Linux Articles
Create Your Own Live Video Streaming Server With Linux
Gives you more control over your system and content
How To Reinstall Linux Mint Without Losing Your Data & Settings
It's possible and not that difficult
How To Install Almost Any Printer On Ubuntu
And one thing to keep in mind
Are you trying to install a printer on your Ubuntu system? Luckily, Ubuntu now recognizes most printer brands and will automatically install the related drivers when connected. Many printer manufacturers […]
How To Sync Ubuntu To Your Google Drive
Some free and low-cost tools to try
Are you using Google Drive to store your files but don’t know how to sync it to Ubuntu? Google does not provide a non-browser-based file client for Linux users. But […]
9 Useful Things Linux Can Do that Windows Can’t
Plus, it's completely free to use
Think Windows is the only operating system out there? Think again. Have you heard of Linux? Linux and Windows are considered to be the world’s best-operating systems. When deciding whether […]
6 Easy Ways To Speed Up Your Ubuntu Installation
From the obvious to the obscure
Have you noticed your Ubuntu system’s performance has slowed down? Even though Ubuntu 18.04 (the most recent version) is a very powerful Linux distribution, over time, your installation can become […]
Linux Live USB Creator Lets You Create Linux OS’ On The Fly
A quick way to try out different distros
If you are an open-source fan, you are probably also a Linux fan. Linux is the largest open-source project in the world with hundreds of different versions available depending on […]
Make a Custom Live Linux Distro with Linux Live Kit
No degree in rocket science necessary
Linux, it’s a word that makes many a non-geek’s eyes glaze over almost immediately. However, desktop Linux offerings are now pretty much on par with the big names such as […]
10 Most Popular Software Choices for a New Ubuntu User
Freely available substitutes for Windows and Mac applications
Ubuntu has come along in leaps and bounds since its inception. It has always been slick and fast and very visually appealing. But in the last ten years, Ubuntu has […]
5 Great Reasons to Ditch Windows for Linux
No longer just for geeks
Linux. You have probably heard of this alternative to Windows, but how much do you really know? Linux has developed a reputation for being highly technical and best left to […]
Find and Change Your Hostname in Ubuntu
In both the GUI and Terminal
If you need to know the name of your Ubuntu computer, this post shows you several ways to find it. We will will also show you how to easily change […]
How to Install Ubuntu in VirtualBox
Play around without mucking up your machine
Looking to play around with Ubuntu to see whether or not you can handle Linux? Well, it’s completely free, so there’s no reason to not give it a shot. However, […]
7 Linux Commands Every Beginner Should Know
Also, some of the most useful arguments
If you’re new to Linux, using the terminal can be a bit overwhelming. New Linux distributions like Linux Mint have great graphical interfaces, but the heart of Linux is the […]
Understanding Linux Permissions and chmod Usage
Not that complicated, actually
I’ve been taking a course on Linux for the last few months and one aspect of Linux that always confused me was how permissions worked. For example, when uploading a […]
The Easiest Way to Remotely Connect to Linux Mint from Any OS
Plus an important warning about your connection
I have Linux Mint installed on a test machine at home that I use for playing around with Linux in general, but I use a Windows 10 machine as my […]
Configure Ubuntu to Not Dim or Turn Off An Inactive Display
Annoying when it dims during YouTube videos
It’s typically good practice for computer users to have their displays set to turn off after a certain period of inactivity. It’s good for a couple reasons. People passing by […]
Install Adobe Digital Editions In Ubuntu Linux
So you can read ebooks easier
Libraries have been around for quite some time. One of the nice things about living in the digital age, however, is being able to check out books from the library […]
Create and Edit Zip Files In Linux Using The Terminal
Why do it? Because you're a Linux user!
In a previous article, we detailed how to use the tar command to create archives. While tar is a very common compression scheme for Linux, it isn’t nearly as popular […]
Shutdown and Restart Your Computer From The Ubuntu Terminal
With the addition of modifiers a complete set of commands
In Linux, it’s pretty simple (as it is in most operating systems), to restart your computer, logout of your user account, or completely shutdown your system. Often, it’s as simple […]