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I got all the benefits of a tiling WM without ever leaving GNOME

Dipan Saha — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:30:17 GMT

Using a tiling window manager is a lot like rewiring your brain. You learn shortcuts, ascertain your workflow and finally combine it all into an often cool-looking but insanely complicated setup. Tilting window managers can often be a bit intimidating. Not to mention, if you’re already invested in a desktop environment, it might be hard to learn from scratch.

I can use GNOME without these 5 extensions, but I really don’t want to

Dipan Saha — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:17 GMT

GNOME has always been one of the most popular desktop environments on Linux, and for good reason. It has always offered a cohesive, easy-to-navigate workspace that felt like macOS in all the right ways. It’s right up there with KDE in being one of the best desktop environments of all time.

I switched my Linux desktop environment from GNOME, and it’s so much better

Dipan Saha — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:18 GMT

A Desktop Environment (DE) in a Linux-based operating system can be best described as a complete desktop interface, as opposed to a Window Manager in which you have to quite literally build your own system from scratch. Among the best-known desktop environments, GNOME and KDE Plasma stand out, with KDE generally offering more built-in features such as stronger HDR and tearing support in many setups.

Ubuntu 24.04 Is Coming Soon: Should You Upgrade?

David Delony — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:12 GMT

The latest version of Ubuntu's mainstream LTS release, version 24.04, will arrive in April 2024. If you're an existing user, is it worth the upgrade? I'll show you what's new in this version and help you decide if it's worth upgrading now, or later.

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

Bertel King — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:45:29 GMT

A desktop computer needs a way to display images that you have saved to your hard drive. These days, your computer also needs a way to interact with the webcam that probably sits right above the screen. GNOME has long shipped apps that performed both of these tasks, but with the release of version 45, two new apps take their places.

How to Use GNOME 45's New Activities Indicator

Bertel King — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:00:32 GMT

The Activities button has been a part of the GNOME desktop interface for a generation, since the arrival of GNOME 3. To many Linux users, it's a familiar part of the experience.

How to Easily Encrypt and Decrypt Files With Seahorse on Ubuntu

David Rutland — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:43:27 GMT

Encrypting files and emails is essential if you don't want your secrets and private information to be seen by people who have no business looking at them. Fortunately, GNOME comes with Seahorse—an easy-to-use tool that makes encryption simple.

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

David Rutland — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:45:24 GMT

rsync is an invaluable command-line tool for reliably backing up files and folders on your Linux PC and comes with a vast array of options for you to customize exactly how that happens.

The 8 Best GNOME-Based Linux Distros

Fatih Küçükkarakurt — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:45:25 GMT

If you're looking for an intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing desktop environment, GNOME is the answer.

The 8 Best GNOME Extensions to Enhance Productivity on Linux

Bertel King — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:45:17 GMT

Is GNOME customizable? Out of the box, not really. But like a web browser, you can change substantial parts of the interface through the use of extensions. With these add-ons, you can make GNOME work for you. And in the process, GNOME can help you get more work done, faster than you did before.