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The Complete Guide to PlayStation Emulation on Ubuntu

Learn how you can play Playstation 1 games on Ubuntu with PCSXR.

How to Bring Back Nautilus ‘Type-Ahead Search’ in Ubuntu 18.04

Canonical removed the Nautilus’s type-ahead search feature in Ubuntu 18.04. Here’s how you can restore the functionality.

What Is a PPA in Ubuntu, and How Do You Use It?

PPAs are convenient software repositories that make the lives of Ubuntu users much easier. Learn how they work.

How to Use ALSA Utilities to Manage Linux Audio from the Terminal

In this article we’ll show you two ways to adjust the volume of playback in Linux from the command line by using the Alsamixer and Amixer utilities.

How to Use Systemd Timers as a Cron Replacement

As Systemd timers begin to replace cron’s dominance, this article presents the basics of setting up your own systemd timer and making sure it’s running properly on your system.

How to Turn Vim into a Word Processor

Vim is more a code editor, but with a few tweaks, you can write documents like you’re in MS Word. Here’s how you can turn Vim into a Word processor.

How to Use Chkservice to Manage Systemd Units in Linux

Chkservice uses Ncurses to offer a quick overview of your Systemd units. With administrative privileges, you can start and stop those units at will, all without typing a single systemctl entry.

How Do Ubuntu-Based Distros Differ from Ubuntu

New Linux users may not understand what is meant by Ubuntu-based distros. This article will explain the significance of Ubuntu-based distros compared to Ubuntu itself and what “Ubuntu-based” means.

How to Install Adobe Creative Cloud Apps in Linux

Adobe’s suite of Creative Cloud apps have not been ported to Linux officially despite incessant requests from Linux users. Find out how you can install Adobe CC on Linux without all the hassle.

How to Password-Protect Folders and Files in Linux

In Linux, you can restrict users from file access with a few commands. Here is how you can password protect folders and files in Linux using file ownership and groups as a password protection measure.

6 Ways You Can Get Creative with Google Drawings

If you have not been using Google Drawings, here are some creative things you can do with it.

9 Great Linux GTK Themes For 2018

The world of Linux desktop themes is an ever-evolving one, with new ones replacing old favorites all the time. Here are some really excellent available GTK themes. Check them out!

Use the Surf Browser for a Minimalist Web-Browsing Experience

Surf is a minimalist browser that is able to display websites and follow links. That’s it. There is no built-in support for tabs and no included method of bookmarking – just a bespoke Internet experience.

How to Manage Services with Systemd

One of the most important skills any Systemd newcomer can learn is how to manage their computer’s services. In this article we will discuss how to use and master Systemd from the Linux command line.

How to Take a Screenshot of the Login Screen in Linux

Linux has a wide variety of screenshot utilities. Unfortunately, none of them are capable of capturing your login screen. There is a way, though. Learn how to take a screenshot of your Linux login screen.

How to Easily Rip a CD with Abcde

Abcde makes it easy to rip a CD. It grabs the raw data from your disk and encodes, tags, and makes comments on each track, all according to your preferences.

How to Use The Solarized Color Scheme In Your Applications to Prevent Eye Strain

Solarized turns your Linux terminals and applications into works of art with a simple 16-color palette. It can reduce eye strain associated with staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

How to Install and Dual-Boot Ubuntu on Mac

It is easy to dual boot Ubuntu on Mac. There might be some problems with the bootloader, but it can be overcome easily. Here are the steps to install and dual boot Ubuntu on Mac.

How to Use Netctl in Arch Linux to Set Up a Network Connection

Netctl makes it easy to use Systemd-like commands to enable and disable network profiles. Here is how to use Netctl to create wired and wireless profiles and manipulate them to start manually or at boot.

dwm: A Minimalist Tiling Window Manager For Linux

Tiling window managers have several advantages over Gnome and KDE. If you’re looking for a bare-bones experience or a foil to your current desktop environment, find out how dwm can offer exactly that.

How to Install Skype in Ubuntu

Skype and Linux don’t have the best history, but installing Skype on Ubuntu has never been easier. Learn how to get the most popular VOIP client running on your Ubuntu Linux PC.

How to Easily Read a Linux Man Page

One of the most important skills you can learn as a Linux user is how to use a manual page, or “man page.” Linux Man pages are fairly easy to tackle. This article will introduce you to those simple documents.

8 Ways to Maintain a Clean, Lean Ubuntu Machine

While Ubuntu is easy to use, sometimes it will become bloated with plenty of useless files lying around. Here are eight ways to clean up your Ubuntu.

5 Useful Terminal Tools to Better Manage Processes in Linux

Linux offers a number of tools for examining your running processes. Here are some of the best terminal tools for you to better manage processes in Linux.

How to Play Rubik’s Cube in Linux Terminal with nrubik

While there are many Inventive games that pushed the boundaries of what’s possible for puzzle games, there were no n-curses-based Rubik’s Cube for the Unix console, until now.

How to Clear Package Cache in Arch Linux

The package cache in Arch Linux can easily fill up your hard disk if you are not careful. This tutorial will show you how you can clear the package cache in Arch Linux and recover some hard disk space.

