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## [Welcome to Discourse](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/welcome-to-discourse/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/welcome-to-discourse/8 "2017-11-22T22:30:58Z")

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This forum exists to bring all community members, users, contributors and lovers of Ubuntu Budgie to discuss and interact with each other.

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## [26.10 Testing - Are you brave enough?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-10-testing-are-you-brave-enough/8603)

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**Author:** [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-10-testing-are-you-brave-enough/8603 "2026-09-24T16:45:12Z")

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We are now looking for experienced testers who want to help the UB team with early testing of our Wayland offering. This should NOT be used who want a stable system. You can test also via a 26.04 install with a test PP…

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## [\[26.04 Wayland\] I've made my custom Keyboard Layout applet](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-wayland-ive-made-my-custom-keyboard-layout-applet/8814)

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**Author:** [@AlexVDem1](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/AlexVDem1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-wayland-ive-made-my-custom-keyboard-layout-applet/8814 "2026-09-19T14:58:17Z")

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Hi everyone, As I previously mentioned earlier in this thread, I ran into the issue where the keyboard layout indicator was completely missing and unavailable on the panel under Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 (Wayland / Labwc sess…

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## [A cool plugin for creating and closing split-screen window effects – would be even better(tiling shell)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/a-cool-plugin-for-creating-and-closing-split-screen-window-effects-would-be-even-better-tiling-shell/8811)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/a-cool-plugin-for-creating-and-closing-split-screen-window-effects-would-be-even-better-tiling-shell/8811 "2026-09-11T01:20:50Z")

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A cool plugin for creating and closing split-screen window effects – would be even better if it could be implemented in Budgie 26.04. Mac Minimize Animation: Compiz-alike Magic Lamp Effect – A “Magic Lamp” effect th…

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## [Crystal-Dock (budgie-panel) the bottom panel will disappear and Userspace Out-Of-Memory (OOM) Killer Socket(ubuntu Budgie 26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/crystal-dock-budgie-panel-the-bottom-panel-will-disappear-and-userspace-out-of-memory-oom-killer-socket-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8759)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/crystal-dock-budgie-panel-the-bottom-panel-will-disappear-and-userspace-out-of-memory-oom-killer-socket-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8759 "2026-09-10T02:26:34Z")

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ENV: Ubuntu budgie 26.04 + 7.0.0-22-generic ubuntu@master:~$ cat /etc/os-release PRETTY\_NAME=“Ubuntu 26.04 LTS” NAME=“Ubuntu” VERSION\_ID=“26.04” VERSION=“26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon)” 1.Turn off the monitor; if …

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## [Struggling to upgrade from 24.04 to 26.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/struggling-to-upgrade-from-24-04-to-26-04/8801)

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**Author:** [@siani](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/siani)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/struggling-to-upgrade-from-24-04-to-26-04/8801 "2026-09-06T09:24:36Z")

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Hello, I want to start this by saying I am an absolute noob with Linux, I only just installed ubuntu budgie yesterday and I am loving it so far! I realised I didn’t download the most recent version, and I wanted to upgr…

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## [\[26.04 Wayland\] Keyboard Layout applet is completely missing and cannot be added to the panel](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-wayland-keyboard-layout-applet-is-completely-missing-and-cannot-be-added-to-the-panel/8808)

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**Author:** [@AlexVDem1](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/AlexVDem1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-wayland-keyboard-layout-applet-is-completely-missing-and-cannot-be-added-to-the-panel/8808 "2026-09-06T03:37:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I am testing the new Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 release, but I have run into a critical blocker regarding the keyboard layout indicator. The Issue: The Keyboard Layout (or Language Switcher) applet is complet…

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## [Struggling to install - Install button does nothing](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/struggling-to-install-install-button-does-nothing/8806)

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**Author:** [@Trudi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Trudi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/struggling-to-install-install-button-does-nothing/8806 "2026-09-05T11:20:31Z")

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I have set a 60gb partition and formatted it. I have my virtual Budgie open (it works brilliantly and I love it). I have read the help tabs and ticked ‘dual boot’, but when I click ‘Install’ nothing happens. It’s a Hasw…

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## [\[26.04 TIP #4\] How to Configure the Login Screen](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-tip-4-how-to-configure-the-login-screen/8562)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-tip-4-how-to-configure-the-login-screen/8562 "2026-08-25T15:47:15Z")

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The “Slick SDDM customize” tool allows you to adjust all sorts of settings for the Simple Desktop Display Manager login screen, but it’s simpler and more straightforward to edit the configuration file to fix those two sm…

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## [Redmond or Traditional Budgie makeovers do not hide Crystal Dock](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/redmond-or-traditional-budgie-makeovers-do-not-hide-crystal-dock/8804)

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**Author:** [@sekaijin](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/sekaijin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/redmond-or-traditional-budgie-makeovers-do-not-hide-crystal-dock/8804 "2026-08-24T09:00:02Z")

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When applying a theme with a Windows-style taskbar at the bottom, the Crystal Dock remains active and keeps popping up unexpectedly over the taskbar, in the center.

