# \#themes

**URL:** https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/tag/themes/3.md

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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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## [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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## [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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## [Budgie-polkit-dialog consumes significant system resources(Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 + labwc)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-polkit-dialog-consumes-significant-system-resources-ubuntu-budgie-26-04-labwc/8781)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-polkit-dialog-consumes-significant-system-resources-ubuntu-budgie-26-04-labwc/8781 "2026-07-02T05:05:10Z")

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budgie-polkit-dialog consumes significant system resources even after more than 10 hours of use. VS Code (1.125.1) also uses substantial resources. By late night, with only three windows open, closing VS Code becomes imp…

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## [26.04 flatpak apps installation faulty](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-flatpak-apps-installation-faulty/8678)

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**Author:** [@agingskier](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/agingskier)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/26-04-flatpak-apps-installation-faulty/8678 "2026-06-09T09:58:42Z")

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Trying to install flatpack keepassxc because snap has older release. Installation worked and despite $XDG\_DATA\_DIRS having …

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## [Searching for this background image](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/searching-for-this-background-image/8481)

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**Author:** [@jmoupah](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jmoupah)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/searching-for-this-background-image/8481 "2025-12-06T18:20:23Z")

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Hi, I’ve search (almost) everywhere for this background (seen here) and wasn’t able to find it. Does anybody know where to find it ? Thanks

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## [Mojave-Dark conflicts with virtualbox7, and the color combination is not harmonious](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/mojave-dark-conflicts-with-virtualbox7-and-the-color-combination-is-not-harmonious/7863)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/mojave-dark-conflicts-with-virtualbox7-and-the-color-combination-is-not-harmonious/7863 "2025-06-24T10:29:00Z")

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This theme conflicts with virtualbox7, and the color combination is not harmonious. It is suggested to fix it. ENV: Ubuntu budgie 25.04 + virtualbox7.1.10

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## [The host machine has a high cpu usage. budgie-vm 200% automatically logs out](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-host-machine-has-a-high-cpu-usage-budgie-vm-200-automatically-logs-out/7774)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/the-host-machine-has-a-high-cpu-usage-budgie-vm-200-automatically-logs-out/7774 "2025-04-10T12:36:04Z")

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The cpu usage of the host machine is very high, the budgie-vm process occupies 100% to 200%, the fan spins hard, the response is slow, and the user logs out automatically. It happened at about 2025-04-10 14:47 Host…

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## [Background images](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/background-images/7704)

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**Author:** [@fritzthecat](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fritzthecat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/background-images/7704 "2025-03-10T17:19:39Z")

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Hejho Budgie Team :slight\_smile: Wanted to ask if you are looking for some images for your releases. I am using ai and if you like them it would be a great match. I try to upload some of my favourites. Greets Andy

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## [Automatic connection of the Flugir-Budgie theme](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/automatic-connection-of-the-flugir-budgie-theme/7624)

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**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/automatic-connection-of-the-flugir-budgie-theme/7624 "2025-01-31T09:50:49Z")

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The “Flugir-Budgie” Snap theme has finally gained auto-connection, so anyone who wants to use the theme will no longer need to use commands to use it in Snap applications. I also added files for using it in Ubuntu 25.04 …

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## [Light Theme with a Dark Menu?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/light-theme-with-a-dark-menu/7594)

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**Author:** [@JayWll](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/JayWll)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/light-theme-with-a-dark-menu/7594 "2025-01-23T05:51:30Z")

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Hi everyone. I’m currently a Mate user planning a switch to Budgie. I like the included selection of themes, but there’s one thing I’m looking for that I’m not seeing. I much prefer the look of light themes in apps, bu…

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## [Budgie-common-themes](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-common-themes/7531)

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**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-common-themes/7531 "2025-01-07T20:55:53Z")

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Hello everyone, I made a Snap that contains several themes used in Budgie Desktop, I haven’t been able to release it on Snapcraft yet, but I released a zip file on Github for anyone who wants to use it, with two sh files…

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## [Pocillo-icon-theme Snap version](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/pocillo-icon-theme-snap-version/7526)

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**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/pocillo-icon-theme-snap-version/7526 "2024-12-17T17:20:06Z")

