Here Are Four Recently Added New Ubuntu 17.10 Features

Back in June, Ubuntu Desktop team ran a GNOME Shell extensions poll to figure out the usefulness of some extensions. The poll ended with more than 18,000 responses and gave the team a pretty good idea of what users want. As a result of this feedback, Ubuntu desktop team
has made some visible changes that would be welcomed by many users.

So, let’s start telling you about the new changes coming to Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark release. You can read about other Ubuntu 17.10 features here in brief.

4 Recently Added New Ubuntu 17.10 Features

New Ubuntu Dock

In the survey, more than 12,000 users responded 5 on a scale of 1-5 when they were asked about the usefulness of Dash to Dock. For those who don’t know, Dash to Dock is one of the most popular dock extensions for GNOME Shell. ubuntu 17.10 artful aardvark features 2

The new Ubuntu Dock, which is now available and installed by default in Ubuntu 17.10 Daily Builds (see pictures), is a light fork of Dash to Dock extension (Source). Talking about changes as compared to the original extension, Ubuntu has removed the settings UI. According to Ubuntu, a few of those settings can be accessed in GNOME Control Center.

Application Indicator or Indicator applets

Another big favorite that emerged from the Ubuntu survey was the usefulness of Top Icons Plus. With the addition of this extension, the system tray icons could find a place in the new top bar.

Just like Ubuntu Dock, Ubuntu Desktop team has forked another extension named KStatusNotifierItem/AppIndicator Support (Source). With this, the Ubuntu 17.10 users will be able to continue using indicator applets.

Window button to right & Trash Can icon on desktop

Another big Ubuntu 17.10 feature is the new position of the window controls as it was preferred by the majority of the users in the survey. ubuntu 17.10 artful aardvark features 2

Another welcome change comes in the form of a new trash icon to the Ubuntu desktop by default. This has been done as it’s very cumbersome to add trash shortcut on the new Ubuntu Dock.

Virtual and Augmented Reality: Transforming The Way We Look At The Internet and Data Security

Virtual and Augmented Reality have redefined every aspect of our modern world ranging from gaming, music, and pop culture, to business, human interaction, and development. However, ‘with great power comes great responsibility’. When it comes to a technology slowly becoming a part of some of our most sensitive aspects in our lives (finances, identity, and health), ensuring its safety is highly important. Despite this, many companies have certainly not done their part to ensure the better virtual reality security and, in turn,

Twin sisters CONJOINED at abdomen, liver and umbilical cord die soon after birth (photo)

> The Siamese twins who were born in Zambia a few days ago passed away > They were joined at the chest > The babies shared one abdomen, liver and umbilical cord The conjoined twins who had been born at KITWE Central Hospital in Zambia a few days ago, have passed away. The Siamese girls were delivered by a 19-year-old woman. They were joined by the chest, sharing one abdomen, liver and umbilical cord.

Which Is The Best Linux Distro For Beginners? — 2017 Edition

Are you looking for a Linux distro that’s suitable for new users who are willing to start an exciting Linux journey? Well, you’re at the right place. These days, Linux Mint is giving a tough competition to Ubuntu as it’s very beginner-friendly. Our other top recommendations are Zorin OS (which looks a lot like Windows operating system) and lightweight Linux Lite.

Google’s Open Source DIY Kit Turns Your Raspberry Pi Into An AI Assistant

The latest edition of the MagPi magazine includes a DIY kit created by Google that can be used to create a custom Google Home device powered by Raspberry Pi. A user can take advantage of the Google Assistant SDK and Google Cloud Speech API to enable voice control in their projects.

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