Which Debian desktop environment works best on a slow 5400 RPM hard drive?
I'm running Debian on a Lenovo IdeaPad with 8 GB of RAM and zram enabled. The CPU and memory are adequate, but the 2.5-inch 5400 RPM hard drive…
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Which Debian desktop environment works best on a slow 5400 RPM hard drive?
I'm running Debian on a Lenovo IdeaPad with 8 GB of RAM and zram enabled. The CPU and memory are adequate, but the laptop uses a 2.5-inch 5400…
Why did SteamOS choose KDE Plasma instead of GNOME?
GNOME is often considered more touchscreen-friendly, while KDE Plasma provides a more traditional mouse-and-keyboard desktop experience. Since the Steam Deck has a touchscreen, what were the likely reasons…
How can I switch my Linux Mint desktop back from GNOME to Cinnamon?
I'm new to Linux Mint and somehow changed my desktop environment from Cinnamon to GNOME. I'm not sure what I clicked or installed, but after rebooting I was…
How can I switch my Linux Mint desktop back from GNOME to Cinnamon?
I'm new to Linux Mint and somehow changed my desktop environment from Cinnamon to GNOME. After rebooting, the interface looked completely different, and I'd like to return to…
What’s the easiest way to switch from Fedora Cinnamon to KDE Plasma?
I've been using Fedora with the Cinnamon desktop for a while, but I'd like to try KDE Plasma without reinstalling the entire system. Is it safe to install…
Why Does Linux Mint Feel Less Smooth Than Windows 11 on My Older Laptop?
I recently dual-booted Linux Mint on an older laptop and expected it to feel faster because it uses far less RAM than Windows 11. Surprisingly, Windows still feels…
Modifier keys stopped working after creating a custom keyboard layout
Shift, Control, Alt, and Super suddenly stopped working in my desktop environment and most applications. I can still see the key presses registering in the keyboard preview in…
Modifier keys stopped working across the desktop after creating a custom keyboard layout
After trying to create a custom keyboard layout for Old English, my Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and Super keys stopped working outside Discord and a few other applications. I…
Why can MS-DOS run graphical games without a desktop, while Linux usually needs one?
If Debian is booted into a text-only console with no desktop environment, why can't I run ordinary graphical applications or games there? MS-DOS also presents a text-based interface,…
Why can DOS run graphical games without a desktop, while Linux seemingly can’t?
I'm using Debian without a graphical desktop environment and mainly work from a text-only virtual console. Since DOS also presented a text interface, I'm wondering why older DOS…
Which Linux distro and desktop offer lots of GUI customization without constant config-file editing?
I've used Linux for about two years, including Ubuntu, Arch, and Mint, and I'm considering switching fully now that I'm moving from a desktop PC to a laptop.…
Can Linux kill the desktop environment when it runs out of memory?
I'm trying to understand what happens when a Linux system runs critically low on RAM. Since the desktop environment is made up of user-space processes, would the kernel…
How can I switch from Fedora GNOME to KDE Plasma while keeping my files?
I installed Fedora Workstation with the GNOME desktop, but I would like to try KDE Plasma instead. I'm unsure whether I need to create a bootable USB and…
Can someone explain the layers of a Linux system and how they connect?
I'm trying to understand the different layers that make up a Linux system. I've encountered errors that boot me into TTY or grub, and I know there's a…
Why is Ubuntu So Slow Compared to Windows?
I recently switched to Ubuntu 24.04 from Windows, but I'm finding that it feels quite slow. My system is pretty powerful with 64GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce…
What Linux Distro Should I Choose for a Unique and Cohesive Experience?
I'm looking for recommendations on a Linux distribution to use with my Lenovo V15 G4 ABP 83CR. It's important to me that the experience is very cohesive and…
How can I stop my touchpad from freezing the mouse when I type?
I'm using MX Linux, and there's this annoying issue where my touchpad locks the mouse cursor whenever I press any key. While it works fine with a USB…
What are the current issues with Pop!_OS?
Hey everyone! I've been using Linux as my main OS since last October, and I came across some discussions about Pop!_OS having various issues. Can anyone share what…
Is Switching from KDE Plasma to LXQt Worth It?
I'm currently using KDE Plasma on my machine and have no major complaints, but I've heard that there are desktop environments (DEs) out there that use fewer resources.…