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Post #3765866

2026-07-12 17:17 UTC

A few more tweaks to the LXQt desktop. Put the menu bar at the top of the screen. Removed the start menu (mainmenu) and Quick Launch. Put the Desktop Switcher on the right side of the bar. I am launching applications with lxqt-runner bound to a shortcut key, 'Super + Space' (so similar to default rofi or drun functionality, but the default built in tool for LXQt). The default keyboard shortcuts for positioning windows are pretty good but assume having the numpad, which I do since I am using this on a desktop with full size keyboard. I modified the keyboard shortcut for 'maximize window' to be 'Super + Begin(keypad)' s that the center of keypad does what I intuitively expect it to for window positioning. Right now I feel very comfy in LXQt. There's just enough for widgets and customization to feel that it is easy to use. Just enough ability to customize, without being overwhelmed with options. It is light and quick. #LXQt #Linux

Replies (2)

  • @oemb1905@gnulinux.social 2026-07-12 17:24

    @matthew@social.retroedge.tech Those m-series are amazing lil machines. This setup looks cherry!

    Open ##3766015

  • @matthew@social.retroedge.tech very nice, I'm still pretty new to using LXQt on lightweight systems and VMs, coming from BunsenLabs. so I barely customize it thus far. but I would like to be able to thwack the super key and type and have it search the menu, etc.

    Open ##3770661