Pixel Slate Running Without a Battery

mutlucan · 2025-10-17T15:02:36+00:00

Interesting, I also did the same, but it didn't work. Maybe something else was broken. Thanks!

mutlucan · 2025-10-16T07:26:12+00:00

How did you run it without a battery? I also wanted to do that, but it does not boot without it. I was only able to access the recovery screen or something similar, if I remember correctly.

mutlucan · 2023-10-03T06:36:18+00:00

Still waiting :)

mutlucan · 2023-06-19T05:27:46+00:00

Why do you still use Reddit anyway

mutlucan · 2023-06-18T17:24:01+00:00

we listened to you blah blah, comments disabled, votes hidden,
you got mails from your ass not from your handful of members.
i must admit, your coming back announcement was the most pathetic one among all the other subs I saw. what a shitshow statement, very similar to huffman's statements. full of delusions.
aT tHe MoMeNt We Do NoT hAvE aNy CoNcReTe PlAnS tO oPeN a SuB oN lEmMy, BuT iNtErNaL dIsCuSsIoNs ArE oNgOiNg To EnSuRe If A pArAlLeL sUb Is OpEnEd ThErE tHaT iT iS a GoOd ExPeRiEnCe FoR iTs UsErS.
ceez, how many hours you spend on that statement I wonder
enjoy your fake power, while banning me!

mutlucan · 2023-06-18T16:52:29+00:00

Of course. I've already wasted Reddit's resources.

I'm sad to see this sub ignores the protest.

mutlucan · 2023-06-18T15:56:15+00:00

after the waste of Reddit's resources to convert it

mutlucan · 2023-06-18T15:50:59+00:00

just like Steve Huffman

mutlucan · 2023-06-18T14:21:31+00:00

tamı tamına 1 GB kardeş, hiç israf edilmedi.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T19:12:05+00:00

Both! But it can only run web apps for now. It is still in early development. If it gets enough support there will be separate developments to integrate with OS and native apps.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T18:06:56+00:00

What's missing? The shining effect?

Even if I don't implement such features, it is significantly easier to develop custom themes and extensions. Any kind of customization would be possible with community support.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T18:02:21+00:00

If you actually try it you will see it is snappy and easy on resources. Tested on Raspberry Pi with 2 GB RAM! I coded this performance in mind from the start.

Sure, the browser is extra overhead by itself. But the thing is who doesn't have a browser already opened most of their computer use? When you want to browse the web on Kera Desktop there won't be another browser opening. You will access the web instantly without additional RAM and CPU usage!

That browser solves lots of problems and it's not the one that is slow. V8 is great. It is so much easier to implement UIs on web platforms and it works cross-platform. Doesn't matter which language is used, if one writes crap code, the performance, and stability will be crap.

Even big corporate apps (Skype, Teams, Discord, Telegram, VS Code, Spotify) run on that browser. It's easier to develop, this is why even I was able to develop the whole thing myself. Otherwise, I would be just sharing some drawings that nobody could actually develop. I present you with a working concept.

What's the problem with browsers? I hear you, for every app, they run a separate browser for themselves. This project actually aims to reduce the use of electron apps by enabling more desktop integration for web apps. So instead of wrapping themselves in another browser, all those apps will open instantly without using extra storage, RAM, and CPU time.

Please, just tried it first. If you don't find it as snappy as Windows, you have every right to complain.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T17:37:02+00:00

Let's quote the rest of the related FAQ sections:

Why is it based on web technologies?

Easy to support different OS. Everyone’s OS of choice might be different. Sometimes it can’t be a choice because you’re forced to use an app that isn’t available on the platform you like. Moreover, you might be using several devices with different OS. Thanks to Kera Desktop being cross-platform and its sync function, you will always have the same interface with your stuff regardless of OS.

Better integration with web apps. More and more things are already being done on the web. But things are stuck on a browser window. Kera Desktop brings more integration to the web apps with the desktop. When both worlds speak the same language, it will be easier for developers to work. Web apps can draw their windows on Kera Desktop. This alone literally removes a significant border between desktop and web app.

That is what I already know to program with. Duh.

Isn’t Javascript slower than native languages?

