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How to Add Wallpaper to Linux Terminal

The Terminal is an essential tool for Linux users. It is also a boring tool. It would be so much more personal to add a custom wallpaper to the Terminal.

How to Install Minimal Ubuntu on Your Old PC

Ubuntu is good, but it can be bloated and not suitable for an old PC. Here is how to install a minimal and non-bloated Ubuntu on your older PC.

The Beginner’s Guide to the dpkg Command in Debian-Based Linux Distro

Dpkg is the low-level tool that every Debian-based distro uses to manage their software. Here we show you the basics of the dpkg command and its usage.

5 Great MATE Themes for Linux

One of the best things about being a MATE user is the fact that everything is super stable and reliable. Check out these 5 MATE themes to make it great-looking as well.

7 of the Best KDE Plasma Themes for Linux

KDE Plasma truly is a beautifully-designed Linux desktop. With so many themes to choose from, these are some of the best KDE Plasma themes around.

How to Mount an ISO File in Linux

ISO files are a common way of shipping software installers and storing data. Mounting an ISO file on Linux is simple, whether you use your desktop or the CLI.

How to Force User to Change Password in Linux

There are a number of good reasons to force a user to change their password on Linux. Find out how to perform this vital security task.

How to Flush the DNS Cache on Linux

Flushing your DNS cache can help to clear things out and possibly speed up domain name resolution. Learn several ways to clean out your DNS cache on Linux.

The Beginner’s Guide to the pwd Command in Linux

The pwd command is one of the most basic commands in Linux. Here we will learn how to use pwd to output the full path name of your current directory.

How to Install and Play World of Warcraft on Ubuntu

World of Warcraft is still easily the most popular MMORPG. Learn how to install and play World of Warcraft on Ubuntu.

How Linux Makes Your Life Easier

Linux is always perceived as complicated and hard to use. On the contrary, its philosophy and functionality can actually make your life easier.

What is Hostname in Linux and How Can You Change It?

Hostnames are an important piece of the Linux networking puzzle. They let you easily access Linux systems across a network with a name instead of an IP.

Opening Graphical Application with Root Permission – gksu Alternatives in Ubuntu 18.04

If you still need to open applications with root permission, these are some gksu alternatives in Ubuntu 18.04.

How to Manage Your User Password from the Terminal in Linux

Passwords in Linux can be managed directly with the passwd command. This will show how you can use it to manage your user password in Linux.

How to Check for Open Ports in Linux

When you are troubleshooting networking issues in Linux, you will need to know which ports are open.

6 Popular Windows Apps Also Available on Linux

If you are switching to Linux, there are plenty of Windows applications that are available on Linux, too.

Mastering the “Kill” Command in Linux

When an app misbehaves, it is best to kill it before it crashes the system. Check out the various ways you can use to kill a process in Linux.

How to Make Your Server Invisible with Knockd

To prevent hackers from accessing the open ports in your Linux server, you can use Knockd to hide running services.

5 of the Most Useful Graphical Git Clients for Linux

These are several graphical Git clients that you can use to make your git usage an easier and better one.

The Beginner’s Guide to pstree Command on Linux

pstree is a useful command for displaying running processes in Linux. Find out how it works in this article.

Getting Started with Awk Command

If you need to process text based on certain conditions, awk will almost always get the job done quickly. Here’s how to get started.

How to Easily Install Windows Games on Linux with Winepak

Installing Windows games on Linux has always been a tricky endeavor. Winepak changes all that.

How to Install Gitlab on an Ubuntu Server

Looking to get away from Github? Gitlab is a great self-hosted alternative.

How to Enable CSD Support in Firefox for Linux

Learn how to make Firefox blend in with your Linux desktop.

The Complete Guide to PlayStation Emulation on Ubuntu

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

4 Easy Ways to Get Out of a Ubuntu Crash

On Ubuntu, there are several ways to escape crashes and recover from them when they occur. Find out how to save your Ubuntu computer when the unexpected strikes.

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.

Create Your Own Linux Virtual Private Network With OpenVPN

This article will discuss how you can create your own Linux VPN and use OpenVPN to create a secure connection between a client and server on a Linux machine.

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.