The Xfce desktop environment, known for its low resource usage, is a popular choice for users with older systems. Recently, adjustments made by a user switching from KDE Plasma highlight some advantages and challenges associated with Xfce.
One notable modification involved enhancing the Application Finder, Xfce's built-in launcher, to better mimic the functionality of KDE's Krunner. The user added a custom action to perform web searches via DuckDuckGo, allowing quick access by typing a specific command pattern. Furthermore, the keyboard shortcut was customized to open the application in "collapsed mode," optimizing its usability.
Additionally, the absence of a built-in clipboard manager in Xfce posed a challenge, prompting the user to seek alternatives. They discovered CopyQ, which functions similarly to KDE's clipboard manager, enabling the management of multiple clipboard entries from the Xfce status tray.