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A: See [[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings/Startup_and_Shutdown#Autostart|Autostart]] | A: See [[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings/Startup_and_Shutdown#Autostart|Autostart]] | ||
== Keyboard shortcuts == | |||
Q: When I take a break, I just want to hit the <keycap>Break</keycap> key and the desktop should be locked. How can I achieve this? | |||
A: Open [[Special:myLanguage/System Settings|System Settings]]. | |||
Select <menuchoice>Shortcuts and Gestures -> Custom Shortcuts -> Edit -> New -> Global Shortcut -> Command/URL -> Trigger</menuchoice>. Click on the '''Shortcut''', type the key you want to associate (<keycap>Break</keycap> in this example). Click on <menuchoice>Action</menuchoice>. As '''Command/URL''' enter {{Input|1= /usr/lib64/kde4/libexec/kscreenlocker_greet}} Then click on <menuchoice>Apply</menuchoice>. | |||
== Other FAQ pages == | == Other FAQ pages == | ||
[[Workspace_Configuration/Desktop_Configuration|General configuration of your workspace]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Workspace_Configuration/Desktop_Configuration|General configuration of your workspace]] | ||
[[Desktop_Effects_Performance|Desktop Effects FAQs]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Desktop_Effects_Performance|Desktop Effects FAQs]] | ||
[[KMail/FAQs_Hints_and_Tips|KMail FAQs, hints and tips]] | [[Special:myLanguage/KMail/FAQs_Hints_and_Tips|KMail FAQs, hints and tips]] | ||
[[Rekonq/FAQs|Rekonq FAQs]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Rekonq/FAQs|Rekonq FAQs]] | ||
[[Plasma/Krunner#Tips.2C_Tricks_and_FAQs|Plasma K~Runner FAQs, hints and tips]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Krunner#Tips.2C_Tricks_and_FAQs|Plasma K~Runner FAQs, hints and tips]] | ||
[[KPilot#FAQs, Hints and Tips|KPilot FAQs, hints and tips]] | [[Special:myLanguage/KPilot#FAQs, Hints and Tips|KPilot FAQs, hints and tips]] | ||
[[KCalc#FAQs, Hints and Tips|KCalc FAQs, hints and tips]] | [[Special:myLanguage/KCalc#FAQs, Hints and Tips|KCalc FAQs, hints and tips]] | ||
[[Browser_Configuration|Configuration hints and tips for various browsers]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Browser_Configuration|Configuration hints and tips for various browsers]] | ||
[http://kmymoney2.sourceforge.net/index-gen.html KMyMoney FAQs] | [http://kmymoney2.sourceforge.net/index-gen.html KMyMoney FAQs] | ||
[ | [https://docs.kde.org/stable/en/kdeedu/kstars/faq.html KStars FAQs] | ||
[http://www.digikam.org/?q=faq/digikam digiKam FAQs] | [http://www.digikam.org/?q=faq/digikam digiKam FAQs] | ||
[[Gwenview/Hidden_Configuration_Options|Hidden settings in Gwenview]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Gwenview/Hidden_Configuration_Options|Hidden settings in Gwenview]] | ||
[[Color_Management|Colour Management FAQs]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Color_Management|Colour Management FAQs]] | ||
[[KolorManager|KolorManager configuration]] | [[Special:myLanguage/KolorManager|KolorManager configuration]] | ||
[[KDevelop4/FAQ|Hints and tips for using KDevelop4]] | [[Special:myLanguage/KDevelop4/FAQ|Hints and tips for using KDevelop4]] | ||
[[Umbrello/FAQ|Umbrello FAQs]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Umbrello/FAQ|Umbrello FAQs]] | ||
[[Category:Getting_Started]] | [[Category:Getting_Started]] | ||
[[Category:Desktop]] | [[Category:Desktop]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:59, 15 October 2014
Helping the KDE Community
How can I help in development? Do I need to learn how to code?
There are many ways to help the KDE community, not only through programming. There are other areas of contribution that need talent of other kinds. All that's necessary is the desire to help and some commitment. Of course, if you want learn how to program in order contribute, we will be more than willing to get you started as well.
Some other ways to help include
- End-user support - if you are experienced, consider joining a mailing list or the Forum to help support newer users.
- If you are able to help with translation as part of the official team, consult this list to find a contact point. If you would like to help with UserBase translation, use the sidebar link to get a translator account, then read the Tasks and Tools page.
- English documentation is also needed, and here on UserBase is a good place to start.
Login questions
Q: When I log in to KDE, some programs are/are not started and I want to change this. How can I do this?
A: See Autostart
Keyboard shortcuts
Q: When I take a break, I just want to hit the Break key and the desktop should be locked. How can I achieve this?
A: Open System Settings.
Select . Click on the Shortcut, type the key you want to associate (Break in this example). Click on . As Command/URL enter
/usr/lib64/kde4/libexec/kscreenlocker_greet
Then click on .
Other FAQ pages
General configuration of your workspace
Plasma K~Runner FAQs, hints and tips
Configuration hints and tips for various browsers