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How to Control App Priorities with Ananicy in Linux

Ananicy is a modern auto-nice solution to help you automate app priority in Linux. You can create profiles for software that you want to prioritize.

10 Best Minecraft Editors and Utilities for Linux

There’s a wide range of exciting Minecraft editors and utilities for Linux users to choose from. We go over a few of them in this guide.

Bash Tips and Tricks to Work Smarter in the Terminal

Your first foray into the terminal could be intimidating. To help with that, here are some Bash tips and tricks to work smarter, not harder, in the terminal.

Tmux vs. Screen: Which Is the Best Terminal Multiplexer?

Both tmux and screen are two of the best terminal multiplexers to help you manage multiple SSH sessions, but which is the best? Let’s find out here.

Linux vs. BSD: Everything You Need to Know

Understanding the differences in Linux vs. BSD will allow users to choose the best open-source operating system for them.

How to Run Bash Commands in the Background in Linux

It is annoying to run a command in your terminal and see it run for hours. Learn how to run bash commands in the background.

How to Integrate Your Google Account into GNOME Shell

Gnome shell provides an easy way for you to access your Google files in the desktop. Here’s how to integrate your Google account into GNOME Shell.

How to Use Linux Live CD to Back Up Data from Windows PC

Do you know that the Linux Live CD you created can be used to rescue your PC? Here’s how to use the Live CD to back up your files from Windows.

15 Linux LS Commands You Need to Know

Linux ls commands offer a flexible way of listing filesystem contents and help to navigate around the command line with ease.

Clear Linux Review: The McLaren of Linux Distros

Clear Linux is a Linux distribution created by Intel, and it’s tailored at developers and anybody who’s using Linux as a tool rather than a desktop.

How to Play Nintendo DS Games on Linux with DeSmuME

How can you play Nintendo DS games on Linux? DeSmuME is a Nintendo DS emulator that lets you relive the glory days of the DS right on your PC.

Essential Tools for Recording High Quality Podcasts on Linux

Mac and Windows users have plenty of options for podcast production. Here are the essential tools for recording podcasts on Linux.

10 of the Best Launcher Docks for Linux

You can choose from a number of innovative docks for Linux in order to organize your applications and monitor resource usage.

How to Set Up Multiple Timezones in Ubuntu

Do you always check the time difference when scheduling meetings with your colleagues? Learn how you can add multiple timezones in Ubuntu.

How to Download, Install, and Configure Plank Dock in Ubuntu

Plank is a useful launcher dock for Linux. Let’s see how you can install and configure Plank in Ubuntu for quick access to your favorite apps.

7 Linux Port Scanners for Admins and Enthusiasts

Admins can choose from a large number of Linux port scanners when performing security audits or monitoring network services.

A Look at KDE Desktop Effects

Let’s take a trip into the land of KDE’s desktop effects and see how you can use them to improve both your desktop’s aesthetics and usability.

How to Find a File in Linux Using the Find Command

The Linux find command is one of the most important and handy commands in Linux systems. Here’s how you can use it to find files in Linux.

How to Control Your Wi-Fi Network in Linux

The open-source network-monitoring package evillimiter makes it very easy for Linux and Windows users to control their Wi-Fi network.

How to Install Microsoft Teams on Linux

As another video conferencing option, MIcrosoft Teams is available for Linux, too. Here’s how you can install Microsoft Teams on Linux.

How to Back Up Files to Google Drive on Linux

Linux users can automatically back up files to Google drive using the open-source package google-drive-ocamlfuse and the cron utility

How to Disable Automatic Workspaces in GNOME

Many people hate the way Gnome creates and destroys its workspaces. Here we show you how to disable automatic workspaces in Gnome.

How to Easily Create Cron jobs in Linux with Zeit

Zeit is a graphical app that makes managing your cron jobs very easy. Let’s see how it allows you to easily create cron jobs in Linux.

How to Find Broken Symlinks in Linux

Symlinks are essential for linking files and directories, but they can easily break without notice. Here’s how to find broken symlinks in Linux.

How to Install and Use Microsoft Defender in Linux

Learn how to install and use Microsoft Defender on Linux to make sure your IT department can scan your machine for threats.

