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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.

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.

Check Running Processes Like a Power User

The ‘ps’ command is an invaluable tool used to check running processes on a Unix system. Discover some amazing options available to ‘ps.’

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.

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.

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.

How to Secure Your Newly Installed Ubuntu

While Ubuntu is generally secure, there are some default settings that can be exploited easily. This article will show you some ways to secure your Ubuntu.

Easily Find Out Which Process Is Using Too Much Bandwidth in Linux

There are times when you want to find out which process is using too much bandwidth, and the tool, NetHogs, lets you do just that. Let’s check it out.

Manage Your Photos with KPhotoAlbum

Many photo managers for Linux are only good for viewing. KPhotoAlbum is a powerful KDE application that allows you to organize many photos at once.

Record Screen as Animated GIF in Ubuntu with Byzanz

If you are looking for ways to record your screen as an animated gif in Ubuntu and other Linux distro, Byzanz is a small command line tool that you can use. Check it out here.

How to Create and Run a Presentation from the Linux Command Line

Not all presentations require animation effects. For a simple presentation, you can use mdp in Linux to run a presentation from the command line.

KKEdit: A New Text Editor for Linux

KKEdit text editor was inspired by BBEdit and it brings the best of its features to Linux in a lightweight, fast, GTK2-styled package. Let’s check it out.

5 Great Openbox Themes

Openbox is one of the best window managers for Linux, and you can easily make it your own with the themes. Here are 5 of the best themes for Openbox.

Exit Rhythmbox When You Click Close in Ubuntu

The Close button in Rhythmbox doesn’t close itself in Ubuntu when music is playing. Here is the fix.

Linspeed – Easily Measure Your Internet Speed in Ubuntu

Do you think your Internet speed is really as fast as advertised? Linspeed is a simple, yet useful tool for Ubuntu that can measure the speed of your Internet connection.

Introducing Dooble, A Browser Focused On Privacy

Dooble is a small but fast browser that is mainly concerned with privacy and security, and its interesting approach makes it worth taking a look.

How to Make a Linux USB Live Disk with the Terminal

While there are plenty of graphical tools for you to create a Linux USB live disk, nothing beats the command line for its easiness. Here’s how to do it.

How to Set a Keyboard Shortcut for “Always on Top” In Ubuntu

The “Always on Top” function is useful for you to keep any window on top of others. Here is how you can set a custom keyboard shortcut for it in Ubuntu.

How to Customize the Lock Screen on KDE

KDE is full of customization options and the default lock screen might be one of the things you’d like to change. Here’s how you can do it.

How to Enable Automatic System Update in Ubuntu

Ubuntu prompts you where there are new update for your system. If you would like to automate the whole updating process, here is how you can do it.

Otter Browser – A QT-Based Browser with Classic Opera UI

Otter browser is an ambitious project to keep version 12.x of the Opera browser user interface alive. Let’s check it out and see if it is a good browser alternative.

How to Install the GTK3 Version of MATE on Arch Linux

The Mate desktop is pretty great, but the software it’s built on is getting pretty dated. Here is how you can upgrade Mate to GTK3 in Arch Linux.

3 Easy Ways to Send Emails From the Command Line in Linux

In this article, we will discuss the following three ways to send email from the command line in Linux: Sendmail, Telnet, Ssmtp.