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Discover the Universe From Your Armchair with Celestia

Celestia for Linux allows you to discover the stars and planets of a considerable chunk of the universe with very detailed images. Here’s how it works.

Edit fstab to Auto-Mount Secondary Hard Drives on Linux

Did you know there’s an easier way to mount your secondary hard drive on Linux? The process involves a few simple edits to the fstab file on your system.

Hands On with Elementary OS 0.3 (Freya)

Wondering how the new Elementary OS 0.3 Freya compares to Ubuntu? Look no further. Ayo Isaiah takes you through his experience in this in-depth review.

Tickr – An RSS Feed Ticker for The Linux Desktop

Tickr is a GTK+ based RSS feed reader that displays all your favorite feeds as a simple & useful headline ticker on your desktop. Let’s take a closer look.

Stellarium – A Personal Planetarium for Your PC [Linux]

Stellarium is a free & open source planetarium software available for all major operating systems. Today we’ll show you how to install and use it on Linux.

How to Set Up RAID in Linux

Ready to set up RAID in Linux? This guide will suit anyone with a home system who’d prefer files to be safe or those running small self-hosted servers.

Netrunner 16 at a Glance

Netrunner OS is a KDE plasma-based Linux distro. It comes in two flavours: standard (based on Kubuntu) & rolling (based on Manjaro). Let’s take a closer look.

Easily Create a Virtual Machine on Linux with Gnome Boxes

Gnome Boxes helps to make virtualization easier. Does it have what it takes to beat out virtual machine programs like Virtualbox or VMware? Let’s find out.

How to Easily Track CPU and Memory Usage in Ubuntu Using Indicator-Sysmonitor

The Indicator-Sysmonitor application displays various system-related information on the Ubuntu panel. Here’s how you can use it to track CPU & memory usage.

Listen to Pandora Radio on Your Linux Desktop with Pithos

Want to listen to Pandora on your desktop but don’t want to use the browser? Check out Pithos, a lightweight Pandora radio client for Linux.

How to Install Deepin Terminal in Ubuntu

Deepin Terminal is a python-based terminal emulator with many useful features you often can’t find in default Terminal. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu.

The Power-User’s Guide to htop

htop is a terminal-based system monitoring app that presents data of various system processes & resource consumption. Here’s all you need to know about it.

Sunflower: A Dual Panel File Manager for Linux

Sunflower is a dual-pane file manager for Linux that offers powerful features that usual ‘built-in’ file managers lack. Here are some of those features.

How to Fix Wayland GDM Issue in Fedora 22

Are you on Fedora 22 and puzzled that after you install you can’t log in or do anything? This is a simple issue with Wayland GDM. Here’s how to fix it.

TimeLine: a Python-Based Timeline Creator for Linux

TimeLine is a free timeline creator, written in Python, that runs natively on Linux, Mac, Windows & Apertures. Check out its features & see how to install it.

How to Edit Existing PDF Files in Linux Using Master PDF Editor

In this article we will discuss how we can create, as well as easily edit, existing PDF documents using Master PDF Editor on Linux.

How to Auto-start Crouton When Loading ChromeOS

So, you’ve installed Crouton on your Chromebook. Now, how about making that Linux install just a little bit more useful by enabling auto-start. Here’s how.

How to Monitor Your PC’s Temperature on Linux Using lm-Sensors

If you’re interested in monitoring the temp on Linux, you’ll need a terminal-based program called lm-Sensors. It has a lot of other uses too. Check it out.

Visual Studio Code First Impressions

Microsoft will soon release a cross-platform code editor called Visual Studio Code for ASP.NET & Node apps. Here’s a closer look at the Linux version.

How to Make a Watermark on Videos in Kdenlive

Using Linux and want to create a video watermark? No problem. Kdenlive is the most powerful open source video editor available for Linux. Here’s how it works.

3 Distraction-Free Writing Applications for Linux

Looking for distraction-free writing software for Linux? You’re in luck. Here are three applications for you. Check them out.

Should You Use the Proprietary Video Driver on Linux?

