Short guide showing how to make the Kate text editor in the Plasma desktop environment save work sessions by using a startup configuration override| www.dedoimedo.com
The Linux escapade continues. Here's my long-term usage review and report 9 of the Slimbook Executive laptop, with Kubuntu 22.04 LTS as the operating system, covering major issues with printing, remaining firmware-related glitches, application-related bugs like GwenView crash on image resize, forms and RTL language support in Okular and smartphone mounting in Dolphin, excellent ergonomics, good speed and feel, other observations, future plans, and more. Have fun.| Dedoimedo RSS
Here's a fresh review of Kubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, tested on a laptop with hybrid Intel-Nvidia graphics and 4K display, covering installation with encryption, look and feel, customization, everyday usability, proprietary drivers setup, PRIME profiles configuration, performance and responsiveness, comparison to early experience with this distro on this system, various small bugs, other observations, and more. Take a look.| Dedoimedo RSS
Detailed review of Plasma 6.4 desktop environment, covering look and feel, new dark theme, numerous ergonomic regressions, significant problems with basic font rendering and raw performance in a Wayland session on a system with integrated AMD graphics, superior X11 session behavior, problems with Discover and software management, various issues and bugs in the underlying KDE neon platform - installer inconsistency, disappearing icons, default browser configuration, repeatable Samba connectivi...| www.dedoimedo.com
Oh, I think you gonna love today's article! I've made this fairly long, detailed analysis of idle and loaded system performance benchmarks on a laptop with Intel processor and hybrid Intel and Nvidia graphics running Kubuntu 24.04 and Plasma 5.X session, covering Wayland and X11 with compositing on and off scenarios, including idle desktop, 4K 60FPS video playback in VLC and WebGL Aquarium simulation in Firefox, measuring power usage, GPU utilization, CPU load, temperatures, general usability...| Dedoimedo RSS
Here's something nice. And by that, I mean, not. This is my periodic review of Windows 11 following June 2024 patching, including a long and messy update process with failed updates and version 24H2 installation and setup, privacy baseline, new unwanted uninstallable apps, removal of said apps from a Linux session, AI components, optional components, numerous issues in the Administrator account like messed up visuals, missing save dialog windows and right-click functionality, unsuccessful sys...| Dedoimedo RSS
Three or five or more? I've written an article explaining the system update and security implications for Kubuntu 22.04 LTS past the April 2025 three-year support date, including inaccurate upgrade notification popup, apt architecture overview, third-party repositories, snaps, other software sources, Expanded Security Maintenance pro offering, essential differences between Ubuntu and Kubuntu, practical examples from previous releases, some other tips and tricks, and more. Enjoy.| Dedoimedo RSS