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How to Make Unity Dash Respond Faster on an Old PC

On an old PC the Unity desktop environment in Ubuntu might be slow and unresponsive. Here are a few tricks to make Unity Dash respond faster.

How to Add App Drawers to Unity Launcher in Ubuntu

One of the issues with Unity Launcher is that it can get overcrowded with apps. Here’s how you can add an app drawer to Unity Launcher and keep it organized.

How to Add Google Calendar Integration to Ubuntu

Are you using Google Calendar and want to integrate it to your Linux system? Here is how you can add Google Calendar integration to Ubuntu.

Perform a Google Search from the Command Line in Linux

For those command line geeks who want to do a Google search from the command line, what solution do you have? Googler is the answer for you.

How to Install Qgit Viewer in Ubuntu

Qgit Viewer is a Qt-based Git-viewing tool for Linux. It allows you to view Git repos with a GUI. Here is how to install Qgit viewer in Ubuntu.

How to Perform Comprehensive File Searches in Linux

The desktop search feature in Linux is really lacking. Here is a solution to do a more comprehensive file search in Linux and find the files you want.

How to Improve the Security of Your Linux System with Firejail

If you are looking to improve the security of your Linux system, check out Firejail that can sandbox all processes and reduce the risk of security breaches.

The Best Linux Desktop Environments for HiDPI Displays

macOS and Windows 10 have good HiDPI support for high-resolution monitors. Here are the best Linux desktop environments to use with HiDPI displays.

How to Move the Clock to Right-Most Corner on the Taskbar in Windows 10

In Windows 10 there are two different ways to move the clock to the right corner on the taskbar. Follow the one that suits your needs.

How to Play DVDs in Linux

Due to legal implications, playing DVDs in Linux is not as straightforward as it should be. Here’s how you can configure your system to play DVDs in Linux

7 Essential Linux Education Apps for Students

If you are a student who uses Linux, you can use these Linux education apps to improve your studying and learning experience.

How to Quickly Clear Your System Cache in Ubuntu

If left unchecked, your system cache might take up a big chunk of your storage and memory. Here’s how you can quickly clear the system cache in Ubuntu.

How to Set Grub to Remember Your Last Selected Entry

If you’ve dual-booted Windows and Linux, you might notice that Grub always defaults to the first entry of the bootup list. Here’s how to set Grub to save the last selected entry.

How to Quickly Search for Emoji from Linux Command Line

Rather than searching for emojis on the Internet, you can also search for emojis on your system. Here’s how you can do that in the Linux command line.

How to Install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux

Switching to Linux doesn’t mean you have to give up on your Windows applications. For Office users, here’s how to install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux.

How to Have a Live Preview of Another Workspace in Ubuntu

If you want to find out what’s happening in another workspace without switching over, you can now get a live preview of another workspace in Ubuntu. Here’s how.

How to Disable the Integrated Microphone and Webcam in Ubuntu

Linux users should also beware of malware that can monitor your activities. Learn how you can disable the microphone and webcam in Ubuntu.

How to Get NVIDIA’s GPU Assisted Video Encoding (NVENC) to Work in Ubuntu

Nvidia’s NVENC allows the use the GPU to encode video streams so as to reduce video conversion time. Here’s how to get Nvidia’s NVENC working in Ubuntu.

How to Reduce Eye Strain on Linux Ubuntu Systems

To reduce eye strain, you should use dedicated software that prompts you to take frequent work breaks, something which is really beneficial for your eyes. Safe Eyes for Linux is one you should check out.

4 of the Best Linux Distributions You Can Run on ARM Devices

The versatility of Linux means that it can be run on almost any device. Here are 4 of the best Linux distributions you can run on ARM devices.

5 of the Best Application Launchers for Linux

Don’t you really hate it when you can’t find a program in the App menu? Check out this list of Linux application launchers to help you find and open programs quickly.

How to Install FlatPak on Ubuntu

Flatpak is a technology that makes it very easy to install software no matter the Linux distribution. Here’s how to install Flatpak on Ubuntu.

How to Download Torrents from the Command Line in Ubuntu

While most torrents are downloaded using a GUI, you can download torrents from the command line too. Here’s how you can do so in Ubuntu.

How to Setup Local Repository in Ubuntu

If you have several Ubuntu PCs connected in a LAN network, you can set up a local repository in one of them and update every computer without Internet access. Here’s how to set up a local repository in Ubuntu.

How to Choose a Laptop for Linux

While most laptop is capable of running any Linux distro, some are more compatible than the rest. Here are some tips to choose a laptop for Linux that you should consider.

How to Run Bash Script as Root During Startup on Linux

Have you ever wanted to run bash script as a root user during startup? Here’s how you can harness the power of cron and set your scripts to run at startup.

