#computeraesthetics

Okay so hear me out.

What if you could have a desktop that looks EXACTLY like macOS — the dock, the global menu, the blur, the animations, all of it — but you're actually running Linux. Free. Open source. Yours.

That's what this is.

This is the final result of a full KDE Plasma 6 transformation, version 4.0, and honestly? It might be the most beautiful Linux desktop setup I've ever seen. Everything is intentional. Everything is polished. Nothing feels like a hack or a workaround — it just… works.

🖥️ WHAT'S IN THIS BUILD

🍏 macOS-style dock & global menu — yes, it actually moves and behaves like the real thing 🌗 Dark/Light theme switcher — because your mood changes and your desktop should too 🎨 Custom Kvantum & GTK themes — consistent styling across every single app 🔤 macOS-style icons, fonts & cursors — the details that make it feel real 💫 Blur, transparency & smooth animations — buttery, satisfying, chef's kiss 🔒 Redesigned lock screen, splash screen & SDDM login — even the parts you see for 2 seconds look good 🧱 Clean, modern layout — stable enough for daily use, not just screenshots

Here's the thing about Linux ricing that people don't talk about enough:

It's not just about making your desktop look pretty for r/unixporn clout (although, respect). It's about making your environment feel like yours. Like something you built. Like something that reflects how you think and work.

And when you hit that point — when you open your laptop and everything just clicks — there's genuinely no feeling like it.

This build gets you there.

The dock slides. The windows blur. The fonts are crisp. The theme is consistent from the login screen all the way to your file manager. It's the kind of setup that makes people ask "wait, is that a Mac?" and you get to say "no, actually, it's Arch" (or Fedora, or CachyOS, or whatever you're running).

🎬 Watch the full 3-minute final result here: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlt_QYO5qSc

And if you want the full step-by-step tutorial to build this yourself, that's in the series too. One command auto-customization script is also available if you just want to run it and watch the magic happen. 🪄

Reblog if you love Linux. Reblog if you love beautiful desktops. Reblog if you're secretly tired of paying the Apple tax but you still want that aesthetic. 😌