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I noticed that the Pocillo icons are not included in the gtk-theme-pocillo Snap, so I made a Snap with the Pocillo and TelaBudgie icons. Unfortunately, you need to use a command to connect it to the installed Snap appli…

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## [Flugir Budgie Dark](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/flugir-budgie-dark/7504)

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**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/flugir-budgie-dark/7504 "2024-12-09T16:51:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve tweaked the Qogir theme to edit the colors, made some fonts sharper, and fixed the issue the theme had with the “Usage Monitor” widget. I’ve posted the theme on Github with a .sh file for anyone who…

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## [Dummy Output on a Macbook 14,1](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dummy-output-on-a-macbook-14-1/7496)

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**Author:** [@ashnonokdistrohopper](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/ashnonokdistrohopper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dummy-output-on-a-macbook-14-1/7496 "2024-11-22T08:30:12Z")

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Hi, I’m using a macbookpro hardware model 14,1. I switch to budgie because it says it has support for modern intel-mac, but it seems i been having the same dummy output issue, as I did with other distros. I’m not repeati…

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## [How to modify a Budgie theme?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-modify-a-budgie-theme/7026)

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**Author:** [@makitso](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/makitso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-modify-a-budgie-theme/7026 "2024-01-08T22:04:59Z")

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I have always used the Pocillo theme. One of the things I noticed when I migrated from 20.04 to 22.04 was that theme action buttons, top right, changed. Whereas on page load, the 20.04 close button on page load was pur…

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## [Failed to start detect the available GPUs and deal with any system changes Failed to start Light Display Manager](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/failed-to-start-detect-the-available-gpus-and-deal-with-any-system-changes-failed-to-start-light-display-manager/6892)

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**Author:** [@bhai\_bhattur](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/bhai_bhattur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/failed-to-start-detect-the-available-gpus-and-deal-with-any-system-changes-failed-to-start-light-display-manager/6892 "2023-10-02T22:04:41Z")

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Failed to start detect the available GPUs and deal with any system changes Failed to start Light Display Manager. I am getting this error whenever i boot up my PC, after 2 or 3 attempts it gets resolved. I went to the…

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## [What is this draggable applet on my desktop](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/what-is-this-draggable-applet-on-my-desktop/6889)

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**Author:** [@bhai\_bhattur](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/bhai_bhattur)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/what-is-this-draggable-applet-on-my-desktop/6889 "2023-10-02T21:35:15Z")

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I dont know what this isb In the above screen look at horizontal 0.4 cm line above mouse, , it is a draggable applet, which i have no clue , I am getting some Bugie panel , errors, hence I thought perhaps this is im…

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## [Suggesting UI Improvements for the "Chrome" Layout in Ubuntu Budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/suggesting-ui-improvements-for-the-chrome-layout-in-ubuntu-budgie/6857)

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**Author:** [@VictiniFan360](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/VictiniFan360)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/suggesting-ui-improvements-for-the-chrome-layout-in-ubuntu-budgie/6857 "2023-09-04T08:22:43Z")

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Hello Ubuntu Budgie community, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to discuss some potential improvements to the “Chrome” layout in Ubuntu Budgie. While this layout offers a sleek and modern design, there are a…

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## [Tray icons missing | KStatusNotifierItem support](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/tray-icons-missing-kstatusnotifieritem-support/6754)

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**Author:** [@jijojosephk](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jijojosephk)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/tray-icons-missing-kstatusnotifieritem-support/6754 "2023-07-20T05:28:25Z")

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Tray icons of some apps are not shown in AppIndicator applet. I believe the underlying problem is with KStatusNotifierItem support. Apps like Slack, Element are some examples.