GNOME Shell Review: Minimal Desktop with Great Performance

If you are using Linux, you have used Gnome Shell before. This GNOME Shell review goes through the pros and cons of GNOME and who is it for.

Use nnn as a File Manager for Linux Terminal

It is never easy to navigate the file system in Linux terminal. nnn allows you to easily do so without having to type any commands.

The Beginner’s Guide to Btrfs

Btrfs is one of the “Copy on Write” filesystems that allows you to easily create snapshots. Check out this beginner’s guide to Btrfs to get started.

How to Configure Color Temperature in GNOME Night Light

Gnome has a night light feature that you can easily turn on. Here’s how to configure the color temperature of Gnome night light.

How to Compress Archives Using All CPU Cores with Tar

Tar typically uses only 1 CPU core when compressing files. Here is how you can make use of all CPU cores when compressing archives with Tar.

How to Install the KDE Plasma Desktop on CentOS 8

If you install CentOS on your desktop, you will find Gnome as the default desktop environment. Here is how to install KDE Plasma on CentOS.

Autokey: Make Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts in Linux

Autokey is a text expansion application for Linux. Learn how you can use Autokey to create shortcuts, hotkeys or automate stuff.

How to Resize and Create Partitions with GParted

Need to meddle with your hard disk partition? Here we show you how to create and resize partitions with GParted.

Deepin Linux Review: Stylish Distro or Spyware?

Deepin is a rising star among Linux distributions. What does it offer compared to other distributions? How is it in actual everyday use? Let’s find out.

How to Search the Web from Your Terminal with S

When you need to search the Web from the terminal, S can be an helpful tool. It supports many search engines, and you can search with a simple command.

A Quick Guide to Linux Partition Schemes

What partition setup should you use when installing Linux? Follow this quick quide to find out Linux partition schemes and how to go about doing it.

Sugar: A Linux Desktop Environment and Learning Platform for Kids

Sugar is a desktop environment that’s designed for kids, education and ease of use, and it’s built very well for what it is. Check it out!

Do You Need a Boot Partition in Linux?

You might have come across a boot partition in your Linux installation and wondered if you need the boot partition in your Linux setup. Here are the answers.

How to Set Up a Virtual On-Screen Keyboard in Linux

A virtual on-screen keyboard can be useful as a touchscreen monitor. Here’s how to set up a virtual on-screen keyboard in Linux.

6 of the Best Linux Text Editors

You’d be amazed by just how many different text editors are out there. Here are some of the best Linux text editors you can use.

How to Install and Configure Openbox Window Manager in Linux

Openbox is a lightweight and highly configurable window manager. Learn how you can install Openbox and configure it on your Linux PC.

Unity Desktop Review: Good for the Nostalgic Ubuntu Users

If you have enjoyed using Unity on Ubuntu in the past, check out this Unity desktop review and see how much has changed.

Best Conky Themes for Linux in 2021

Conky is a useful piece of software to display information on your Linux desktop. Here are some of the coolest, best-looking Conky themes.

Getting Started with Vagrant on Linux

Vagrant provide an easy way to create, configure and reproduce virtual machines with a known state. Here’s how to use Vagrant on Linux

How to Organize and Share Your Pictures with Gnome Photos

Gnome Photos is default photo management app in Gnome. This guide will show how to add photos, create albums and share images with Photos.

The Beginner’s Guide to Regular Expressions

Regular expressions allow you to pick out precise patterns in text right down to the character and let you become a master of search.

How to Install the Latest Version of Krita in Ubuntu

Ubuntu does not have the latest version of Krita in its repository. Let’s see how to install the latest version of Krita on Ubuntu.

Enlightenment Desktop Review: A Beautiful, Lightweight but Different Desktop Manager

Enlightenment is an extremely lightweight window manager that has a huge amount of utility baked into it. Check out our Enlightenment review here.

How to Manage Users in Ubuntu

In this tutorial, we show you how to add and manage users in Ubuntu, change their privileges, and set up a common folder for file sharing.

How to Disable Lock Screen in Ubuntu

If you’re the only one using your computer, you can disable the login screen. Here’s how you can disable the lock screen in Ubuntu.