https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481223
Bug ID: 481223
Summary: Change default layout for external screens
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: 5.93.0
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: m...@iyanmv.com
CC: k...@davidedmundson.co.uk
Target Milestone: 1.0
SUMMARY
Historically, default layout in Desktop Settings has always been "Folder View".
I understand the reason for this: users coming from other OS such as Windows or
macOS would expect their Desktop files to be visible directly in their desktop.
However, I think this is not the correct layout for external monitors for
privacy reasons. Same as the default mode is not "unify outputs" but to extend
the desktop, I think the default layout should be "Desktop" with the default
Plasma background (ideally, this could be even configurable) so that user's
desktop files are not shown.
At least, since the multi-screen in Plasma 6 works reliably, it is possible to
connect the external screen, change the layout, background, etc. and next time
the same screen is connected, these settings are restored. However, in some
situations (e.g, connecting a laptop to a new projector during a meeting) it is
not possible to prepare the setup in advance.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Connect a Plasma 6 laptop to a new external screen
OBSERVED RESULT
All files in desktop are leaked to the audience
EXPECTED RESULT
Only a plain desktop background is shown. The user has to actively change to
"unify outputs" or manually change the layout to "Folder view" for that to
happen.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.93.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.249.0
Qt Version: 6.7.0
Kernel Version: 6.7.4-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 8 × 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz
Memory: 15.3 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor: Mesa Intel® Xe Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 20XYCTO1WW
System Version: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6
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