fix(hyprland): open new windows in master area

Changed master layout new_status from slave to master so new
windows spawn as master with focus, matching DWM default behavior.

2 files changed, 4 insertions, 3 deletions

diff --git a/dotfiles/hyprland/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf b/dotfiles/hyprland/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
index 1883423..8f01d44 100644
--- a/dotfiles/hyprland/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
+++ b/dotfiles/hyprland/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ animations {
 # Layout (master-stack like DWM tile)
 # ============================================================================
 master {
-    new_status = slave
+    new_status = master
     mfact = 0.55
 }
 
diff --git a/todo.org b/todo.org
index 48be8af..c22a6f0 100644
--- a/todo.org
+++ b/todo.org
@@ -121,8 +121,9 @@ The script handles edge cases gracefully, provides detailed error messages with
 
 *** TODO [#A] Make Hyprland Bulletproof and Comfy
 
-All critical issues resolved. Remaining sub-items are "consider" tasks for future enhancements.
-
+**** DONE [#B] hyprland: new windows should open in master area in tile layout
+CLOSED: [2026-01-27 Tue]
+Changed master layout new_status from slave to master in hyprland.conf.
 **** TODO [#B] waybar's network monitor should change color when there's no network available.
 If the network is down, the user will need some kind of indication to help them debug. The network icon change to a red color when there are no network connections available. we should also ensure we're using themed colors from the dupre theme.