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Gnome + Xorg == Mouse causes (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by CameronDev@programming.dev to c/archlinux@lemmy.ml
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I have this very weird glitch with Gnome, running on Xorg. I can move my mouse off the right hand edge of the screen, and the entire gnome UI starts to scroll over the the left, giving me a glitchy mess on the right hand side of the screen. The screenshot doesn't really do it justice, because it just became transparent instead, but the transparent region where the terminal is should be off screen.

Hope I have explained that well, has anyone else hit that? I wonder if its due to multiple monitors, or non-aligned monitors?

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[–] Agent_Engelbert@linux.community 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The issue you're describing could be related to the interaction between GNOME, Xorg, and multiple monitors. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

  1. Monitor Alignment:

    • Ensure that your monitors are properly aligned in the display settings. Check if there are any misalignments or overlapping regions.

  2. Resolution and Refresh Rate:

    • Verify that your monitors are set to the correct resolution and refresh rate. Mismatched settings can sometimes cause graphical glitches.

  3. Graphics Driver:

    • Make sure you have the latest graphics drivers installed for your GPU. Outdated or incompatible drivers can lead to graphical issues.

  4. GNOME Extensions:

    • If you have GNOME extensions enabled, try disabling them to see if any of them are causing the problem. Some extensions may not be fully compatible with your system.

  5. Xorg Configuration:

    • Check your Xorg configuration for any unusual settings. You can review the Xorg log files for any error messages or warnings related to the graphical issue.

  6. Multiple Monitors Configuration:

    • Experiment with different configurations for multiple monitors, such as changing the primary display or adjusting the monitor arrangement.

  7. Wayland vs. Xorg:

    • GNOME supports both Wayland and Xorg. You can try switching to Wayland to see if the issue persists. On the login screen, you can choose the session type.

  8. Bug Reports:

    • Check if there are any known issues or bug reports related to your specific GNOME version, distribution, and graphics hardware. You might find relevant information or workarounds.

  9. Testing with a Single Monitor:

    • Temporarily disconnect all but one monitor to see if the issue persists. This can help narrow down whether the problem is related to multiple monitors.

If the issue persists after trying these steps, you may want to seek assistance from the GNOME community forums.

If you find that my proposition soundly offly familiar to chatgpt, that's because it is.

Don't blame me though, because the details you have provided could be anything also. So in chatgpts defense, you could tackle these specific points, and see if any of them could be causing the technical issue. And that would be my advice too.

If you could provide more details, that would be helpful. XD