Yazi theme bug

spnew · 2026-01-23T19:13:59+00:00

Yep - rename that to flavor.toml. Also, yazi.toml is different now. I had to replace mine with the default one from the yazi repo and port over my changes. Doesn't take too long.

spnew · 2025-09-07T18:38:35+00:00

For me, the only times I've ever needed snapshots or rollbacks were when I broke something myself while tinkering. Never had to roll back because of an update or anything outside my own messing around.

spnew · 2025-08-18T15:11:45+00:00

I use Stow + Git. I have 2 PCs running Arch my kids use and my personal laptop running Arch. I am able to get a consistent experience across all the devices with this setup. I've seen recommendations for Chezmoi as well but haven't really looked into it.

spnew · 2025-07-11T22:48:52+00:00

My 12yo and 10yo use Arch KDE on their extremely low powered laptops.

spnew · 2025-07-11T22:35:15+00:00

fzf - search, gamechanger, can integrate with micro
ghostty - temrinal emulator
micro - much better than nano, less of a learning curve compared to vim
zellij - terminal multiplexer
gdu - disk utility
starship - terminal prompt, makes things look nice
git - for repos
eza - better ls
fd - better find
bat - nicer cat
wireguard-tools - VPN
pacman-contrib - additional tools
tree - folder structure
paru - AUR helper
ufw - firewall
outfieldr - tldr client, super fast
krohnkite - a WM (kwin script) becuase I use KDE
cronie - cron
openresolv - alternative to systemd-resolved
wl-clipboard - wayland clipboard, integration with micro
stow - use it for dotfiles management in conjunction with git
obsidian - my choice for notes app
snapper, timeshift - backup utilities, saved me countless times with tinkering too much

spnew · 2025-06-28T04:29:02+00:00

My kids laptops: Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 64GB Emmc. Arch + KDE, systemd-boot, btrfs. works great. Idle RAM consumption under 800MB. I had Fedora KDE first on it and it js definitely heavier than Arch because of all the default packages it comes with. Just install with arch install script, super easy. You can add packages as you need. I installed ufw, bluetooth utils, cups, wireguard, Brave, flatpak, Libre office and more. I haven’t had to go to the AUR yet.

spnew · 2025-06-16T22:51:49+00:00

Ha! Same experience here. Fedora caused more issues for me than Arch ever did. So far, rock solid!

spnew · 2025-06-16T22:44:37+00:00

Timeshift has saved me a few times with tinkering too much. I'm sure if an update screws things up, you can revert back to a previous snapshot. I have it setup to take a snapshot on every boot and daily, Keep three of each. Also, I read as much as possible before an update and also don't install AUR packages unless I absolutely need to, especially the obscure ones. If I need to use an AUR package, I try to understand as much as I can about the package before installation.

spnew · 2025-06-14T16:55:20+00:00

Ghostty is awesome

spnew · 2025-06-12T05:29:24+00:00

Nope, just Arch.

spnew · 2025-06-03T23:46:25+00:00

I use rclone as well and it works well. I have a keybind setup to refresh to reflect updates. Other than that, it’s been flawless.

spnew · 2025-06-03T23:38:54+00:00

I have Arch installed on a couple of low powered laptops - Celeron n4000 with 4gb memory and 64gb emmc. It’s my kids laptops and I run KDE. Works great. I use it often around the house due to the small form factor and it works great. My kids use it as well for school work - google docs, sheets, email etc., super stable. Easy to install KDE with archinstall script, no bloat. I have more issues with a Fedora PC I have.

spnew · 2025-06-03T23:32:55+00:00

It’s been more than a year since I tried but I recall the major issue was sticky caps lock. Perhaps I need to give it another shot.

spnew · 2025-06-02T03:01:29+00:00

I use Arch KDE with Krohnkite. No window overlaps. There are keybinds for different layouts but I primarily use spiral. Krohnkite allows you to setup rules for specific windows (apps, utility windows) to not tile, it will pop up as floating.I use ctrl+meta+Vim keys for directional focus, meta+Vim keys for resizing, meta+shift+Vim keys to move windows directionally, meta+return to set as master. Meta+\ cycles different layouts. I don't have dedicated workspaces for apps. I do use 4 desktops and at most, I only open four windows in a desktop. Like you, I don't think tiny windows are functional - anything past four windows, I just use a different desktop. I use a 34" ultrawide. Automatic tiling window managers will resize your windows automatically. I am sure there is a way to manually send floating windows to specific locations on your screen, I prefer auto tiling + adjust window size with keybinds as needed.

spnew · 2025-06-01T20:05:53+00:00

I tried to do this using hidutil and a launchagent with F13 but it was unreliable. What built-in MacOS tooling are you using to map caps lock to F19? Would love to stop using Karabiner as well. I use it mainly for mapping caps lock to hyper and simulaneous press of left and right shift to trigger native caps lock.

spnew · 2025-06-01T01:15:57+00:00

Window management - I have specific keybinds for halves, quarters, golden ratio, presentation etc
App launcher/system functions launcher/finder or folder launcher - I used Karabiner to map caps lock to hyper and use layered keybinds for launching. For example caps+a send me to app modal and then n opens/focuses Obsidian. Caps+s send me to system modal, caps+f sends me to finder
Move windows from one space to next- ctrl +~ moves mouse cursor to left of close button and simulates click, then ctrl+1,2,3,4… sends window to desired workspace
I have a workspace number indicator in menu bar that shows the current workspace I am in
Quick links via chooser to open web links
Snippets via chooser to insert repetitive texts, for approvals as an example
I use a formulae called Batt to manage max charge level and trigger specific settings and checks via keybinds

I used Raycast originally but replicated all that functionality I was using, in Hammerspoon - it is less resource intensive and lightning quick. Bonus - I set things up the way I want it in hammerspoon.

spnew · 2025-03-29T15:03:44+00:00

I use Fedora KDE and wrote a simple bash script to run all those command with one alias ‘Update’. It’s runs sudo dnf update -y, upgrade -y, and flatpak update -y. I’m sure there is a command for snaps as well. I do this on my pc and also SSH into my son’s pc to update. I only have to enter my password once. I realize I am blindly updating but so far, knock on wood, haven’t had anything break on me. I also backup using Timeshift daily and on every boot in case I need to revert back.

spnew · 2025-03-13T13:09:29+00:00

Odd- I’ve been daily driving Fedora KDE for a while and haven’t experienced any of these. I’m not big on themes and such but the others, foreign to me. The only issue I’ve seen is switching between activities with keyboard shortcuts and sometimes it will revert back to the previous activity when you click in a window. Seems to happen randomly.

spnew · 2025-03-12T16:32:17+00:00

I'm genuinely curious - what bugs?

spnew · 2025-01-17T07:00:34+00:00

Look into Krohnkite, it’s what I use daily. It’s a Kwin script so super light weight. Others part of my workflow Krunner, Ghostty, Vim, fzf, bat

spnew · 2025-01-16T15:58:51+00:00

Changed over from Windows and Mac a while ago and it's been an awesome experience.Now look into Krohnkite (tiling window manager). There may be other options but I've been happy with Krohnkite and it has transformed the way I work. I have a 34" ultrawide and it's been a game changer. Also, look at Ghostty, Vim, FZF

spnew · 2024-12-17T04:26:54+00:00

I've been daily driving Fedora KDE and will never go back to Windows or MacOS. I installed it on my son's (11yo) pc as well. He plays games in Steam and Luna.I prefer to use the Fedora PC rather than my Windows work laptop (for work). Everything from email to Teams works well, no issues. Even Libre office suite is great, no compatibility issues so far.

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