5 Things I ABSOLUTELY HATE in GNOME (And How I Fix Them)

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Fix annoying GNOME defaults and customize your Linux desktop like a pro!
GNOME is one of the most beautiful and widely-used desktop environments in the Linux world. But let’s be honest—its default setup can be frustrating, especially for new users. No desktop icons? No minimize button? Missing system tray? In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 major problems with GNOME desktop that I absolutely hate—and more importantly, how to fix each of them using GNOME Extensions and customization tools.

Whether you're using Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, or any other GNOME-based distro, these tips will help you transform GNOME into a powerful and user-friendly desktop.

🛠️ Tools & Fixes Mentioned:

GNOME Extensions Manager
(Open a terminal and run the command)
Ubuntu: sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-manager
Fedora: sudo dnf install gnome-shell-extension-manager
Arch Linux: yay -S gnome-shell-extension-manager

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GNOME Tweaks Tool
(Open a terminal and run the command)
Ubuntu: sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Fedora: sudo dnf install gnome-tweaks
Arch Linux: sudo pacman -S gnome-tweaks

Extensions:
Desktop Icons NG (DING)
AppIndicator/KStatusNotifier Support
Impatience Extension
Dash to Dock


💡 Perfect for:
Linux beginners customizing GNOME
Power users optimizing workflow
Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch users
Anyone frustrated with default GNOME settings


👇 Try these fixes and level up your desktop experience!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 #5 No Desktop Icons
2:28 #4 No Minimize Button
3:54 #3 No Tray Icons
4:57 #2 Slow Animations
6:16 #1 No Dock
7:19 My Personal Thoughts