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How to Screencast From the Command Line in Linux

Most people are unaware that you can screencast from the command line. We will show you how you can do so with the help of FFMPEG.

Hide Your Processes From Other Users in Linux

It is easy for anyone to find out the running processes in your Linux machine. Learn how to hide processes and controls who has access to the information.

How to Share a Terminal Session with Friends

If you are having problem with your terminal session in Linux or Mac, you can easily share terminal session with your friends and get them to help you. Here’s how to do it.

Use MyNotex as a Lightweight Evernote Alternative in Linux

MyNotex is a Linux app provides the same core functionality as Evernote without the unnecessary bloat and expenses. It is a great Evernote alternative.

How to Encrypt DNS Traffic in Ubuntu Using DNSCrypt

If you are concerned about your DNS traffic being sent in plain text and available for everyone to see, you can now encrypt DNS traffic in Ubuntu with DNSCrypt.

How to Create Impress.js Presentations on Linux

The good thing about impress.js presentation is that it is cross-platform compatible and runs in a web browser. Learn how to create one in Linux.

How to Use Display Filters in Wireshark

Wireshark displays so much data on the screen that it is difficult to find the information you want. This is where Wireshark’s display filters is useful.

Fish: A Better Alternative to Bash That Many Are Not Aware of

Have you ever wanted to get away from Bash when using Linux? Enter Fish shell, a great alternative with tons of neat features.

App Grid – a Faster Alternative to Ubuntu Software Center

If you are a regular Ubuntu Software Center user, and are looking for a better alternative, App Grid is a fully featured and light-weight option for you.

Write Cross-Platform Desktop Applications on Linux Using Lazarus

Lazarus is cross platform compatible and makes it very easy to write cross-platform desktop applications on Linux. Check out this beginner guide to Lazarus.

Interesting Clock Widgets and Plasmoids for KDE

A clock doesn’t have to rely on boring numbers. Check out these interesting KDE clock widgets and Plasmoids with a creative approach to telling the time.

Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Netstat Command on Linux

The netstat command displays information about the Linux networking subsystem including data on open network connections and routing tables.

How to Install Gnome Classic Shell in Ubuntu

Need a lightweight alternative to Unity desktop in Ubuntu? You can install Gnome Classic Shell and use it in your old laptop.

How to Profile a C program in Linux using GNU gprof

Code profiling lets you identify bottlenecks, dead code, and bugs. For Linux programmer, the GNU profiler “gprof” is the profiling tool for you.

5 Vim Tips and Tricks for Experienced Users

The Vim editor offers so many features that it’s very difficult to learn all of them. For experienced users, here are some useful Vim tips and tricks for you.

Robolinux Install Guide and Hands-on Review

Robolinux is a Linux distro which caters to those who want to migrate away from Windows. Check out the installation guide and Robolinux review here.

How to Reset a Ubuntu Password

If you have forgotten your user account password in Ubuntu, here is how you can reset Ubuntu password. This will work on any Ubuntu-based distro as well.

4MLinux Review and Installation Guide

4MLinux is a small Linux distribution that caters to the four M’s – Maintenance, Multimedia, Miniserver and Mystery. Let’s check out the 4MLinux review.

Installing Cinnamon on Ubuntu 14.04

The PPA that used to host Cinnamon desktop has stopped being maintained since May 2014. Here is another way to install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 14.04.

How to Turn Off Shutdown Confirmation Dialog Box in Ubuntu

If you find the Shutdown and Restart confirmation dialog box in Ubuntu annoying, here is an easy way to turn it off.

Add Style to Your Screenshots Using Screenie

Screenie is a program designed to give screenshots a different look without needing a graphic artist. You can use it to style your screenshot without Photoshop skill.

How to Change the MAC Address in Windows and Ubuntu

Sometimes, you might need to change the network device’s MAC address for testing. Here’s how you can do so in Windows and Ubuntu.

CentOS 7 Review and Installation Guide

CentOS 7 introduces several major changes over the CentOS 6.x line. Check out our CentOS 7 review and installation guide and see what is in store in CentOS 7.

First look at Evolve OS with Budgie Desktop

Evolve OS is a new desktop Linux distribution which includes the Budgie Desktop. The project is currently in the Alpha stage. Let’s check it out how it works.

Three Useful Password Generators for Linux

Trying to come up with strong and yet easy to remember passwords can be a challenge. Luckily there are several useful password generators for Linux. Let check them out.