How to Use Telegram from Linux Command Line

While Telegram comes with a desktop client for most operating systems, it can be accessed via the command line too. Here’s how to use Telegram from the Linux command line.

How to Disable the Root Account in Linux

Deleting the root user is a security precaution and overall just something that is good to do. Here is how you can disable the root account in Linux.

How to Install the Lumina BSD Desktop on Linux

Lumina Desktop is a lightweight desktop manager for BSD system but has been ported over to many Linux distro. Here’s how to install Lumina Desktop on Linux.

Gnome Software Not Working? How to Install Deb Files in Ubuntu 16.04

Gnome Software comes with a bug that prevents users from installing deb files. Here are some of the workarounds to install deb files in Ubuntu 16.04.

How to Manage Browser Bookmarks from the Ubuntu Command Line

Browser bookmarks often reside in a browser, but if you are a command line person, here’s how you can manage browser bookmarks from the command line.

How to Display Filesystem Usage in Ubuntu System Tray

If you are a Linux system admin who needs to constantly keep track of the filesystem usage, here is a way you can display the filesystem usage information in the Ubuntu system tray.

How to Use Old Xorg Apps in Unity 8 on Ubuntu 16.10

While Unity 8 is new and shiny, it doesn’t work with some of the old Xorg apps because of the difference in the display server. Here’s how you can get these old Xorg apps working in Unity 8!

How to Get your sudo Password to Show up as Asterisks in Ubuntu

If you are always mistyping your sudo password because nothing is shown on the screen, here’s a quick fix to get asterisks to show up as your sudo password in Ubuntu.

6 Useful Linux Command Line Tools for System Administrators

The command line is seriously powerful. If you are a system administrator, here are some Linux command line tools you should know and use.

How to Quickly Preview Files in Ubuntu Without Opening Them

Checking out a bunch of files and folders can be a tedious process. Here is a way to quickly preview files in Ubuntu without having to open them.

The Beginner’s Guide to Using a Linux Distro

Your switch to Linux might be hard, but it could be totally pain-free. To help you with your Linux journey, here are some beginner tips for using a Linux distro.

How to Add Weather Information to System Tray in Ubuntu

If you want to keep yourself updated with the current temperature, here is how you can add the weather information to the system tray in Ubuntu.

10 of the Best KDE Plasma Applications You Should Try

The KDE Community have developed a ton of high-quality applications for different needs. Here are some of the best KDE Plasma applications you should try.

How to Watch Twitch on Linux without a Web Browser

Have you ever wanted to watch Twitch outside of the browser on the Linux desktop? It is now possible with the help of Gnome Twitch. Check out how it works!

Setting Up PushBullet Desktop Client in Ubuntu with PB for Desktop

While PushBullet is great, it is lacking a desktop client with native notifications. PB for Desktop is a cross-platform-compatible PushBullet desktop client that comes with native notifications for various platforms.

How to Automatically Change Ubuntu Desktop Wallpaper to Bing’s Photo of the Day

Surely many of you would like to have Bing’s photo of the day as your desktop wallpaper. Here is how you can automate it in Ubuntu.

How to Improve Your English from the Linux Terminal

There are many ways to improve your English, but the geekiest one has to be from the Linux terminal. Here’s how you can do that.

How to Set Up an Xbox One Controller in Ubuntu

The Linux kernel has supported the Xbox One controller officially, but setting it up is not as easy. Here is how to set up an Xbox One controller in Ubuntu.

How to Disable Super Key in Ubuntu While Running Full Screen Apps

One way to prevent the accidental pressing of the Super key is to disable Super key when in full screen mode. Here is a simple script to do so in Ubuntu.

Best Linux Adobe Alternatives You Need to Know

Looking for a few solid Adobe alternatives for Linux? You’re not alone. Luckily there are some great options currently available.

QTodoTxt – A todo.txt GUI Client for Linux

Todo.txt provides a simple format for recording todo tasks. QTodoTxt is a great todo.txt GUI client for Linux. Check it out.

Betty, the Siri-Like Helper for Linux Command Line

It can be difficult to remember all the commands in Linux. Betty is a Siri-like helper for the Linux command line that allows you use the Linux command line through natural language input.

Turtl: A Secure Open-Source Evernote Alternative for Linux

Do you know that your data in Evernote is unencrypted by default? If you’re on Linux, and are looking for a secure, encrypted alternative to Evernote, Turtl is one such open source app you should check out.

How to Add Users in Ubuntu Server

Want to know how to add a user to Ubuntu server? Here we’ll go over various methods to add users in Ubuntu – add users to groups, set up sudo, and even delete users!