# Wish list

**URL:** https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/c/suggestions-for-future-releases/18.md

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## [About the Wish list category](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/about-the-wish-list-category/299)

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**Author:** [@vlijm](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/vlijm)\
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This is the place where you can make suggestions, and where we can discuss these suggestions. Anything that you’d like to see changed, new features, ideas for applets etc.

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## [Add a startup split-screen shortcut;use this set of shortcuts to enhance user experience(Budgie26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/add-a-startup-split-screen-shortcut-use-this-set-of-shortcuts-to-enhance-user-experience-budgie26-04/8784)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/add-a-startup-split-screen-shortcut-use-this-set-of-shortcuts-to-enhance-user-experience-budgie26-04/8784 "2026-07-14T01:46:17Z")

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Add a startup split-screen shortcut; since Budgie 26.04 lacks the Shuffer plugin, use this set of shortcuts to enhance user experience. \<keybind bridge="custom1" key="W-e"\> \<action name="Execute" command="xdg-open…

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## [Manual LVM Partitioner Support](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/manual-lvm-partitioner-support/8547)

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**Author:** [@tkrn](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/tkrn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/manual-lvm-partitioner-support/8547 "2026-04-17T15:21:41Z")

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I see the lvm2 package is included during installation and you have automatic LVM partitioning but the native Ubuntu installer (server atleast) supports custom lvm creation using xfs within lvm, and not ext4. This is a r…

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## [Emergency tool kit](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/emergency-tool-kit/8451)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/emergency-tool-kit/8451 "2025-10-31T09:52:19Z")

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The Discourse search engine works very well and allows you to quickly find what you’re looking for. However, wouldn’t it be useful for beginners (or not) to provide an emergency kit containing everything needed to regai…

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## [More visible cursors](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/more-visible-cursors/7505)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/more-visible-cursors/7505 "2025-10-24T15:56:01Z")

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Why not offer Bibata Modern Classic and Bibata Modern Ice cursors? Not just for fashion or aesthetic reasons, but because they look better on the screen:

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## [Why isn't the flavour mentioned in the Ubuntu variant ID?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/why-isnt-the-flavour-mentioned-in-the-ubuntu-variant-id/8056)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/why-isnt-the-flavour-mentioned-in-the-ubuntu-variant-id/8056 "2025-10-22T08:09:41Z")

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Why don’t official Ubuntu variant IDs mention their ‘flavour’ in the /etc/lsb-release and /usr/lib/os-release files, allowing the GRUB menu configuration file to reflect this? This would be useful for menus displaying i…

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## [Add HDR support](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/add-hdr-support/7879)

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**Author:** [@theblackhole](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/theblackhole)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/add-hdr-support/7879 "2025-07-05T18:29:27Z")

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As a regular KDE user, I’ve been trying Budgie for several weeks now, and so far it’s been a really great experience! It’s a truly clean and well-designed environment. :slight\_smile: Unfortunately, Budgie is missing one…

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## [Restore desktop “Customise” option](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/restore-desktop-customise-option/7722)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/restore-desktop-customise-option/7722 "2025-03-15T16:24:37Z")

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As a day-to-day user of UB 24.04, I hadn’t noticed it until now, but this option borrowed from Cinnamon seems to have disappeared since version 24.10, and will do so again in UB 25.04: It’s very useful for recalibrat…

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## [Enable switching keyboard in "Unlock private key" dialog](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/enable-switching-keyboard-in-unlock-private-key-dialog/7550)

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**Author:** [@xtoph](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/xtoph)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/enable-switching-keyboard-in-unlock-private-key-dialog/7550 "2025-01-05T10:44:35Z")

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I was using the terminal and the “Unlock private key” dialog popped up. The keyboard layout seems to be locked to what was selected before, not sure if that’s for security. It would be great if I could change the layout …

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## [Gnome Papers instead of Atril](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/gnome-papers-instead-of-atril/7542)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/gnome-papers-instead-of-atril/7542 "2025-01-02T10:48:40Z")

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I’ve got nothing against Atril, but I’ve got nothing for it either. In fact, I’m still wondering why UB chose this application. I recently discovered Gnome Papers. Aside from its better aesthetics and ergonomics and th…

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## [WeatherShow applet forecast range](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/weathershow-applet-forecast-range/7510)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/weathershow-applet-forecast-range/7510 "2024-12-07T07:31:18Z")

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In an earlier version, this applet was said to offer five-day forecasts. Would it be possible to restore this setting?

