... for: Linux Mint
Latest Release of Mint:
HUD Setting
This can be really annoying, and is "ON" by default in v17.3. Push a window up to the top of the screen. If this is "ON", it causes the window to automatically change size, usually with less-than desirable results. To "fix" this and turn it off, try:
Menu > Preferences > Window Tiling
Enable Window Tiling and Snapping = OFF
(ref.)
Window: Title Bar, Behavior, Alt-Tab
The Cinnamon DE has some really nifty features. Customizing the windows is one of them.
Title Bar
Menu > Preferences > Windows > Titlebar > Buttons
Titlebar Buttons ... Left & Right
It is suggested that you add "Menu" as a "Left side title bar button".
There are several other choices for how to manage the Window through menu options.
Some of the choices should be familiar:
Minimize
Maximize
Close
Other choices include:
"Sticky" is the equivelant of the "Alwasy on Visable Workspace" choice in the menu.
This can be convienent if you take advantage of the "Work Space" feature (highly recommended).
"Shade" will roll the window up into the title bar.
This is pretty nifty if you work with tiles windows a lot.
"Menu" includes all of the above, plus:
"Always on Top"
Which is self explanatory, and locks the window to the front "focus".
"Move to Another Workspace"
This is really ahndy for organixing your work spaces, especially when starting up a new session (from a cold-boot).
Panel
soon to come....
Resources
Tips and Tricks for Linux Mint after Installation
Mint 17 to 17.2 - Cinnamon Edition
This page has a number of useful tips for getting the most our of your Linux installation. It is worth a visit.
Many of the tips here will likely translate up to newer distros of Mint.
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