What about a semi transparent terminal window? When I started out learning linux command line interfaces, it helped having the docs just behind my shell session for reference when all I had was a tiny old laptop. But now I don't bother ricing up my DE anymore. I just want some default window tilling keybindings that work out of the box, and I'm good to go.

[–] Boinketh@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I like visual simplicity. Other than the terminal, I usually maximize all of my windows. I've just gotten good at using alt-tab and win-# to quickly flip between windows as needed.

[–] ruffsl@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Have you tried multiple virtual desktops, or do you prefer to have a single alt-tab stack of windows? I love using a 3x3 grid of desktops, as the special zoning helps me to organize, separate, and spread out my multiple work tasks.

[–] Boinketh@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That sounds really complicated! My daily driver is Windows (I know, I know... I can't give up my games), so I'm not sure that would even be possible for me.

[–] ruffsl@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Windows 11 (and 10?) supports multiple desktops. Only in the shape of a 1xN grid through, like a 1D array. Still handy for multitasking:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/multiple-desktops-in-windows-36f52e38-5b4a-557b-2ff9-e1a60c976434

[–] Boinketh@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, I'm familiar with the multi desktop feature on Windows. I don't really use it because I can't see any advantage over alt-tab for my use case. I meant the 2D grid.

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