ...

GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why ...

If you're just a GNOME user, there's a lot to like about the latest version of this popular Linux desktop interface. But, if you're a GNOME developer, there's more to love in it. Firstly, as for the ...

GNOME extensions personalize your desktop experience. My must-have extensions include Dash to Dock, ArcMenu, and LAN IP Address. Extensions don't need to be sophisticated to be useful. Doing one task ...

The popular Linux distribution Ubuntu recently finalized its move to the new Unity interface, while other Linux distributions are moving to the new GNOME 3 shell. Both interfaces are remarkably ...

One of the most striking features of any desktop environment is its selection of icons. While wallpapers and window decorations hold a larger stage, it is the bright, colorful icons that draw ones ...

We’ve known for some time now that Linux Mint would be embracing GNOME 3 in some fashion, but last month it sounded like the controversial desktop interface would appear only in a separate, dedicated ...

Cylon is a classic Linux distro preconfigured with lots of tweaks — kind of a Unity-less Ubuntu with bling.Cylon runs the classic GNOME 3 desktop on almost any hardware configuration made since 2007, ...

GNOME favors minimalism with a focus on virtual desktops, while KDE Plasma offers a traditional, feature-rich Windows-like experience. GNOME requires extra tools for customization with limited theming ...