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How to Detect and Clean Up Hard Disk Storage with QDirStat in Linux

QDirStat can pinpoint space hogs: find files and reclaim the space they take up. Learn how you can clean up hard disk storage with QDirStat.

How to Set Up WordPress for Local Development in Linux

If you want to start developing for WordPress, here is how you can set up WordPress for local development in Linux without paying a single cent.

How to Sketch Like a Pro in Krita

Krita is a software specializing in sketching and drawing. This tutorial will work as both an intro to sketching and the use of Krita for this purpose.

How to Multitask in the Linux Terminal with Screen

Screen makes multitasking in the terminal simple. With it, you can run many tools in parallel, each in their session, and detach and reattach to it at will.

4 Time Machine Alternatives for Linux

Apple has set a high standard in their Time Machine backup software. Here are some of the best Time Machine alternatives for Linux that can back up your HDD.

Linux Boot Process: What You Should Know

Ever been curious about the different stages of Linux? What happens behind the scenes when you power your device on? Learn about the Linux boot process here.

How to Remove Residual Files After Uninstalling Software on Linux

While uninstalling software is easy in Linux, it can leave residual files behind in your Home folder. Here’s how to remove residual files in Linux.

How to Completely Wipe Your Hard Drive in Linux

Deleting your files and partition doesn’t wipe the data within. Here’s how you can completely wipe your hard drive in Linux, making data retrieval difficult

How to Simplify 7z Compression with Bash Aliases

7zip is a great tool for compressing files, but its usage can be complicated for some users. Here’s how you can simplify 7z compression with bash aliases.

How to Install Wine on Linux

Wine is designed to allow the running of Windows software on Linux without massive performance penalties. Here’s how to install Wine on Linux.

How to Set Up a Home Media Server with Jellyfin on Ubuntu

Jellyfin is a media server for streaming and organizing pictures, video, and audio. Learn how you can set up a home media server with Jellyfin on Ubuntu.

How to Easily Open Multiple Files with SpaceFM in Linux

SpaceFM has a feature that offers instant access to the apps you want to use to open your files. Here’s how to use it to easily open multiple files in Linux.

How to View Code Documentation Offline with Zeal

If you’ve written code, you know it requires reading a lot of documentation. Zeal is an offline documentation browser for you to access software documentation on your computer.

How to Bulk Rename Files in Linux with Thunar’s Bulk Rename Tool

Thunar comes with a powerful Bulk Rename tool. Here is how you can make use of the Bulk Rename tool to mass rename files in Linux.

How to Add Google Search and Other Search Actions to Peppermint’s Main Menu

The main menu of Peppermint Linux allows you to search anything. Here is how you can add more search actions to the Peppermint main menu.

Transferring Files Using Python’s Built-in HTTP Server

Python provides simple HTTP servers through the “SimpleHTTPServer” and “http.server” modules. Learn how to transfer files using Python’s HTTP server.

How to Make Deepin’s Desktop “Like Windows” in Three Clicks

Deepin Linux can be customized to become more Windows-like and make it more familiar and friendly for those who come to it from the world of Windows.

How to Use Wget to Download Websites to Your PC

Ever wonder if there was a way to download a website without a web browser? You’re in luck, as you can use wget to easily download websites to your PC.

How to Convert Web Apps to Desktop Apps on Peppermint Linux

The Ice app in Peppermint Linux is a site-specific browser that allows you to convert web apps to desktop apps. Here is how you can do so.

How to Play PSP Games in Linux with PPSSPP

PPSSPP is one of the easiest-to-use PSP emulators for playing PSP games in Linux. Learn how you can install PPSSPP in Linux and customize how it works.

How to Enable Linux App Mode on Chromebook

Chromebook is more than just a browser. It allows you to run Android apps and Linux apps. Here is how you can enable Linux mode on Chromebook.

How to Benchmark Your Storage Devices with Gnome Disk Utility

Gnome Disk Utility is capable of benchmarking your storage devices. Here is how it shows you the actual performance of your storage media.

How to Install Freeoffice in Linux

If you need to find out how to install FreeOffice in Linux, we have you covered. Here’s how to download it as well as FreeOffice’s features and drawbacks.

The Beginner’s Guide to Using Nano Text Editor in Linux

Nano is a text editor for the Linux terminal. It is simple to use and comes with powerful keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how to use it.

How to Install and Use a Vulnerability Scanner in Linux

This tutorial shows how to install OpenVas, an open-source vulnerability scanner for Linux, and then run your first vulnerability scan.

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 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 Fix High Memory Usage in Linux

There are times when your computer is running slow because some apps are using a large amount of memory. Here’s how to fix high memory usage issue in Linux.

List Device Names, Disk and Partition Information in Linux with lsblk

On Linux, you sometimes need to work with disks and/or partitions directly from the command line. lsblk displays information about storage devices.

New Linux Cryptojacker Can Mask CPU Usage and Fake Network Activity

Skidmap is a Linux-based cryptojacker which mines cryptocurrency on Linux machines, and Skidmap has features that make it hard to locate and stop.

Arch Linux Review (2019): Minimalism and Choice

Started since 2002, Arch Linux has built up a large, loyal following of users who love Arch’s KISS approach, where minimalism and choice reign supreme.

Flathub vs. Snap Store: Which App Store Should You Use?

Both the Snap and Flatpak formats of have their own centralized marketplaces, Snap Store and Flathub. Both are useful, but which one of these is right for you?

How to Manage the Priority of I/O Processes in Linux

Did your system becomes less responsive when you were copying gigabytes of data? In Linux you can make use of ionice to manage the priority of I/O processes.

How to Set and List Environment Variables in Linux

Environment variables in Linux let you set options for various apps without having to edit their configuration files. Learn how to manage environment variables in Linux.