Questions tagged [desktop]
A graphical interface which exists per user login and contains and manages the display of GUI applications.
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Using Pi5 as a desktop and main home computer
I’ve recently switched entirely to using a Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) as my main home desktop, and I’m really enjoying the change. I still have a Windows 11 laptop from work (sadly, I don’t get a choice ...
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can't boot into Desktop Environment (GUI)
hello so i was stopping services to save up ram on my raspberry pi 3b to install dlib, for that i did disable lightdm and through raspi-config i disabled splash screen and booted into console (i used ...
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Autostart Pygame script using systemd
I am trying to autostart a simple pygame python script using systemd. My raspberrypi5 is configured to autologin when starting. Using a .desktop entry I am able to start my game, however I would like ...
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Cannot configure "plugins" or add elements in taskbar (application launcher, XLDE?)
Back to Linux after 20 years away from it, please pardon my rusty ignorance :-) I've just installed my Raspberry Pi5 (default OS) and need to add some apps to the "launcher" (between the ...
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PyQt5 Widget Background Color Incorrect on my Pi
I have searched high and low for this problem, but cannot find anything anywhere. I have Python Version 3.8.10 and PyQt5 version 5.15.10 running in a Virtual Environment on my Py4 with 8Gb Memory ...
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How to install desktop/GUI onto RPi OS Bookworm Lite?
I need to upgrade my Lite installation with a GUI/desktop. There are plenty guides online, e. g. Jeff Geerling's, but they all suggest installing Xserver: sudo apt install xserver-xorg raspberrypi-ui-...
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How to duplicate monitor in lxpanel?
When I boot Raspberry pi 4b without a desktop (no matter buster or bullseye), the image is duplicated on two displays. If I boot the operating system with a desktop, then the displays show an extended ...
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raspberry pi wont show the desktop
my raspberry pi 400 does not show the desktop even after reflashing the sd card. the ttys work fine. when i reflash the sd card the setup page will shw and i will be able to set it up and reboot. when ...
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Desktop icons position lost after logout / reboot
Environment Debian (Raspbian) distro (64-bit) on either 8GB Raspberry Pi 4, or Raspberry Pi Desktop (32-bit) on HP x86 laptop. Fully updated with apt. Problem After reboot or logout/login from the ...
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Access VNC Desktop through SSH directly (Raspberry OS)
I have configured my Raspberry OS with VNC and SSH. If I want to ssh -x, I can access the LXDE desktop from Debian . However if I use VNC through SSH, I can access the default output of HDMI, the ...
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Why is Libre Office Draw and Math still on my main menu
So this morning I downloaded the LibreOffice suite. I just now realized that I am only going to use LibreOffice Writer, and so I deleted the other programs. but, after I updated, upgraded, and ...
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access raspberry via computer or external monitor
I want to programm a selfdriving car with visual recognision therefor I will later use opencv4. When connecting the Pi via computer I have a problem concerning the remote desktop connection and vnc ...
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access raspberry pi with wifi, without ethernet cable
Hi guys I'm trying to access my raspberry pi through the remote desktop / vnc viewer without ethernet cable but only with wifi. And it connects only rarely and if it doesn't I get the error: Remote ...
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Desktop GUI of Raspberry Pi B+ is not working?
I am facing this issue after I tried this: sudo apt-get remove xserver-xorg-video-fbturbo and reboot the RPI. actually, I developed some GUI on the RPI and whenever I run it face this error libEGL ...
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Raspbian, Can I resize just one desktop icon?
So if I wanted to make my desktop icons bigger, I just go to file manager preferences and select the size of icons I want. But what if I wanted just one icon smaller than the rest? Is there a ...
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