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How to Configure Color Temperature in GNOME Night Light

Gnome has a night light feature that you can easily turn on. Here’s how to configure the color temperature of Gnome night light.

How to Compress Archives Using All CPU Cores with Tar

Tar typically uses only 1 CPU core when compressing files. Here is how you can make use of all CPU cores when compressing archives with Tar.

How to Install the KDE Plasma Desktop on CentOS 8

If you install CentOS on your desktop, you will find Gnome as the default desktop environment. Here is how to install KDE Plasma on CentOS.

Autokey: Make Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts in Linux

Autokey is a text expansion application for Linux. Learn how you can use Autokey to create shortcuts, hotkeys or automate stuff.

How to Resize and Create Partitions with GParted

Need to meddle with your hard disk partition? Here we show you how to create and resize partitions with GParted.

12 of the Best Linux Games in 2021

Gaming is not the forte of Linux, but there are still plenty of great games around. Here are the best Linux games for you to enjoy.

Deepin Linux Review: Stylish Distro or Spyware?

Deepin is a rising star among Linux distributions. What does it offer compared to other distributions? How is it in actual everyday use? Let’s find out.

How to Search the Web from Your Terminal with S

When you need to search the Web from the terminal, S can be an helpful tool. It supports many search engines, and you can search with a simple command.

A Quick Guide to Linux Partition Schemes

What partition setup should you use when installing Linux? Follow this quick quide to find out Linux partition schemes and how to go about doing it.

Sugar: A Linux Desktop Environment and Learning Platform for Kids

Sugar is a desktop environment that’s designed for kids, education and ease of use, and it’s built very well for what it is. Check it out!

8 Tools to Easily Create a Custom Linux Distro

If you want to have a Linux distro that is tailored to your needs, the best way is to create own custom Linux distro. Here’s how to do it.

How to Build a New PC For Linux

Linux works well on a new PC build, though there are some parts that you should take note of. Here is how to build a new PC for Linux.

Do You Need a Boot Partition in Linux?

You might have come across a boot partition in your Linux installation and wondered if you need the boot partition in your Linux setup. Here are the answers.

How to Fix Broken Packages in Linux

Package managers are able to fix broken packages to get your system working again. Here we cover how to fix broken packages in Linux.

How to Set Up a Virtual On-Screen Keyboard in Linux

A virtual on-screen keyboard can be useful as a touchscreen monitor. Here’s how to set up a virtual on-screen keyboard in Linux.

6 of the Best Linux Text Editors

You’d be amazed by just how many different text editors are out there. Here are some of the best Linux text editors you can use.

How to Install and Configure Openbox Window Manager in Linux

Openbox is a lightweight and highly configurable window manager. Learn how you can install Openbox and configure it on your Linux PC.

Unity Desktop Review: Good for the Nostalgic Ubuntu Users

If you have enjoyed using Unity on Ubuntu in the past, check out this Unity desktop review and see how much has changed.

Best Conky Themes for Linux in 2021

Conky is a useful piece of software to display information on your Linux desktop. Here are some of the coolest, best-looking Conky themes.

Getting Started with Vagrant on Linux

Vagrant provide an easy way to create, configure and reproduce virtual machines with a known state. Here’s how to use Vagrant on Linux

How to Organize and Share Your Pictures with Gnome Photos

Gnome Photos is default photo management app in Gnome. This guide will show how to add photos, create albums and share images with Photos.

The Beginner’s Guide to Regular Expressions

Regular expressions allow you to pick out precise patterns in text right down to the character and let you become a master of search.

How to Install the Latest Version of Krita in Ubuntu

Ubuntu does not have the latest version of Krita in its repository. Let’s see how to install the latest version of Krita on Ubuntu.

The Bash Special Characters You Should Know About

In Bash, not all characters are equal. Here are some of the more important ash special characters you should know.

How to Set Up Bluetooth in Linux

Not all Linux distributions come with Bluetooth installed. If you need to use Bluetooth, here is how you can set up Bluetooth in Linux.

Apple Releases Fix for the Mojave Security Update and Safari 14

After the macOS Mojave Security Update was released and issues were found, Apple replaced it with the Mojave Supplemental Update.

Enlightenment Desktop Review: A Beautiful, Lightweight but Different Desktop Manager

Enlightenment is an extremely lightweight window manager that has a huge amount of utility baked into it. Check out our Enlightenment review here.

How to Manage Users in Ubuntu

In this tutorial, we show you how to add and manage users in Ubuntu, change their privileges, and set up a common folder for file sharing.

How to Fix the “No Installation Candidate” Problem in Ubuntu

In Ubuntu, you may encounter the “no installation candidate” issue when installing an application via the terminal. Here are some ways to fix it.

How to Disable Lock Screen in Ubuntu

If you’re the only one using your computer, you can disable the login screen. Here’s how you can disable the lock screen in Ubuntu.

How to Install CentOS on a Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi is widely used as a home server. Here is how to install CentOS on your Raspberry Pi to create a rock-solid home server.

Deepin Desktop Review: A Stylish Distro and Desktop Environment

Deepin is not a desktop environment that everybody will feel comfortable with. This Deepin Desktop review will discuss its features and who should use it.

How to Make XFCE’s Panels and Terminal Transparent

XFCE is very customizable, and you can easily change the color of the panel. Here is how you can make the XFCE panel and terminal transparent.

Mastering Ubuntu Apt And Become An Apt Guru

As you get familiar with Ubuntu APT, you will even be able to manage your apps more quickly. Here’s a guide to help you master Ubuntu Apt.

How to Monitor, Clean, and Optimize Linux with Stacer

Are you looking for ways to optimize your Linux system? Stacer includes everything you need to monitor, clean, and optimize your Linux system.

How to Fix Can’t Type in Terminal Issue in Linux

The terminal in Linux can malfunction sometimes. Here are some of the fixes for when you are having the can’t type in terminal issue.

How to Change the Screen Resolution in Ubuntu

If your desktop is not displaying the right resolution, this tutorial shows you how you can check and change the screen resolution in Ubuntu.

How to Manage Your Startup Applications in Ubuntu

It is easy to manage the startup applications in Ubuntu and clean out those apps and the process that you don’t need during bootup. Here’s how to do it.

How to Record System Sound on Linux

Ever wanted to record whatever you played on your speakers directly to an MP3 file? Here is how you can record system sound in Linux.

How to Stream Audio from Linux to Chromecast and Google Home

Casting your audio from Linux to another speaker is easy. Here we show you how you can stream audio from Linux to Chromecast.

Budgie Desktop Review: A Beautiful Desktop that Looks Like Gnome

Budgie is a beautiful desktop that aims to provide sane defaults and a beautiful interface. Find out more in this Budgie desktop review.

How to Install Arch Linux on Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi can work with different operating systems. Let’s take a look at how you can install Arch Linux on Raspberry Pi.

LXDE vs XFCE: Which Is the Better Lightweight Desktop Environment?

In the hunt for the lightest Desktop Environments, we pitted LXDE vs. XFCE to see which of them is the better lightweight desktop environment.

How to Minimize Spotify to the System Tray in Linux

Recent versions of the Spotify client for Linux don’t have the minimize ability. Follow this to minimize Spotify to the system tray in Linux.

How to Migrate from Evolution to Thunderbird in Linux

If you are already using Evolution and want to try Thunderbird, here’s how you can migrate your data from Evolution to Thunderbird in Linux.

LXQt Review: A Lightweight, Extensible and Attractive Desktop Environment

Users looking for extreme performance in a Desktop Environment can look no further than LXQt. This LXQt review will discuss who should use LXQt and why.