diff --git a/sources/news/20230323.3 ⭐️⭐️ GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its Sleeve.md b/sources/news/20230323.3 ⭐️⭐️ GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its Sleeve.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1abfdf690b --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20230323.3 ⭐️⭐️ GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its Sleeve.md @@ -0,0 +1,142 @@ +[#]: subject: "GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its Sleeve" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-44-release/" +[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its Sleeve +====== + +GNOME 44 is finally here with revamped settings, updated quick settings, accessibility improvements, and more. + +![gnome 44][1] + +GNOME is arguably the **most popular desktop environment**. + +The previous [GNOME 43 release][2] was packed with many useful additions, and now the GNOME 44 release follows in the same steps. + +Let's see what is on offer. + +### 🆕 GNOME 44: What's New? + +![Introducing GNOME 44][3] + +We recently covered the best features of GNOME 44 separately; here, let me give you a recap along with all the release details. + +The key highlights include: + +- **Settings menu makeover** +- **Quick settings improvements** +- **File chooser grid view** +- **File manager improvements** + +#### 1. Settings Menu Makeover + +![a screenshot of the updated settings menu on gnome 44][4] + +The Settings menu has received a minor makeover, with the **Accessibility panel being redesigned** to provide a more modern navigation experience. + +![a screenshot of the updated mouse and touchpad settings on gnome 44][5] + +Then, a new feature lets you **share Wi-Fi passwords through a QR code,** and the improved mouse/touchpad settings. + +The information under "**Device Security**" has also received updates to add clarity to the technical details. + +![gnome 44 device security][6] + +#### 2. Improved Quick Settings Menu + +![a screenshot of the bluetooth setting in the quick settings panel of gnome 44][7] + +The quick settings panel has received many updates; it now lets you **view and manage the currently connected Bluetooth devices.** + +But you must head to the settings menu to pair a new device. + +![a screenshot of the new screenshot shortcut in the quick settings menu of gnome 44][8] + +Another addition is the **new screenshot shortcut** that allows for the effortless capture of screenshots from the quick settings menu. + +That is not all; GNOME 44's quick settings menu now features a nifty way of checking **apps running in the background.** + +![][9] + +You can find more details on this feature in our previous coverage about it: + +#### 3. New Lock Screen/Login Window + +![a screenshot of the new lockscreen and login window of gnome 44][10] + +GNOME 44 features a **refreshed lock screen and login window** with a bigger user avatar and subtle changes to the various elements, such as the font size for the clock. + +#### 4. Thumbnails in GNOME File Picker + +![a screenshot of the file thumbnail preview in gnome 44's file picker][11] + +Late last year, we [saw the revival][12] of a **long-requested feature** for the GNOME file picker, and now it has finally arrived. + +GNOME's file picker never had a proper thumbnail preview for viewing files. Instead, it **relied on a plain list view**. + +Until now, that is. + +It now **features a proper thumbnail view** that can be toggled by clicking on the 'list-grid view' toggle in the top-right of the file picker. + +#### 🛠️ Other Changes & Improvements + +![gnome 44 wallpaper collection][13] + +These were not the only improvements that have arrived with GNOME 44; here are some that are worth mentioning: + +- New wallpapers +- Various minor updates to the File Manager resulted in improved performance. +- Epiphany web browser ported to GTK4 with many bug fixes. +- A new filter has been added to GNOME Software that only shows open-source apps when activated. +- Various improvements to the Contacts app, with the ability to share contacts as QR codes. +- Many UI and styling fixes for GNOME Builder. +- Ten new apps added to the [GNOME Circle][14] collection. + +You can go through the [official release notes][15] to learn more. + +### Get Started With GNOME 44 + +You can expect GNOME 44 with Ubuntu 23.04 and Fedora 38 next month. + +If you cannot wait to get your hands on it, installing [GNOME OS][16] using [Boxes][17] should be a good way to test it. + +[GNOME][18] + +_💬 What do you think of this expansive GNOME 44 update? Do you want to use it on your Linux system?_ + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-44-release/ + +作者:[Sourav Rudra][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed/ +[1]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1304/2023/03/gnome-44-release.jpg +[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-43-release/ +[3]: https://youtu.be/N7SGe1MiqNA +[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/GNOME44_settings.jpg +[5]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/GNOME44_settings_2.jpg +[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/gnome-44-device-security.png +[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/GNOME44_QuickSettings.jpg +[8]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/GNOME44_QuickSettings_2.jpg +[9]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/background-app-running--1-.png +[10]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/GNOME44_lockscreen.jpg +[11]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/GNOME44_file_view.jpg +[12]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-file-picker/ +[13]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/gnome-44-wallpapers.jpg +[14]: https://circle.gnome.org/?ref=its-foss-news +[15]: https://release.gnome.org/44/?ref=its-foss-news +[16]: https://os.gnome.org/?ref=its-foss-news +[17]: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Boxes?ref=its-foss-news +[18]: https://www.gnome.org/getting-gnome/?ref=its-foss-news