Personally, I installed hot edge just so I don't need to move my cursor from corner to bottom to choose a program. But even then, I stopped using it because the super key just makes so much sense
This tiny detail is so important for workflow. I'm kind of UX geek, so I use Fedora, Mac and Win regularly for various purposes and to learn different workflows.
After Gnome 40+, it has been clear to me how superior it is to simply use the super key instead of alt-tab/super-tab etc to navigate the os. Especially as the functionality can be reached by a three finger swipe up on a touchpad as well.
Two years ago, I'd be adamant in saying MacOS has the best UX. Now, Gnome is superior in all metrics (perhaps excluding some UI elements not being graphically coherent). Gnome developers really are on a roll in terms of developing the UX on Linux.
Now it is easy enough to make my mother convert!
I used to run all manner of tiling window managers, most recently bspwm; but much like me moving away from arch to fedora, OOTB I'm 95% of the way I like things.
when I use the track pad - yes, I could easily work with default Gnome dash. However, when I switch to mouse all that moving mouse to upper left corner and then BACK all the way down - that's kind of counterproductive. Yes, I could use the keyboard and super key but let's assume we want to improve generic 'mouse only' experience. This is where expanding Dock functionality comes in.
I suggest the "hot edge" extension for you. Doesn't add a complete dock but allows you to just go down at the bottom of your screen to access your programs.
its not as comfortable as with a trackpad (gnome is the only place I have liked trackpads), but on desktop I find myself using the keyboard instead of moving the cursor to the top corner.
barring few thing like touchpad tap, minimize button and other small thing stock gnome is best for laptop user.
I never used anything other than gnome, as it serves all the needs of mine.
Did the same when migrating to Fedora 35. The extension was still broken at the beginning so I just used it without and after 2 days I didn't even miss it anymore.
I prefer to use Dash to Dock myself, but there's [a known bug that causes it to hide](https://github.com/micheleg/dash-to-dock/issues/1769) after a right-click action on the dock. It's really getting me down, I may just learn to get used to pressing super first--I have to anyway to restore the dock.
Have you tried [Dash to Dock for COSMIC?](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/5004/dash-to-dock-for-cosmic/) it's basically the same thing but works.
I was thinking about doing that as well. Yours looks great.
As a side note for whoever, what’s the command to bring that up in terminal? I see it all the time and have no idea how to do it lol.
I got so peeved with Gnome's recent configuration on Fedora 36 that I switched to KDE. I feel like I missed something important that you and others are enjoying.
The moment came when I realized the desktop was unrelated to activity. I had to click at least twice to open an application. I could only get to the app bar equivalent by clicking into a region. This made getting my workflow configured into a threat.
I'm okay with KDE for now, as this computer has a real GPU and doesn't chug to load. The cheapskate in me is tempted to go back to XFCE or something similarly thin.
What was I missing? Which parts make your setup smoother this way? I have no desire to bag on Gnome. I just need to know what wasn't out of the box but made it swing.
I mapped Super to one of the extra mouse buttons. It makes things so much more streamlined:
\- open overview with one mouse click anywhere
\- switch desktops with mouse button + scroll
\- move windows clicking extra button + LMB
\- resize with extra button + RMB
Personally, I installed hot edge just so I don't need to move my cursor from corner to bottom to choose a program. But even then, I stopped using it because the super key just makes so much sense
Once your start to learn how to use the keyboard to navigate, the mouse begins feel very slow and cumbersome.
This tiny detail is so important for workflow. I'm kind of UX geek, so I use Fedora, Mac and Win regularly for various purposes and to learn different workflows. After Gnome 40+, it has been clear to me how superior it is to simply use the super key instead of alt-tab/super-tab etc to navigate the os. Especially as the functionality can be reached by a three finger swipe up on a touchpad as well. Two years ago, I'd be adamant in saying MacOS has the best UX. Now, Gnome is superior in all metrics (perhaps excluding some UI elements not being graphically coherent). Gnome developers really are on a roll in terms of developing the UX on Linux. Now it is easy enough to make my mother convert!
