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Hey 👋 dear Linux Community,

I'm still kinda new to Linux (started using this year 😅) I already made it to my main OS, even if I still missing some things which I used on Windows, anyway. What I wanted to ask you guys, what recommendations do you have for Linux Mint (Cinnamon)? In terms of security, optimization, (a way to make the UI looking modern ;-;) and privacy? I would be very interested in what you do guys to optimize your Linux setup :) I'm pretty technical, so there is nothing which could overwhelm me (probaly).

Thx! 🤍

#privacy #dataprotection #linux #linuxmint #opensource #foss #cybersecurity @linux

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago

A tiling window manager and tmux. I don't like window decorations, I think they're a waste of precious screen real estate. And tmux... Well. It's like pringles.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Give this a shot. https://lemmy.ml/post/511377

Install GUFW on your favourite Linux distro, set it to Home, and you need not do anything else. Do the usual stuff like using Firefox with uBlock Origin on easy or medium mode.

Here is my Debian 12 GNOME Stable setup, which takes maybe 15 minutes.

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