Why aren’t my Sway window gaps appearing?
I'm setting up my first customized Sway desktop on Arch Linux. Sway itself is working, and other changes in my configuration take effect, but the gaps between tiled…
Wayland
Why would anyone still choose X11 or XLibre instead of Wayland?
I'm trying to understand why some Linux users continue to run X11—or projects such as XLibre—instead of switching to Wayland. Is it mainly because of compatibility, desktop environment…
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…
Why would anyone still choose X11 or XLibre instead of Wayland?
I'm trying to understand why some Linux users still run X11 or XLibre rather than switching to Wayland. Are there practical compatibility, hardware, desktop-environment, or application-related reasons to…
Should I use X11 or Wayland for two 1440p high-refresh monitors?
I have been using Linux Mint for about four months and currently run Cinnamon alongside an i3 session. My setup has two 60 Hz monitors: one at 1920×1080…
Can I run my 144 Hz laptop display at 120 Hz on Linux?
I'm using CachyOS with KDE Plasma on Wayland and an Intel UHD integrated GPU. My laptop's built-in display supports 60 Hz and 144 Hz, but I'd prefer to…
Should I switch from X11 to Wayland for dual 1440p high-refresh monitors?
I have been using Linux Mint for about four months and currently run Cinnamon alongside an i3 session. My setup has two 60 Hz monitors: one 1920×1080 display…
How can I run my 144 Hz laptop display at 120 Hz on Linux?
I'm using CachyOS with KDE Plasma on Wayland and an Intel UHD integrated GPU. My laptop's built-in display supports 60 Hz and 144 Hz, but I'd prefer to…
Why does my NVIDIA laptop fall back to llvmpipe on KDE Wayland after updates?
I have a Clevo laptop with an NVIDIA RTX 2050 and integrated Intel graphics, running Arch Linux with KDE on Wayland. My current setup appears to use NVIDIA-only…
Why does my NVIDIA laptop fall back to llvmpipe on KDE Wayland after updates?
I'm using a Clevo laptop with an NVIDIA RTX 2050 and integrated Intel graphics, running Arch Linux with KDE on Wayland. The system initially appeared to be configured…
Why does my Bash variable come back empty when the command works in the terminal?
I'm trying to update an old Steam Deck screen-rotation script. The original version used xrandr, but after switching from X11 to Wayland, I rewrote it to use kscreen-doctor…
Brief freezes when opening and closing windows in KDE Wayland
I'm using EndeavourOS with KDE Plasma and experience very short freezes—roughly a quarter to half a second—when opening or closing certain application windows, especially the terminal. For example,…
Brief freezes when opening or closing windows in KDE Plasma
I'm running EndeavourOS with KDE Plasma and see very short freezes—roughly a quarter to half a second—when opening or closing some application windows, especially the terminal. If I…
Why does my Bash command work in the terminal but return an empty value in a script?
I'm trying to adapt a Steam Deck screen-rotation script for Wayland. The original script used xrandr, so I rewrote it to use kscreen-doctor: #!/bin/bash screen="eDP-1" default_screen_orientation=8 screen_info=$(kscreen-doctor -o…
Are reliable text expanders and macros possible on Wayland?
I recently moved from Windows to Linux and am using Ubuntu 26.04 with the Wayland session. I rely heavily on text expansion and macro tools, but apps such…
How Can I Run a 240Hz Main Monitor Alongside a 60Hz Secondary Display?
I'm running a dual-monitor setup. Initially, my primary display was connected through HDMI and the secondary one through DVI, but the second monitor didn't work. After connecting both…
Will My Mixed NVIDIA/AMD Setup and Custom CRT Resolutions Work with KDE on Wayland?
I'm using KDE on Arch with an unusual multi-GPU setup: an NVIDIA RTX 2060 with an HDMI-connected LCD that I overclock from 60 Hz to 115 Hz, plus…
How do Linux, CachyOS, Hyprland, Wayland, and Noctalia fit together?
I recently started using Linux for gaming and to become less dependent on Microsoft. I installed CachyOS with Hyprland, and I've also encountered something called Noctalia, but I'm…
How do Linux, CachyOS, Hyprland, Noctalia, and Wayland fit together?
I recently started using Linux for gaming and to become less dependent on Microsoft. I installed CachyOS with Hyprland, and I have also encountered something called Noctalia, but…
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…