#gnome_extensions

GNOME Shell Extension Manager App Gets Updated
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/03/gnome-shell-extension-manager-app-updated

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A big update to Extension Manager, a popular 3rd-party tool to browse, install, and manage GNOME Shell extensions without the need for a web browser, has been released. If you’re into customising Ubuntu, be it changing the look and layout, adding animated effects, patching in new features and capabilities, or modifying underlying behaviour, you’ll know that GNOME Shell extensions are essential — as is this terrific, user-friendly tool. Extension Manager 0.5 is described as a “Performance & Polish” release by its developer Matt Wakeman, and with an update to libadwaita 1.5, smarter adaptive behaviour, (much needed) search fixes, and other […] You’re reading GNOME Shell Extension Manager App Gets Updated, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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Run Any App in Picture in Picture Mode in Ubuntu
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/03/how-to-run-any-app-in-picture-in-picture-mode-in-ubuntu

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A new GNOME Shell extension lets you turn any app in to a picture-in-picture window on Ubuntu. You’re probably already familiar with picture-in-picture mode (PiP) through your web browser. The likes of Mozilla Firefox and Chrome let you to “pop-out” video playing on web pages to view as a thumbnail-size window that floats over other apps, and resize and reposition the PiP window. PiP in browsers only works for online video, which is useful if want to watch a video on YouTube or another supported site while you work in a different tab or app (I use the feature to […] You’re reading Run Any App in Picture in Picture Mode in Ubuntu, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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This GNOME Extension Shows #AirPods Battery Levels in Ubuntu
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/see-airpods-battery-levels-in-ubuntu

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Do you use #Apple AirPods or Beats wireless headphones with Ubuntu (or any Linux distribution using GNOME Shell) and want to be able to check battery levels on your desktop? Well, now you can! The new Airpod Battery Monitor GNOME Shell extension makes it easy to check the battery levels of your AirPods or Beats #bluetooth headsets. Don’t See AirPods Battery Levels in Ubuntu? Apple’s wireless audio devices (including Beats, an Apple subsidiary) work “out of the box” in Ubuntu and other Linux distros) using the regular Bluetooth stack you won’t see any indication of their battery level. Not seeing […] You’re reading This GNOME Extension Shows AirPods Battery Levels in Ubuntu, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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Another System Monitor Extension for GNOME — But This One’s Epic
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/powerful-system-monitor-gnome-shell-extension

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Yes, I know: I’m writing about yet another system monitor extension for GNOME Shell — I’m sorry; I’m not obsessed, I promise! But I couldn’t not cover this one since it was only released today (yesterday depending on your timezone), and the moment I tried it out and saw everything it does (and does so well) I just HAD to write about it. Why? Because compared to the others I’ve written about in past few months this one sits at the complete opposite end of the stat-monitoring scene. Astra Monitor is All-Frills To quote the project Github: “Astra Monitor is […] You’re reading Another System Monitor Extension for GNOME — But This One’s Epic, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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How to Show #bluetooth Battery Levels in Ubuntu’s Quick Settings
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/see-bluetooth-battery-levels-ubuntu

A new GNOME Shell extension makes it easier to check Bluetooth battery status in Ubuntu 23.10. Emphasis on easier as we can already see battery level for connected Bluetooth devices from the Settings > Power pane, no extensions required. But out of sight, out of mind! Not so with the Bluetooth Battery Meter GNOME Shell extension. Bluetooth Battery Meter Once installed, it puts icons for levels (compatible) connected Bluetooth devices in the top bar, beneath which are dots to convey the charge level: 4 dots is 100-85%, 3 dots ~75%, 2 dots ~50%, 1 dot ~26%, 1 red dot <20%, […] You’re reading How to Show Bluetooth Battery Levels in Ubuntu’s Quick Settings, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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GNOME Makes New System Monitor Extension for GNOME Shell
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/01/gnomes-official-system-monitor-extension-for-gnome-shell

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Keeping an eye on CPU, memory, and network activity in GNOME Shell is made easy, thanks to an array of community-built extensions tailored-made for the task. Now, there’s a new option available for users to use — and it’s designed, developed, and supported by GNOME itself. Why? GNOME’s Florian Müllner explains: “A long time ago, we used to include a system monitor extension, that added CPU/memory graphs to the (long gone) message tray. However demand for this type of extensions hasn’t died down, to the point where RHEL includes a revived version of the old extension.” In light of the […] You’re reading GNOME Makes New System Monitor Extension for GNOME Shell, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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Give Your Ubuntu Desktop a Merry #xmas Makeover
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/12/ubuntu-desktop-xmas-makeover

