We are creating a series of YouTube videos under the “edu-“ label to guide users through the migration from ArcoLinux to Arch Linux. These tutorials aim to make the transition process smoother by explaining each step clearly and providing practical examples. Whether you’re switching to gain more control or to learn vanilla Arch, our edu- videos are here to support your journey.

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19 – giving an overview of the i3 config file on ArcoLinux(D)

You need to read the ~/.config/i3/config. Then make a backup. Then change some lines, test and make that config your own.

We will go over the big chapters in your configuration file.

Topics covered :

  • Set your main key  Super or ALT
  • There is the naming convention for your keys
  • Tips for dual screen owners – arandr, xrandr and display manager from xfce
  • exiting, reloading, …
  • stop an application
  • change fonts
  • assign application to a workspace
  • how to know the class of an application
  • how to start up applications from boot
  • use catfish to search your system, also hidden files also in files
  • use meld to compare files and folders
  • gnome-screenshot can save a picture in jpg
  • floating enabled and disabled explained and shown