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## [Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 (Wayland) lacks several beautiful themes from the Mojave/WhiteSur series](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-budgie-26-04-wayland-lacks-several-beautiful-themes-from-the-mojave-whitesur-series/8730)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-budgie-26-04-wayland-lacks-several-beautiful-themes-from-the-mojave-whitesur-series/8730 "2026-08-09T04:26:40Z")

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Ubuntu Bugui 26.04 (Waland) lacks several beautiful themes from the Mojave/WhiteSur series.

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## [Screen dims after 30s when watching videos](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/screen-dims-after-30s-when-watching-videos/8805)

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**Author:** [@phiastos](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/phiastos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/screen-dims-after-30s-when-watching-videos/8805 "2026-08-07T18:29:18Z")

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Just installed Budgie 26.04 yesterday on my 7 year old Lenovo Thinkpad. I’ve found that when watching youtube videos in Firefox, the screen dims after 30 seconds unless I touch the touchpad or press a key. I tried adjust…

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## [Need help installing ubuntu budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/need-help-installing-ubuntu-budgie/8802)

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**Author:** [@09917032ss](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/09917032ss)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/need-help-installing-ubuntu-budgie/8802 "2026-08-07T12:05:38Z")

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I need help installing Ubuntu Budgie. The installer window appears briefly and then closes after a few seconds. My laptop is i5 m460 4go ram ddr3 and ati mobility r1deon 5470.

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## [Setting up a NAS via WebDAV on Ubuntu and derivatives](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/setting-up-a-nas-via-webdav-on-ubuntu-and-derivatives/8803)

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**Author:** [@Marc\_Driver](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Marc_Driver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/setting-up-a-nas-via-webdav-on-ubuntu-and-derivatives/8803 "2026-08-06T16:00:33Z")

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Hello @everybody, As I have two NAS devices, I’ve always wanted to be able to connect to them from anywhere, as quickly and easily as possible. There was just one thing missing: for my two NAS devices to mount automati…

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## [How to fix the blurry menu display issue on Budgie 26.04 after upgrading to Chrome 150 by making it sharper](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-fix-the-blurry-menu-display-issue-on-budgie-26-04-after-upgrading-to-chrome-150-by-making-it-sharper/8798)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-fix-the-blurry-menu-display-issue-on-budgie-26-04-after-upgrading-to-chrome-150-by-making-it-sharper/8798 "2026-07-29T13:43:36Z")

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Share a method to clarify blurred menu icons in ubuntu Budgie 26.04 when upgrading to Chrome 150: After updating to Chrome 150, browser menus may appear blurry. Run the following command line or modify the menu icons acc…

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## [Workspace Switcher applet lost functionality in Ubuntu Budgie 26.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/workspace-switcher-applet-lost-functionality-in-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8796)

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**Author:** [@drkerns](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/drkerns)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/workspace-switcher-applet-lost-functionality-in-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8796 "2026-07-27T21:15:16Z")

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The Workspace Switcher applet used to show icons of open applications in Ubuntu Budgie 24.04. The icons were extremely useful to switch workspaces and applications since they were selectable(clickable). Now, in 26.04, …

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## [Modern-labwc: An open-source project that rapidly enhances the Linux desktop by integrating efficient tools like Rofi and Wayland](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/modern-labwc-an-open-source-project-that-rapidly-enhances-the-linux-desktop-by-integrating-efficient-tools-like-rofi-and-wayland/8795)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/modern-labwc-an-open-source-project-that-rapidly-enhances-the-linux-desktop-by-integrating-efficient-tools-like-rofi-and-wayland/8795 "2026-07-26T02:55:43Z")

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I came across the LabWC theme by chance; it should work perfectly with Budgie 26.04 wayland, so I recommend its official integration into Budgie. Features Preconfigured Themes - Preconfigured color schemes for labwc, …

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## [Digikam photo management snap app does'nt work on 26.04 whereas on my UB 24.04 I can do it. I would really appreciate your friendly help](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/digikam-photo-management-snap-app-doesnt-work-on-26-04-whereas-on-my-ub-24-04-i-can-do-it-i-would-really-appreciate-your-friendly-help/8794)

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**Author:** [@jeanmi2A](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jeanmi2A)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/digikam-photo-management-snap-app-doesnt-work-on-26-04-whereas-on-my-ub-24-04-i-can-do-it-i-would-really-appreciate-your-friendly-help/8794 "2026-07-20T17:36:05Z")

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## [The logout/shutdown/restart buttons on the graphical interface sometimes don't work(Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 wayland)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-logout-shutdown-restart-buttons-on-the-graphical-interface-sometimes-dont-work-ubuntu-budgie-26-04-wayland/8728)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-logout-shutdown-restart-buttons-on-the-graphical-interface-sometimes-dont-work-ubuntu-budgie-26-04-wayland/8728 "2026-07-20T14:47:04Z")

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Ubuntu 26.04’s Wayland interface isn’t very stable. The logout/shutdown/restart buttons on the graphical interface sometimes don’t work.Sometimes the work runs fine. The button requires being used on the terminal to t…

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## [Users created via the command line cannot be displayed on users in the Control Center(Budgie26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/users-created-via-the-command-line-cannot-be-displayed-on-users-in-the-control-center-budgie26-04/8793)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/users-created-via-the-command-line-cannot-be-displayed-on-users-in-the-control-center-budgie26-04/8793 "2026-07-20T03:15:09Z")

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Users created via the command line cannot be displayed on users in the Control Center.

