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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

5 of the Best Journal Apps for Linux

Whether you’re keeping a journal for fun or a more practical reason, it can be valuable. These journal apps for Linux make journaling a breeze.

How to Make Gnome Shell Look and Feel Like Unity

Ubuntu may be dropping Unity in favor of GNOME, but that doesn’t mean you need to go without your favorite desktop. Make GNOME look and feel like Unity!

5 Must-Have Security Tools for Your Linux PC

Security is important, even on Linux desktops. These 5 security tools for Linux can help protect your desktop against a wide variety of security threats.

How to Customise and Pimp Your Bash Prompt in Linux

In Linux, the terminal is a big deal, and you’ll spend time working with it. Why not customize it to your liking and make it look good?

How to Enable Picture-in-Picture Mode in GNOME Shell

Both Windows and macOS have added PiP mode to their OS. If you are using Gnome Shell, here’s how you can enable picture-in-picture mode in Gnome Shell.

Libre OS USB: An On-the-Go System that Runs from a Flash Drive

Looking for a portable operating system that is small, lightweight, customizable, and extremely functional? Libre OS USB is the perfect option.

Best Retro Gaming Emulators for Linux

Emulators open up a world of new gaming options on Linux. These retro gaming emulators allow you to play some of your old favorites on your PC.

The Differences Between Multiverse, Universe, Restricted, and Main Repositories on Ubuntu

If you are a Ubuntu user, you have seen the different repositories: Main, Universe, Restricted, and Multiverse. Here is what each of these represent.

Install and Use i3 Window Manager on Ubuntu

i3wm is a powerful tiling window manager that can take your desktop’s organization and efficiency to the next level. Learn how to use it on Ubuntu.

What You Need to Know About WannaCry Infecting Linux

With the WannaCry ransomware making the headlines, many people are wondering if Wanncry is able to infect Linux. The answer is yes, only if you allow it to.

5 of the Best Linux Remote Desktop Apps to Remotely Access a Computer

Remote desktop apps allow you to access a computer anywhere in the world. Here are 5 of the best remote desktop apps for Linux that you can use.

4 Great Linux Distros Designed for Privacy and Security

There are plenty of Linux distros out there, each with a different focus. Here are some of the best Linux distros designed for privacy and security. Check them out!

How to Send and Receive SMS on Linux with KDE Connect

KDE Connect is a killer little app that allows your Linux PC to send and receive text messages through your Android phone. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu.

Top 5 Ebook Authoring Tools for Linux

Digital publication is booming. Discover the top free open-source ebook authoring tools available for Linux, and choose the best one for your ebook.

How to Install Wine Staging on Ubuntu Linux

Wine Staging contains loads of improvements and patches to help Linux users run their favorite games better than ever before. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu!

How to Encrypt Files and Folders with VeraCrypt in Ubuntu

if you have documents that you don’t want others to access, it is best to encrypt them. Here is how to encrypt files and folders with Veracrypt in Ubuntu.

How to Install the Latest AMDGPU-PRO Drivers on Ubuntu

AMDGPU-PRO is AMD’s graphics driver for professional users, but it’s also great for gamers. Learn how to install it on Ubuntu Linux.

How to Turn Any Website into an App on Linux

Instead of visiting a website on a browser, you can turn it into a web app and launch it like an app. Here is how you can turn websites into apps in Linux.

How to Install Discord on Ubuntu Linux

Discord is a massively popular text and voice chat client for gamers, and luckily it is available for Linux. Learn how to install Discord on Ubuntu.

5 of the Best Microsoft Project Alternatives for Linux

There are plenty of Microsoft Project alternatives, but only a few are available on Linux desktop. Check out 5 of the best Microsoft Project alternatives for Linux.

How to Play Wii Games on Ubuntu with Dolphin

There are plenty of great games for Linux and loads more if you count the ones emulators make available. The open source Dolphin emulator brings a huge chunk of the Wii ecosystem to Linux, and that includes plenty of Gamecube titles, too.

How to Easily Set Up Third Party DNS on Linux

Are you looking to switch to a third-party DNS for a better and safer Internet connection? Here’s how you can set up a third-party DNS on Linux.

How to Enable Automatic Login in Ubuntu

For some reason you may want your PC to bypass the login and get to the Desktop as quickly as possible. Here is how to enable automatic login in Ubuntu.

How to Set Up Your Own Linux Photo Management System with Lychee

Ever wanted to have your own self-hosted Linux photo management system? Lychee is a tool that allows users to upload and catalog their photo collections.