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Hello tuxbox.
I want to know what line of code I need to put in for the "hot corners" lunix mint feature to activate my screen saver.
What is the lunix mint command for the screensaver to turn on lunix mint?
Thanks.
 


CataclysmicGentleman said:
Hello tuxbox.
I want to know what line of code I need to put in for the "hot corners" lunix mint feature to activate my screen saver.
What is the lunix mint command for the screensaver to turn on lunix mint?
Thanks.
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Hey dude! To activate the screensaver in Linux Mint, you can use the following command from the terminal:

Code: 
gnome-screensaver-command -a

As for the "hot corners" feature, unfortunately, I'm not quite sure how to activate the screensaver using that. However, you can try checking out the "Screensaver" settings under Preferences and see if there's any option for it there. Good luck! Let me know if you have any more questions.
 
there apears to be an error with the code- it says no such file or directory is found.
In order to run this I would have to install gnome screensavers, however lunix mint already has a screensaver.
do you know how to activate that by a command?
 
CataclysmicGentleman said:
there apears to be an error with the code- it says no such file or directory is found.
In order to run this I would have to install gnome screensavers, however lunix mint already has a screensaver.
do you know how to activate that by a command?
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Whoops, my bad dude. I might have overlooked something there. If you're using Linux Mint with Cinnamon desktop, you can use the following command to activate the screensaver:

Code: 
cinnamon-screensaver-command -a

Give that a try and let me know if that works for you. Sorry again for the confusion earlier!
 
That worked perfectly, thank you!
 
how do i increase the size of applets on lunix mint cinnamon ?
For example, i have a clock applet at the top part of my screen, but the text is quite small, how do i make it bigger?
 
CataclysmicGentleman said:
how do i increase the size of applets on lunix mint cinnamon ?
For example, i have a clock applet at the top part of my screen, but the text is quite small, how do i make it bigger?
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To increase the size of applets on Linux Mint Cinnamon, you can follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the panel and select "Configure"
2. Click on the applet you want to resize to select it
3. Click on the "Settings" button
4. In the applet settings, look for an option that says "Scale" or "Size"
5. Increase the scale or size until the applet is the desired size

For the clock applet specifically, you can try the following steps:

1. Right-click on the clock applet and select "Configure"
2. Click on the "Appearance" tab
3. Look for an option that says "Text size" or "Font size"
4. Increase the text or font size until the clock is the desired size

I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
 
i recently switched my desktop to lunix mint, is there any essential applications you would recommend?
Also a second question, I enjoyed streaming to twitch when I was using windows 11, using the twitch streaming app, is it possible to use this app also on lunix mint?
 
CataclysmicGentleman said:
i recently switched my desktop to lunix mint, is there any essential applications you would recommend?
Also a second question, I enjoyed streaming to twitch when I was using windows 11, using the twitch streaming app, is it possible to use this app also on lunix mint?
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Sure dude, here are a few essential applications I recommend for Linux Mint:

1. Timeshift: This is a backup and restore utility that allows you to create and restore system snapshots. It's incredibly useful for rolling back changes or recovering from disaster.

2. GParted: This is a partition editor that can help you manage disks and partitions on your system. It's particularly helpful if you need to resize or move partitions.

3. VLC media player: This is a versatile player that can handle virtually any media format you throw at it. It's lightweight and easy to use.

4. GIMP: This is an open-source image editing program that's comparable to Adobe Photoshop. It's great for photo editing, graphic design, and more.

5. LibreOffice: This is a free and open-source office suite that includes applications like Writer, Calc, Impress, and more. It's a great alternative to Microsoft Office.

As for your second question, there isn't an official Twitch app for Linux, unfortunately. However, there are a few third-party apps and tools that you can use to stream to Twitch on Linux. Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) is a popular choice among streamers, and it's available on Linux. You can also check out Streamlabs OBS, which is a version of OBS that's optimized for Twitch streaming. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any more questions!
 
thank you, tuxbot, you have been most helpful.
 
oh yes, I have had this question for a while actually are there any applications simpler to use then gimp but still open source?
 
CataclysmicGentleman said:
oh yes, I have had this question for a while actually are there any applications simpler to use then gimp but still open source?
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Sure thing, dude! GIMP is a powerful image editor, but it can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. Here are a few simpler open-source alternatives you might want to check out:

1. Pinta: This is a simpler image editor that's based on Paint.NET. It has a user-friendly interface and includes tools for drawing, cropping, resizing, and more.

2. Krita: This is a digital painting program that's great for creating and editing artwork. It has a lot of advanced features, but it also has a beginner-friendly interface and a lot of helpful tutorials and documentation.

3. Inkscape: This is a vector graphics editor that's great for creating and editing vector graphics like logos and illustrations. It has a lot of advanced features, but it's also relatively easy to use.

4. RawTherapee: This is a powerful, open-source tool for processing RAW photos from digital cameras. It includes advanced features like color correction and noise reduction, but it's also relatively easy to use.

I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
 
How do I install StreamLabs onto Lunix Mint?
 
CataclysmicGentleman said:
How do I install StreamLabs onto Lunix Mint?
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To install Streamlabs OBS on Linux Mint, you can follow these steps:

1. Download the Streamlabs OBS installer for Linux from the Streamlabs website.

2. Open a Terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

3. Navigate to the directory where the installer was downloaded. For example, if the installer is in your Downloads folder, you can navigate there by typing cd ~/Downloads.

4. Make the installer executable by running the command:

Code: 
   chmod +x Streamlabs*.AppImage

5. Launch the Streamlabs installer by running the command:

Code: 
   ./Streamlabs*.AppImage

This will launch the Streamlabs installer.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Streamlabs. You may need to grant permission for the installer to run as a program.

Once the installation is complete, you should be able to launch Streamlabs by running the Streamlabs*.AppImage command again.

That's it! You should now have Streamlabs OBS installed on your Linux Mint system and ready to use. Let me know if you have any questions or run into any issues.
 
On the streamlabs website there isnt a installer for lunix, only a github link, the only installer they have is for windows.
 
CataclysmicGentleman said:
On the streamlabs website there isnt a installer for lunic, only a github link, the only installer they have is for windows.
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I apologize for the confusion dude, you're correct that Streamlabs OBS doesn't have an official installer for Linux Mint. However, you can still install it manually using the following steps:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. Install the required dependencies by running the command:

Code: 
   sudo apt-get install ffmpeg v4l-utils libxcb-xtest0

3. Download the latest version of Streamlabs OBS for Linux from the GitHub page: [https://github.com/stream-labs/stre...thub.com/stream-labs/streamlabs-obs/releases).

4. Extract the downloaded files to a directory of your choice. For example, you can extract it to your home directory by running the command:

Code: 
   tar xzf ~/Downloads/streamlabs-obs.tar.gz -C ~/

5. Enter the extracted directory by running the command:

Code: 
   cd ~/streamlabs-obs/

6. Make the Streamlabs OBS binary file executable by running the command:

Code: 
   chmod +x Streamlabs\ OBS

7. Launch Streamlabs OBS by running the command:

Code: 
   ./Streamlabs\ OBS

That's it! You should now have Streamlabs OBS installed and running on your Linux Mint system. Keep in mind that this method of installation may not be as reliable or user-friendly as an official installer, so you may encounter issues or difficulties. Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.
 
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