# \#tips-forum

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## [Howto Customize SMPlayer appearance](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/howto-customize-smplayer-appearance/3721)

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**Author:** [@endarkenment](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/endarkenment)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/howto-customize-smplayer-appearance/3721 "2023-11-25T13:20:10Z")

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As we have seen in the past, the default look of SMPlayer is very dated. The easiest way to change it is to install the Theme Pack and select one of the freshly installed themes. You can easily install it with sudo apt…

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## [Fix the ever-changing cursors](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/fix-the-ever-changing-cursors/3719)

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**Author:** [@endarkenment](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/endarkenment)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/fix-the-ever-changing-cursors/3719 "2023-11-24T16:12:54Z")

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I noticed that the cursor keeps changing. It was a dark Breeze cursor on the login screen, white on the desktop, and black in some applications. To fix this, you'll need to check the following four files: /etc/lightdm…

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## [SLiM display manager installation and customization](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/slim-display-manager-installation-and-customization/3710)

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**Author:** [@endarkenment](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/endarkenment)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/slim-display-manager-installation-and-customization/3710 "2023-11-22T18:22:57Z")

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SLiM is an acronym for Simple Login Manager. Lightweight and easily configurable, SLiM requires minimal dependencies. SLiM is very easy to install and customize, and it looks pretty nice. SLiM theme consists of 2 image…

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## [Comparing different file-managers (Caja, Dolphin, EFM, Nautilus, Nemo, PCManFM, SpaceFM, Thunar and Double Commander)](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/comparing-different-file-managers-caja-dolphin-efm-nautilus-nemo-pcmanfm-spacefm-thunar-and-double-commander/3697)

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**Author:** [@endarkenment](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/endarkenment)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/comparing-different-file-managers-caja-dolphin-efm-nautilus-nemo-pcmanfm-spacefm-thunar-and-double-commander/3697 "2023-11-15T17:58:51Z")

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A few remarks at the beginning: This is not a comprehensive test, but a small overview of the most popular file managers. All screenshots are on Fedora because of the latest software versions. Debian is usually pre…

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## [Discourse Quick Tip: Using an Edit Message](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/discourse-quick-tip-using-an-edit-message/2403)

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**Author:** [@TheTechRobo](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/TheTechRobo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/discourse-quick-tip-using-an-edit-message/2403 "2020-08-30T16:09:04Z")

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In Discourse, you can make an edit message in case the reasons for your edit are unclear, or if it was a huge edit that would take a long time to review. (Applies to moderators only.) Simply start your edit, make your c…

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## [Some things to know about Discourse -- Moderator abilities of Trust Levels](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/some-things-to-know-about-discourse-moderator-abilities-of-trust-levels/2390)

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**Author:** [@TheTechRobo](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/TheTechRobo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/some-things-to-know-about-discourse-moderator-abilities-of-trust-levels/2390 "2020-08-24T19:24:40Z")

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Who has access to what mod tools? Trust Level 1 Ability to flag posts Trust level 3 All of the above, plus Rename topics, recategorize topics, hide a post by a TL0 user by flagging as spam, Auto-silence TL0 users …

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## [MTP for Android, Digicam or other little devices](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/mtp-for-android-digicam-or-other-little-devices/793)

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**Author:** [@LupusE](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/LupusE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/mtp-for-android-digicam-or-other-little-devices/793 "2019-05-19T08:25:15Z")

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Android moved from USB Mass storage to MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). MTP is a successor of PTP, what is used mostly for picture transfer from digital cameras to pc/laptop. With USB Mass Storage you'll need to mount the…

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## [Hier ist die Anlaufstelle für deutschsprachige Leute](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/hier-ist-die-anlaufstelle-fur-deutschsprachige-leute/1039)

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**Author:** [@Rebel450](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Rebel450)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/hier-ist-die-anlaufstelle-fur-deutschsprachige-leute/1039 "2019-05-11T17:04:55Z")

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Dieser Bereich ist für deutschsprachige Beiträge / Fragen es können Fragen oder Beiträge sowie Hilfe-Anfragen eingetragen werden Durch Übersetzungen kann es bei Support-Anfragen zu Verzögerungen kommen, bitte um V…
