Linux Operating System  FEDORA Workstation 43 _ change the size of my default mouse pointer to a bigger size by just running a Linux command only

 

Today

You said

Hi Copilot , is there a way I can change the size of my default mouse pointer to a bigger size by just running a Linux command only ? Many months ago I came across a linux command whereby we can change the default Linux cursor to red by running this Linux command that look something like this , # echo -ne "\e]12;#FF0000\a" , so , I believe we can do the same when changing the mouse pointer to a bigger size ! So , Copilot , is there a way I can change the size of my default mouse pointer to a bigger size by just running a Linux command and also the mouse pointer to red color ? THANKS Copilot.

Copilot said

That’s a sharp observation! The command you mentioned (echo -ne "\e]12;#FF0000\a") works because it sends an escape sequence to the terminal to change the text cursor (caret) color, not the mouse pointer itself. Unfortunately, the mouse pointer is managed by your desktop environment (GNOME, KDE, Xfce, etc.) and the X11/Wayland display server, not by the terminal. That means there isn’t a single universal escape sequence to resize or recolor the mouse pointer the way you did with the text cursor.

Changing Mouse Pointer Size and Color via Command Line

You can still achieve what you want, but it depends on your desktop environment:

GNOME (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)

• Change cursor size:

  bash

• gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface cursor-theme 'Redglass'
  

  GNOME supports themes like Adwaita, DMZ-White, Redglass, etc. If you install a red cursor theme, you can switch to it instantly.

KDE Plasma

• Cursor settings are stored in kcminit:

  bash

kwriteconfig5 --file kcminputrc --group Mouse --key cursorTheme Redglass

Then reload:

bash

• qdbus org.kde.KWin /KWin reconfigure
  

X11 (generic)

You can set environment variables before starting your session:

bash

XCURSOR_SIZE=48
XCURSOR_THEME=Redglass

Adding those to ~/.Xresources or ~/.profile makes them persistent.

Key Difference

• The \e]12;... trick only affects the text cursor in the terminal.

• Mouse pointer size/color changes require desktop environment settings or X11 variables.

So yes, you can change both size and color with commands, but not with a single escape sequence. It’s more about setting the right environment variables or using gsettings/kwriteconfig5.

Would you like me to show you how to make these changes temporary (just for the current session) versus permanent (saved across reboots)?

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface cursor-size 48

(Replace 48 with the size you want.)

Change cursor theme (for color):

bash

 

 

 

TodYou said

Hi Copilot , is there a way I can change the size of my default mouse pointer to a bigger size by just running a Linux command only ? Many months ago I came across a linux command whereby we can change the default Linux cursor to red by running this Linux command that look something like this , # echo -ne "\e]12;#FF0000\a" , so , I believe we can do the same when changing the mouse pointer to a bigger size ! So , Copilot , is there a way I can change the size of my default mouse pointer to a bigger size by just running a Linux command and also the mouse pointer to red color ? THANKS Copilot.

Copilot said

That’s a sharp observation! The command you mentioned (echo -ne "\e]12;#FF0000\a") works because it sends an escape sequence to the terminal to change the text cursor (caret) color, not the mouse pointer itself. Unfortunately, the mouse pointer is managed by your desktop environment (GNOME, KDE, Xfce, etc.) and the X11/Wayland display server, not by the terminal. That means there isn’t a single universal escape sequence to resize or recolor the mouse pointer the way you did with the text cursor.

Changing Mouse Pointer Size and Color via Command Line

You can still achieve what you want, but it depends on your desktop environment:

GNOME (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)

• Change cursor size:

  bash

• gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface cursor-theme 'Redglass'
  

  GNOME supports themes like Adwaita, DMZ-White, Redglass, etc. If you install a red cursor theme, you can switch to it instantly.

KDE Plasma

• Cursor settings are stored in kcminit:

  bash

kwriteconfig5 --file kcminputrc --group Mouse --key cursorTheme Redglass

Then reload:

bash

• qdbus org.kde.KWin /KWin reconfigure
  

X11 (generic)

You can set environment variables before starting your session:

bash

XCURSOR_SIZE=48
XCURSOR_THEME=Redglass

Adding those to ~/.Xresources or ~/.profile makes them persistent.

Key Difference

• The \e]12;... trick only affects the text cursor in the terminal.

• Mouse pointer size/color changes require desktop environment settings or X11 variables.

So yes, you can change both size and color with commands, but not with a single escape sequence. It’s more about setting the right environment variables or using gsettings/kwriteconfig5.

