Xubuntu

Xubuntu Tweeks & Hacks

Installed Ubuntu and want Xubuntu? Read https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/alternative

General Xubuntu tips: https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/first-xubuntu

Partial screenshots using hot key

If you like an easy option to create (re)sizable screenshots...

Go to Settings -> Keyboard -> Application Shortcuts (tab)

Add

xfce4-screenshooter -r

OK

Ctrl+Print

This complements the built-in Alt-Print for -w (window) and Print for -f (entire screen)

Resizing with mouse

The default window manager Greybird has an insanely small 1 pixel border making window resizing with the mouse nearly impossible.

Go to Settings -> Window Manager switch from Greybird to Greybird-accessibility or Kokodi. Both have larger border, with Kokodi being more visible.

Autokey for common phrases

This application is handy map a string (termed phrase by autokey) to a key combination or abbreviation.

To get it autostarting go to System Settings > Startup and Shutdown > Autostart [Add Program] and find it in the Accessories category