Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014)

Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014) by aliceryhl on Monday November 16, 2020 @02:58AM (#25109240)

My Linux computer uses a tiling-based window manager, and damn, I could never go back. The workspaces concept they use is infinitely superior to alt-tab.

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Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014) by _hao on Monday November 16, 2020 @03:20AM (#25109365)

Windows has virtual desktops with Win + Alt + Tab to show the options and then you can switch with Win + Alt + Left/Right arrow. Also you can tile your apps in every corner/side you want or size? I use a 43" Dell 4k monitor and it even comes with software (Dell Display Manager) to manage all these options.

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Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014) by _Microft on Monday November 16, 2020 @05:07AM (#25110054)

Microsoft has revived the good old PowerToys as well. It now includes a FancyZones utility that allows to define zones that windows can automatically snap into while dragging them (while holding a key). It also has a setting to overwrite the Win+Arrow key functionality to move windows between these "fancy zones" instead.

Maybe this is interesting for you?

https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases

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Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014) by _hao on Monday November 16, 2020 @08:18AM (#25111253)

That sounds interesting! Thanks for bringing this to my attention I'll definitely check it out!

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Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014) by aliceryhl on Friday November 20, 2020 @08:46AM (#25160376)

Well it's better than alt-tab, but if it relies on arrow keys, it's not ideal. Being able to go directly to any workspace with a dedicated key combo is the best option.

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