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## [The login screen appears gray (Budgie 26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-login-screen-appears-gray-budgie-26-04/8792)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-login-screen-appears-gray-budgie-26-04/8792 "2026-07-20T03:13:33Z")

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The login screen appears gray (Budgie 26.04); it was working fine before. I’m not sure which software I uninstalled caused this issue. After entering my password, the desktop displays normal colors. ubuntu@master:/etc/s…

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## [The host machine → Virtual Machine 10/win11 paste text, but it does not work(Budgie26.04 wayland)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-host-machine-virtual-machine-10-win11-paste-text-but-it-does-not-work-budgie26-04-wayland/8755)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-host-machine-virtual-machine-10-win11-paste-text-but-it-does-not-work-budgie26-04-wayland/8755 "2026-07-16T01:38:13Z")

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ENV: ubuntu budgie 26.04 + oracle virtualbox7.2.8 Copy text content from a Windows 10/11 virtual machine → the host machine and paste it—works fine. Copy text content from the host machine → Virtual Machine 10/win1…

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## [\[UB 26.04} Ghost applet 👻](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ub-26-04-ghost-applet/8791)

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**Author:** [@jlb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jlb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ub-26-04-ghost-applet/8791 "2026-07-15T06:48:05Z")

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I just noticed something strange: I had installed System Monitor applet on UB 26.04 a while ago, but I hadn’t realized until today that a “ghost” black version was showing up too: I removed the applet from the panel …

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## [OnlyOffice cannot display the icon in the bottom Budgie panel.(ubuntu budgie 26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/onlyoffice-cannot-display-the-icon-in-the-bottom-budgie-panel-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8760)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/onlyoffice-cannot-display-the-icon-in-the-bottom-budgie-panel-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8760 "2026-07-14T08:15:01Z")

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OnlyOffice cannot display the icon in the bottom Budgie panel. Where is the icon file saved? sudo dpkg -i onlyoffice-desktopeditors\_amd64.deb ubuntu@master:/usr/share/applications$ cat onlyoffice-desktopeditors.desk…

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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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## [\[26.04\] Thunderbird, local files and USB key automounting](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-thunderbird-local-files-and-usb-key-automounting/8788)

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**Author:** [@Marc\_Driver](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Marc_Driver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-thunderbird-local-files-and-usb-key-automounting/8788 "2026-07-13T17:11:25Z")

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Hello @everybody, Here’s what I’d like to achieve, just as I was able to do with Elementary OS 7.1 or Zorin 17 and 18. I’m using Thunderbird 151.0.1. I have two laptops, each running several distributions. To ensure m…

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## [Help with Multi Screen Workflows](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/help-with-multi-screen-workflows/8786)

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**Author:** [@Arreme](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Arreme)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/help-with-multi-screen-workflows/8786 "2026-07-13T13:57:28Z")

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Hey there! I am having some troubles with my multi screen setup maybe someone knows in here what I’m doing wrong! I’m on CachyOS budgie-desktop 10.10.2 I can’t find the setting to set my primary screen… I don’t kn…

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## [Crystal Dock not acknowledging clicks?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/crystal-dock-not-acknowledging-clicks/8567)

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**Author:** [@evc](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/evc)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/crystal-dock-not-acknowledging-clicks/8567 "2026-07-09T10:21:00Z")

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Hi All, I feel like I’m missing something obvious… I upgraded budgie from 24.04 LTS → 26.04 LTS. Seemed to go fine but crystal dock won’t let me click on it. When I open apps, they populate in it, but it’s like it’s t…

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## [Raspberry pi image for 24.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/raspberry-pi-image-for-24-04/8783)

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**Author:** [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/raspberry-pi-image-for-24-04/8783 "2026-07-04T19:43:29Z")

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Team member Sam has created our #raspberrypi 4 & 5 image based on our 24.04 LTS release. Really pleased with the result. Free as always - have fun! Next up will be 26.10/26.04.

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## [Change date format for desktop display 26.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/change-date-format-for-desktop-display-26-04/8780)

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**Author:** [@lamerok](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/lamerok)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/change-date-format-for-desktop-display-26-04/8780 "2026-07-02T11:08:21Z")

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I would like to tweak the format for the date displayed on the desktop on 26.04. For 24.04 I could use the following command in the terminal gsettings set org.ubuntubudgie.plugins.budgie-showtime dateformat ‘%A %d %B’ b…

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