See the Current Date on Ubuntu’s Calendar Icon

Ever noticed that the calendar app icon on macOS and iOS always shows the current (and correct) date? It’s one of those subtle, unassuming features that likely goes unnoticed by most. But when you’re aware of it you can’t help but think: “heh, that’s kinda neat”. Well, now you can get something similar on the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS desktop. Show Date on Calendar Icon in Ubuntu Now, I dare say some of you will be yelling “Joey, the date is shown at the top of the screen in Ubuntu. If I need to see it, I can” — and you’re :sys_more_orange:
#HowTo #Calendar #EyeCandy #Icons #Scripts #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/06/see-the-current-date-on-ubuntus-calendar-icon

In Ubuntu 22.04 Light Means Light — Everywhere

Ubuntu 22.04 reverts back to a light GNOME Shell theme by default, having switched to a dark one in Ubuntu 21.04. We explain why this revert makes sense.
#Dev #News #GnomeShell #Ubuntu22_04Lts #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/03/ubuntu-22-04-uses-a-light-gnome-shell-theme

Ubuntu 22.04 Just Got a BIG Design Update (Spoiler: Looks Awesome)

Ubuntu 22.04 is looking on fire, my friends. With feature freeze now in effect (and UI freeze creeping up) a huge drop of changes just hit the daily builds, including GNOME Shell 42 and new versions of the default Yaru GTK, Shell and icon themes. The newest version of the Yaru GTK theme doesn’t deviate too far from what we’re used to but it does clearly echo the look of libadwaita with its circular window controls, increased border radius, and soft grey header bars. The slew of orange accents we previously reported on are present but, I have to say: :sys_more_orange:
#News #Gnome42 #Ubuntu22_04Lts #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/02/ubuntu-22-04-big-theme-drop

Ubuntu 22.04 May Offer a Choice of System Accent Colour

A choice of system accent colour could be on offer in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Devs have already created a working demo to pick an accent colour for Yaru.
#Dev #News #AccentColours #EyeCandy #Ubuntu22_04Lts #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/02/ubuntu-22-04-accent-colors

An Official Yaru Theme for Cinnamon? Oh Yes — Here’s What It Looks Like

I check out work on an official Yaru theme for the Cinnamon desktop environment. How well does Ubuntu's stock theme suit this desktop? I find out.
#Themes #Cinnamon #CinnamonThemes #LinuxMint #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/01/official-yaru-theme-for-cinnamon-desktop

Ubuntu 22.04 Really Hopes You Like the Colour Orange…

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is going to be very orange. I didn’t want to write about this change quite so soon as a) it’s not finished or final and b) the code hasn’t landed in Ubuntu 22.04 daily builds yet. However, people have noticed and I don’t want to look like I’m behind 💁🏻‍♂️. So, you may remember that last cycle Ubuntu’s community-based design team were instructed to remove purple (aka aubergine) from the Yaru GTK theme (as it is being dropped from the Ubuntu colour palette). While the great ‘de-purpling’ task didn’t end up happening in time for Indri it :sys_more_orange:
#Dev #News #Ubuntu22_04Lts #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/12/ubuntu-22-04-yaru-theme-orange-refresh

A Quick Look at Ubuntu 21.10’s Yaru Theme Changes

The upcoming Ubuntu 21.10 release features a number of visual changes big and small, and in this post I run through the most notable ones. First up, the one you probably already know about: Ubuntu 21.10 uses the Yaru light theme by default. The ‘mixed’ version of the Yaru theme (dark headers but light control) has been jettisoned and is no longer available. Ubuntu’s Appearance settings pane is updated to reflect the change accordingly: Notice anything else different about the screenshot above? I won’t be surprised if you don’t as it’s a very subtle change. But, the selected row styling :sys_more_orange:
#News #GtkThemes #ImpishIndri #Ubuntu21_10 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/09/ubuntu-21-10-yaru-theme-changes

Ubuntu Makes a Major Theme Change For its Next Release

When Ubuntu 21.10 ‘Impish Indri’ arrives this October it’ll do so with a new look in tow. After many fine years of service Ubuntu’s iconic mix of dark header bars and light widgets is being :sys_more_orange:
#News #GtkThemes #Gtk4 #ImpishIndri #Ubuntu21_10 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/06/ubuntu-21-10-yarn-theme-change

Have You Noticed These Design Tweaks in Ubuntu 21.04?

Grab a magnifying glass and meet me at the watering hole, ‘cos we’re going tweak spotting in the Hirsute Hippo! While Ubuntu’s upcoming release isn’t crammed full of obvious changes — even the headline switch :sys_more_orange:
#News #GtkThemes #HirsuteHippo #Ubuntu21_04 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/04/ubuntu-21-04-yaru-theme-changes

How to Install Yaru MATE Theme on Ubuntu MATE 20.04

Ubuntu MATE 21.04 ships with a new Yaru MATE theme enabled by default — but users don’t have to upgrade to use it! Yaru MATE is an official port of Ubuntu’s Yaru GTK theme (plus :sys_more_orange:
#HowTo #Themes #EyeCandy #UbuntuMate #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/04/install-yaru-mate-theme-20-04

Ubuntu 21.04 to Use Dark GNOME Shell Theme By Default?

Plans are afoot to make Ubuntu 21.04 use a dark theme by default — but which dark theme do I mean? That confusion is kinda key to this. See, if you’ve used Ubuntu in the :sys_more_orange:
#Dev #News #HirsuteHippo #Ubuntu21_04 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/02/ubuntu-21-04-dark-system-theme

Ubuntu’s Yaru GTK Theme Picks Up GTK4 Support

If you were hoping to hear that a GTK4 version of Ubuntu’s Yaru theme is in on the way I’ve some good news — it is! The lack of a Yaru GTK4 theme was noted :sys_more_orange:
#News #Gtk4 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/02/ubuntu-yaru-theme-gtk4

LibreOffice Has a New Look in Ubuntu 20.10

LibreOffice in Ubuntu 20.10 looks a different to that shipped in earlier versions. In this post we look at the tweak made and show you a comparison.
#Dev #News #Libreoffice #Ubuntu20_10 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/10/libreoffice-yaru-icons-ubuntu

Ubuntu Replaces Its ‘Disintegrating Installer’ Icon with Something Simpler

Ubuntu 20.10 includes a new icon for the Ubiquity installer (the Ubuntu install tool). Not exactly breaking news but it's an important usability fix.
#News #Icons #Ubiquity #Ubuntu20_10 #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/ubuntu-groovy-ubiquity-icon-fixed

Give Ubuntu’s Default Theme a Makeover with Yaru Colors

Yaru Colors is a neat customisation script that changes the accent colors used in Ubuntu’s default GTK and icon themes with one of 14 different shades.
#Themes#EyeCandy#GtkThemes#IconTheme#Icons#Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/08/yaru-colors-ubuntu

Small Things that Bug Me in Ubuntu: The Blank Snap Folder

I had to take new screenshots for our list of the best GTK themes this weekend and in doing become acutely aware of how much the "Snap" folder bugs me.
#News #IconTheme #Icons #Nautilus #Smallthings #SnapApps #Yaru

:sys_omgubuntu: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/06/snap-folder-icon-emblem