Ever wanted an app or extension that adds gaps between the windows of your GNOME desktop? If the answer is yes, then you’ve come to the right place because Useless Gaps is exactly the right tool for the job, despite having the word “useless” in its name.
Is it really “useless”?
Now, you might be wondering, well, why use this extension and not some tiling-window manager? The short answer is, Useless Gaps is arguably more lightweight and arguably easier to use, and that’s about it.
There’s no getting around the fact that Useless Gaps is built 100% for aesthetic purposes, and that’s actually not a bad thing. One could make the argument that even aesthetics can play an important role in boosting our productivity.
This should make the extension a lot more desirable for users who use massive displays for home or work, as this extension can make half-screen window snapping look a bit more stylish.
Here’s what you can expect
As mentioned at the start of the review, Useless Gaps is a GNOME Shell Extension that adds gaps or “useless gaps” around windows (both tiled and maximized windows).
It uses Gnome’s original Grid functions, which are very simple to understand for most users. Since we’re on the subject, you shouldn’t use this extension in parallel with other tiling extensions or window-tilling apps (consider yourself warned).
Conclusion
Is Useless Gaps the best GNOME extension of this sort? Definitely not, as there are a few better options out there (better in the sense that they offer a lot more flexibility). The only real customization option that Useless Gaps offers you is the gap sizes, and that’s about it.
To ensure that the extension is working properly (and that it appears in the Shortcuts list of extensions), you might be required to restart GNOME’s desktop (ALT+F2, and R).
