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**Decoder** is a simple and elegant utility for the GNOME desktop designed for a single purpose: working with QR codes. In a world where QR codes are used for everything from sharing Wi-Fi passwords to accessing restaurant menus, having a dedicated tool to handle them is essential.

Decoder provides two primary functions in a clean, focused interface:
1. **Scanning:** Decode QR codes, either by using your computer's webcam or by selecting an image file.
2. **Generating:** Create your own QR codes from any text you provide.

1. **Scanning:** Decode QR codes, either by using your computer's webcam or by selecting an image file.
2. **Generating:** Create your own QR codes from any text you provide.

Its tight integration with the GNOME desktop makes it feel like a natural part of the operating system.

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When you first open Decoder, it is ready to scan. You have two options:

* **Scan with Camera:** Click the camera icon in the top-left. A window will appear showing your webcam's feed. Simply point the webcam at a QR code to scan it in real-time.
* **Scan from Image:** Click the image icon in the top-right. This will open a file chooser, allowing you to select a saved image or screenshot that contains a QR code.
* **Scan with Camera:** Click the camera icon in the top-left. A window will appear showing your webcam's feed. Simply point the webcam at a QR code to scan it in real-time.
* **Scan from Image:** Click the image icon in the top-right. This will open a file chooser, allowing you to select a saved image or screenshot that contains a QR code.

Once a code is scanned, Decoder intelligently parses its content. If the code contains a website URL, it will display the link with a button to open it in your default web browser. If it contains plain text, it will display the text with a convenient button to copy it to your clipboard.

### Generating a QR Code

To create your own QR code, click the "Generate" button at the top of the Decoder window.

1. A text box will appear. Simply type or paste the text you wish to encode into this box.
2. As you type, a QR code representing your text is instantly generated on the right.
3. You can then click the **"Save as Image..."** button to save the QR code as a `.png` file, or click the **"Copy to Clipboard"** button to paste it into other applications.
1. A text box will appear. Simply type or paste the text you wish to encode into this box.
2. As you type, a QR code representing your text is instantly generated on the right.
3. You can then click the **"Save as Image..."** button to save the QR code as a `.png` file, or click the **"Copy to Clipboard"** button to paste it into other applications.

Decoder is a perfect example of the GNOME design philosophy: a simple, beautiful, and highly effective tool that does one job exceptionally well.
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## Taking Screenshots and Recording Screencasts in GNOME

The modern GNOME desktop, featured in Rocky Linux, includes a powerful and seamlessly integrated tool for capturing your screen. This is not a separate application you need to install; it is a core part of the desktop shell, providing a fluid and efficient way to take screenshots and record short videos (screencasts).
The modern GNOME desktop, featured in Rocky Linux, includes a powerful and seamlessly integrated tool for capturing your screen. This is not a separate application you need to install, but a core part of the desktop shell, providing a fluid and efficient way to take screenshots and record short videos (screencasts).

This guide covers how to use both the interactive user interface and the powerful keyboard shortcuts to capture your screen content.

## Using the Interactive Screenshot UI

The easiest way to start is with the interactive overlay, which gives you full control over what and how you capture.

1. **Launch the Tool:** Press the `Print Screen` (often labeled `PrtSc`) key on your keyboard. The screen will dim, and the screenshot UI will appear.
1. **Launch the Tool:** Press the `Print Screen` (often labeled `PrtSc`) key on your keyboard. The screen will dim, and the screenshot UI will appear.

2. **Understand the Interface:** The control panel in the middle of the screen has three main sections:
* **Capture Mode:** On the left, you can choose to capture a rectangular `Region`, the entire `Screen`, or a specific `Window`.
* **Action Toggle:** In the center, you can switch between taking a **Screenshot** (camera icon) or recording a **Screencast** (video camera icon).
* **Capture Button:** The large, round button on the right initiates the capture.
2. **Understand the Interface:** The control panel in the middle of the screen has three main sections:
* **Capture Mode:** On the left, you can choose to capture a rectangular `Region`, the entire `Screen`, or a specific `Window`.
* **Action Toggle:** In the center, you can switch between taking a **Screenshot** (camera icon) or recording a **Screencast** (video camera icon).
* **Capture Button:** The large, round button on the right initiates the capture.

