6 of the Most Useful Linux Commands for New Users
Switching to Linux can be intimidating, but learning the command line can be very useful. Here are some useful Linux commands new users should pick up.
How to Add a Simple App Launcher Panel on LXDE
LXDE is one of the lightest graphical environments you can use for your Linux desktop. This is how to add an app launcher panel in LXDE so it doesn’t consume many resources.
How to Use Guake Dropdown Terminal in Linux
Guake is a dropdown terminal emulator for Linux. Let’s see why it’s worth it to invest some time to install, configure and use Guake on your Linux computer.
How to Stress Test a Graphics Card on Linux
If your display is getting glitchy, you can conduct a stress test before you get a new one. Here’s how you can stress test your graphics card on Linux.
How to Create a Windows 10 Installer USB from Linux
It is easy to create a Windows 10 installer USB on a Windows machine, but if you want to do iton Linux, here’s how you can do so.
How to Google Search for Anything with Clipman in Linux
If you are always using Google to search for things, here is how you can do a google search for anything you copied to the clipboard.
How to Install Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Linux distro for security testing. It includes software from Aircrack to John the Ripper. Here’s how you can install Kali Linux on your PC.
How to Open Any YouTube Video Directly in VLC with Clipman in Linux
VLC can be used to play YouTube videos but is a troublesome process that requires many clicks. Here is how to automate playing YouTube videos on VLC.
How to Install and Get Your Unity Desktop Back on Ubuntu
If you are nostalgic or dislike Gnome and want Unity desktop back on Ubuntu, it’s easy to install Unity and make it your default graphical shell again.
How to Manage Your Running Processes with XFCE’s Task Manager
The Task Manager is one of the default tools in most operating systems. Here you’ll learn how to manage your running processes with XFCE task manager.
How to Install OSMC on a Raspberry Pi
If you want to use the Kodi media center on your Raspberry Pi, you can run it using OSMC. Here’s how you can install OSMC on your model of Raspberry Pi.
How to Compress and Resize Images from Thunar File Manager in Linux
If you’re compressing and resizing images day-in, day-out, why not make it a one-click affair? You can easily compress and resize images in Thunar.
How to Remove PPAs on Ubuntu-Based Distributions
Personal Package Archives (PPAs) allow you to install software, but there are times when you need to remove it. Here’s how to remove PPAs in Ubuntu distro.
How to Use Foremost to Recover Deleted Files in Linux
Recovering deleted files isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible. Foremost is designed to forensically search your drive to recover deleted files in Linux.
How to Get Commands Explanation in Terminal with Kmdr
Learning how to use the terminal can improve your Linux knowledge. If you’re struggling with Linux commands, you can use the Kmdr tool to explain them.
How to Make Use of the ‘echo’ Command in Linux
The echo command may seem like a useless command, but under the hood it’s surprisingly useful. Here are some ways to make use of the echo command in Linux.
How to Write to Windows Partition In Linux
If you’ve mounted your Windows partition in Linux, you may find that you are not able to write to it. Learn how you can write to Windows partition in Linux.
How to Run Ubuntu Container in Chrome OS
The default Linux distro used in Chrome OS Crostini is Debian. You are not stuck with it, though. Here’s how to change it to run Ubuntu instead.
How to Find Out Whether a Package Is Installed in Linux
There are a few ways to quickly check whether a package is currently installed. Here’s how you can check whether or not a package is installed in Linux.
How to Downgrade the Kernel in Linux
It isn’t all that often, but kernel upgrades can and do go wrong. When the updated kernel causes issues, learn how you can downgrade the kernel in Linux.