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while on topic of window adjusting shortcuts

I got way too used to Win+arrow keys for moving and resizing windows, inluding in multiple monitor setups. Any Linux WM that replicates these shortcuts?

Using Win+arrow I can minimize, maximize, make window stick to left or right half of screen or any of corners and move between desktops.

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I think gnome has those shortcuts. TWMs let the first window fill the whole screen, with subsequent windows being opened next to that first one. Depending on the TWM there's a specific layout or you have to arrange the windows yourself. (i3 is the latter kind. Allowing for very flexible layouts, but more complicated than TWMs who follow a preset patter) TWMs are not built to minimise windows though. That's why there's also a heavy focus on using multiple workspaces. (i3s tab-mode is also useful where you'll have windows arranged similar to browser tabs)

Cinnamon has it, many more are configurable. Best enjoyed on Linux Mint IMO.

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