How to Overclock Your AMD GPU with AMDGPU on Linux

For AMD card owners, the utilities that you need to overclock your card are included in the drivers you already have installed. Here’s how you can easily overclock the AMD GPU to get the best performance possible.

Feh: The Image Viewer For Your Terminal

If you are looking for a lightweight image viewer that can be accessed from the terminal, Feh is the one for you.

Anarchy Linux: Arch Linux Made Easy

Anarchy Linux is a newcomer to the Linux world. Is it worth using, and where does it fit into the ecosystem of distributions? Find out more in this article.

4 of the Best Free White Noise Apps for Linux to Help You Sleep Better

Whether you’re trying to study, sleep, or just read a good book, noise from the outside world can be both distracting and irritating. Here are some of the best white noise apps for Linux that you can download to keep your mind on the right track.

Manage Your Tasks from the Command Line with Taskwarrior

Taskwarrior is an easy-to-use task manager that operates in the command line. In this article we will walk you through the basics of Taskwarrior usage by making a grocery list for baking a loaf of bread.

How to Install Minecraft on Ubuntu

Minecraft continues to confound the world with its immeasurable popularity and the creativity exhibited by its users. This shows how you can install minecraft on Ubuntu and have all the fun.

How to Fix WordPress Showing Localhost IP Address for Comments

On some servers your WordPress site may not display the correct IP address in the comments. Instead, WordPress displays the localhost IP address 127.0.0.1. Here’s how to fix an incorrect IP address in the WordPress comments.

How to Access Linux Virtual Machines Remotely Over VNC

Virtual machines are great, but they can be limiting if you want to use a graphical desktop remotely. VNC is the answer. Learn to set up a virtual machine from the command line and connect to it over VNC.

How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu

There are times when you may want to set a static IP address for your PC. In this article we’ll show you how to set a static IP address in Ubuntu.

New Linux User? Try These 8 Great Essential Linux Apps

When you are new to Linux, one of the problems you will face is which apps to use. With millions of Linux apps, the choice is certainly not easy. Here are 8 essential Linux apps to get you settled in quickly.

How to Handle Meltdown and Spectre on Linux Ubuntu

Meltdown and Spectre are big security issues, and they affect almost every computer. For Linux (and Ubuntu) there are already a lot of updates available to fight Meltdown and Spectre. You only need to install them.

How to Check Your Linux PC for Meltdown or Spectre Vulnerability

One of the scariest realities of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities is just how widespread they are. Use these simple tools to see how your Linux PC is affected and what you can do.

5 of the Best Linux Dark Themes that Are Easy on the Eyes

There are several reasons people opt for dark themes on their computers. Some find them easy on the eye while others prefer them because of their medical condition. Here are five of the best dark themes for Linux.

How to Play Sound Through Two or More Output Devices in Linux

There are occasions where you may want to output audio to multiple devices at the same time. Learn how to configure Ubuntu to play audio through multiple devices.

4 Great NAS Solutions for Linux

One of the most popular ways to back up data is with an NAS. However, there are many other reasons why a network storage device may be a good idea. Here are a few of them.

Will 2018 Be the Year of the Linux Desktop

The “Year of the Linux Desktop” is a fabled time when Linux finally rises up and becomes the dominant desktop operating system, supplanting Windows. Will 2018 be the Year of the Linux Desktop? Let’s find out.

How to Install MATE Alongside Cinnamon in Linux Mint

Linux Mint comes in different versions, each with a different desktop environments and default applications. If you started with Cinnamon, this will show how you can install Mate alongside Cinnamon in Linux Mint.

8 KDE Plasma Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Productivity

Plasma is a powerful and modern desktop environment for Linux. Aside from just looking good, Plasma comes with lots of tools and settings to help you get things done without wasting time.

Are Linux GUI Software Centers Any Good? Let’s Find Out!

Over the years, Linux has continued to become friendlier for new users. That push includes graphical software centers for installing and managing apps. It’s a great idea, but can GNOME and KDE Plasma pull it off?

How to Install Steam In Ubuntu

Even though Steam is available through the official Ubuntu repositories, a lot of new Linux users get tripped up by the installation process. Learn how you can configure the graphics card and install Steam in Ubuntu.

Fix Windows and Linux Showing Different Times When Dual Booting

If your system dual boots both Windows and Linux, you might notice that it’s impossible to get the system clocks to sync. Fortunately, there’s a relatively easy fix for that.

How to Configure Linux for Children

While Linux is seen as needlessly complex, you can easily configure Linux for children and make it kids-friendly and easy to use.

4 Awesome Places to Find Beautiful Linux Themes and Icons

Tired of the default look of your Linux desktop? Fret not, here are some places where you can find beautiful Linux themes and icons for you to fully customize your desktop.

Getting Started in Bitcoin? Check Out These 5 Bitcoin Clients for Linux

There are many Bitcoin clients that support Linux but only a few that are really good. Here are 5 of the best Bitcoin clients for Linux that we recommend.