If you’re a fan of Linux, you know the reason it’s awesome: the command line. Though many outsiders view it as only a “hacker tool,” it’s one of the best available tools for any operating system. The Linux shell has the ability to install software, manage your operating system, and basically everything else, but you … Read more
You changed the default wallpaper and window theme of your distribution, but your desktop doesn’t look much different. It’s because of the icons! You can find many icon sets to radically change your desktop’s looks, especially when you combine them with a matching wallpaper and window color theme. Let’s take a look at some of … Read more
Being able to combine various files together into one can be very helpful. You can arrange and sort out your desktop and combine several related documents into one. In Linux, there are several ways to concatenate files together. This tutorial shows all the ways to do it: they’re all pretty simple, really. Content Concatenating Files … Read more
If you are a fan of Ubuntu but not a fan of Gnome, what can you do? You should know that you are not stuck using the Gnome version of Ubuntu. You can install another desktop environment or simply use another “flavor” of Ubuntu that can be another desktop manager by default. Let’s see how … Read more
The GNOME Shell Extensions platform offers a simple and easy way to extend GNOME through simple applets. These are JavaScript programs that use the GNOME API to manipulate and add new features to the desktop. This article highlights some of the best shell extensions that you can install. Content 1. Dash to Dock 2. Places … Read more
Ever since Fedora 25 boldly introduced the Wayland graphics stack by default in 2016, it’s been installed as the primary option in several Linux distros. You may even be using it now if you’re reading this from a Linux machine. Even as Wayland has been around for a while, it’s still a topic of intrigue … Read more
Bash allows you to map whole strings of text to single variables, simplifying its use and script writing. How do they work, and how can you use them? Let’s find out. Content What’s a Bash Variable? Real-Time Variables Variables in Scripts Permanent Bash Variables and Aliases Creating Arrays Executing Subshell Variables Substring Manipulation Frequently Asked … Read more
The majority of the web servers around the world are running Linux. If you are a web administrator, choosing a suitable Linux server distribution is very important, as it can make your work much easier. This guide shows seven of the best server-focused Linux distributions that you can install for free. Content 1. Best for … Read more
Diff is a command line tool for Unix systems that allows you to compare two files or directories and see the differences between them. It’s ideal for comparing old and new versions of files to see what’s changed. In this article, we show you how you can use diff to easily compare files in Linux. … Read more
CentOS used to be the distro choice for many developers and servers. However, as Red Hat chose to sunset CentOS and focus on CentOS Stream, both AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux have stepped up to fill the void left by CentOS. This guide highlights the differences between AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux and shows what makes each … Read more