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3 Panels with 3 Windows list don´t work

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Description

Distribution

Linux Mint 22.1 Xia

Package version

6.4.6

Graphics hardware in use

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3700 Ti

Frequency

Always

Bug description

I installed Linux Mint this afternoon and I LOVE it. However, I have three monitors and I have a problem with the panels. I want to see all the windows I have open on my PC to be displayed on all three panels using Window List applet, regardless of which monitor they are on. I manage to get this applet to work correctly on two panels (two monitors), but when I try to configure the third panel (third monitor), the first two panels fall apart and the applet stops working. That is, even if I check options, nothing happens.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Add Window List applet in one monitor (left, for example).
  2. Setup it to see all open windows on any monitor.
  3. Add Window List applet in other monitor (right, for example).
  4. Setup it to see all open windows on any monitor.
  5. Window List applet will stop working or responding to any configuration changes.

PS: No need to set the Window List applet in the main monitor (middle) because is ON by default.

Expected behavior

It should work fine unless the applet has a limit.

Additional information

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with the Window List applet on three monitors using the listed steps, then inspect the applet's configuration entry point. Compare behavior after adding the second and third panel applets. Done means Window List remains responsive and displays windows from any monitor on all three panels, or the supported panel limit is documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, linux
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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