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Wireshark 4.6 Open-Source Network Protocol Analyzer Released as a Major Update

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5 GNOME tweaks that I can't live without

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Oct 11, 2025

Quoting: My GNOME tweaks for a customized Linux experience —

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents:

GNOME is a fantastic desktop environment (DE) favored by many. The software has come a long way over the years and has become one of the most refined Linux-based user interfaces you can find without having to apply custom themes and make serious under-the-hood alterations. Although it's a great choice for those switching from macOS and Windows, GNOME isn't perfect, and I always make some tweaks to make it truly my own Linux OS. And that's what's great about GNOME and Linux distributions. You can edit it as little or as in-depth as desired.

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