Linux

The Easiest Way to Create a Bootable USB Installer on Ubuntu

Ubuntu comes with the Gnome Disks application that allows you to easily create a bootable USB installer. Check out the tutorial here.

How to Try Out Firefox’s New Web Rendering Engine Servo on Linux

Servo is a new web rendering engine by Mozilla. In a few years it may just be replacing Gecko in Firefox. Here’s how to try it out right now.

Protect Yourself with a TigerVPN Full Lifetime Subscription

As fantastic of a resource as the Internet can be, it can also be not very safe for you or your information. Protect yourself with TigerVPN Full Lifetime Subscrpition for just $49.

How to Really Clear the Terminal Screen in Linux

The clear command or CTRL+L can be used to shift Terminal output upward, but what if you want to totally clear the terminal screen? That’s where the reset command comes into play.

How to Install the New Mycroft Assistant on Linux and Gnome Shell

MyCroft Assistant is an open source ‘smart AI’ platform like Google Now, Amazon Echo, and Microsoft Cortana. Here’s how to install MyCroft on Linux and Gnome Shell.

Force Yourself to Take Periodic Breaks in Ubuntu Using Take a Break

Time flies when you’re on the computer. If you find it hard to tear yourself away, “Take a Break” will force you to take periodic breaks in Ubuntu.

Notepadqq: Notepad++ Alternative for Linux

Looking for a Notepad++ alternative for Linux? Notepadqq is the one you are looking for.

Upload Images to Your Flickr Account From Ubuntu Using Frogr

There hasn’t been a way to access or upload images to Flickr from Ubuntu until now thanks to Frogr, a Flickr upload app for the GNOME desktop environment.

Snap Packages vs. Flatpaks: The Differences and Which One You Should Use

There are two new universal installer packages for Linux: Snap and Flatpack. Want to know their differences? Let’s compare Snap packages and Flatpaks.

How to Set Up “Let’s Encrypt” Free SSL Certificate in Nginx (Ubuntu)

If you have a website and are keen to implement SSL, Let’s Encrypt is a great option. Here’s how to set up Let’s Encrypt in a Nginx Ubuntu server.

Easily Run Ubuntu Snap Packages on Other Linux Distros

If you are not using Ubuntu but are keen to try out the Snap packages, here is how you can run Ubuntu Snap Packages on other Linux distros.

Use a Dual-Panel File Manager for Better Productivity

Double Commander is an open-source, dual-panel file manager that’s available for various OS platforms including Linux. It is inspired by Total Commander. Check it out.

How to Directly Copy/Paste Images to/from Clipboard in Ubuntu Nautilus

Nautilus-copypaste-images is a plugin that lets you copy an image file in Nautilus and directly paste it as an image to an image editor like Gimp. Here’s how it works

Use These Four Simple Steps to Compile Linux Programs from Source

It’s not difficult to compile Linux programs from source. Start with a tarball and follow four simple steps. This guide shows you how it’s done.

How to Hide Linux Command Line History by Going Incognito

Sometimes you just want things to stay between you and ….. you! Luckily, you can even hide the Linux Command Line History by using Incognito Mode. Here’s how.

How to Get Weather Details of a Location from Linux Command Line Using WTTR.IN

Did you know it’s possible to get weather information via the Linux Command Line without installing a utility? It is, thanks to WTTR.IN! Here’s how.

View Your Linux System Information with Fanbox

Looking for a way to keep an eye on Linux system information from your desktop? Check out Fanbox, an HTML5, CSS and Javascript-based dashboard.

Try Any Linux Flavor from a USB Stick with Linux AIO

Tired of making Linux live USB disks over and over again? Meet Linux AIO: a tool that takes all current spins of popular Linux distributions and compiles them into one flashable ISO file.

How to Handle App/OS Freezes in Linux

Like any other software, Linux systems and apps can freeze and stop working at times. Here’s how you can handle App/OS Freezes in Linux.

How to Prominently Display Keystrokes in Screencasts Using Screenkey [Ubuntu]

Want to display keystrokes in screencasts on Ubuntu? Meet Screenkey: a command line app that makes sure your keystrokes are better displayed.

The Linux Rolling Release Model

Some Linux distributions have adopted a Rolling Release Model that will continuously update your operating system; you only have to install your OS once. Here’s a deeper look.

How to Access Geo-Restricted Websites on Ubuntu Using Lantern

Tired of geo-restricted websites ruining your day? Lantern is an Internet proxy tool worth checking out. It lets you access blocked sites. Here’s how.

Make Telegram More User-Friendly with Cutegram

Cutegram is a free and open source Telegram client for GNU/Linux focusing on user-friendly compatibility with Linux desktop environments. Here’s how it works.

How to Turn Off Notifications in Ubuntu Using NoNotifications

Tired of Ubuntu’s notifications? nonotifs (aka NoNotifications) is a simple indicator to temporarily suppress notifications of notify-osd (notify-send). Check it out.

