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How to Search PDF Files from the Terminal with pdfgrep

Most of the search commands only read plain text files and not PDFs. To search PDF files from the terminal, you can use pdfgrep. Learn about pdfgrep here.

LibreOffice vs. WPS Office: Which Office Suite Should You Use on Linux

LibreOffice and WPS Office are two common MS Office alternatives for Linux. We take a look here at both and see which is more suited for your Linux desktop.

How to Change Your Password on Raspberry Pi (Raspbian OS)

The Raspberry Pi is great but is a little lacking in security out of the box. Here we’ll show you how to change a Raspberry Pi password and secure your Pi.

How to Get Vanilla GNOME Shell in Ubuntu

Ubuntu recently made the jump to GNOME, but the default still looks a lot like Unity. If you’d like the vanilla GNOME experience, follow this guide.

What Is SED in Linux and How Do You Use It?

Sed is a powerful command in Linux akin to the find and replace feature in most text editors. Find out what sed is and how you can use it to improve your efficiency in the terminal.

How to Install Software Via the Command Line in Various Linux Distros

Different Linux distributions use different package managers to handle installing software. Take a look at the install commands on these popular distros.

How to Get the Trello Desktop Client on Linux

Trello is available for most platforms, except for Linux. If you are a Linux user, this unofficial client will allow you to access Trello from the desktop. Check it out!

Useful GNOME Shell Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know About

Gnome shell comes with some useful keyboard shortcuts. Here are some useful and lesser-known Gnome Shell keyboard shortcuts you should use to improve your productivity.

How to Easily Remember Linux Commands

It can be so difficult for new users to remember Linux commands that they need to fully utilize their system. These tricks make it easier to do so.

Record and Share Terminal Session with Showterm

You can record a terminal session with any screen recording program, but Showterm for Linux makes it very easy to record and embed on a site. Here’s how it works.

What Is GREP in Linux and How Do You Use It?

Grep is a powerful tool for finding patterns and words on Unix-like systems such as Linux. Find out what Grep is and how to use it to find text from files or folders.

How to Play Hearthstone on Ubuntu Linux

Hearthstone is not only a popular online card game, it’s a major e-sport. Learn how to play this popular game on Ubuntu Linux.

5 of the Best Gaming Mice For Linux

It can be hard to find gaming peripherals that work well with Linux. These five gaming mice work well on Linux with and without open-source drivers.

How to Quickly Type Special Characters in Linux

Typing a special character can be a troublesome task in most operating systems. Here are a few tricks to quickly type special characters in Linux.

What to Expect from the Ubuntu 17.10 Release

One of the hottest events in October is the release of Ubuntu 17.10 with Gnome desktop. Here’s what you can expect to find in this Ubuntu 17.10 release.

What Are the Hidden Files in my Linux Home Directory For?

Do you know that your Home directory in your Linux system contains a lot of hidden files and folders? Here are some of the uses of the hidden files in Linux.

How to Set Up a USB Modem in Linux

Setting up and use a USB modem on Linux is not as straightfoward. Here is how you can manually setup USB modem in Linux and get mobile broadband working.

10 Free Linux Productivity Apps You Haven’t Heard Of

Productivity apps can make your work easier. If you are a Linux user, these 10 lesser-known free productivity apps for the Linux desktop can help you.

10 Windows Games You Can Play on Linux with Wine

Wine doesn’t get the credit it deserves for bringing great games to Linux. Here are 10 popular games that you can play on Linux with Wine.

How to Install Wine Gallium Nine in Linux for Near-Native Gaming Performance

Gaming in Wine on Linux can be cumbersome. The Gallium Nine patches let you play Windows games with DirectX 9 at near native levels of performance!

How to Use the ZFS Filesystem on Ubuntu Linux

ZFS is an excellent filesystem for storing your data. Learn how to install and use ZFS and its powerful capabilities on Ubuntu Linux.

How to Install and Use Kliqqi on Ubuntu to Create Your Own Social Community

Kliqqi is a content management system that allows you to create your own social networks. This article will show you how to install Kliqqi on Ubuntu.

How to Set Up and Use AbanteCart on Ubuntu

AbanteCart is a free open source shopping cart software that you can use to start your own online shop . Learn how you can install, setup and use AbanteCart on Ubuntu.

How to Get Desktop Notifications from the Linux Command Line

It would be helpful if your Linux scripts and terminal commands could send you desktop notifications. Well, they can, and it’s super easy to set up!

