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Christoph Langner
April 2025 6 posts
GDM login screen showing up on the wrong monitor?
If the GDM login screen shows up on the wrong monitor, copying the display settings from your GNOME session usually fixes it. You can do that by hand, automatically with …
How to turn off the “Select Audio Device” prompt in GNOME
When you plug in a headset, GNOME first asks which audio device you just connected. A small extension turns this dialog off for good.
Current GNOME Text Editors Built on Libadwaita/GTK4
For some time now, GNOME has relied on GTK4 and Libadwaita, and many apps use these modern technologies. Time to take a look at some interesting programs, including text editors …
March 2025 7 posts
Adding Custom Locations to GNOME Weather
GNOME Weather doesn't list many smaller places. A script lets you add the missing towns and cities yourself, without waiting for an official update.
Keeping Docker containers up to date with Dockcheck
Keep your Docker containers up to date without a web GUI? Dockcheck handles updates and cleanup right in the terminal!
The new Linux VM for Android: An overview
Google's new Linux VM for Android lets you run Debian in a virtual machine. It's still unstable, but it has potential. For now, Termux remains the better choice for a …
Custom Nautilus scripts: Convert images to WebP
Nautilus scripts can make your GNOME desktop a lot more efficient. This example lets you convert images to WebP right in the file manager, without opening a separate image editor.
Ad Blocking by Group with Pi-hole
With groups in Pi-hole, you can exempt devices from ad blocking and tailor the ad filter to each one individually.
Termsonic: A Subsonic Client for the Terminal
Termsonic is a lean Subsonic client for the terminal. It lets you play and manage your music straight from the command line, which makes it a good fit for minimalists …
Better Firefox integration in GNOME: WebDAV and more in the file dialog
Here's how to enable the GNOME file dialog in Firefox: get direct access to WebDAV, Nextcloud, and remote drives by using the native GNOME file picker, for better integration on …
