For a long time, I’ve just put on DejaVu fonts and been done with it. Generally good enough Unicode coverage for me. But I know it’s been years since DejaVu’s been updated, and I wonder what’s very common today....
I learned to never settle. If you don’t like the default workflow of Gnome, try some extensions, or even a different DE. Same with Package Managers. If you don’t like the syntax, make an alias. Don’t just “deal with it”. Windows has brainwashed people into thinking that there is only one way to do a thing.
I’ve installed arch Linux and liked it, but lfs and Gentoo would be too time consuming compiling everything and not doing anything during and after install. Are there any distros like arch that don’t have me compiling everything?
I love the idea of having privacy in independence from all the tech giants’ services. I have a server at home that hosts my storage, media, synchronization, and backups, along with some other random services. Since all these services are basically my life, I sometimes read about better security practices to replace whatever I...
I went through a similar dilemma. My solution (take with a grain of salt) was to take a 1 month break and learn all of the stuff that I didn’t understand. When I came back, I found that less articles went over my head, and I actually understood them. Just some advice :)
What fonts are the most common on Linux today?
For a long time, I’ve just put on DejaVu fonts and been done with it. Generally good enough Unicode coverage for me. But I know it’s been years since DejaVu’s been updated, and I wonder what’s very common today....
What are some things you wish you had known when switching to Linux?
I start: the most important thing is not the desktop, it’s the package manager.
What's your favorite Linux Desktop software?
For me, it’s hands down Flameshot. The best screenshot tool in the world - I’ve got it hooked up to my PrtScrn key for super easy screenshots....
Systemd-Free Immutable Distro Nitrux 2.9.1 Is Out Powered by Linux Kernel 6.4 (9to5linux.com)
I only get 82% :( How much do you get? (d3ward.github.io)
I get 82% (27 not blocked. I use Firefox ESR with uBlock and Privacy Badger.
what are some advanced linux distros that don't have me compiling everything?
I’ve installed arch Linux and liked it, but lfs and Gentoo would be too time consuming compiling everything and not doing anything during and after install. Are there any distros like arch that don’t have me compiling everything?
Help me with the Creeper in c/canvas!
It’s in the bottom middle
Best chromium browser?
I main Firefox but, want a Chromium browser for Android/Windows that I can use occasionally....
New ideas using Wayland Input Methods (blog.davidedmundson.co.uk)
How to Move from Mastodon to Firefish (wedistribute.org)
Openheimer in programming (i.postimg.cc)
ChatGPT's official Android app is ‘coming soon,’ now on Play Store (9to5google.com)
tl;dr: chatgpt for android is now officially available to register for download in the play store
Kind of a Rant
I love the idea of having privacy in independence from all the tech giants’ services. I have a server at home that hosts my storage, media, synchronization, and backups, along with some other random services. Since all these services are basically my life, I sometimes read about better security practices to replace whatever I...
[i3] latest rice update now without reddit (feddit.de) German
WM: i3...
[XFCE + i3] Works surprisingly well. Expect a blog post about how to do it tomorrow. (lemmy.ml)
What working as an adult would be like according to your third grade writing teacher. (lemmy.ml)
[EXWM] Emacs is love, Emacs is life. (lemmy.ml)
Neon blues. Deepin DE. (i.redd.it)