### Taking a Screenshot

1. Ensure the action toggle is set to **Screenshot** (the camera icon).
2. Select your capture mode: `Region`, `Screen`, or `Window`.
3. Click the round **Capture** button.
1. Ensure the action toggle is set to **Screenshot** (the camera icon).
2. Select your capture mode: `Region`, `Screen`, or `Window`.
3. Click the round **Capture** button.

By default, the screenshot image is automatically saved to the `Pictures/Screenshots` directory in your home folder.

### Recording a Screencast

1. Set the action toggle to **Screencast** (the video camera icon).
2. Select the area you wish to record (`Region` or `Screen`).
3. Click the round **Capture** button to begin recording.
1. Set the action toggle to **Screencast** (the video camera icon).
2. Select the area you want to record (`Region` or `Screen`).
3. Click the round **Capture** button to begin recording.

A red dot (●) will appear in the top-right corner of your screen, along with a timer, indicating that recording is active. To stop, simply click this red dot. The video will be automatically saved as a `.webm` file in the `Videos/Screencasts` directory in your home folder.
A red dot will appear in the top-right corner of your screen, along with a timer, indicating that recording is active. To stop, simply click this red dot. The video will be automatically saved as a `.webm` file in the `Videos/Screencasts` directory in your home folder.

## Keyboard Shortcuts for Power Users

For even faster captures, GNOME provides a set of direct keyboard shortcuts that bypass the interactive UI.

| Shortcut | Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| `Print Screen` | Open the interactive screenshot UI. |
| `Alt + Print Screen` | Take a screenshot of the currently active window immediately. |
| `Shift + Print Screen` | Immediately start selecting a rectangular area for a screenshot. |
| `Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R` | Start and stop a recording of the entire screen. |
| Shortcut | Action |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ++print-screen++ | Open the interactive screenshot UI. |
| ++alt+print-screen++ | Take a screenshot of the currently active window immediately. |
| ++shift+print-screen++ | Immediately start selecting a rectangular area for a screenshot. |
| ++ctrl+alt+shift+"R"++ | Start and stop a recording of the entire screen. |

### The "Copy to Clipboard" Modifier

This is a powerful productivity feature. By adding the `Ctrl` key to any of the screenshot shortcuts, the captured image will be copied directly to your clipboard instead of being saved to a file. This is perfect for quickly pasting a screenshot into another application like a document or chat window.
This is a powerful productivity feature. By adding the ++ctrl++ key to any of the screenshot shortcuts, the captured image will copy directly to your clipboard instead of saving to a file. This is perfect for quickly pasting a screenshot into another application such as a document or chat window.

* **`Ctrl + Print Screen`**: Open the interactive UI, but the capture will go to the clipboard.
* **`Ctrl + Alt + Print Screen`**: Copy a screenshot of the active window to the clipboard.
* **`Ctrl + Shift + Print Screen`**: Copy a screenshot of a selected area to the clipboard.
* ++ctrl+print-screen++ : Open the interactive UI, but the capture will go to the clipboard.
* ++ctrl+alt+print-screen++ : Copy a screenshot of the active window to the clipboard.
* ++ctrl+shift+print-screen++ : Copy a screenshot of a selected area to the clipboard.

The built-in GNOME screenshot and screencast tool is a perfect example of elegant and efficient design, providing both a simple, discoverable interface for new users and a fast, shortcut-driven workflow for power users.
The built-in GNOME screenshot and screencast tool is a perfect example of elegant and efficient design, providing both a simple, discoverable interface for new users, and a fast, shortcut-driven workflow for power users.
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## Currency Conversion with Valuta on GNOME

In an increasingly interconnected world, where digital transactions span continents and travel is but a flight away, the need for quick, reliable currency conversion is paramount. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter, an astute online shopper, or a remote professional managing international finances, a dedicated currency converter is an indispensable tool. For users of the GNOME desktop environment, Valuta emerges as a prime example of elegant simplicity and focused functionality.

Valuta is not merely a calculator; it's a thoughtfully designed application that integrates seamlessly into the GNOME ecosystem. It eschews unnecessary complexity, offering a straightforward, efficient user experience that gets the job done without fuss. Its minimalist interface and adherence to GNOME's design principles make it feel like a native extension of your desktop, providing instant access to up-to-date exchange rates.
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Valuta is distributed as a Flatpak, a modern packaging format that ensures applications run consistently across various Linux distributions, offering sandboxing for enhanced security and providing access to the latest versions directly from developers.

