As Linux users, there is something that we need to accept. There’s absolutely terrible graphics card support on Linux. Sure, there’s always been some kind of drivers that users could take advantage of, but for the most part they aren’t the best. Suffice it to say the GPU drivers on Linux still could use some … Read more
Data encryption has become a hot topic, especially in the wake of Snowden’s revelations about government surveillance, with tech giants like Google and Apple now offering options to encrypt data on the latest versions of their respective mobile operating systems. Aside from smartphones, laptop encryption is also recommended and is certainly gaining ground. However, a … Read more
SuperTuKart, the Linux native MarioKart-esque racing game has seen a major overhaul in its newest release, version 0.9, giving it a major visual and under-the-hood update, which makes the best Linux racer worthy of its fame once again. Better visuals Naturally, SuperTuxKart will not offer the high-end gaming experience you might find on consoles or … Read more
The Linux terminal can feel daunting to use. There are so many commands and command line arguments, switches and options to learn and master. We’ve all grown used to graphical interfaces, and even the die-hard remote server administrators might find it useful to have a task visualised at times. But should the terminal be boring? … Read more
Ever since Ubuntu 15.04 launched, the Linux community has been having a discussion about Canonical’s choice to switch away from Upstart towards a different one by the name of Systemd. This whole topic is a huge can of worms. In fact, there was a bit of a shakeup at the Debian project around this very … Read more
Getting Linux installed on your machine of choice is not always easy, especially if you’re trying to multi-boot. With all the restrictions you have to worry about, it often becomes a game of trial and error. Luckily ZaReason, a company that builds computers optimized to work with Linux distributions, helps to alleviate those headaches. Today … Read more
Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) is a next generation collaboration and communication platform, with a mission to answer the challenges posed on large organisations by legacy mailing systems. While Zimbra also offers hosted solutions, the Open Source edition is a self hosted mailing platform, retaining most of the functionality of the paid version. Zimbra is… Cross … Read more
Load monitoring is one of the most critical tasks, especially if you’re dealing with servers. It not only gives you an idea how your system’s resources are being utilized but also helps you diagnose performance-related issues. In this article we will discuss how to perform load monitoring in Linux using the atop tool. Note: all … Read more
Did you ever have problems falling asleep after staying up late with a computer or smartphone? Most computer screens emit a blueish light by default to imitate daylight so that they appear more natural to look at. While it probably has an aesthetic advantage, it also has an unwanted side-effect. Your sleep cycles are regulated … Read more
It’s been a few weeks since Ubuntu 15.04, code named “Vivid Vervet,” has been available for download for Ubuntu fans. Canonical has certainly included a lot of wanted improvements to an already strong Linux distribution, but the question remains: should you upgrade to Ubuntu 15.04? Why you should consider upgrading This question is a difficult … Read more