diff --git a/sources/news/20220829 5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On.md b/sources/news/20220829 5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bd0f22e8ca --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20220829 5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On.md @@ -0,0 +1,156 @@ +[#]: subject: "5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-43-features/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On +====== +GNOME 43 is around the corner. Here are the features that you should expect with the release. + +![5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye On][1] + +GNOME 43 is due for release on **September 21, 2022**. As of now, GNOME 43’s beta build is available to test. + +The features/changes that we find with GNOME 43 beta should arrive with the final release. + +So, what are the best GNOME 43 features that you should look forward to? + +Let's take a look at some key changes. + +The list focuses on visual/interactive changes. For a full list of technical changes, you can refer to the changelog linked at the bottom of the article. + +### 1. Quick Settings Makeover + +![gnoome quick settings][2] + +The GNOME desktop menu in the top-right corner where you can quickly adjust the volume, access network connections, and power on/off the computer finally gets a visual refresh. + +Now, it looks more like an Android quick toggle bar, which should enhance the user experience while trimming down some extra clicks. + +![gnome quick settings][3] + +You do not need to head to the settings to turn on the dark mode and night light. The new quick toggle menu gives you access to those. + +Moreover, things like selecting a Wi-Fi network and changing the audio device is easier than ever. + +### 2. Changes to the Nautilus File Manager + +While we already mentioned the most significant changes to Nautilus in GNOME 43 in our previous coverage: + +[6 New Changes Coming to Nautilus File Manager in GNOME 43][4] + +There are a few things that are worth re-iterating. Some of them include: + +* Refreshed look with GTK 4. +* Ability to drag and select files (rubber band selection). +* Adaptive view with a compact window. +* New document context menu. + +![nautilus file manager gnome 43][6] + +Overall, with GNOME 43, you will find several visual tweaks to the Nautilus File Manager with subtle animation improvements. + +You can click on every option, access the properties of a directory and do more such actions to explore the differences. It should feel more intuitive. + +### 3. Device Security Information + +![][7] + +It's been a while since we reported that GNOME will display a secure boot warning if you have it disabled: + +[Secure Boot Disabled? GNOME Will Soon Warn You About it!][8] + +You will get the warning in your splash screen, and the lock screen. + +GNOME's setting menu also has a new "**Device Security**" option where you get the Secure Boot status along with other essential information like: + +* TPM +* Intel BootGuard +* IOMMU protection + +### 4. Extension Support for GNOME Web + +![gnome web extensions][10] + +GNOME Web is getting better with every update. With the WebExtensions support, it is an attractive option to replace your daily driver: + +[With Extensions, GNOME Web is Slowly Becoming an Attractive Option on Desktop Linux][11] + +At the time of writing this, the support is still **experimental**, and you will have to manually install the extensions. + +For starters, you can download **.xpi** files for extensions available on the Mozilla Firefox add-ons portal. + +### 5. GNOME Software Improvements + +GNOME's Software Center is not the best experience there is. + +While it has improved with changes to provide additional information, it still has room for improvements. + +![gnome software][13] + +With GNOME 43, you get to know more about the permissions required by Flatpak applications. And, you also get a section for "**Other Apps by**" to find applications by the same developer. + +Furthermore, there are subtle visual tweaks to the way package sources are displayed. + +![gnome software][14] + +### Bonus: New Wallpapers + +You get new default wallpapers with their dark and light variants. Here's what the dark wallpaper background looks like: + +![][15] + +And, here's the light version: + +![][16] + +In addition to the major highlights, some other changes include: + +* Adwaita icon theme updates. +* Performance improvements to GNOME apps. +* Various code-cleanups. +* Refinements to the calendar. +* Revamped “About” window. + +For full technical details, you can refer to [GNOME 43 beta changelog][17]. + +Overall, GNOME 43 focuses heavily on improving usability and the user experience. + +Some interesting features were planned initially but did not make it to GNOME 43. *Maybe, GNOME 44 will include those?* + +[Here’s What Devs Are Planning for GNOME 43][18] + +💬 *What do you think about GNOME 43 features? Kindly let us know your thoughts in the comments below.* + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-43-features/ + +作者:[Ankush Das][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/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1200/2022/08/gnome-43-features.jpg +[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-toggle-1.png +[3]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-toggle-settings.png +[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-files-43/ +[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/nautilus-file.gif +[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/secure-boot-gnome.png +[8]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-secure-boot-warning/ +[10]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-web-extensions-1.png +[11]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-web-extensions-dev/ +[13]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-software-screenshot-1.png +[14]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-43-software-center.jpg +[15]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-43-dark-wallpaper.jpg +[16]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-light-adaitwa.jpg +[17]: https://download.gnome.org/core/43/43.beta/NEWS +[18]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-43-dev-plans/