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3 of the Best System Monitor Tools for Ubuntu

System monitoring tools will help you spot any service failures before they impact users. These are some of the best system monitoring tools you can use with Ubuntu.

How to Transfer Files Between Linux and Windows via LAN

For sharing files between different operating systems, it can easily be done with Network Share. Here’s how you can transfer files between Linux and Windows.

How to Schedule Commands in Linux with the “at” Utility

It is easy to schedule task on Linux, particularly with the “at” command. Pretty much any action you can think of can be scheduled with the “at” command.

How to Use Homebrew to Install Software on Linux and Windows

Homebrew is a handy tool for Mac users, and now it is available for Linux and Windows under the name Linuxbrew. Here is how Homebrew for Linux works.

How to Play Apple Music in Linux

iTunes is the primary way that Apple users use to access their music, but it is not available for Linux. Learn how you can access your Apple Music in your Linux machine.

How to Check and Manage Disk Space in Linux

Running out of disk space on your computer can cause issues and update failure. Learn how you can check and manage disk space in Linux.

How to Use Zsync to Transfer Part of a File in Linux

Zsync is a simple tool for Linux that lets you automatically update files that you’ve already downloaded, saving valuable time and drive space.

5 of the Best Linux Distros for Raspberry Pi

There are plenty of specialized Linux distributions for the Raspberry Pi. Here are some of the best Linux distro you can run on Raspberry Pi.

How to Play Playstation 2 Games on Linux with PCSX2

While the Playtstation 2 is a historical relic, you can still play your favorite PS 2 games on Linux. Learn to install and set up PCSX2 and start playing!

How to Install Nextcloud with OnlyOffice Integration in Ubuntu

You can create your own version of Google’s G suite with Nextcloud and OnlyOffice. Learn how you can install both Nextcloud and OnlyOffice in Ubuntu in a few steps.

How to Use Reverse SSH Tunnel to Allow External Connections to Your PC

If your ISP doesn’t provide you with a dedicated IP address, you can make use of a VPS and reverse SSH tunnel to allow external connections. Here’s how.

How to Run Ubuntu in Windows 10 Using Hyper-V

You don’t need extra software to run Ubuntu in Windows 10. Here we show you how you can install Ubuntu in Windows using the built-in Hyper-V feature.

How to Make Burnable DVD Images on Linux with DevedeNG

DevedeNG is a simple, yet powerful, utility that allows you to make DVD images complete with menus using your video files. Learn how!

Five of the Biggest Things to Look For on Linux in 2019

Linux will still not be a mainstream desktop in 2019, but there are some interesting things to look for. Here are the 5 biggest Linux predictions for 2019.

How to Make Ubuntu Look Like macOS Mojave 10.14

If you don’t like the default theme of Ubuntu, you can easily change it. Here’s how you can easily turn your Ubuntu into macOS Mojave with a few simple steps.

Safer Way to Run Bleeding Edge Software on Debian and Ubuntu

Most stable Linux distributions don’t come with newer software in their repository. Here is how you can run bleeding edge software on Debian and Ubuntu.

How to Find Out When a File Was Accessed in Linux

Knowing when a file was used, accessed or changed can help to detect unauthorized access. Here is how you can find out when a file was accessed or modified in Linux.

How to Master the rsync Command in Linux

Rsync is a useful file synchronization tool that comes with incremental synchronization. Learn how to and install and use the Rsync command in Linux.

How To Install Handbrake on Linux and Rip a DVD

Handbrake is a powerful open-source tool for encoding videos. You can use it to rip backups of your DVDs on Linux. Find out how!

How to Use Docker Containers

Docker allows you to run your application on the same environment everywhere. Here we will show you how to use Docker containers to run applications .

5 of the Best Games on Ubuntu Snap Store

Snap has come along as an easy way to run almost anything, including games, without hassle. Here are some of the best games in Ubuntu Snap Store.

How to Install and Use Teamviewer on Linux

Teamviewer is a popular way for remote teams to collaborate, share screens and provide tech support. Learn how to install and use Teamviewer on Linux!

Take Better Screenshots In Ubuntu With Flameshot

Taking a screenshot in Linux isn’t difficult, but you can make it better with Flameshot. Find out why you should use Flameshot to take screenshots in Ubuntu.

How to Install Docker in Linux

Docker is a containerization utility that allows you to develop your application once and deploy it everywhere. Learn how you can install Docker in Linux.