Would you like me to show you how to make these changes temporary (just for the current session) versus permanent (saved across reboots)?

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface cursor-size 48

(Replace 48 with the size you want.)

Change cursor theme (for color):

bash

 

MESWAO 15.6 inches Android Tablet _ LATEST

 

  

 

 

 Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

 

 

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only

 

 

 

Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens 

 

 

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

 

 

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only.   Picture above shows the   on-screen  keyboard  of the  MESWAO  15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet    WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH   BUILT-IN  DVD-RW  PLAYER

 

 

 

 

 Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

  

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only.   Picture above shows the   on-screen  keyboard  of the  MESWAO  15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet    WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH   BUILT-IN  DVD-RW  PLAYER

 

 

 

 

  Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only.  Senior Citizen with a  MESWAO  15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular  Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE and with Built-in DVD-RW Player which is thin and light and slim and sleek and slender  in  PORTRAIT MODE

Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only.  Senior Citizen with a  MESWAO  15.6 inches  5G  Android  Cellular  Tablet  WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE and with Built-in DVD-RW Player which is thin and light and slim and sleek and slender  in  PORTRAIT MODE

Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only.  Senior Citizens with a  MESWAO  15.6 inches 5G Android  Cellular  Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE and with Built-in DVD-RW Player  which is thin and light and slim and sleek and slender  in  LANDSCAPE  MODE

Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only.  Senior Citizen with a   MESWAO   15.6 inches 5G  Android  Cellular   Tablet  WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE and with Built-in DVD-RW Player  which is thin and light and slim and sleek and slender  in  PORTRAIT  MODE

Below is my vision of a MESWAO 15.6 inches 5G Android Cellular Tablet WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE AND WITH BUILT-IN DVD-RW PLAYER for Senior Citizens

Picture above is for illustrative purposes only .  One of the benefits of  having a  MESWAO  15.6 inches 5G  Android  Cellular   Tablet  WITH TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE A 5G SMARTPHONE and with Built-in DVD-RW Player   is that the on-screen keyboard on a  MESWAO  15.6 inches 5G  Android  Cellular   Tablet  is   big , so much so that , typing emails , sms , WhatsApp , Facebook , Instagram, etc., etc., is a much more accurate experience for Senior Citizens and consumers alike. 

 

 

BLOGGER Software

 

Hi Copilot , I use GOOGLE Blogger software to create a simple blog or a basic simple website for my blog . My question is , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how do I create a rectangular line or a rectangular box , so that after typing a few words on my blog , I want those words to be enclosed by a rectangular box so that when I publish my blog , I can see those words being engulfed by the rectangular box ? THANKS.

 

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer 

 

Alright Grandpa Norizan, let’s make your blog text stand out inside a nice rectangular box! Blogger allows you to use a little bit of HTML and CSS styling to achieve this. I’ll walk you through step by step.

🖼️ Step-by-Step: Adding a Rectangular Box Around Text in Blogger

1. Open Your Blogger Post

• Log in to your Google Blogger account.

• Create a new post or edit an existing one.

2. Switch to HTML Mode

• In the post editor, look for the HTML tab (next to "Compose").

• Click it so you can insert some simple code.

3. Insert Box Code

Paste this snippet where you want your text to appear:

html

<div style="border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px; margin: 10px;">
  Your words go here inside the box.
</div>

4. Customize the Box

• border: 2px solid black; → thickness, style, and color of the border.

  • Example: 3px dashed blue; gives a blue dashed border.

• padding: 10px; → space between text and border.

• margin: 10px; → space outside the box.

• You can change the text inside the <div> ... </div> to whatever you want.

5. Preview Your Post

• Switch back to Compose mode or click Preview.

• You’ll see your text neatly enclosed in a rectangular box.

6. Publish

• Once you’re happy, click Publish.

• Your blog will now show the text inside a rectangular box.

🎨 Example

If you want a colorful box, try:

html

<div style="border: 3px solid green; background-color: #f0fff0; padding: 15px;">
  Welcome to Grandpa Norizan’s Blog!
</div>

This gives you a green border with a light green background.

✅ That’s it! You now know how to enclose any words in a rectangular box on Blogger.

Would you like me to also show you how to center the box on your blog page so it looks more polished and professional?

