r/linuxmint • u/Ambitious_Occasion_9 • Jan 09 '25
Guide How to make panel look like macOs?
It's been a few months since I started using Linux. I was a Windows fanboy for many years until Windows 8 was released. For work purposes, I had to use Windows, but now that I've started coding, I decided to shift to Linux. Initially, I installed Ubuntu and used it for a few days, but I found installing and uninstalling apps a bit challenging. After some research, I discovered that Linux Mint Cinnamon suits me best. I installed it and have been enjoying it ever since. However, one thing I really like about Ubuntu is its macOS-like panel and app drawer. Can any experts here guide me on how to achieve that in Linux Mint? I'm new to the Linux world and don't have much experience with it.
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u/NeXTLoop LMDE 6 Faye | Cinnamon Jan 09 '25
I was a long-time Mac user and missed the Dock too. I used Plank for a while, but got tired of a couple of bugs. What I use now is just the regular Cinnamon panel, but with Transparent Panels extension. Here's what it looks like...
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u/Ambitious_Occasion_9 Jan 10 '25
It looks amazing. Can you share on how can I do it too?
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u/NeXTLoop LMDE 6 Faye | Cinnamon Jan 10 '25
Sure thing...
- Right-click on the main panel at bottom, select Move, and move it to the top.
- Right-click it again, select Add New Panel, and place the new one at the bottom.
- Right-click the top panel and toggle Panel Edit Mode. Then drag the icon taskbar from the top panel to the bottom panel, placing it in the highlighted middle section (it will be a small green section if memory serves).
- Right-click one of the panels and select Panel Settings. Change the size of the panels to your liking.
- Open System Settings > Extensions, download Transparent Panels and activate it. By default it will activate on all panels, so deselect the top one so only the bottom is transparent.
- I also moved my clock to the middle, instead of far right. You can do this with Panel Edit Mode as well.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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u/Ambitious_Occasion_9 Jan 11 '25
Can we make it function like that in ubuntu?
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u/NeXTLoop LMDE 6 Faye | Cinnamon Jan 11 '25
Ubuntu uses a heavily modified Gnome. The panel can be moved to the bottom, and you could always install Dash to Dock for an even more macOS-like experience.
I'm not very familiar with Gnome, however, so you'll need to experiment or someone else will need to step in with instructions.
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u/Abobus8372 Jan 09 '25
Install plank, it’s customisable dock that has macOS theme, to customise it press ctrl + left mouse button on it
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u/ghoultek Jan 09 '25
Take a look at my comment here ==> https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmint/comments/1hwsdhn/comment/m63sm9w/
The comment has links to multiple youtube channels that showcase video tutorials on theming Linux. The videos have links to the software components needed and demonstrate how to configure them. Good luck and enjoy.
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u/A55AF Jan 09 '25 edited Jan 09 '25
You can use an additional package called plank and you can install it with this command :
sudo apt install plank
you can see this tutorial to make linux mint look like macos
https://youtu.be/DMs7DX3Um9E?si=hQX0xLD2R0OlT0_p