Cursor visibility and other improvements in Linux

[ejmillan]

Following the dynamics of another thread (focused on Windows), for improving the visibility of the mouse pointer for use in tutorials, I thought I would open a similar one for Linux users.

On Linux Ubuntu Studio 20.10 (Plasma-desktop), I enabled certain desktop effects that provide interesting functionality for visibility.
Here is a sample:
Animation to follow the mouse pointer

Rings around the pointer (red for left click, blue for right-click) Configurable colors.

[kagsundaram]

@ejmillan

another thread … for improving the visibility of the mouse pointer for use in tutorials, I thought I would open a similar one for Linux users.

@kagsundaram

THE WORK-AROUND - for highlighted cursor for tutorial videos using Shotcut on Kubuntu (KDE) and some other varieties of Linux:

1. Open Shotcut first.
2. Go to SystemSettings:WorkspaceTheme:CursorTheme
3. Pick your highlighted cursor (You must first search and install these, from the same window)
4. Record your tutorial.
5. DON’T EXIT SHOTCUT (if you do, you must select the highlighted cursor again)

How to change the cursor in Kubuntu Linux:

Changing the Cursor in Ubuntu Linux (Kubuntu flavor)

Some highlighted cursors which can be installed easily in Kubuntu Linux:

[ejmillan]

This solution worked for me. I now have a large mouse pointer for better viewing.

[ejmillan]

The magnifying glass effect can also be useful. The window size and keyboard shortcuts can be configured.

[ejmillan]

A video explaining how to activate these improvements.

Customizing KDE Plasma 5 - Desktop Effects