How to Restore the Legacy System Tray in GNOME Shell

GNOME 3.26 completely removes the legacy system tray at the top of your desktop. Learn how to bring it back with the TopIcons Plus extension.

11 Portable Apps Every Linux User Should Use

Portable apps allow you to take any program to any PC and continue using it. Here are some of the best portable apps for Linux that you should use.

How to Create Color Schemes to Match Your Wallpaper on Linux

Wal is a script to change the color scheme of your Linux desktop when you change the wallpaper. Learn how to easily create a color scheme to match your wallpaper in Linux.

How to Install and Configure PageSpeed Module for Apache in Ubuntu Server

The pagespeed module by Google is a module for Apache to improve website speed performance. Learn how to install pagespeed module for Apache in Ubuntu.

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication in Ubuntu

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Learn how you can easily set up two-factor authentication on Ubuntu.

How to Manage Nvidia Optimus Chipsets in Ubuntu with Bumblebee

Bumblebee allows you to use the dedicated nVidia GPU for rendering when needed and to power it down when not in use. Learn how to use Bumblebee in Ubuntu.

How to Monitor Linux System Health and Performance with Netdata

Looking to monitor Linux system performance? Netdata is a lightweight tool for health monitoring & distributed real time performance of Linux machines.

How to Connect to a VPN Automatically on Linux

Most Linux distros come with a VPN client for you to connect to VPN manually. This tutorial shows you the way to connect to a VPN automatically on Linux.

How to Detect and Clean Malware from a Linux Server with Maldet

Linux systems are not immune to malware. To protect yourself, you can use Maldet to detect and clean malware from a Linux server.

3 Free Color-Picker Tools for the Linux Desktop

There are several ways to pick colors on the Linux desktop; here are 3 free useful color picker tools for Linux that will get the job done for you.

How to Use NMap to Check Your Linux Computer for Open Ports

Open and unsecured ports can be a serious security risk on Linux systems. Use NMAP to discover open ports on your Linux system and secure them.

How to Scan Your Linux Computer for Viruses and Rootkits

Malware is out there, even for Linux systems. Use these three open-source tools to thoroughly scan your Linux computer for viruses and rootkits.

How to Run Android Apps on Ubuntu Linux with Anbox

Anbox is a new experimental project that lets you run Android applications on Linux. Install the latest version and experiment on Ubuntu.

How to Play Music from the Linux Command Line

MPD is an amazing tool that lets you take control of your music library in Linux. Use it with NCMPCPP for the ultimate command-line music experience!

How to Count the Number of Files in a Directory in Linux

When you have a folder full of files, it can be difficult to find the exact file count. Learn how you can count the number of files in a directory in Linux.

How to Disable the Touchpad When a Mouse Is Connected in Linux GNOME Shell

Gnome Shell has an option to disable the touchpad, but you can bring it further to get it to automatically disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected. Find out how here.

How to View Song Lyrics on the Linux Desktop

There are a number of great options for seeing your favorite song lyrics on your Linux desktop. These music players and standalone utilities can help.

Manage Your Linux Game Library With Lutris

Gaming on Linux can be a pain. Lutris is a Linux game manager that aims to change that by bringing all of your games together in one place.

How to Customize Your Linux Terminal with Pokemon Skins

Here’s how to customize your Tilix terminal in Ubuntu with 493 unique Pokemon skins. Choose your favorite, or set it to display new Pokemon on every launch.

How to Play Blu-Ray on Linux

Playing a Blu-ray on Linux isn’t straightforward. This method allows you to play your Blu-rays on your favorite operating system as simply as possible.

How to Handle a Hi-Dpi Screen in Linux

HiDPI monitors are becoming more popular than ever. Learn how to tailor your Linux desktop to look good with these high-resolution screens.

How to Secure Your Linux Desktop with Iptables

Using a strong firewall can help you control who gets access to your computer and how. Learn how to implement the iptables firewall on your Linux desktop.

How to Stream Twitch Directly to GNOME on Linux

Twitch is easily the most popular game-streaming platform on the Internet. GNOME Twitch allows you to easily integrate Twitch into your Linux desktop.

How to Record and Play Back Mouse Activity in macOS

If you have to execute the same mouse action over and over again, you can use software to automate it. Learn how to record mouse activity in macOS.

How to Set Up an Email Server in Ubuntu

There are plenty of reasons to run your own email server. In the past it’s been a real pain, but now using Ubuntu, Docker, and Mailcow, it’s much easier.

How to Use Emojis in Linux

The support for emojis on the Linux desktop is largely below par. Let’s take a look at some distro-agnostic ways to view and input emojis in Linux