Blogs

Two developers proudly displaying a high-quality GIF screencast created via `wf-recorder` and `ffmpeg` on Arch Linux.

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.

A terminal window open on a minimal Linux desktop showing successful PipeWire configuration commands.

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.

Developers celebrating a functional Wayland terminal workflow with Sway, Grim, and Slurp.

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.

Comparing the stability of Fedora Sway Spin against a custom Arch Linux Wayland installation.

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.

A side-by-side comparison of a blinding white website versus the same site rendered in a comfortable dark mode.

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.

Two developers succeed in fixing a persistent Linux dark mode theme conflict using the terminal.

Achieving Seamless, System-Wide Dark Mode on Arch Linux with Sway (Wayland): The Definitive Terminal Guide

A deep, terminal-focused guide on fixing persistent dark mode conflicts in Arch Linux/Sway (Wayland). Learn to unify GTK 2, 3, 4, and Firefox/LibreWolf themes perfectly.