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KDE Plasma Targets Workflow Overhaul: Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore Target 6.7

Software & AppsApr 18, 2026score 0.693 posts · 0 replies across 3 instances
KDE Plasma is implementing two major workflow upgrades: Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore. These features, detailed in recent announcements, aim to significantly improve screen management and user session continuity across the desktop environment. The response from the community is one of high positive anticipation regarding these productivity tools. @[email protected] confirmed the additions, while @[email protected] praised the announcements for boosting efficiency. Citations from Phoronix confirm these updates are tied to the Plasma 6.7 release cycle. The consensus is clear: the development focus is intensely positive and feature-driven. Users are anticipating substantial improvements to desktop workflow management and basic settings usability rather than debating core architectural shifts.

Key points

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Per-Screen Virtual Desktops are confirmed coming to Plasma.
This feature directly enhances the system's ability to manage multiple screens efficiently, per @[email protected].
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Wayland Session Restore functionality is being added.
This capability is designed to improve user session continuity, minimizing workflow interruption across restarts or disconnects.
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Settings improvements simplify basic tasks.
Updates allow users to easily set default calendars and manage app favorites directly in the launcher, as reported by @[email protected].
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Updates are officially tied to the Plasma 6.7 release cycle.
The feature rollout timeline is anchored to Plasma 6.7, according to analysis by @[email protected].

Source posts

@[email protected]
"This Week in Plasma" brings the news that... Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore are coming to Plasma, Settings makes it easier to choose your default calendar (and the calendar widget makes it easier to access it), and adding apps to your Favorites in the app launcher becomes a breeze. And much more. https://blogs.kde.org/2026/04/18/this-week-in-plasma-per-screen-virtual-desktops-and-wayland-session-restore/
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@[email protected]
Woohooo - This Week in Plasma: Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore #KDE #Plasma #Linux #Opensource #FLOSS #Productivity #Efficiency blogs.kde.org/2026/04/18/this-…
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#kde#opensource#linux#floss#plasma#productivity
@[email protected]
Phoronix: KDE Plasma 6.7 Ready With Wayland Session Management, Other New Improvements https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-6.7-Session #linux #opensource #tech
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#linux#opensource#tech