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## [Touchscreen keyboard](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/touchscreen-keyboard/7502)

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**Author:** [@alper](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/alper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/touchscreen-keyboard/7502 "2024-12-01T21:10:49Z")

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Touch screen keyboard is not working. It would be great if we could get onscreen keyboard support in next version.

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## [Nemo-terminal by default](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/nemo-terminal-by-default/6765)

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**Author:** [@puffettacicciottella](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/puffettacicciottella)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/nemo-terminal-by-default/6765 "2023-07-06T14:07:21Z")

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Hi all, I’m using a lot (“a lot” is a bit strong, I must admit, but it’s nevertheless useful) nemo-terminal, that I’ve installed after a long workaround on 22.04 but on 23.10 doesn’t work (it seems to be a known bug, an…

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## [Authentication is required to run /bin/bash as Superuser](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/authentication-is-required-to-run-bin-bash-as-superuser/6639)

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**Author:** [@The\_Machine\_101](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/The_Machine_101)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/authentication-is-required-to-run-bin-bash-as-superuser/6639 "2023-05-31T01:12:48Z")

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I have observed after updating application that this authentication is required and presented via pop-up. There are no details provided as to what is requesting the authentication. I would like to see a details tab on t…

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## [Suggestions for improving Budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/suggestions-for-improving-budgie/6609)

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**Author:** [@qumeqa](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/qumeqa)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/suggestions-for-improving-budgie/6609 "2023-04-17T12:38:15Z")

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Hi, I do not know English, write through a translator, so I apologize in advance if something is not clear. I would like to offer you a number of improvements that, in my opinion, will make Budgie better: The backgroun…

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## [Newsletter for Budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/newsletter-for-budgie/6316)

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**Author:** [@The\_Machine\_101](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/The_Machine_101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/newsletter-for-budgie/6316 "2022-10-17T22:50:48Z")

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Any chance that we can sign up to a newletter where we can get email notification of updates etc.?

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## [ShowTime position](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/showtime-position/6244)

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**Author:** [@puffettacicciottella](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/puffettacicciottella)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/showtime-position/6244 "2022-09-14T13:31:33Z")

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Hi all, I think it would be really nice if it were possible move ShowTime applet as WeatherShow does, by specifying position coordinates directly from Budgie Desktop Settings; in virtual environment, moving datetime app…

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## [Other Locations in Files for SMB network connections](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/other-locations-in-files-for-smb-network-connections/6160)

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**Author:** [@Viktor](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Viktor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/other-locations-in-files-for-smb-network-connections/6160 "2022-08-11T13:21:48Z")

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I’m connecting to multiple SMB servers - Samba servers, a NAS, Windows computers with shared directories - all multiple user IDs, multiple passwords, and the lack of Other Locations in Budgie’s file manager is a glaring …

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## [Ability to uninstall applications from GUI](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ability-to-uninstall-applications-from-gui/6080)

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**Author:** [@rspencer01](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/rspencer01)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ability-to-uninstall-applications-from-gui/6080 "2022-07-14T23:36:08Z")

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Gnome Software has a rather serious bug that means that it is unable to uninstall software. I ran across this on a fresh install of Budgie 10.6.1 - I can install software from the software center but not uninstall it. F…

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## [Wraparound desktop](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/wraparound-desktop/5964)

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**Author:** [@shwaybo](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/shwaybo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/wraparound-desktop/5964 "2022-05-15T20:01:10Z")

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Gnome, XFCE, KDE and some others have wrapraround desktops. It’s the one thing that makes me wish Budgie had. You should be able to turn it on or off, so those who don’t want wraparound don’t have it. Perhaps a toggle …

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## [Show prompt when switching input method](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/show-prompt-when-switching-input-method/5926)

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**Author:** [@RichardLuo0](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/RichardLuo0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/show-prompt-when-switching-input-method/5926 "2022-05-03T18:10:29Z")

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Like in gnome desktop, when we switch input methods, we get this in the middle of screen It is much more obvious and easy to see compared to the existing little icon in the panel