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## [Hello I have a problem with the window driver and do not know how to fix it](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/hello-i-have-a-problem-with-the-window-driver-and-do-not-know-how-to-fix-it/6742)

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**Author:** [@judastadeo](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/judastadeo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/hello-i-have-a-problem-with-the-window-driver-and-do-not-know-how-to-fix-it/6742 "2023-06-02T20:36:08Z")

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The problem arose after installing the system update. In the image you can see how the window is not generated completely

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## [Cannot install budgie themes 20.10](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cannot-install-budgie-themes-20-10/4978)

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**Author:** [@mateusalv](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/mateusalv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cannot-install-budgie-themes-20-10/4978 "2023-03-04T21:36:26Z")

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When I try to install some of the available themes, this error appears “Failed installation of example-theme”. I’m new at this, this is the first time I use Linux in my entire life, so it doesn’t help that much. I had a…

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## [Wallpaper slideshow in Ubuntu Budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/wallpaper-slideshow-in-ubuntu-budgie/6479)

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**Author:** [@mewloch](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/mewloch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 11:17am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/wallpaper-slideshow-in-ubuntu-budgie/6479 "2022-12-17T11:17:18Z")

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Hello everyone! I’d like to create a wallpaper slideshow on my Ubuntu Budgie 22.04. Is that possible? I’ve only found some pieces of advice for GNOME desktop on the web. Thanks!

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## [context menu bug - it doesn't exist](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/context-menu-bug-it-doesnt-exist/6333)

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**Author:** [@IgnIVertiKalCaD](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/IgnIVertiKalCaD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/context-menu-bug-it-doesnt-exist/6333 "2022-12-12T10:21:28Z")

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Meyans have lost the menu in which you can select “on top of windows” and so on. Screenshot example: I click here with the right mouse button and nothing happens, although a window appeared before

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## [Add a few useful little features(Ubuntu22.04 or Ubuntu23.04) --Terminal](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/add-a-few-useful-little-features-ubuntu22-04-or-ubuntu23-04-terminal/6352)

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**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/add-a-few-useful-little-features-ubuntu22-04-or-ubuntu23-04-terminal/6352 "2022-11-03T15:11:59Z")

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Adding a Password Field Add permissions to display users and groups Adding a selection terminal

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## [Statusbar icons moving around and changing order after reboot](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/statusbar-icons-moving-around-and-changing-order-after-reboot/6266)

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**Author:** [@NoxLeg3nd](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/NoxLeg3nd)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/statusbar-icons-moving-around-and-changing-order-after-reboot/6266 "2022-09-23T09:05:36Z")

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Hello! I have got a problem in Ubuntu Budgie ever since I installed it. I’m also a newbie when it comes to Linux and I can’t figure at all how to solve the issue. Icons keep moving around in the status bar, including add…

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## [AppIndicator Applet some application icons are incorrect](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/appindicator-applet-some-application-icons-are-incorrect/6147)

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**Author:** [@jijojosephk](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jijojosephk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/appindicator-applet-some-application-icons-are-incorrect/6147 "2022-08-02T21:39:45Z")

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Hi, Why some indicators in the tray does not have original app’s icon?

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## [How to reset themes and layout?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-reset-themes-and-layout/5879)

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**Author:** [@downey](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/downey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-reset-themes-and-layout/5879 "2022-04-24T20:04:15Z")

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I’m a Linux noob, I deleted all the contents of my themes and icons folders. i wanted to reinstall the themes through the themes and layout application but its like the application doesn’t register that i deleted them. …

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## [Ubuntu doesn´t recognize the wi-fi card - I have not internet conection](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-doesn-t-recognize-the-wi-fi-card-i-have-not-internet-conection/5695)

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**Author:** [@Jhonaiverj](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Jhonaiverj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-doesn-t-recognize-the-wi-fi-card-i-have-not-internet-conection/5695 "2022-02-10T16:28:03Z")

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When i installed Ubuntu Budgie, i tried to get conection with the wi-fi card of my laptop and even with a USB wi-fi card, but it was impossible. How i can to resolve this problem? May someone help me to fin a solution pl…

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## [Graphics settings not saving upon reboot, along with odd transparency in some apps like 2048 and Firefox](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/graphics-settings-not-saving-upon-reboot-along-with-odd-transparency-in-some-apps-like-2048-and-firefox/5137)

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**Author:** [@catduck101](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/catduck101)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/graphics-settings-not-saving-upon-reboot-along-with-odd-transparency-in-some-apps-like-2048-and-firefox/5137 "2021-07-25T13:48:14Z")

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I have set my nvidia driver as the metapackage from nvidia-driver-460 as it gives me the smoothest experience, the X.Org X server package doesn’t allow me to change any graphical settings and leaves my 2k 170hz monitor s…

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