How to Create an Animated GIF of Your Screencast in Linux

Ever wanted to record your Linux desktop and create an animated GIF out of it? Silentcast to the rescue! This software allows you to do both.

Reasons and Solutions for “Unable to Lock (/var/lib/dpkg/)” Error in Ubuntu

Ever encountered the ‘Unable to lock (/var/lib/dpkg/)’ error on Ubuntu? Here are all the aspects related to this error and how to safely get rid of it.

The Complete Guide to Managing Snap Packages in Ubuntu 16.04

Canonical released Snap in Ubuntu 16.04. Here is what you need to know to start managing snap packages.

Whatsie: The Unofficial WhatsApp Desktop Client for Linux

WhatsApp recently launched dedicated desktop clients for Windows and Mac OS X only. So what about Linux users? That’s where Whatsie comes into play.

4 Great Subsonic Alternatives

In the next release of Subsonic, the software is going closed source. If you prefer open source software, here are some great Subsonic alternatives.

How to Create and Edit Animated GIFs from the Command Line in Ubuntu

Animated GIFs have become really popular in the past few years. Here is how you can create and edit animated Gifs from the command line in Ubuntu.

How to Perform Batch Resize of Images Using gThumb in Linux

gThumb is an application to view and organize images; however, you can also use it to batch resize images. Here’s how to perform batch resizing on Ubuntu.

How to Access Ubuntu PC From Android Phone Using Home Remote Control App

Looking to access your Ubuntu PC from your Android device? Check out the Home Remote Control app which allows you to control your PC remotely.

How to Install and Configure Overgrive Google Drive Client on Linux

Linux doesn’t have an official Google Drive Client. OverGrive is a third-party Google Drive client that aims to provide a complete desktop solution. Check it out.

Use Imgur-Screenshot to Take a Screenshot and Upload It to Imgur in One Go [Linux]

Imgur-Screenshot is a simple bash script available for Linux and OS X. It lets you take a screenshot of a selected area and upload it to Imgur. Here’s how it works.

Franz: Access 14 Messenger Services All in One Place

Are you using several messenger services on your PC? Use Franz Messenger to access 14 messaging services all in one place.

How to Turn Off Online Results from Unity Dash Search in Ubuntu

If your Unity Dash search requirements are limited to your local system, here’s how to switch the online search feature off.

How to Move Unity Launcher to Bottom of Desktop in Ubuntu 16.04

Did you know that in Ubuntu 16.04 you can actually move the Unity launcher from its default ‘left’ position to the bottom? Here’s how to do it.

Enhance Linux Clipboard Management with These 5 Useful Clipboard Managers

A Linux clipboard manager helps to enhance copy and paste functionality and retain all copied data. Here are 5 of the best clipboard managers for Linux.

How to Access MEGA Cloud Storage Service in Ubuntu Using MEGAsync

If you are a MEGA user or want to try out the service on Ubuntu, here’s how to access it using a client called MEGAsync.

Convert Between Several File Formats on Linux with FF Multi Converter

FF Multi Converter is an app that allows you to convert video, audio, image and document files between several file formats on Linux. Here’s how it works.

Transferring Big Files in Terminal on Linux with Transfer.sh

Transferring files is nothing new. However, Transfer.sh is an exciting tool that lets you do so via the terminal. It works on any system that has bash and curl.

How to Use Google Hangouts on Pidgin with the Purple Hangouts Plugin

Love Google Hangouts but wish you could use something other than the official client? You can now use Google Hangouts on Pidgin with Purple Hangouts.

The Beginner’s Guide to Recording Audio in Audacity

Audacity is a free open source software for recording and editing sounds. This beginner’s guide will get you up and running with Audacity on Linux.

Xombrero: A Minimalist Browser with Focus on Security

Looking for a more secure browser for Linux? Check out Xombrero web browser, a minimalist browser with sophisticated built-in security features. It has a familiar interface similar to Firefox.

Fruho: A User Friendly VPN Tool for Linux

Looking for a lightweight VPN tool for Linux? Meet Fruho. It’s built with OpenVPN and makes use of various encryption standards by default. Check it out.

Do You Think Linux Is More Secure Than Other OS?

There’s an old school of thought that says that Linux is more secure than other operating systems. Do you think Linux is more secure than other OS?

How to Set Up MediaTomb on Linux

MediaTomb is DLNA server software with a friendly and easy-to-configure set of options. Here is how to set up MediaTomb on Linux.

UbuntuBSD: Combining the Best of Ubuntu and BSD

There’s a new project that combines the Free BSD kernel along with all the tools and utilities: UbuntuBSD. When you install this OS you’ll get access to all BSD features (ZFS, ports tree, etc.) and Ubuntu features.

How to Display System Information with Neofetch on Linux

If you’ve ever wanted to check your hardware specifications, kernel version, uptime, desktop environment type, and more on Linux, check out NeoFetch.

5 More of the Best Icon Packs for Linux

In an earlier article we showed you five of the best icon themes for Linux, and now we will list five more custom icon packs for Linux that will add a fair bit of eye candy to your desktop.

Popular Posts