Lumina Desktop is a lightweight desktop manager for BSD system but has been ported over to many Linux distro. Here’s how to install Lumina Desktop on Linux.
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Easily Mount Google Drive in Ubuntu 16.04 without Third-party Apps
Many solutions to mount Google Drive in Ubuntu require a third-party client. This tutorial shows you how to mount Google Drive natively in Nautilus Ubuntu.
Gnome Software Not Working? How to Install Deb Files in Ubuntu 16.04
Gnome Software comes with a bug that prevents users from installing deb files. Here are some of the workarounds to install deb files in Ubuntu 16.04.
How to Manage Browser Bookmarks from the Ubuntu Command Line
Browser bookmarks often reside in a browser, but if you are a command line person, here’s how you can manage browser bookmarks from the command line.
How to Display Filesystem Usage in Ubuntu System Tray
If you are a Linux system admin who needs to constantly keep track of the filesystem usage, here is a way you can display the filesystem usage information in the Ubuntu system tray.
How to Use Old Xorg Apps in Unity 8 on Ubuntu 16.10
While Unity 8 is new and shiny, it doesn’t work with some of the old Xorg apps because of the difference in the display server. Here’s how you can get these old Xorg apps working in Unity 8!
How to Get your sudo Password to Show up as Asterisks in Ubuntu
If you are always mistyping your sudo password because nothing is shown on the screen, here’s a quick fix to get asterisks to show up as your sudo password in Ubuntu.
6 Useful Linux Command Line Tools for System Administrators
The command line is seriously powerful. If you are a system administrator, here are some Linux command line tools you should know and use.
How to Quickly Preview Files in Ubuntu Without Opening Them
Checking out a bunch of files and folders can be a tedious process. Here is a way to quickly preview files in Ubuntu without having to open them.
How to Repair a Corrupted USB Drive in Linux
Sometimes your USB drives can get corrupted. If you’re a Linux user, here’s an easy fix to repair corrupted USB drive and get it working again.
The Beginner’s Guide to Using a Linux Distro
Your switch to Linux might be hard, but it could be totally pain-free. To help you with your Linux journey, here are some beginner tips for using a Linux distro.
How to Add Weather Information to System Tray in Ubuntu
If you want to keep yourself updated with the current temperature, here is how you can add the weather information to the system tray in Ubuntu.
10 of the Best KDE Plasma Applications You Should Try
The KDE Community have developed a ton of high-quality applications for different needs. Here are some of the best KDE Plasma applications you should try.
How to Watch Twitch on Linux without a Web Browser
Have you ever wanted to watch Twitch outside of the browser on the Linux desktop? It is now possible with the help of Gnome Twitch. Check out how it works!
How to Check the State of Caps, Num and Scroll Lock Keys on Screen in Ubuntu
How do you avoid not noticing the caps lock key is on when you’re typing? Indicator-Keyboard-LED easily shows the state of the caps lock key onscreen.
Setting Up PushBullet Desktop Client in Ubuntu with PB for Desktop
While PushBullet is great, it is lacking a desktop client with native notifications. PB for Desktop is a cross-platform-compatible PushBullet desktop client that comes with native notifications for various platforms.
4 of the Best Linux Distros for Windows Users
Been thinking of switching to Linux from Windows? Here are some of the best Linux distros for Windows users that you should try.
How to Automatically Change Ubuntu Desktop Wallpaper to Bing’s Photo of the Day
Surely many of you would like to have Bing’s photo of the day as your desktop wallpaper. Here is how you can automate it in Ubuntu.