KDE Plasma 6.8 is set to enhance the user interface with the introduction of server-side drop shadows. This feature aims to improve the visual aesthetics of the desktop environment significantly.
One of the key improvements in this release is the support for undecorated applications, which often lack their own window shadows. The addition of server-side shadows will provide a more cohesive look across all applications.
This update is expected to elevate the overall user experience, making the KDE Plasma desktop not only more visually appealing but also more functional for users who rely on various applications.
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Update at 23:30 UTC on 2026-07-17
LXer Linux News reported The upcoming KDE Plasma release improves the visual consistency of applications that do not draw their own window shadows.
Sources: LXer Linux News