With all the frustrations we encounter on the Internet, there are mornings when you might feel like venting your computer-related frustrations. Today, I present to you a way to indulge in this fantasy…virtually, of course.
Introducing Burn My Windows is a tool designed for Linux users who sometimes yearn for a cyber arson experience. This friendly yet frivolous software allows you to ignite your workspace without the need to summon the fire brigade.
And that’s where the fun begins.
So, what exactly is Burn My Windows? I invite you to watch the video for a detailed demonstration, but in essence, it lets you add customized and entertaining window effects to your GNOME or KWin desktop environment—purely for amusement, without any practical purpose.”
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Would you like to witness your windows vanish in a cloud of smoke or transform into a shower of green letters resembling the Matrix? No problem!
Now that I’ve piqued your interest, let me explain how to install this marvelous tool.
For GNOME installation, the simplest method is to visit the Gnome extensions site and activate Burn-My-Windows. Alternatively, for the most recent stable version, download it from GitHub using the following command:
wget https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows/releases/latest/download/burn-my-windows-schneegans.github.com.zip
Next, install it using the command:
gnome-extensions install burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com.zip
Activate the tool by executing:
gnome-extensions enable burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com
As for KWin installation, you have two options: download the effects from the KDE Store or follow instructions similar to GNOME. Visit the project’s GitHub page and follow the same installation steps.
It’s important to note that this tool is completely free, open-source, and licensed under GPL-3.0. Feel free to test it out and fire your workspace without worrying about your home insurance.
For further information, please visit the project’s GitHub page.
