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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.

Elementary OS Loki: What You Need to Know

Elementary OS released its new version – Loki. How does this new release shape up to the previous releases of Elementary OS? Find out all of this and more as we delve deep into Loki and tear it apart piece by piece in this review.

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!

How to Add Recent Files Quicklists in Ubuntu Unity Launcher

The RecentQuicklist script allows you to add recent files quicklists to Unity Launcher in Ubuntu. Here is how you can use it to improve your productivity.

How to Set Active Hours and Prevent Your Windows From Auto-restarting

Frustrated with Windows auto-restarting itself while updating the system? Here is how you can set active hours and custom restart options in Windows 10 to prevent accidental auto-restart from happening.

5 of the Best Download Managers for Ubuntu

Browsers aren’t the only tools for downloading files. Want to download more file types or have more control? Here are 5 of the best download managers for Ubuntu.

4 Apps to Listen to Internet Radio Stations on Linux

Apps for Internet radio stations on Linux can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. Luckily, we’ve found these four great apps for you. Check them out.

Parrot Security OS: A Debian-Based Distribution for Security Research

Meet Parrot Security OS: a Linux distribution with loads of tools to accomplish your security research along with some useful cloud components. Read all about it!

Use EncryptPad Text Editor to Edit and Encrypt Files in Ubuntu

EncryptPad is an open source text editor for Linux with the ability to encrypt files and encrypt/decrypt binary files. Here’s how to install and use it.

Stream Local Media from the Command Line to ChromeCast with Stream2chromecast

Stream2chromecast lets you stream local media from your computer as well as from the Internet to your Chromecast. It works right from the command line. Here’s how.

How to Download, Install, and Use Command Line-Based Web Browser Lynx in Ubuntu

Lynx is an open source Web browser that lets you access websites from the command line; it only displays the text part of a Web page. Here’s how it works.

5 Ways to Encrypt Email for Linux

Email is still important for business, and it is necessary to keep it encrypted. Here are 5 ways you can encrypt your email on Linux!

10 of the Best Gnome Applications from Third-Party Developers

Thanks to the Ubuntu community there is a great deal of third-party software that integrates perfectly with Gnome Shell. Here are 10 of the best Gnome applications.

6 of the Best Terminal-Based CLI Games for Linux

Linux geeks & system admins may prefer to play games in the terminal where they spend most of their time. Here are 6 of the best terminal-based CLI games for Linux.

QuiEdit Gives You a Distraction-Free Writing Experience in Ubuntu

If you’re looking for a distraction-free writing experience in Ubuntu, look no further. QuiEdit is a full-screen text editor focused on writing in Markdown.

Tweak the Number of Workspaces in Unity [Ubuntu]

By default, Ubuntu’s Unity desktop only has four workspaces. If this isn’t enough or too many, here’s how you can tweak the number of workspaces in Unity.

Access Your Gmail and Google Inbox on Linux Using Wmail

Longing for a native and friendlier way to access your Gmail and Google Inbox on Linux? Meet Wmail, an open-source desktop email client.

Indicator-Stickynotes is a Sticky Notes App for Your Ubuntu Desktop

Indicator-Stickynotes is a sticky notes app for Ubuntu, written in Python3 and GTK3. It lets you make notes that can act as reminders. Here’s how to use it.

How To Create ISO Files In Linux

It is easy to burn an ISO file to a CD/DVD-ROM, but it may not be easy to create ISO file. This article shows you how to create ISO files in Linux.

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