The top 6 GNOME extensions I install first (and what they can do for you)

The GNOME Application Overview is where you can run a search for apps, files, and more. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET I've been using the GNOME desktop environment since its beta. Sure, there have been short periods when I've migrated away (such as when I moved to elementary OS or Bodhi Linux), but there's no place like GNOME. This open-source desktop environment is the sweet spot between minimalism and over-the-top functionality. But that doesn't mean GNOME is perfect. Out of the box, it can use a bit of help. That's why the developers created extensions. These tiny applications (and there are many) bring useful features, behaviors, and even visuals to GNOME. Also: How to change DNS servers on a GNOME-based Linux distribution Upon installing GNOME, one of the first things I do is head over to the extensions home page and install a handful of additional features. Here are my top six. 1. Dash to Panel Although I appreciate the default GNOME layout, I do prefer a panel. Given tha ... Read full article.