diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/x11/desktop-managers/gnome3.nix b/nixos/modules/services/x11/desktop-managers/gnome3.nix
index acccbdb9950a..1fd7797a873a 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/x11/desktop-managers/gnome3.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/x11/desktop-managers/gnome3.nix
@@ -393,11 +393,10 @@ in
         gnome-system-monitor
         gnome-weather
         nautilus
+        pkgs.gnome-connections
         simple-scan
         totem
         yelp
-        # Unsure if sensible for NixOS
-        /* gnome-boxes */
       ] config.environment.gnome3.excludePackages);
 
       # Enable default program modules