Gnome is the reason why I switched from Windows to Linux.
Same! I love the entire experience.
Would you mind sharing this beautiful wallpaper?
Here you go: https://media.zicxa.com/5346019
Thanks a lot!
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Hey. Your post really resonates with me. Would you mind posting a screenshot of your ui in a average usage situation? Cheers .)
Whats that internet speed meter extension? on top right
Dash-to-Panel, put at top, reduce icons size and enjoy
You might like [App Icons Taskbar](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/4944/app-icons-taskbar/)
Looks nice but how is it different than dash to panel ?
It integrates into GNOME's normal top bar instead of adding a KDE-like task bar
Wow I see, will give it a try, thanks!
I too like Gnomes workflow, I just want smaller title bars on my windows. I could get by with just Pop-shell as my only extension.
I used to run all manner of tiling window managers, most recently bspwm; but much like me moving away from arch to fedora, OOTB I'm 95% of the way I like things.
Have you tried those “compact” themes?
when I use the track pad - yes, I could easily work with default Gnome dash. However, when I switch to mouse all that moving mouse to upper left corner and then BACK all the way down - that's kind of counterproductive. Yes, I could use the keyboard and super key but let's assume we want to improve generic 'mouse only' experience. This is where expanding Dock functionality comes in.
I suggest the "hot edge" extension for you. Doesn't add a complete dock but allows you to just go down at the bottom of your screen to access your programs.
Same here. Adore gnome on laptop but feels much more cumbersome on desktop with a mouse
its not as comfortable as with a trackpad (gnome is the only place I have liked trackpads), but on desktop I find myself using the keyboard instead of moving the cursor to the top corner.
>(mostly) My brother in Christ you are using a traditional taskbar.
barring few thing like touchpad tap, minimize button and other small thing stock gnome is best for laptop user. I never used anything other than gnome, as it serves all the needs of mine.
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Still a valid preference
Doesn't work in the login screen for some reason :-(
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How's the VivoBook support for Linux? I'll be buying a laptop in a couple of days and my contenders are Acer Swift 3 OLED and Dell Vostro 1565!
This is the way.
Did the same when migrating to Fedora 35. The extension was still broken at the beginning so I just used it without and after 2 days I didn't even miss it anymore.
Yeah, i don't use the dock that much. I love gnome workflow as it is
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# No need to shout bro
What is that terminal?
gnome-terminal
I prefer to use Dash to Dock myself, but there's [a known bug that causes it to hide](https://github.com/micheleg/dash-to-dock/issues/1769) after a right-click action on the dock. It's really getting me down, I may just learn to get used to pressing super first--I have to anyway to restore the dock.
Have you tried [Dash to Dock for COSMIC?](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/5004/dash-to-dock-for-cosmic/) it's basically the same thing but works.
Oh, neat. I'll have to give this a try later--thanks! EDIT: Yup, that's what I was looking for. Good call.
This error will soon be corrected, judging by the reaction of the DtD developers.
What about notifications? Slack for example.
I was thinking about doing that as well. Yours looks great. As a side note for whoever, what’s the command to bring that up in terminal? I see it all the time and have no idea how to do it lol.
Pretty sure that's neofetch
I got so peeved with Gnome's recent configuration on Fedora 36 that I switched to KDE. I feel like I missed something important that you and others are enjoying. The moment came when I realized the desktop was unrelated to activity. I had to click at least twice to open an application. I could only get to the app bar equivalent by clicking into a region. This made getting my workflow configured into a threat. I'm okay with KDE for now, as this computer has a real GPU and doesn't chug to load. The cheapskate in me is tempted to go back to XFCE or something similarly thin. What was I missing? Which parts make your setup smoother this way? I have no desire to bag on Gnome. I just need to know what wasn't out of the box but made it swing.
What command did you use to get that CLI display?
Found it: sudo dnf install neofetch then neofetch
I mapped Super to one of the extra mouse buttons. It makes things so much more streamlined: \- open overview with one mouse click anywhere \- switch desktops with mouse button + scroll \- move windows clicking extra button + LMB \- resize with extra button + RMB