fuddlesworth/PlasmaZones v1.2.4

PlasmaZones v1.2.4

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Performance & Stability Improvements

This release converts all remaining synchronous D-Bus calls in the KWin effect to asynchronous calls, eliminating potential compositor thread blocking.

Fixed

• Startup freezes: syncFloatingWindowsFromDaemon() now uses async D-Bus
• Window event stutters: ensurePreSnapGeometryStored() converted to async
• Screen change delays: applyScreenGeometryChange() now non-blocking
• Navigation stutters: All navigation handlers (focus, restore, swap, cycle, float toggle) now use QDBusPendingCall with QDBusPendingCallWatcher

Technical Details

Files changed:

• kwin-effect/navigationhandler.cpp - 8 sync calls converted to async
• kwin-effect/plasmazoneseffect.cpp - 3 sync calls converted to async

Safety measures:

• All async callbacks use QPointer<KWin::EffectWindow> to safely handle window destruction during pending calls
• Proper cleanup with deleteLater() on call watchers

Packages

Upgrade Recommendation

Upgrade recommended for all users, especially those who experienced:

• Momentary UI freezes when pressing navigation shortcuts
• Stutters when windows are added/closed
• Delays after screen resolution/arrangement changes

Full Changelog: v1.2.2...v1.2.4