Ubuntu Desktop Forum

Discuss desktop-specific topics, including customization and troubleshooting.

Key Topics

1

Customize with Themes and Icons

Use the GNOME Tweaks tool to change your desktop theme, icon set, and cursor style. Install additional themes via the Ubuntu Software app or community repositories.

2

Install Extensions

Enhance your desktop experience with GNOME Extensions like Dashboard to Desktop or Workspace Grid. Visit extensions.gnome.org to browse and install.

3

Troubleshoot Performance Issues

Use top or htop to identify resource-heavy processes. Disable startup applications via the Startup Applications Preferences tool.

4

Configure Multiple Monitors

Adjust display settings via the Displays section in System Settings. Enable extended desktop mode or clone displays for multi-monitor setups.

Troubleshooting

How to reset GNOME settings?

Run gnome-extensions reset-all in the terminal and log out/in to reset customizations.

Fix missing application menus

Try sudo apt reinstall ubuntu-desktop to rebuild application menus or install missing icons.

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