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After a few weeks toying around with Fedora 20, I thought it was time to share my findings. Because Gnome 13.10 brought a long list of changes, I opted to download the Gnome Desktop version of Fedora 20. This release brings a vast list of features and updates and now you can see them for yourself.

Surely users must be ready for a change from the default Gnome Shell theme by now. I have sampled some of the available Gnome Shell themes on Fedora 20 and now you can see them for yourself.

If you have seen too much of the default Gnome Shell theme, it might be time for a change. There are a hand-full of themes that are very easy to install in Fedora 20 with only a few short commands. Here you can see how to install some additional themes and how to get them working inside the Gnome Shell.

Fedora 20 delivers a sleek new software manager for the Gnome Shell that is perfectly user-friendly. This new software manager also takes advantage of the header bars introduced with Gnome 3.10. I have taken an extensive look at the re-designed Gnome Software Manager, and now its time to show off the goods.

The Midnight Commander file manager provides a variety of helpful options that will let users customize the interface to fit their needs. This file manager supports custom user interface color schemes for increased personalization. The color scheme can be modified conveniently at any time by editing a single configuration file.

Updated versions of PCLinuxOS were released early in December which include the latest versions of your favorite desktop environments. This quarterly release from PCLinuxOS delivers the latest from KDE, LXDE, and MATE.

The rapid rate of development for the KDE desktop continues, this time with the release of version 4.12. The Majority of the changes for this release can be found in the excellent selection of KDE applications. Several applications come with new features and increased stability.

KDE 4.12 is now available for users to install on Ubuntu or derivative distributions, we will show you how. Users that recently installed Ubuntu 13.10 or any of the derivatives may want to upgrade to KDE 4.12. This version brings improved performance and stability, but not much more.

This release of Linux Mint 16 delivers Xfce 4.10, with a typically spiced up version of the default desktop for your enjoyment. We have all the highlights of Linux Mint 16 Xfce, so you can see if this is the right distribution for you. Users will not find a long list of new features, but thankfully the desktop is more stable than ever.

MDM supports a wider range of themes than its alternatives, making it one of the best display managers currently available. I wanted to show off some of these awesome themes, so here they are for your enjoyment.

Expectations were high for the release of Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, but let's see if the hype was well deserved. 13.04 delivers improved performance, and some refinements for the Unity desktop. The critics and the community have spoken, but as always I demand the final word.

Ubuntu 13.04 users are fortunate enough to have a file synchronization tool installed by default. As many of you already know, Ubuntu One is a very convenient cloud file storage service. If you happen to be unfamiliar with Ubuntu One, I have pointed out several details so users can accurately choose the service that fits their needs.

Surprisingly Ubuntu 13.04 still offers a complete lack of customization options for the Unity desktop, but there is a solution. Install the Unity Tweak Tool to access a variety of helpful settings that will remove all barriers. Now you can get the Unity desktop to look the way you want, and perform the way it should.

The Ubuntu Team originally approved some final modifications for the 13.04 release. After getting us all excited about the massive number of new Smart Scopes, the original approval was then retracted. Either way, I felt the need to inform everyone about the upcoming changes. Though unfortunately we must wait for 6 months for the Ubuntu 13.10 release.

Ubuntu 13.04 was released yesterday, but is 13.04 a hit, or miss? This release brings some major underlying changes to Ubuntu, though Unity is still nearly the same. Here are some of the new features for anyone that is looking for an excuse to download Ubuntu 13.04.

Gnome 3.8 seems like the version that everyone was waiting for. All the essential missing features are finally available, and I expect users will be at least moderately impressed. After a few days testing Gnome 3.8, I am happy to present all the latest and greatest features for your amusement.

Ubuntu users that prefer the Gnome Shell are in for a treat. Ubuntu Gnome has joined the ranks as an official Ubuntu edition. The first official Ubuntu Gnome release will be coming along with the eagerly awaited Ubuntu 13.04 which will continue to use the Unity desktop as before.

Ubuntu 13.04 users can expect to find Gnome 3.6 as the default desktop, and not the newer 3.8. But rumour suggests that users can still get their hands on Gnome 3.8 if they desire. After testing I found that it is actually 3.79.x that can be installed. Many of the same features are available, including classic desktop.

The release of KDE 4.10 includes a new software development toolkit called PlasMate. After briefly testing this SDK I can say that I am highly impressed. A massive number of features are available and already working well. PlasMate has only now reached version 0.1 Alpha 3 at the time of my tests.

The Kate text editor received a large number of bug fixes for the 4.10 release, and some exciting new features. A mini-map scroll bar is now available for Kate users, and an improved notification system. If you use the Kate text editor for KDE, be sure to take advantage of the latest changes.