I have just installed Debian with XFCE on it and find using my laptop not so comfortable. Let me list the things that are bugging me:
- modifying the display brightness. It's at 100% constantly and it's not comfortable to watch. Is there something I need to install to be able to easily modify it?
I'm not afraid of the command line, but a graphical tool would be preferable. There are even dedicated keys for it on the keyboard that work in Windows. Making those work would be perfect. - configuring the touchpad. It works for basic stuff, but the Windows driver has so much more features, like scrolling edges, right-click by two-finger tap, acceleration/sesitivity, etc.
- disabling and enabling radios (wi/fi, bluetooth) with a push of a button. Keyboard has a key for airplane mode and it works in Windows.
- is there a graphical tool for changing the power saving features? Cpu frequency governor comes to mind, and while I can change it via command line, it is a bit cumbersome. Are there other 'knobs' besides the governor?