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## [Adding more than one applet at once to top dock](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/adding-more-than-one-applet-at-once-to-top-dock/5713)

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**Author:** [@frank\_claessen](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/frank_claessen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/adding-more-than-one-applet-at-once-to-top-dock/5713 "2022-02-22T06:45:10Z")

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Hi all, This request is born out of frustration regarding the fact that - adding several applets to the top dock - which is something you have to do right after installing budgie or after a crash of the top dock - each …

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## [Hotkey to move active window 1 right and 1 left](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/hotkey-to-move-active-window-1-right-and-1-left/1077)

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**Author:** [@RasmusKallas](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/RasmusKallas)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/hotkey-to-move-active-window-1-right-and-1-left/1077 "2022-02-12T20:11:05Z")

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It’s frustrating to move window to workspace \*. The Window mover applet requieres a gui to be involved. I would love a way to move current window 1 workspace right or 1 workspace left with 2 different hotkeys.

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## [Alternative CAT (Computer Aided Translation) tools](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/alternative-cat-computer-aided-translation-tools/5688)

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**Author:** [@nahit](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/nahit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/alternative-cat-computer-aided-translation-tools/5688 "2022-02-06T19:53:42Z")

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Hello mates, I need to compile SWORDFISH IV and the other related CAT tools but, I couldn’t have made in default CLI. Is it possible to add these open source tools into Budgie? Links are below, but due to 2 links rest…

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## [Raven Calendar (or clock/calendar app in panel) showing all Evolution appointments and tasks](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/raven-calendar-or-clock-calendar-app-in-panel-showing-all-evolution-appointments-and-tasks/5330)

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**Author:** [@Alyana](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Alyana)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/raven-calendar-or-clock-calendar-app-in-panel-showing-all-evolution-appointments-and-tasks/5330 "2021-12-13T02:35:01Z")

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Hi everyone, I switched over to Budgie coming from Kubuntu and also Gnome and Ubuntu Mate, and I have to say that Ubuntu Budgie was love at first sight. And while I still also do love Mate, I think Budgie stole my heart…

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## [Regional Format for Show Time](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/regional-format-for-show-time/5506)

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**Author:** [@Frogshair](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Frogshair)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/regional-format-for-show-time/5506 "2021-12-03T15:51:56Z")

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I was curios if regional format option could be added to the show time applet ? Instead of Tuesday 1 December an option to change to Tuesday December 1 would be nice.

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## [A way to port GNOME shell blur to Budgie?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/a-way-to-port-gnome-shell-blur-to-budgie/4937)

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**Author:** [@kashifahmed](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/kashifahmed)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/a-way-to-port-gnome-shell-blur-to-budgie/4937 "2021-11-20T15:48:00Z")

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Is there any way to port this blur to Budgie? It would be great if panels and plank could have this nice blur effect. And even greater if desktop right click windows could get them too. Is there any way that it can be d…

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## [Show new instances of programs in the plank/dock](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/show-new-instances-of-programs-in-the-plank-dock/5435)

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**Author:** [@Maxi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Maxi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/show-new-instances-of-programs-in-the-plank-dock/5435 "2021-10-28T12:00:27Z")

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Hello, I really like the dock in Ubuntu Budgie, but I miss an option to display all new instances of web/file browsers. There is a setting in Windows to put new instances in groups or show them all seperately on the tas…

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## [Utility to create and manage « web-apps »?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/utility-to-create-and-manage-web-apps/2019)

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**Author:** [@Coeur-Noir](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Coeur-Noir)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/utility-to-create-and-manage-web-apps/2019 "2021-10-25T22:21:54Z")

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Hello, For some versions now Peppermint OS offers a nice little utility to create and manage « web-apps ». As Peppermint OS is Ubuntu based, it’s easy to install it on any \*buntu all you need is the .deb from their lau…

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## [Gestures via touchpad](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/gestures-via-touchpad/1024)

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**Author:** [@siebenHeaven](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/siebenHeaven)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/gestures-via-touchpad/1024 "2021-10-22T18:49:22Z")

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I assume there are quite a few users of budgie who use it on their laptop. Could a gestures thing be implemented? Examples would be: 3 finger swipe left/right to go to next window 3 finger swipe up to show all windows …

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