Sway | Cyber Security & Linux | Murat Kurkoglu

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.

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.

Abstract digital art representing the focused and controlled environment of a minimalist Arch Linux and Sway system.

Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System

Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System Your computer is your most important tool. But is it working for you, or are you working for it? For years, I felt trapped in a digital world designed by others. Bloated operating systems, constant notifications, and graphical interfaces that valued flashy animations over raw efficiency. I was a passive user in a system I didn’t control. This is the story of how I stopped being a user and became an architect, by building a minimalist workstation with Arch Linux and Sway. ...