# \#useful **URL:** https://forum.elivelinux.org/tag/useful/12.md [Latest](https://forum.elivelinux.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.elivelinux.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.elivelinux.org/tags.md) --- ## [Getting started (essential navigation keys)](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/getting-started-essential-navigation-keys/4089)
**Author:** [@she.dyed](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/she.dyed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/getting-started-essential-navigation-keys/4089 "2025-01-19T13:38:56Z")
What keys can bring up the main menu, open/close windows, etc --- ## [Howto Customize SMPlayer appearance](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/howto-customize-smplayer-appearance/3721)
**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")
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… --- ## [Fix the ever-changing cursors](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/fix-the-ever-changing-cursors/3719)
**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")
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… --- ## [SLiM display manager installation and customization](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/slim-display-manager-installation-and-customization/3710)
**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")
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… --- ## [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)
**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")
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… --- ## [How to remove systemd on Debian Buster distros and switch to sysvinit, the good way](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-remove-systemd-on-debian-buster-distros-and-switch-to-sysvinit-the-good-way/2278)
**Author:** [@Thanatermesis](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Thanatermesis)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-remove-systemd-on-debian-buster-distros-and-switch-to-sysvinit-the-good-way/2278 "2023-03-31T16:22:35Z")
This is a generic howto that explains how to get rid of systemd in a distro based on Debian Buster, like the beta version of Elive 3.8.xx Feel free to edit and improve this howto in order to make the final system more c… --- ## [Resetting root (admin) password using "chroot" (or not) on a LUKS encrypted+lvm filesystem](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/resetting-root-admin-password-using-chroot-or-not-on-a-luks-encrypted-lvm-filesystem/2447)
**Author:** [@triantares](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/triantares)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/resetting-root-admin-password-using-chroot-or-not-on-a-luks-encrypted-lvm-filesystem/2447 "2020-09-19T11:43:59Z")
Sometimes useful if you're locked out of a machine where you've forgotten your user or root password. If you've forgotten your encryption password: .... find a dark corner and weep 'cause you probably wont get in witho… --- ## [Annotating Screenshot tool](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/annotating-screenshot-tool/3151)
**Author:** [@triantares](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/triantares)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/annotating-screenshot-tool/3151 "2022-06-12T10:49:58Z")
As you may have noticed,I use screenshots quite a lot in articles, HowTos or explaining stuff here on the forum. Whilst using Enlightenment (E25) it's screenshot tool really pleased me in the way it lets you make quick … --- ## [Recover deleted files in a ext4 filesystem (undelete) ---- "easy"](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/recover-deleted-files-in-a-ext4-filesystem-undelete-easy/3088)
**Author:** [@triantares](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/triantares)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/recover-deleted-files-in-a-ext4-filesystem-undelete-easy/3088 "2022-02-18T07:59:54Z")
This situation befell me unexpectedly so I thought I should share it. The case: My wife had unintentionally copied a directory into itself and wanted to undo that. So she 'deleted' (read: move to trash) the copied dire… --- ## [How to add a swap file in a Linux system](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-add-a-swap-file-in-a-linux-system/3018)
**Author:** [@TheTechRobo](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/TheTechRobo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-add-a-swap-file-in-a-linux-system/3018 "2022-02-16T09:01:44Z")
Please Note: This HowTo is pending a refactor. There are some things unclear in here. If you have any questions, Please reply to this post. For those that don't like reading, a video Note: This guide covers adding a sw… --- ## [Why does running "apug" offer to downgrade some packages?](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/why-does-running-apug-offer-to-downgrade-some-packages/2282)
**Author:** [@TheTechRobo](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/TheTechRobo)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/why-does-running-apug-offer-to-downgrade-some-packages/2282 "2021-03-30T00:47:25Z")
No, I don't think I will: The following packages will be DOWNGRADED: dolphin-compat-notinstalled elive-daemons elive-tools hebernate konqueror-compat-notinstalled nautilus-compat-notinstalled pcmanfm-compat-notin… --- ## [How to load modules into your shelf in E24](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-load-modules-into-your-shelf-in-e24/2550)
**Author:** [@TheTechRobo](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/TheTechRobo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-load-modules-into-your-shelf-in-e24/2550 "2020-12-08T00:29:49Z")
I had a lot of trouble figuring out how to do this. Basically, I lost my E24 configuration, and had to start from scratch. :frowning\_face: I had loaded a systray on my shelf, and wanted to figure out how to do this aga… --- ## [How to launch an application on desktop startup (E24)](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-launch-an-application-on-desktop-startup-e24/2391)
**Author:** [@TheTechRobo](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/TheTechRobo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-launch-an-application-on-desktop-startup-e24/2391 "2020-08-25T12:27:25Z")
Launch a program on startup in E24 We have all been there. We want to launch Discord, or we want to start the web browser, or something similar, on startup. I will show you how to do this on E2\*. It's much easier than yo… --- ## [Discourse Quick Tip: Using an Edit Message](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/discourse-quick-tip-using-an-edit-message/2403)
**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")
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… --- ## [How to resize your MS Windows partition to install Linux and have both systems](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-resize-your-ms-windows-partition-to-install-linux-and-have-both-systems/2455)
**Author:** [@Thanatermesis](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Thanatermesis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/how-to-resize-your-ms-windows-partition-to-install-linux-and-have-both-systems/2455 "2020-09-22T00:58:38Z")
This howto explains how to prepare your computer to install another operating system together with your Windows and select which one to select to use at each boot Make your Windows partition smaller The first importan… --- ## [Cool Open Source Browser 32 and 64 bit](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/cool-open-source-browser-32-and-64-bit/1291)
**Author:** [@Rebel450](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Rebel450)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/cool-open-source-browser-32-and-64-bit/1291 "2019-07-16T21:12:10Z")
Not many words to say, just awesome :mwahaha: - just check out by yourself: :smiley14: :coding: :nod: --- ## [Alternate Office especially for 32bit](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/alternate-office-especially-for-32bit/1265)
**Author:** [@Rebel450](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Rebel450)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/alternate-office-especially-for-32bit/1265 "2019-07-05T08:45:52Z")
Hi Elive Team, @Thanatermesis: There is a good Office solution out there that you may be don't know, I gave it 'a spin' a while ago and I find quite good, especially when it comes to compatibility with extended Excel … --- ## [Was ist eine Linux Distribution - ist Elive eine Distribution?](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/was-ist-eine-linux-distribution-ist-elive-eine-distribution/1201)
**Author:** [@Rebel450](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Rebel450)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/was-ist-eine-linux-distribution-ist-elive-eine-distribution/1201 "2019-06-07T13:22:07Z")
Folgendes hat jemand im Heise-online Forum sehr treffend auf den Punkt gebracht - ZITAT: "Die Distributionsdiskussion wird vollkommen falsch geführt. Der Name Distribution wird verstanden wie ein Produkt. Das ist es a… --- ## [About Tor Browser](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/about-tor-browser/366)
**Author:** [@Fantasy\_Apple](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Fantasy_Apple)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/about-tor-browser/366 "2018-09-09T15:14:21Z")
Elive has a number of browsers pre-installed or gives the power to user to choose & install them at the time of installation. It would be great if Elive provide Tor Browser pre-installed :excited:. Tor Browser is very es… --- ## [Application Menu](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/application-menu/390)
**Author:** [@Fantasy\_Apple](https://forum.elivelinux.org/u/Fantasy_Apple)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.elivelinux.org/t/application-menu/390 "2018-09-07T01:08:21Z")
I can't edit application menu using Settings\>All\>Menus\>Menu Settings. I don't know if i want to add a new category for newly installed applications how to do that.....