 

Linux Operating System FEDORA WORKSTATION 43 _ SLIDESHOW WITH FEDORA WORKSTATION 43 HOW-TO

Today

You said

Hi Copilot , I am running Linux OS FEDORA Workststion 43 on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop and I would like you to teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how can I create a screen saver on my Laptop with different images scrolling one by one on the Screen/Display of my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop ? I have many beautiful scenery images which I kept inside my Laptop in the form of .jpg file , and if possible , I would like to display them on my "Linux OS FEDORA Workststion 43" Laptop and allow those images scroll down one by one on the Screen/Display of my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop , and I sincerely hope Copilot that you could help me in this interesting endeavour ???!!! Please go easy on me because Grandpa Norizan here is only an avereage Linux user ! I have not much problem doing that with the Windows 8 Operating System or Windows 10 Operating System sitting on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop but with Linux Operating System , I believe , the learning curve is much steeper ? THANKS Copilot for your answer.

Copilot said

Grandpa Norizan, I love your enthusiasm! Let’s make those beautiful scenery images dance across your Fedora 43 screen. Linux can feel a bit steeper than Windows, but I’ll walk you through step by step so it’s approachable.

🖼️ Step-by-Step: Slideshow Screensaver on Fedora 43

1. Install a Screensaver Tool

Fedora doesn’t ship with a screensaver by default. The most popular option is XScreenSaver.

• Open a terminal and type:

  bash

  sudo dnf install xscreensaver xscreensaver-extras xscreensaver-gl-extra
  

• This installs the main program plus extra visual effects.

2. Enable XScreenSaver

• Disable GNOME’s built-in blank screen (since Fedora Workstation uses GNOME).

  bash

  gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.session idle-delay 0
  

• Start XScreenSaver:

  bash

  xscreensaver-demo &
  

• This opens the configuration window where you can choose styles.

3. Configure Slideshow of Your Images

• In the XScreenSaver Demo window, scroll down and look for "GLSlideshow".

• Select it, then click Settings.

• Point it to the folder where your .jpg images are stored.

• Adjust timing (e.g., how long each image stays before switching).

• You can set transitions like fade or scroll.

4. Autostart XScreenSaver

So it runs automatically when idle:

• Open Startup Applications in GNOME (or create a .desktop file in ~/.config/autostart/).

• Add:

  bash

  xscreensaver -nosplash
  

• Now, whenever your laptop is idle, your scenery slideshow will appear.

5. Optional Tweaks

• If you want images to scroll down one by one (like a moving slideshow), experiment with GLSlideshow or SlideScreen options in XScreenSaver.

• You can also adjust resolution scaling so your images fit nicely.

✅ That’s it! You’ll now have your personal photo gallery as a screensaver on Fedora.

Would you like me to also show you how to make it full-screen slideshow without XScreenSaver (using just GNOME tools like gnome-photos or feh)? That way you can pick whichever feels simpler.

You said

Yes Copilot , I would also like you to show me a full-screen slideshow without XScreenSaver using GNOME tools like gnome-photos ? THANKS Copilot.

Copilot said

Perfect, Grandpa Norizan! Let’s set up a full-screen slideshow without XScreenSaver, using GNOME tools that Fedora Workstation already supports. This way, you can enjoy your scenery photos in a simple, modern way.

🖼️ Method 1: Using GNOME Photos

GNOME Photos is a built-in app on Fedora that can display your images in full screen.

Steps:

1. Open GNOME Photos

   • Press Super (Windows key) and type Photos.

   • Launch the app.

2. Import Your Images

   • Click the + or Import button.

   • Select the folder where your .jpg scenery images are stored.

3. Start Slideshow

   • Open any image.

   • Press F11 (or click the full-screen button).

   • Then press F5 or look for the Slideshow option in the menu.

   • Your images will now scroll one by one in full screen.

🖼️ Method 2: Using eog (Eye of GNOME)

This is the default GNOME image viewer, very lightweight.

Steps:

1. Open a terminal and type:

   bash

   eog /path/to/your/images/*.jpg
   

   Replace /path/to/your/images/ with the folder containing your photos.

2. Once the viewer opens, press:

   • F11 → Full screen

   • F5 → Slideshow mode

This will cycle through your images automatically.

🖼️ Method 3: Using feh (Advanced Slideshow Tool)

If you want more control (like timing, transitions), install feh.

1. Install it:

   bash

   sudo dnf install feh
   

2. Run slideshow:

   bash

   feh --fullscreen --slideshow-delay 5 /path/to/your/images/
   

   • --fullscreen → full screen

   • --slideshow-delay 5 → each image shows for 5 seconds

🎯 Which to Choose?

• GNOME Photos → easiest, graphical, beginner-friendly.

• Eye of GNOME (eog) → simple, already installed, quick slideshow.

• feh → most customizable, great if you want to tweak timing and effects.

