To view the current GTK3 theme in use on the XFCE desktop environment that is pre-installed in distributions like Linux Mint or Xubuntu, open a terminal window and enter the following comment: $ gtk-query-settings theme <enter> Upon enter, it displays the following: gtk-theme-name: "Mint-Y-Dark-Orange" gtk-icon-theme-name: "Mint-Y-Dark-Orange" ! gtk-fallback-icon-theme: NULL gtk-key-theme-name: NULL gtk-cursor-theme-name: "Bibata-Modern-Ice" gtk-cursor-theme-size: 24 … Continue reading How to query the GTK3 theme currently in use on Linux, enable dark mode and display missing icons in Gnucash
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How to fix AVD emulator grainy, poor resolution display in Android Studio
The AVD emulator on Android Studio display shows all characters at 1:1 resolution grainy. It is difficult to read the text of the app under testing. To overcome this problem: From the menu of Android Studio select Help -> Edit Custom Properties and enter hidpi=false Create the AVD emulator device and disable device frame and … Continue reading How to fix AVD emulator grainy, poor resolution display in Android Studio
How to increase fonts size in Thunderbird 68+
Start ThunderbirdSelect Edit -> Preferences.Scroll right down and click on Config Editor… button Locate value layout.css.devPixelsPerPx and modify it per convenience. This is needed for displaying messages in the right text size if using a HiDPI display.
Motorola G4 Plus (MotoG4Plus) ghost touch when charging workaround
This is not a fix, but workarounds, that may or may not work (like Snake Oil). The real fix lies with the Motorola Service Center, and till such time, these workarounds can be attempted. Motorola quality has been sinking over time. The bottom of that sinkhole is the Motorola G4 Plus mobile phone. On Amazon … Continue reading Motorola G4 Plus (MotoG4Plus) ghost touch when charging workaround
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS displays blank screen on boot after latest update
After updating the packages on the laptop on November 6, 2016, the laptop was not displaying the login screen to continue further work. On the other hand, pressing Ctrl+Alt+F1 took me to a terminal prompt from where I could at least login through the command line interface. So, all is not lost. Being able to … Continue reading Ubuntu 16.04 LTS displays blank screen on boot after latest update