Trigger autorandr on Laptop Lid Open/Close
28 June 2024
autorandr doesn’t respond to laptop lid open/close event. Here is how I fixed it using tips from an ongoing Github discussion.
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autorandr: How to Automatically Configure Displays based on Connected Devices
26 June 2024
Tired of reconfiguring displays with arandr? Try autorandr: it auto-applies saved configurations when displays are added/removed.
Desk Setup Upgrade: Dual Monitor + Dual Laptop Setup
24 June 2024
Upgraded to a Dual Monitor + Dual Laptop desk setup. Used a Dell Thunderbolt Dock and fixed issues like display order and Thunderbolt authorization.
arandr: GUI tool for Display Configuration
22 June 2024
arandr – tool to configure the resolution and orientation of your display/monitors. Much easier to configure than using the xrandr directly from CLI.
PAM Configuration to Unlock i3lock with fingerprint
20 June 2024
My laptop has a fingerprint sensor. Making it work with i3lock however, requires additional work. We need to configure the PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module).