Linux Desktop Configuration

This post provides suggestions for a suitable linux desktop configuration

Gnome3 Desktop

1. Limit Alt+Tab to current workspace:

   gsettings set org.gnome.shell.app-switcher current-workspace-only true
   

E-Mail

I use Thunderbird in conjunction with the following addons:

1. Lightning (Calendar)
2. Calendar tweaks
3. CardBook (CardDAV support)
4. Enigmail (PGP support)
5. Nostalgy (efficient, keyboard based navigation)
6. Quicktext (template support)

Advanced PDF editing

Unfortunately, libpoppler-based PDF editors such as evince, okular, etc. do not support all PDF features required for editing more complex forms. I, therfore, use PDF-Xchange-Editor a powerful alternative that supports most relevant features in the free version.

1. Download Editor Plus Portable Version and unpack it in /opt
2. Run the software with wine.

Additional software

1. KeepassXC password manager

   add-apt-repository ppa:phoerious/keepassxc