Weather information is crucial for planning and scheduling your daily tasks. In Linux desktops, there are variety of options to get that info. This tutorial walks you through some of the best available solutions. Content Desktop Apps Shell Extensions Command Line Tools Desktop Weather Widgets Frequently Asked Questions Desktop Apps These are traditional desktop apps … Read more
Firmware is a type of software that provides low-level control for device-specific hardware. Firmware is stored on the read-only memory (ROM) of a device and gives instructions to the hardware about how it should be operated. Firmware can’t be modified or deleted by the end-user just like other software. You need specialized software to do … Read more
Having a second monitor can be a productivity booster that gives you more screen real estate and a better multitasking experience. Whether you are on the go and can’t carry an actual monitor with you or just want to use your mobile device as a monitor, this guide will help you achieve that. This tutorial … Read more
SELinux (short for Security Enhanced Linux) is a Linux kernel security module that is used to increase security in Linux distributions by hardening access to files and processes. Another similar Linux kernel security module used for this purpose is AppArmor. There is much interest in these two modules because of their overlapping roles in access … Read more
Terminal commands are the easiest way to handle your Linux system, and learning to use them properly will do wonders for your productivity. Bash is one type of shell used in Linux terminals, and by default, most Linux distributions come with bash shell. This post will walk you through some of the most useful beginner-level … Read more
Bitcoin is an innovative and liberating tool. It allows an individual to obtain an independent resource that they can use to easily exchange with other people online, as unlike electronic cash, Bitcoin generates scarcity by limiting the total amount of coins that can circulate in its network. One way to start using Bitcoin for transactions … Read more
While M1 Macs are great, they cannot run a Linux distro natively until recently. Asahi Linux, an Arch-based distro, is the first Linux distro specially made for M1 machines, and you can run it natively on Macs with the M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max chips. Moreover, you can dual boot Asahi Linux to use … Read more
With the increasing prevalence of Bluetooth peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and headsets, it can be difficult to imagine using the wired versions of these devices sometimes. On some Linux distributions, Bluetooth is set up perfectly for you straight out of the box. Distributions like Ubuntu and Elementary make it easy for you to get … Read more
Identifying large files on your PC can help you quickly reclaim some much needed space. For desktop Linux users, hunting down large unnecessary files might be optional. But when it comes to server space, it costs money, and you have to pay for that excess space every month. Here’s how you can locate big files … Read more
We all feel the desire to automate everything: our cars, houses and especially our computers. Wake-on-LAN is the perfect way to automate turning your PC on. While this guide focuses on how to enable Wake-on-LAN in Ubuntu, you can apply it to Linux distros and even find the feature in Windows. Content What Is Wake-on-LAN? … Read more