Creating Markdown Documents with ReText on Linux

There are several tools that allow you to create Markdown document. In Linux, ReText is one useful text editor you can use to create Markdown document.

How to Install VMware Tools in Ubuntu Guest

It is easier to install Ubuntu in VMware player, but to get its full potential, you’ll need VMware Tools. Here is how you can install VMware Tools in Ubuntu.

Backup and Manage MySQL Databases from the Command Lines

MySQL includes “mysqldump” and “mysqladmin” for backing up and managing MySQL databases. Master these two commands and become a competent MySQL admin.

Everything You Need to Know About the DNF Package Manager

The Fedora project has announced that the “yum” will be replaced by “dnf”. Here is what you need to know about the new DNF package manager.

Test LXQt (Upcoming Version of the LXDE Desktop) on Ubuntu

The next version of LXDE will be based on LXQt, which is a merge of the LXDE-Qt and the Razor-qt projects. Here is how you can test LXQt on (L)Ubuntu.

How to Debug a C or C++ Program on Linux Using gdb

To debug C or C++ programs in Linux, one can make use of the gdb debugging tool that comes with your system. Let’s see how it works.

Using a Hex Editor on Linux

There is a class of editor known as a “Hex editor” which allows you to edit any type of file, especially binary files. Here are a few examples for Linux.

How to Compile Linux Programs Under Windows with Cygwin

Windows and Linux are two different systems and to compile Linux programs under Windows is not an easy task. Luckily, there is a solution known as Cygwin.

How to Take Full Length Screenshots of Websites from Linux Terminal

Gnome-web-photo is a useful Gnome application that you can use to capture full length screenshot of website. Let’s check it out how it works.

Writing Spreadsheets from the Linux Command Line

If you can run text editors running from the command line, what about a spreadsheet? This command line spreadsheet app “sc” is the one for you.

NixOS Full Review and Hands-on

NixOS is a Linux distribution with its own unique package manager. The entire OS is built by the Nix package manager. Check out the full NixOS review here.

Automate Software Installation After Installing Ubuntu

Ubuntu After Install is a useful application that automates the installation of software on your Ubuntu desktop. Here is how you can automate software installation in Ubuntu.

How to Manipulate HTML and XML Files from the Command Line

The HTML-XML package is a set of simple utilities for manipulating HTML and XML files from the command line. Here is how you can use it in Ubuntu and other Linux distro.

How to Play Games from the Linux Terminal

There was a time when the only games that could be played were text based. If you are up for a bit of nostalgia, you still can play games from the Linux terminal.

Roundcube Webmail Review: Can It Be a Good Self-Hosted Gmail Alternative?

Google apps comes with a cost that can escalate with the number of users. Roundcube is a free and useful open source webmail software that you can install on your own server.

Tails – Full Review and Hands-on

Tails is a live distribution and is designed to be booted from either a DVD or a USB stick. The following is a review and hands-on of Tails.

Get the Most from Your Terminal Window with Tabs and Other Customizations

if you spend any length of time using the terminal, you may find that you want to customize it to better fit your needs.

Using dmesg on Linux

With a little help understanding the basics, the dmesg command can become a very powerful tool in a system admin’s tool-set.

How to Remote Wipe a Linux Computer When It Is Stolen

Getting your computer stolen can be the worst feeling. The following is how to remote wipe a Linux computer when it is stolen to protect your info and data.

How to Dual Boot Ubuntu and Fedora

Experienced Linux users will find themselves wanting to install multiple distributions. This walks you through a dual boot, adding Ubuntu and Fedora.

Transition from Windows to Linux: My Personal Experience

Recently I noticed my laptop working more slowly, so I decided to ditch the “heavy” OS and change to a lighter distribution – Windows to Linux.

How to Bind Shortcut Keys to WINE Programs in Linux

In the following tutorial, we’ll show you how you can map and bind shortcut keys to your Wine program on your Linux machine.

Mageia Linux – Full Review and Hands-on

Mageia Linux is a fork of Mandriva Linux and it is listed as the fourth most popular distribution at Distrowatch.com. Check out our review on this popular distro.

UberWriter: A Markdown Writing Application for Ubuntu

You don’t have to stick with a simple text editor, or a full office suite for your writing needs. Uber Writer is a markdown application to improve your writing efficiency.

Lightworks for Linux Is Finally Here!

Lightworks is a professional video editing and re-mastering software used in many award winning movies. It used to be available for Windows, but now is available for Linux too. Check out the review of the Linux version here.