The ‘ps’ command is an invaluable tool used to check running processes on a Unix system. Discover some amazing options available to ‘ps.’
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9 Awesome Conky Themes
Looking to spice up your config with something a little more stylish? We’ve scoured the Internet to find some of the coolest, best-looking Conky themes!
Create Animated GIFs from Videos on Linux
Want to create animated GIFs from video files on Linux? Come learn how to cut part of a video, resize it, and tweak animations for smoothness and speed.
9 Great KDE Plasma Themes
KDE Plasma truly is a beautifully designed Linux desktop. With so many themes to choose from, here are some of the best KDE Plasma themes around.
How to Add Steam Chat to Pidgin or Empathy on Linux
It is kind of a pain to have to open Steam just to chat with your friends. Here is how you can bypass this by adding Steam chat to Pidgin on Linux.
How to Create Your Own NAS With GlusterFS
GlusterFS provides network storage which has the ability to be made fault-tolerant, redundant and scalable. Here’s how you can set up your own NAS.
6 Cool Uses of Linux Live CDs
In case you are wondering, here are a few useful and important reasons why you might want to have a Linux live CD with you all the time.
Recover Files From Ext3/Ext4 Filesystem with Linux Live CD
Accidentally deleted your files in your Linux machine? Here is how you can recover files from Ext3/Ext4 filesystem with a Linux live CD.
CherryTree: A Powerful Notepad For Easy Note Taking
CherryTree, an Evernote client written in Python for Linux and Windows, lets you organize notes in a smart and logical way. Let’s check it out.
The Difference Between Window Managers and Desktop Environments
This article goes over window managers and desktop environments. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each to help you better decide which is right for you.
Beginners Guide to Installing, Using, and Configuring Net-SNMP – Part 2
In part 2 of this series, we explain how you can configure the Net-SNMP agent as well as set up authentication and encryption.
How to Map a Crouton Installation to An External Device (Chromebook)
The problem with a Chromebook is its low storage space. The good news is, you can easily setup Crouton installations (for Linux) on an external device. Here’s how.
Permanently Delete Files on Linux with Secure-Delete
Ever wondered how much of your deleted files can be recovered through hard drive forensics? Permanently delete files on Linux with secure-delete.
Beginners Guide to Installing, Using, and Configuring Net-SNMP – Part 1
SNMP is a protocol for monitoring network-attached devices. This article shows you how to download, install, and start using the Net-SNMP suite.
Lightweight Desktop For Linux: What’s the Best One for You?
Most people love a pretty desktop, but for those who prefer something light, here is a list of all the different lightweight desktop environments for Linux.
How to Run Linux in a Window on your Chromebook
You might be aware that it’s possible to run a Linux distribution on your Chromebook. but what if you could run Linux in a window? Well, now you can!
How to Recover Deleted Windows Files with Linux
Every computer user has at one time or another accidentally deleted a file or group of files. Learn how to recover deleted Windows files with Linux.
5 Grep Tools for Linux
grep is a reliable tool for in-depth file searching. The following tools extend grep’s functionality and wrap it in a full-fledged graphical interface.