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A minimalist desktop environment showing an optimized GTK File Chooser Dialog with custom bookmarks for fast navigation.

Arch/Sway: Manually Hacking the GTK File Chooser for Ultimate Workflow Speed

Learn to manually configure the GTK File Chooser Dialog’s bookmarks and settings in Arch Linux and Sway. Ditch the visual tools for ultimate workflow efficiency.

Two developers successfully using wf-recorder and slurp to capture a specific area of a Sway/Wayland desktop from the terminal.

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.

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.