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How can I get information about my virtual desktops via the command line?
I'm curious how I can get information such as the dimensions of my desktop, which desktop is currently active, and what labels (if any) are set for my desktop enviornment (DE).
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Is there a way to simulate a “Close” event on various windows using the terminal?
I answered on Ask Ubuntu Quit all instances of gnome-terminal via a command but as you all can read gnome-terminal didn't seems to have a SIGcall I could use to simulate this "Close" event. So this ...
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How to assign shell command to key?
I want to assign my script to special key on my keyboard. xmodmap recognize this key as XF86AudioMute, but I want to execute my script when it pressed. How to do it?
My window manager is Window ...
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Mac equivalent application “shortcat”
There is a mac application called Shortcat and it make me envious.
For those of you averse to clicking links here is a summary:
Keep your hands on the keyboard and boost your productivity! ...
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detect if key is pressed from script
I would like to detect if a key is being pressed when running a script. I have the following script:
#!/bin/bash
sleep 0.5
xte 'str sometext'
I run this script using a shortcut to paste "sometext" ...
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Anacron job complains “Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display”
I'm trying to make a simple weekly Anacron job that backs up my computer if I click yes on the dialog. The script I wrote works fine if run manually, but when Anacron runs it, nothing happens and I ...
