By default, FunOS provides a clean desktop without icons or application shortcuts. JWM manages the windows and desktop menu, while Nitrogen restores the desktop wallpaper when you log in. However, users who prefer a more traditional desktop experience can use SpaceFM as the desktop manager. This allows application shortcuts to be placed directly on the […]
Many keyboards include special media keys for controlling audio playback and system volume. Among the most useful are the volume control keys, which let you increase, decrease, or mute the sound without opening a menu or adjusting the volume manually. In this guide, you will learn what volume control keys are and how to enable […]
Resizing application windows with the mouse can sometimes be difficult in FunOS because the window borders are very narrow. By default, the border width is set to 1 pixel, leaving only a small area that you can click and drag. You can make windows easier to resize by increasing the border width in your active […]
Dark mode can make the FunOS desktop more comfortable to use, especially at night or in low-light environments. It also gives windows, menus, applications, and the login screen a more consistent dark appearance. FunOS does not provide a single switch that changes every part of the system at once. Instead, you can create a complete […]
Note: This article was written for older FunOS releases that use the Ubiquity installer. FunOS 26.04 LTS now uses the Calamares installer, so the cursor display issue described in this article may no longer apply to the latest release. Understanding the FunOS Boot Menu When you first boot a USB stick containing FunOS, you will […]
Desktop notifications provide real-time alerts and updates on various system events, such as network status changes, battery warnings, or software notifications. In FunOS, notifications can be enabled by installing a notification daemon. This guide will walk you through the process of enabling desktop notifications in FunOS using notification-daemon. What Are Desktop Notifications? Desktop notifications are […]
The LightDM background is the image displayed behind the login screen when you start FunOS. You can replace the default background with another FunOS wallpaper or a custom image stored on your computer. This guide explains how to change the LightDM login screen background using the LightDM GTK Greeter Settings application. Step 1: Open a […]
When you connect an external or portable hard drive to FunOS, the File Manager may occasionally be unable to mount one of its partitions. Instead of displaying the files stored on the drive, it may show an error similar to the following: This guide explains how to use GNOME Disks to review and reset the […]
Flatpak provides another way to install applications on FunOS, especially when an application is unavailable from the Ubuntu repositories or its developer does not provide a compatible .deb package. In this guide, you will learn how to install Flatpak, add the Flathub repository, install and run Flatpak applications, and manage installed applications. The guide also […]
AppImage is a portable application format that lets you run Linux applications without installing them through the system package manager. It is particularly useful when an application is unavailable in the Ubuntu repositories or when you want to try a newer version without changing system files. This guide explains how to download, prepare, run, and […]