overview for RodgeGrabTheCat

I'm new to Linux and Fedora Workstation is my first distro. I like it but feel it needs a little tweaking. The screenshot is my desktop as I type this.

I installed "Extension Manager" and the following extensions - "Dash to Dock" and "System Monitor"

Dash to Dock converts the Dash to a Dock with auto hide capability as well as being able to move the dock and change the icon sizes. Not necessary but it is annoying after a while moving the mouse to the dash, expecting it to popup and it doesn't. 'Oh right, now I have to hit that key'
"System Monitor" shows the real time CPU load, memory, swap, upload, and download. I installed this to see how this used laptop, Levono T470s, handles Linux. So far, it's awesome.

Extension Manager also allows me to tweak the built-in system extensions.

"AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support" (that's a mouthful). This one shows minimized app in the top bar.
"Window List" is the bottom bar showing the currently open app.

There are pages full of extensions but I'm happy with what I installed.

"GNOME Tweaks" is another app I'm using. With this I was able to add Maximize and Minimize buttons to any open window (there are many other options) as well as pick a few apps to start with system boot. Normally, ProtonVPN has to be started with a terminal command at each system boot. GT does it for me.

Edit: I recently switched from a Samsung S6 Lite Android tablet with a Logitech keyboard and mouse to a used laptop running Linux.

How can I efficiently delete all cookies, continuously, except certain session cookies in certain specific containers ? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Have you tried two browsers?

One browser for logins that doesn't auto delete data when closed.

My second browser deletes everything, except bookmarks, when I close it.

April was the most intense month yet for Canadians' US-travel boycott in c/buycanadian

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Before retiring, I was looking at converting a van for living in full time. Quartzite, AZ is a popular place with nomads. Now, it's just too risky for a Canadian. Oh well, Trump saved me the trouble of obtaining a passport.

What apps do you use now that you're degoogled? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Currently, Proton Pass's sync has to be forced manually on Android. Proton told me a few weeks ago they are working on a fix.

What apps do you use now that you're degoogled? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

First post on Lemmy but not new to degoogling.

Phone is a Pixel 6a running GrapheneOS for about 2.5 years.

Laptop is a used Lenovo T470s with Linux, Fedora Workstation. Total noob.

1.Email - Proton Unlimited

2.Cloud storage / file sync - Proton Drive / Syncthing

3.Maps & navigation - OSMAnd

4.Search engine - varies but right now it's Brave

Web browser - On my phone I use Ironfox with UBlock Origins on expert mode (deletes all browsing data) and Brave for logins.

On my laptop, LibreWolf with UBlock Origins on expert mode (deletes browsing data) and Firefox for logins.

Ironfox and LibreWolf are sync through Mozilla.

6.Calendar - Fossify Calendar, phone.

7.Contacts management - whatever is stock on GOS

8.Notes / to-do lists - Fossify Notes for reusable checklists. Joplin on both laptop and phone for markdown notes. I used to use Quillpad when I used an android tablet and phone.

9.Office suite (docs, spreadsheets, etc.) LibreOffice on Linux. LibreOffice viewer on my phone.

10.Messaging / chat - Signal

11.Video calling - I don't do video calling but if I did, Signal

12.Social media - Firefox on my Laptop, Brave on my phone. I'm planning on ditching Reddit. RedReader is the app I use on that site.

12b. microblogging - I can't stand microblogging (Twitter, Mastodon, Bluesky)

12c. RSS reader / news - Feeder on my phone

13.Music streaming - I play music stored on my phone with Vanilla.

13b. podcast app - Antenna Pod on my phone. I like CPod on my laptop but it's no longer being updated. I've looked but can't find one I like for Linux that is being updated.

14.Video streaming / YouTube alternative - Freetube on Linux and PipePipe on my phone

15.Password manager - Proton Pass.

16.VPN / DNS / Firewall - ProtonVPN but their Linux app is barebones. Doesn't even have split tunneling.

17.Launcher / Android OS (if you use custom ROMs) - Stock launcher on phone. Extension Manager on my laptop to tweak the desktop for more usability.

18.App store / APKs - From most to least apps installed from that store - Obtainium (usually Github) 22, F-Droid 15, Aurora Store 3, and Accrescent 3.

19.Photo backup / gallery - Photos sync to my laptop with Syncthing, from there I upload to ProtonDrive.

20.Weather - I open Environment Canada local forecast with a browser

21.Smart assistant (if any) - Nope

22.Anything else you’ve replaced? - I use mostly cash in stores. My keyboard is Futo on my phone.

I plan on moving away from Proton if they don't start supporting Linux more. Addy for email aliases, Tuta for mail, and Mullvad for VPN. Not sure about cloud, or if I need it, at the moment.