When it comes to Linux, you have open source drivers & proprietary video drivers that come directly from a manufacturer. Wondering which to use? Read on.

SuperTuxKart 0.9 – The Best Linux Racing Game Just Got a Lot Better

Fan of Mario Kart? If so, you’ll love SuperTuxKart, a similar racing game for Linux. It has seen a major overhaul in its newest release. See what’s new.

How to Create an Encrypted USB Drive in Ubuntu

In this article, we will learn how to create an encrypted USB drive in Ubuntu Linux which is great for safeguarding your data.

5 User-Friendly Terminal Applications

The following five user-friendly terminal based applications in this article are proof that the terminal can be intuitive, easy to use & even fun at times.

Re-enable Upstart on Ubuntu 15.04

Some people are unhappy about systemd in the new Ubuntu release. If you’re one of those people, here’s a trick that will remove Systemd & put Upstart back.

ZaReason MediaBox 5440: A Small Linux Desktop with a Lot of Potential

The MediaBox 5440 is a small form-factor Linux desktop that is fast and extremely customizable. This in-depth review looks at its features, pros and cons.

How to Install Zimbra Collaboration Suite in Ubuntu Server

Zimbra Collaboration Suite is a collaborative software suite that includes an email server and web client. Use this guide to install it in Ubuntu server.

Protect Your Eyes From Strain With Redshift in Linux

Redshift, free software for Linux, automatically adjusts your screen’s colour temperature based on your location and the time of day. Here’s how it works.

How to Perform Load Monitoring in Linux Using atop

Atop is an interactive monitor to view the load on a Linux system. In this article we will discuss how to perform load monitoring using this tool.

Should You Upgrade to Ubuntu 15.04?

Still using Ubuntu 14.04 or 14.10? Not sure whether it’s worth upgrading to Ubuntu 15.04? In this article we’ll help you decide which is best for you.

How to Sort Files by Extension in Ubuntu Nautilus

Nautilus in Ubuntu has gotten rid of features to sort files by extension. Here is how you can restore the feature and the ability to sort files by extension.

Visualize Memory Use on Linux with Smem

Using smem, you can view a color-coded bar and pie chart of the memory used by processes in a Linux system.

Picty is a Simple and Easy to Use Photo Manager for Ubuntu

If you’re on Linux and looking for a good photo manager, Picty is highly recommended as simple to use and can support large photo collections. Let’s check it out.

Make Your Audio Sound Better with Pulse Audio Equalizer on Ubuntu

You might find yourself disappointed that you can’t tweak your Linux sound setup to have an equalizer. Luckily, Pulse Audio Equalizer can help with the rescue.

The 4 Best Email Clients for Linux

So, you need an email client for Linux. There are a many – maybe too many, honestly. It’s because of this that we’ve made it easier for you to decide.

Back Up and Restore Your Hard Drive Easily with Gnome Disk Utility

Having only one hard drive to hold your personal files can be dangerous. This is why backing up your hard drive via Gnome disk utility is essential.

How to Check and Monitor Hard Disk Health on Linux with Smartmontools

Smartmontools is a free software package that takes advantage of modern hard drives with SMART capabilities. It can monitor your drives and report errors. Let’s check it out.

How to Disable GTK3 Client-Side Decorations on Ubuntu

Outside of Gnome Shell, client-side decorations on windows can be quite annoying. Luckily, someone has created some software to bypass these decorations.

How to Remove White Noise from Audio in Audacity

Have you ever recorded a vocal track in Audacity only to find that your recording has a ton of white noise in it? Try using this quick trick to remove white noise.

Windows 10 & Secure Boot: Is Linux Really Doomed?

Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will not require manufacturers to include an option to turn off secure boot. Is Linux being phased out by design?

Linux Real-Time Process Monitor (Top) Explained

The Linux real-time process monitor -top is a very versatile and handy program. Read on for an explanation of top along with some of its options.

How to Decompile a Video File Into Images with FFMPEG on Linux

Ever recorded a video clip and then wondered “How do I turn this entire thing into individual images?” This guide will show how to decompile videos on Linux.