Enable Coverflow Alt-Tab Task Switcher in Ubuntu 18.04, 18.10

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Boring with the default Alt-Tab window switcher? In Ubuntu 18.04 and higher, you can easily enable Windows style flip 3D effect via Coverflow Alt-Tab extension in the default Gnome desktop.

Since Ubuntu 18.04 has merged Gnome Shell extensions into Ubuntu Software, simply search for and install coverflow alt tab in Ubuntu Software:

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Then you can get into the settings page either via the install page or Gnome Tweaks.

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Finally press Alt+Tab on keyboard to see the effect:

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ml is a part time stay-at-home dad who've been using Ubuntu Desktop for a few years. He writes in the free time and wishes to share some useful tips with Ubuntu beginners and lovers.