Pages with tag gnome

Configuring X Window System using the xorg.conf file

About xorg.conf Traditionally, the xorg.conf file is used to configure an Xorg display server. In Fedora (where an Xorg display server is configured instead of the default Wayland) the X… Read more

Configuring Xorg as the default GNOME session

Wayland is the default GNOME display server, and has been the default in Fedora since Fedora 25. However, users may still need to use the older Xorg display server for… Read more

CUPS – Known Issues

Here are several known issues, which arise with certain circumstances, and there isn’t general solution or upstream didn’t want to add the solution to its project: cups-browsed Cannot print due… Read more

CUPS – Printing and Scanning Terminology

Printing Print queue Abstraction unit in CUPS for a printer - it has a device uri, which represents connection to the device, and can exist with classic driver (PPD file… Read more

CUPS – Useful Tricks

How to install a print queue The fact whether you have to install a printer or not depends on several things: what is the device you want to install -… Read more

Disabling the GNOME automatic screen locking

In the interest of safety and privacy, the GNOME automatic screen lock is enabled by default. When the screen locks after a period of inactivity, you must enter your password… Read more

Displaying a User Prompt on the GNOME Login Screen

To show a user prompt instead of a list of users on the GNOME login screen, open a terminal and perform the following steps: Create a file for the GNOME… Read more

Setting a key shortcut to run an application in GNOME

If you frequently use a certain application, you can set a keyboard shortcut to quickly launch that application on GNOME. This example shows how to set a key shortcut to… Read more

GNOME Shell extensions

From the website: "GNOME Shell extensions are small pieces of code written by third party developers that modify the way GNOME works. (If you are familiar with Chrome Extensions or… Read more

Managing keyboard shortcuts for running an application in GNOME

Adding keyboard shortcuts for custom applications in GNOME This section describes how to add a keyboard shortcut for starting a custom application in GNOME. Procedure Open Settings and choose the… Read more