If you’re having trouble finding the right Linux desktop, KDE Plasma has a few tricks that could sway you.
KDE Plasma never fails to impress me. With its beautiful aesthetic, outstanding performance, and ease of use, this open-source desktop environment could make anyone feel at home and thrilled to try something new.
Now, Windows users can be a hard group to woo. That’s partially because, for many users, change isn’t a desired shift in the daily grind. However, when people get a look at the KDE Plasma desktop — even Windows users — their interest is immediately piqued.
KDE Plasma isn’t just a pretty face, as there are plenty of cool features, some of which add to the aesthetic, helping to make the desktop environment a powerhouse of flexibility and efficiency.
Let’s take a look at some of those features.
I’ve never been a big fan of the standard desktop menu. The Overview has been my go-to style since GNOME introduced it. KDE Plasma offers the Overview and two other options. You can choose a more traditional menu based on collapsable categories or a menu style that blends the traditional and the Overview. The important thing is you have options that can make a difference to your productivity, efficiency, and the overall ease with which you interact with your desktop.
I prefer the KDE Dashboard menu because it offers a larger space to present more content.
KRunner is a search tool on steroids. Click the Alt+Space key combination and a small search field appears at the top of your display.
