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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by voxel@infosec.exchange to c/linux@lemmy.ml
 

Hey πŸ‘‹ dear Linux Community,

I'm still kinda new to Linux (started using this year πŸ˜…) I already made it to my main OS, even if I still missing some things which I used on Windows, anyway. What I wanted to ask you guys, what recommendations do you have for Linux Mint (Cinnamon)? In terms of security, optimization, (a way to make the UI looking modern ;-;) and privacy? I would be very interested in what you do guys to optimize your Linux setup :) I'm pretty technical, so there is nothing which could overwhelm me (probaly).

Thx! 🀍

#privacy #dataprotection #linux #linuxmint #opensource #foss #cybersecurity @linux

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[–] diamat@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

If you are looking for UI inspiration, you could give !unixporn@lemmy.ml or its counterpart at reddit r/unixporn a look. As a linux novice you might be interested in the KDE,XFCE or GNOME customizations that are shared in these communities.

Hi there! Looks like you linked to a Lemmy community using a URL instead of its name, which doesn't work well for people on different instances. Try fixing it like this: !unixporn@lemmy.ml