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It’s time to deck the digital halls: Christmas is just a few days away! By now you’ll have put up the tree (which the cat’s since stripped), you’ll have wrapped the presents (all last-minute, I’m sure), and said HECK NO to the eggnog (wise, it is gross). But did you leave your trusty Ubuntu desktop out of the festive festooning? If so, consider me your seasonal saviour (just not that one). I’m here to help you sprinkle some Christmas cheer onto your screen. In 2 simple tweaks you can get your desktop looking as merry and bright as mine does. […] You’re reading Give Your Ubuntu Desktop a Merry Xmas Makeover, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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Switch Workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 Using Buttons with This Extension
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/12/workspace-switch-buttons-gnome-extension

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Looking for a quick way to switch workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS using your mouse? You’ll already known you can click on the Activities button in the top bar. That opens the overview screen which shows all active workspaces. You click on a workspace to go straight to it. Not a hardship, granted, but a bit more effort than just switching instantly. So can hold the super key and scroll on your mouse scroll wheel to cycle between workspaces too. But that assumes you’re using a mouse with a scroll wheel (and still involves keyboard shortcuts; you can press super […] You’re reading Switch Workspaces in Ubuntu 22.04 Using Buttons with This Extension, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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#Pano #clipboard_manager Now Supports GNOME 45
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/pano-linux-clipboard-extension-gnome-45

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In the world of Linux clipboard managers few can match the panache of Pano, a GNOME Shell extension I first wrote about last year. Pano offers an interactive, visually-rich dashboard from which to store, search, and organise your clipboard history. It’s similar to the popular macOS app Paste but arguably better since it’s free, open-source software and works on Linux. Well, I’m pleased to report that this flashy productivity aid (which can be navigated entirely from the keyboard, if you want) now supports GNOME 45 and Ubuntu 23.10. Better yet, the add-on now lets you choose where on screen it […] This post, Pano Clipboard Manager Now Supports GNOME 45 is from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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See System Resource Usage in Ubuntu’s Top Panel
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/systemstatsplus-system-monitor-gnome-extension

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We’re not short of system monitoring tools for Ubuntu, with an array of desktop apps, extensions, widgets, Conky scripts, and command-line tools readily available to us. But if you’re keen to keep an eye firmly fixed on system resource usage the newly launched SystemStatsPlus GNOME extension will appeal (though only if you use Ubuntu 23.10, as this only supports GNOME 45 atm). SystemStatsPlus provides “real-time visualization of key system resources”, and described itself as “an essential tool for anyone looking to keep a close eye on their system’s performance”. Once installed, this extension embeds live, updating resource graphs in the […] This post, See System Resource Usage in Ubuntu’s Top Panel is from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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#GSconnect Adds Support for GNOME 45
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gsconnect-gnome-45-support

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A new version of GSConnect, the GNOME Shell extension that integrates with KDE Connect, is now available — and it supports GNOME 45. GSConnect bridges the gap between GNOME Shell and an #Android device with the KDE Connect Android app installed to streamline file transfers between Android and Linux (and vice versa), mirror notifications, send and receive SMS, provide volume and media controls, and more. There aren’t any new features or capabilities in GSConnect v56 but there are a stack of worthwhile improvements and finesse to the extension’s pre-existing (and pretty extensive) feature set: You can see the official release […] This post, GSConnect Adds Support for GNOME 45 is from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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See Weather Conditions in Ubuntu’s Top Panel with this Extension
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/weather-or-not-gnome-extension

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Keeping an eye on current weather conditions is something a lot of us do, and there are ample ways to get real-time weather information on the Ubuntu desktop. The GNOME Weather desktop app (available in the Ubuntu repos) is a great tool as not only can you open the app to see weather information for any location you want, but it integrates a 4-day weather forest in the notification shade (calendar applet? Never sure what to call it). But if you want to be able to glance at the top panel of your Ubuntu desktop to get the current weather […] This post, See Weather Conditions in Ubuntu’s Top Panel with this Extension is from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without (...)

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