GUI-less Screen Capture: The wf-recorder/slurp Guide for Sway

Dive into the terminal-only method for perfect screen recording on Arch Linux and Sway/Wayland. Learn to use wf-recorder and slurp for selected-area video capture.

October 27, 2025 · 5 min · Murat Kurkoglu

Mastering Terminal GIF Screencasts on Arch Linux Sway

I mastered creating high-quality, lightweight GIFs from screen recordings on my Arch Linux Sway/Wayland setup, using terminal tools wf-recorder and optimized ffmpeg commands.

October 27, 2025 · 5 min · Murat Kurkoglu

Ditch the GUI: Mastering PipeWire Audio in Arch CLI

I detail my full transition from Pavucontrol to CLI-only audio management on Arch Linux with Sway/PipeWire, using WirePlumber rules and wpctl for a minimal workflow.

October 27, 2025 · 7 min · Murat Kurkoglu

FEH to SWAYIMG: Mastering Visual Workflow on Sway/Wayland

My deep dive into moving from X11’s FEH to Wayland-native SWAYIMG on Arch Linux. Learn the Grim + Slurp terminal method for clean, fast screen capture.

October 27, 2025 · 6 min · Murat Kurkoglu

Fedora Sway Spin vs. Arch: The True Cost of Wayland Control

I compared the ready-to-use Fedora Sway Spin with my custom Arch Sway setup. Discover the critical differences in stability, performance, and the cost of total control.

October 27, 2025 · 7 min · Murat Kurkoglu

Taming The Glare: Force Dark Mode On All Websites In Chrome

Learn the secret Chrome flag, “Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents,” to force a dark theme on any website, including platforms like Google Analytics, reducing eye strain.

October 27, 2025 · 7 min · Murat Kurkoglu