Install a nice custom desktop theme for Ubuntu 20.04.

There are a few very useful Linux packages for Ubuntu 20.04. They can make your desktop look incredible. Install these packages like this. jason@jason-virtual-machine:~$ sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel gnome-shell-extension-arc-menu gnome-shell-extension-weatherjason@jason-virtual-machine:~$ sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel gnome-shell-extension-arc-menu gnome-shell-extension-weather Then enable the extensions with gnome-tweak. This is what my Gnome 3 desktop looks like now. The Arc menu … Read more

Ubuntu Unity tips; how best to make use of the default desktop for Ubuntu Quantal Quetzal.

To remove icons from the Launcher panel on the left right-click on the icon and click the Unlock from Launcher option to remove the application icon. Once you have found an application that you want to add to the Launcher by searching with the dash just drag the icon on to the Launcher and it … Read more

How to switch on panel editing mode in the Mint Cinnamon desktop.

How to switch on panel editing mode in the Linux Mint Cinnamon desktop. If you want to move the window buttons on to the bottom panel just like they are in the Gnome 2 desktop, then read on. Firstly, navigate to the panel settings dialog pictured in the screenshot and tick the panel edit mode … Read more