i3 Window Manager | i3wm | Introduction to Tiling Windows

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In this video, I go over i3 Window Manager (i3wm). This is a Basic Introduction to Tiling Windows and shows you the basics of i3 and how powerful it is.

Install packages:
i3-gaps (Basic Install Package note: this is an alternative to i3wm)
i3bar (status bar)
i3lock (lock screen)
compton (opacity in windows)
arandr (gui for monitor placement)

Custom Config edits:
https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/i3config
Adding media keys from keyboard
Auto launch and assign apps to workspaces

Reference Card
https://i3wm.org/docs/refcard.html

Install polybar for clickable bar / better look
https://github.com/jaagr/polybar/wiki





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