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Need GNOME tips (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml to c/technology@lemmygrad.ml

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I installed Bazzite on my "gaming laptop" yesterday and opted for the GNOME variant. I was wondering if any seasoned GNOMErs have any advice for using it.

A problem that I have is that GNOME doesn't tell me how many and which windows are open. The indicators for open windows are on the dock at the bottom and the dock is only visible if I press the Mod key which shows the activities overview. Any tips for making the state of windows more apparent?

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[–] LittleFellaNamedBoof@hexbear.net 2 points 2 days ago

I use Gnome and have for awhile. It is best used very differently from a windows style DE. If you want to see everything that is open take three fingers and swipe up on the track pad. Glance at activities, and then swipe down again to return to what you were doing. or click on something to switch tasks. I mainly use the bar at the bottom to launch applications I use a lot. It's not something I use to switch tasks.

For organization I'd reccomend using multiple desktops. You can swipe three fingers right to get to a fresh one and open things there then swipe back and forth between them easily. It's a very different experience to something like KDE and isn't for everyone.

As for extensions I'd reccomend getting: Blur My Shell AppINdicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support AlwaysShowTitlesInOverview Coverflow AltTab JustPerfection Lock screen Background Weather O'Clock

These give you a lot of customizaton options and make it look nicer imo.

If you are not a fan of the big gesture focus (it really is more like a mobile OS) then you might think about simply switching to a different DE. It's easy to install one and you can log out and switch over without reinstalling your distro. KDE is much more of a traditional desktop OS and similar to Windows. I personally love the way Gnome is but I get it isn't for everyone.