15 Tar Commands You Should Try in Linux

Sometimes you need to pack multiple files and/or directories into a single file. These are some tar commands you can use to archive and compress your files.

Accessing Your Linux Server from Android

There are times where you need to connect to your web server while on the move. Here is how you can access your Linux server from your Android device.

How to Install Spotify on Linux

Spotify is easily the most popular music streaming service in the world, and they support Linux! Learn now to install the Spotify client on your Linux PC.

How to Install the Official Slack Client on Linux

Slack is an extremely popular way for teams to collaborate and communicate online. Learn how to install the offical Slack client on Linux.

Introduction to Ubuntu’s LXD Containers

Containers are portable and easy to clone and/or move to other operating systems. LXD is a container that is designed to contain an entire operating system instead of an application.

How to Use Netcat to Quickly Transfer Files Between Linux Computers

netcat can be used as an ad-hoc solution for transferring files through local networks. Learn how to use it to quickly transfer files between Linux computers.

11 Great LXDE Themes

The LXDE desktop environment design is kind of outdated and bland. Luckily, you can easily customize it to your own liking. Here are 11 great themes for LXDE.

5 of the Best Markdown Editors for Linux

There are plenty of options for marking down documents in Linux. Here are some of the best markdown editors for Linux that you can use. Check them out.

What Is Ubuntu? The Past and Present of the Ubuntu Linux Distro

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution in the world. Learn more about this favorite open-source operating system and its history.

How to Run Ubuntu 18.04 or 18.10 on Raspberry Pi

It’s not that simple to install the latest Ubuntu on a Raspberry Pi, not unless you install RaspEX, an Ubuntu 18.04+ image built specifically for the Pi.

Set Alarm to Automatically Power On Linux Computer

You can easily put your computer to sleep, but what getting it to wake up? Here is how you can set an alarm in Linux to wake it up to do tasks at a certain time.

Make Linux Boot Faster by Disabling Unnecessary Services

Your Linux system may be bloated with lots of services that run in the background. Here’s how to make Linux boot faster by disabling unnecessary services.

How to Check for Available Memory in Ubuntu

Sometimes you just need to find out the available memory in your system. Let’s see some Linux utilities that show memory usage in a human-readable format.

How to Use Journalctl to Read Linux System Logs

Most Linux distros have migrated to systemd, which comes with a different log daemon, journald. You will need to use the journalctl utility to read system logs.

4 of the Best Alternatives to Skype on Linux

Recently, Microsoft updated their Skype platform (on everything but Linux), so it’s time that Linux users dumped Skype. Here’s a list of four decent alternatives worth checking out.

How to Host Your Own Minecraft Server

Minecraft is a wildly popular sandbox game. Learn how to host your own multiplayer Minecraft server and control the game like never before!

How to Set Up Mattermost Slack Alternative on a Ubuntu Server

Mattermost is an excellent open-source and self-hosted replacement for chat software like Slack. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu with Docker.

Best Lightweight Linux Distros for Older Computers

Many Linux distross are made specifically for utilizing the ancient hardware in older machines. Try out these lightweight Linux distros and give your old computer a new life.

Useful Resources to Learn Linux Your Way

If you are fairly new to Linux, there are various avenues to help you learn Linux. No matter your learning style, these are some of the best resources for learning Linux.

How to Remove User and Hostname in Terminal Prompt [Quick Geek Tricks]

The terminal prompt in Linux shows your username and hostname by default. This will show you how to remove your username and make changes to the prompt.

How to Install the Latest Nvidia Drivers on Ubuntu

Nvidia video cards perform exceptionally well on Linux. Learn how to install the latest Nvidia driver on Ubuntu and get the most out of it.

How to Encrypt Your Partitions on Linux with dm-crypt

If you have data you want to protect, you can create an encrypted container. Here’s how to set up an encrypted partition in Linux to safely store your data.

How to Install and Run Pantheon Desktop on Ubuntu

Pantheon is a popular Linux desktop environment, but it’s not available for Ubuntu. Learn how to install Pantheon on you Ubuntu PC.

How to Generate Two-Factor Authentication Code from Your Linux Desktop

Many people don’t like to use their phones for two-factor authentication. Learn how you can generate two-factor authentication code on a Linux desktop.

How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu

Virtualbox allows you to run a virtual machine on your PC. This shows how to install Virtualbox on Ubuntu and install and run virtual machine on your PC.

How to Install Newer Software in Debian

The side effect of Debian’s stability is that you are not running the latest version of any software. Learn how to install newer software in Debian.