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Tutorial: How to use the KWin Window Manager with Xfce

By Andrew Powell 06/02/2014 Tutorials

Is Xfce's default window manager (Xfwm4) getting you down? Not enough effects for your fancy? Or perhaps it's giving you that infamous screen tearing with the lack of OpenGL VSync? There's plenty of alternatives out there, but had you considered KDE's compositing window manager, KWin? It can be…

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10 Useful Free and Open Source Network Configuration Management Tools

Discover 10 essential free and open source network configuration management tools to streamline your network operations and enhance efficiency.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 20th, 2025

Discover the latest in Linux news with the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for July 20th, 2025. Stay updated on trends, releases, and community highlights.

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KDE Plasma 6.5 Introduces Long-Awaited Rounded Bottom Corners

Discover the exciting new features of KDE Plasma 6.5, including the highly anticipated rounded bottom corners that enhance your desktop experience.

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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 29 (Jul 14 – 20, 2025)

Discover the latest in the Linux world with our Weekly Wrap-Up for Week 29 (Jul 14 – 20, 2025). Stay informed on news, updates, and trends.

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11 Best Free and Open Source Mind Mapping Software

Discover the 11 best free and open source mind mapping software options to enhance your creativity and organization. Start mapping your ideas today!

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Debian 13 Set to Launch on August 9

Debian 13 (Trixie) is scheduled for release on August 9, featuring KDE Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS.

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FFmpeg: Powerful Multimedia Processing Tool (Installation + Usage)

FFmpeg (a.k.a. Fast Forward MPEG) is a robust, free, and open-source framework packed with a vast suite of libraries and programs for handling basic to advanced multimedia processing.

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Firefly AIBOX-3588S Embedded Fanless PC: Power Consumption

This is a multi-part blog looking at the Firefly AIBOX-3588S Mini PC running Linux.

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Incus 6.15 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released

Incus 6.15 is out now with OCI registry auth, webhook logging, markdown CLI output, and improved VM memory handling.

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RustDesk 1.4.1 Remote Desktop Adds Terminal and Stylus Support

RustDesk 1.4.1, an open-source remote desktop app, adds terminal access, stylus support, OTP login, and IPv6 punch.

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