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How to Install and Set Up Rocket Chat, a Self-Hosted Alternative to Slack

For those who are looking for a self-hosted alternative to Slack, Rocket Chat is one of the best. Here’s how to install and set up Rocket Chat on your server.

5 Great Steam Alternatives for Linux

If you are not a fan of Steam, there is plenty of other software for you to manage your games. Here are 5 Steam alternatives for Linux.

Ubuntu Abandoning Unity in Favor of GNOME: What This Means

After a long while, Ubuntu is looking to abandon Unity in favor of the Gnome desktop for Ubuntu 18.04. What does this mean, and what’s its impact to its users? Let’s find out.

How to Install and Use Wekan – the Best Self-Hosted Trello Alternative

If you are looking for a self-hosted Trello alternative, look no further than Wekan. This article shows you how to install and use Wekan on your own server.

How to Set Up an Automatic Backup System on Linux with Dropbox

You should always have a good backup plan in place to safeguard your data. Here is how you can set up an automatic backup of your Linux system to Dropbox.

5 of the Best Personal Finance Managers for Linux

There is certainly no shortage of financial apps available for Linux. Take a look at 5 of the best personal finance managers for Linux to help you keep track of your money.

How to Make Your Own Personal Cloud with NextCloud and Ubuntu

If you are not a fan of Dropbox, you can create your own personal cloud with NextCloud. Here’s how you can install and set up NextCloud in Ubuntu.

How to Create a Wifi Hotspot in Ubuntu

For a long time, setting up a WiFi hotspot was never an easy task in Linux. Here we show you an easy way to set up a Wifi hotspot in Ubuntu.

The Best Linux Alternatives for macOS Apps

Many people are switching from Mac to Linux. Here are some of the best Linux alternatives for macOS apps so you can easily switch to Linux with peace.

How to Build Your Own Media Center with OpenELEC

Have you ever wanted to make your own home theater system? This article will show you the complete installation guide to build a media center with OpenELEC.

6 Alternative Linux Shells for Power Users

Bash is pre-installed on most Linux distros, but it is not the only shell around. Here are 6 alternative Linux shells you can use and try out.

How to Improve Font Rendering in Linux with Infinality

Font rendering is notoriously poor on some Linux distros. Here is how you can improve font rendering in Linux with Infinality and some other ways.

How to Easily Hide Files and Folders in Linux

Have you ever wanted to hide files and folders in Linux but have no idea how to do it? This guide shows the simple ways to effectively hide files and folders in Linux.

How to Switch Between Linux Distros Without Losing your Data

Switching between Linux distributions can be hard when you’re preserving user data. A solution is to give your Home folder its own partition. Here’s how to do it.

Choosing the Best Linux Filesystem for Your SSD

When setting up a new Linux install with an SSD, many don’t know what file system to go with. Here are some of the best Linux filesystems for SSD that you can use.

How to Get Notified of New App Version on Android without Play Store

Have you wanted to get away from Google Play Store yet still get notified when a new app version is available? APKUpdater can help you do so.

How to Install Ubuntu with Separate Root and Home Hard Drives

When installing Linux, it is possible to have separate Root and Home hard drives or partitions. Here’s how to do that with Ubuntu.

How to Back Up Your Android Data with ADB on Ubuntu

Did you know that instead of using apps you can back up your Android data entirely using the PC? Here is how you can back up your Android data with ADB on Ubuntu.

5 Linux Music Players You Should Consider Switching To

There are plenty of Linux music players out there, and it is hard to find the best one. Here are some Linux music players you might consider switching to.

How to Install Firefox Developer Edition in Linux

While the Firefox developer edition is available for Linux, its installation is not as straightforward. Here’s how to install Firefox Developer edition in Linux.

5 Ubuntu Unity Features You May Not Have Known About

There are plenty of features in Ubuntu Unity, some of which you may not know about. Here are 5 Ubuntu Unity features you should check out.

How to Dual Boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu

Many people are running Windows 10 on their PC but want to try out Ubuntu. Here’s how you can dual boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu.

How to Customize the Terminal in Ubuntu

Unknown to many, there are plenty of customization options for the terminal in Linux. Here we will show you how to customize the terminal in Ubuntu.

5 of the Best Ebook Readers for Linux Users

More and more ebooks are starting to replace physical books. Here are some of the best ebook readers for Linux that you can use. Check them out!

How to Display Your IP Address in System Tray in Ubuntu

There may be times where you need constant access to your current IP address. Here is how you can display your IP address in the system tray in Ubuntu.

How to Add Mac-Like Multi-Touch Gestures to Ubuntu

Mac’s touchpad and its multi-touch gestures really put a lot of laptops to shame. This article shows you how to get the same multi-touch gestures in Ubuntu.

Useful Tips to Make Gedit an Even Better Text Editor

The Gedit text editor is simple to use but can become very powerful with the use of plugins. Here are some useful tips to make Gedit a better text editor.

4 of the Best Places to Find DEBs Packages for Debian-Based Linux Distros

Even though Deb packages are popular with Linux users, it doesn’t mean it is easy to source them. Here are some of the best places to find Debian packages online.

How to Encrypt Your Hard Disk in Ubuntu

In this article we’ll go over the benefits and downsides of encrypting an entire hard drive as well as the steps to encrypt a hard disk in Ubuntu. Let’s get started!

3 Useful VIM Editor Tips and Tricks for Advanced Users

If you are a regular VIM user, here are some of the more advanced tips and tricks for a VIM editor that you can use to improve your productivity.

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.

5 Linux Browsers You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Other than Firefox and Chrome, there are tons of browsers out there that you can use. Here are 5 other Linux browsers you might not have heard of.

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.