Alt+Tab Does Not Switch Away from Fullscreen Apps on KDE Wayland
I'm using CachyOS with KDE Plasma and the KWin Wayland session. When an application is running fullscreen, pressing Alt+Tab does not switch to another window—the fullscreen app stays…
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Why doesn’t Alt+Tab switch away from fullscreen apps in KDE Wayland?
I'm using CachyOS with KDE Plasma and the KWin Wayland session. When I'm in a fullscreen application, pressing Alt+Tab doesn't switch to another window—the fullscreen app stays focused.…
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…
Files disappeared from my Desktop folder on Linux Mint—what could have caused it?
I recently noticed that the files in my Home/Desktop folder are gone, including several GOG games I installed through Heroic. Heroic now reports that the games are unavailable,…
How can I switch between KDE Plasma and Hyprland on Linux Mint?
I'm using Linux Mint and want to install both KDE Plasma and the Hyprland window manager. Once they're installed, how do I choose which desktop or window manager…
Which Linux distro offers the easiest gaming setup with KDE and frequent updates?
I'm looking for a Linux distribution that provides a smooth, low-maintenance gaming experience without requiring much manual configuration. I'm comfortable using terminals and have some Python and PowerShell…
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 install and switch between KDE Plasma and Hyprland on Linux Mint?
I'm using Linux Mint and want to try both KDE Plasma and the Hyprland window manager. How do I install them, and how can I choose which desktop…
Which Linux distribution is best for gaming, Windows apps, and new hardware?
I'm looking for a gaming-focused Linux distribution that needs less manual setup than something like Mint. I'm comfortable using terminals and have some experience with Python and PowerShell,…
Files disappeared from my Desktop folder on Linux Mint—what could have happened?
Most of the files in my Desktop folder on Linux Mint suddenly disappeared, and I did not intentionally delete them. I had several GOG games installed there through…
Laptop touchpad is detected but sends no input in Fedora
I'm running Fedora natively on a new Acer Aspire AG15-71P with KDE Plasma and kernel 7.2.7-200.fc44.x86_64. The touchpad appears in libinput as an I2C device at /dev/input/event4, but…
Which Linux distribution would be smooth, efficient, and customizable for university?
I'm thinking about switching my laptop to Linux for university and would like advice choosing a distribution. I want something smooth and lightweight enough to keep power usage,…
Touchpad Is Detected but Produces No Input on Fedora
I'm running Fedora natively on a new Acer Aspire AG15-71P with KDE Plasma. The touchpad suddenly stopped responding, even after trying two older kernels and pressing every Fn…
Which Linux distribution would suit my university laptop best?
I'm considering switching my university laptop to Linux and would like a distribution that feels smooth, stays quiet and power-efficient, and still looks polished. I'd like plenty of…
How can I use an on-screen keyboard in KDE Plasma?
I've been happily using openSUSE with KDE Plasma for about six weeks, but I now need an on-screen keyboard for mouse or keyboard navigation rather than touchscreen use.…
How can I keep my laptop display off in clamshell mode on NixOS with KDE?
I'm running NixOS with KDE Plasma, Plasma Login Manager, and a ThinkPad X1 Carbon connected to an external monitor. I want the built-in display to remain off whenever…
How can I add an on-screen keyboard to KDE Plasma?
I've been using openSUSE with KDE Plasma for about six weeks and would like to set up an on-screen keyboard for regular desktop use, not specifically for a…
What Linux distribution is best for a beginner coming from Windows?
I'm new to Linux and have been looking at Zorin OS and Linux Mint because they seem familiar and beginner-friendly. I'd like a desktop that feels reasonably close…
What’s the best beginner-friendly Linux distribution with a Windows-like interface?
I'm new to Linux and have been comparing Zorin OS and Linux Mint. I'd like something that feels familiar to Windows, with an easy desktop, common software, and…
Is there a Linux launcher with Google search suggestions?
I'm gradually switching from Windows to Kubuntu and am looking for a launcher that feels similar to Flow Launcher. Most of the options I've tried—including KRunner, Alfred, Ulauncher,…