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GNOME Apps & Theming

January 12, 2026 🐧 System Configuration & Linux
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GNOME Apps & Theming

Quick reference for customizing GNOME desktop environment, GRUB bootloader, and PowerShell terminal themes.

Essential Apps

App Purpose Install Command
GNOME Tweaks Font, theme, extension management sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Extension Manager Browse/install shell extensions flatpak install flathub com.mattjakeman.ExtensionManager
GParted Partition management sudo apt install gparted

Recommended Extensions

  • Dash to Dock – Standalone dock customization
  • Blur my Shell – Blur effects on overview/panels
  • User Themes – Load custom shell themes
  • Clipboard Indicator – Clipboard history in top bar
  • Just Perfection – UI element customization
  • Caffeine – Disable screensaver temporarily

Theme Installation Paths

~/.themes # GTK & Shell themes ~/.icons # Icon packs /usr/share/grub/themes # GRUB themes