Would you like me to also show you how to make the slideshow start automatically when your laptop is idle (like a true screensaver), or do you prefer launching it manually when you want to enjoy your scenery?

You said

Copilot , could you please teach me how do i install gnome-photos on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop which is running Linux OS FEDORA Workstation 43 ? THANKS Copilot.

Copilot said

Great question, Grandpa Norizan! Fedora Workstation doesn’t always include GNOME Photos by default, but you can install it easily from Fedora’s software repositories. Here’s the step-by-step guide:

📥 Installing GNOME Photos on Fedora 43

1. Update Your System

It’s always good practice to refresh your package list first:

bash

sudo dnf update

2. Install GNOME Photos

Run:

bash

sudo dnf install gnome-photos

This will download and install GNOME Photos along with any required dependencies.

3. Launch GNOME Photos

• Press the Super (Windows key) on your keyboard.

• Type Photos in the search bar.

• Click on the Photos app to open it.

4. Import Your Images

• Inside GNOME Photos, click Import.

• Select the folder where your .jpg scenery images are stored.

• They’ll now appear in the app’s library.

5. Start a Slideshow

• Open any image.

• Press F11 for full screen.

• Press F5 or choose Slideshow from the menu.

• Your images will scroll one by one across the screen.

✅ That’s it! You now have GNOME Photos installed and ready to show off your scenery collection in a full-screen slideshow.

Would you like me to also show you how to set GNOME Photos to start automatically when your laptop is idle, so it behaves more like a true screensaver?

You said

Copilot , could you please teach me how do i install gnome-photos on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop which is running Linux OS FEDORA Workstation 43 ? THANKS Copilot.

Copilot said

Got it, Grandpa Norizan! Let’s install GNOME Photos on your Fedora Workstation 43 step by step.

📥 Installing GNOME Photos on Fedora 43

1. Update Your System

Open a terminal and refresh your package list:

bash

sudo dnf update

2. Install GNOME Photos

Run this command:

bash

sudo dnf install gnome-photos

This will download and install GNOME Photos along with any required libraries.

3. Launch GNOME Photos

• Press the Super (Windows key) on your keyboard.

• Type Photos in the search bar.

• Click on the Photos app to open it.

4. Import Your Images

• Inside GNOME Photos, click Import.

• Select the folder where your .jpg scenery images are stored.

• They’ll now appear in the app’s library.

5. Start a Slideshow

• Open any image.

• Press F11 for full screen.

• Press F5 or choose Slideshow from the menu.

• Your images will scroll one by one across the screen.

✅ That’s all you need to get GNOME Photos running on Fedora 43. It’s a simple way to enjoy your scenery collection in full-screen mode without extra screensaver software.

Would you like me to also show you how to set GNOME Photos to start automatically when your laptop is idle, so it behaves more like a true screensaver?

You said

Copilot , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how do I Start A Slideshow with GNOME Photos ........ what are the keys on the Keyboard that I have to press and so on ........ and things like that ? THANKS Copilot.

Copilot said

Alright Grandpa Norizan, let’s go step by step so you can confidently start a slideshow with GNOME Photos on your Fedora 43 laptop. I’ll include the exact keyboard shortcuts and menu options you’ll need.

🎞️ Starting a Slideshow in GNOME Photos

1. Open GNOME Photos

• Press the Super (Windows key) on your keyboard.

• Type Photos and launch the app.

2. Import Your Images

• Inside GNOME Photos, click Import (usually a plus sign or menu option).

• Select the folder where your .jpg scenery images are stored.

• Your images will now appear in the Photos library.

3. Open an Image

• Double-click on any image to open it in viewing mode.

4. Enter Full-Screen Mode

• Press F11 → This makes the image fill the entire screen.

• Alternatively, click the full-screen icon in the top-right corner.

5. Start the Slideshow

• Press F5 → This begins the slideshow, cycling through your images one by one.

• You can also right-click on the image and select Slideshow from the menu.

6. Control the Slideshow

• Spacebar → Pause/Resume slideshow.

• Right Arrow (→) → Next image.

• Left Arrow (←) → Previous image.

• Esc → Exit full-screen or stop slideshow.

📝 Quick Recap of Keys

• F11 → Full screen

• F5 → Start slideshow

• Spacebar → Pause/Resume

• → / ← → Navigate images

• Esc → Exit

Now you can sit back and enjoy your scenery collection scrolling across your screen, just like a digital photo frame!

Would you like me to also show you how to adjust the slideshow speed (how long each photo stays before switching), so it matches your preference?