To install Valuta, open your terminal and execute the following command:
To install Valuta, open your terminal and run the following command:

```bash
flatpak install flathub io.github.ideveCore.Valuta
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Valuta's strength lies in its intuitive design. The application focuses on a single, core task: converting one currency to another with minimal interaction.

1. **Select Your Base Currency:** Upon launching Valuta, you'll typically see two currency fields. The top field represents your "base" currency. Click on the currency code (e.g., "USD") to open a search bar where you can type and select your desired currency from a comprehensive list.
2. **Enter the Amount:** In the input box next to your base currency, type the amount you wish to convert. As you type, Valuta will instantly display the converted value in the second currency field.
3. **Select Your Target Currency:** Similarly, click on the currency code in the bottom field to choose the currency you want to convert to. Valuta will immediately update the converted amount based on the latest exchange rates.
1. **Select Your Base Currency:** Upon launching Valuta, you will typically see two currency fields. The top field represents your "base" currency. Click the currency code (e.g., "USD") to open a search bar where you can type and select your desired currency from a comprehensive list.
2. **Enter the Amount:** In the input box next to your base currency, type the amount you wish to convert. As you type, Valuta will instantly display the converted value in the second currency field.
3. **Select Your Target Currency:** Similarly, click on the currency code in the bottom field to choose the currency you want to convert to. Valuta will immediately update the converted amount based on the latest exchange rates.

The application automatically fetches and updates exchange rates from reliable sources like the European Central Bank (via Frankfurter) and Moeda.info, ensuring you always have accurate information at your fingertips. For even quicker conversions, Valuta integrates with the GNOME search provider, allowing you to perform conversions directly from the GNOME Activities overview (e.g., by typing "10 USD to EUR").
The application automatically fetches and updates exchange rates from reliable sources such as the European Central Bank (via Frankfurter) and Moeda.info, ensuring you always have accurate information at your fingertips. For even quicker conversions, Valuta integrates with the GNOME search provider, allowing you to perform conversions directly from the GNOME Activities overview (e.g., by typing "10 USD to EUR").

## Beyond GNOME: Alternatives on Other Platforms

Valuta is a capable replacement for those apps for users coming from other platforms to a Rocky Linux desktop system. Here are a few notable currency converter applications on macOS and Windows 11 platforms that Valuta can at as a suitable substitute for :

### For macOS

* **Converter (Currency Converter Calculator):** This application provides a familiar, calculator-like interface for quick and efficient currency conversions, often praised for its ease of use and integration with the macOS aesthetic.
* **XE Currency Converter:** A globally recognized name in currency exchange, XE offers a robust application with real-time rates, offline capabilities, and a user-friendly interface. It's a comprehensive tool for both casual and serious currency tracking.
* **Converter (Currency Converter Calculator):** This application provides a familiar, calculator-like interface for quick and efficient currency conversions, often praised for its ease of use and integration with the macOS aesthetic.
* **XE Currency Converter:** A globally recognized name in currency exchange, XE offers a robust application with real-time rates, offline capabilities, and a user-friendly interface. It is a comprehensive tool for both casual and serious currency tracking.

### For Windows 11

* **Windows Calculator App:** The built-in Calculator application in Windows 11 includes a surprisingly capable currency converter. It supports over 100 currencies and can even perform conversions offline, making it a convenient default option.
* **Callista Currency Converter:** Available on the Microsoft Store, Callista provides up-to-the-minute exchange rates, supports a vast array of currencies, and often includes features like conversion history, all within a free and ad-free experience.
* **XE Currency Converter:** Just like on macOS, XE offers its powerful currency conversion tools to Windows users, complete with real-time rates, money transfer options, and rate alerts.
* **Windows Calculator App:** The built-in Calculator application in Windows 11 includes a surprisingly capable currency converter. It supports over 100 currencies and can even perform conversions offline, making it a convenient default option.
* **Callista Currency Converter:** Available on the Microsoft Store, Callista provides up-to-the-minute exchange rates, supports a vast array of currencies, and often includes features such as conversion history, all within a free and ad-free experience.
* **XE Currency Converter:** Just like on macOS, XE offers its powerful currency conversion tools to Windows users, complete with real-time rates, money transfer options, and rate alerts.

## Conclusion

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