Published Apr 25, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT

My love for computers started with a trusty Compaq back in 2005, and I haven't looked back since. This had me graduate into being an avid tinkerer, even if I end up soft-bricking stuff most of the time.

I do also love video games.

Using a tiling window manager is a lot like rewiring your brain. You learn shortcuts, ascertain your workflow and finally combine it all into an often cool-looking but insanely complicated setup. Tilting window managers can often be a bit intimidating . Not to mention, if you’re already invested in a desktop environment, it might be hard to learn from scratch.

This is where GNOME’s powerful extension system comes into play once again, which is host to multiple tiling options.…