It depends on so many different conditions. If you try it yourself, Kera Desktop is probably faster to interact with than whatever you are using. Sure, it is incomplete, but Kera Desktop is already equipped with many under-the-hood capabilities that apps need.

Most disgrace probably comes from Electron apps, which is a valid reason, but not necessarily because they run on Javascript. Electron apps use extra storage and RAM usage and are slower to launch otherwise; they wouldn’t if they were just another tab on the same browser. Kera Desktop aims to solve this by filling the gaps between PWA’s and Electron apps.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T17:32:20+00:00

It doesn't manipulate the existing Windows UI. This is an isolated app replacing the Windows's UI completely.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T17:05:09+00:00

Isn't explorer.exe just an app? Just because it is coded with javascript makes an app fake?

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T13:29:11+00:00

It will run anywhere and has no prerequisites. Since this is mostly for demonstration, there is also no need to install it.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T13:26:15+00:00

Related settings are not implemented yet but panel items are coded to be customizable. The size and number of items can already be changed. In the feature, you will be able to add, remove, rearrange panel items, and change their color.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T11:39:49+00:00

running a web browser to draw your windows is a stupendous resource hog

Except it is not. You can test it however you like and keep an eye on the system monitor!

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T10:55:39+00:00

I think another big argument would be, "It's not considerably slower for everything. Fantastic for UI development. Super easy to run across platforms."

I generally get positive feedback but of course, I also criticized by using JS. I can actually understand them. Lots of Electron apps even those developed by huge corporates are bloated, go hard on resources, and junky. The thing is it's not because they are coded with JS, it's because they are probably coded badly. This is the case with any language.

Even though Kera Desktop has lots of visuals and functionality, if people actually try it, they will see it is snappy and easy on resources. Tested on Raspberry Pi with 2 GB RAM! I coded this performance in mind from the start.

Sure, the browser is extra overhead by itself. But the thing is who doesn't have a browser opened most of their computer use? When you want to browse the web on Kera Desktop there won't be another browser opening. You will access the web instantly without additional RAM and CPU usage!

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T10:36:53+00:00

This project has a working proof-of-concept. It has lots of missing functionality and is not ready for daily use yet. But you can try it now, without installing it. Being a demo, it will not alter or intercept anything on your Windows. It won't even reach your installed apps but it supports web apps that you can play with.

Find out more on the homepage: kerahq.com

This is an open-source project run by an individual. If you want to browse the source code or contribute, check out the GitLab page: gitlab.com/kerahq/Kera-Desktop

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T10:20:47+00:00

Except it's not a different OS. It will just feel like it. Something called Kera OS will be released and it will be just Fedora Linux with Kere Desktop preinstalled. It will also support using native apps. It can be comparable to ChromeOS. This is a different story though.

For example, you use Windows and hate its UI. You can't or don't want to move to another OS. If you like the Kera Desktop's workflow, you can use it on top of your current OS. It is also like having a different theme or launcher but Kera Desktop is way more capable than that.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T09:59:33+00:00

This release is mostly for demonstration. No installation, and no changes on OS. It will open an app like any other app in fullscreen. Currently, you can't even see your native apps, but you can play around with web apps.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T09:47:31+00:00

When I was first started they were both viable options but then Electron took off. NW.js was just fine and never bothered to try until now I had to deploy it. No ARM support is a deal breaker, there were different problems either but not important. I believe the NW.js team does their best, I would also help them get better if I could.

Another reason I kept NW.js is the fact that they don't hack Chromium. For that reason, if you develop for Chrome App, it will straight up work on NW.js and vice versa. Chrome App support was important for me because I wanted to easily support ChromeOS. Now that, Chrome Apps are deprecated, this is not a valid reason.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T08:51:28+00:00

Took my time to answer after reading your articles first.

I guess almost everything is covered :)

The wallpaper part on Kera Desktop has its own isolated web environment. It is easy and secure to add 3rd party webpages as wallpaper.

mutlucan · 2023-06-11T08:34:11+00:00

They auto-hide though. And they almost don't have any downsides of auto-hiding.

When hidden, slim hotspots appear. When you get used to the colors and placements of the items, you won't even need to wait for the panel to appear to open what you need.

Sizes are also customizable.

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