While many Linux users outside of the enterprise may not understand the point of Microsoft tools on Linux, those on the inside will understand that they can be invaluable. The ability to integrate with Active Directory and much of the Microsoft ecosystem that has taken over the workplace is huge for desktop Linux, and it … Read more
If you have used the Linux terminal for an extended period of time, you probably know some of the useful commands, like cd to move into and out of folders, create new ones, and copy or move files. Still, you may prefer how desktop file managers are more user-friendly and quicker for some tasks. In … Read more
If I had to guess, I would probably say that a huge majority of Linux users have used GNOME Shell in one way or another. It’s the default Desktop Environment on a huge number of very popular Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, and Pop!_OS, and it’s an option for installation on even more. Covered in … Read more
Most desktop Linux users have probably heard of a “Copy on Write” filesystem like ZFS or Btrfs, and along with that, the benefits of those CoW filesystems. Compression, built-in RAID functionality, and snapshot capabilities make them incredibly advanced and modern filesystems. But how do you get started with one of these filesystems? Given that Btrfs … Read more
You probably already know that the screens from electronics give off a blue light that tricks our brains into thinking it’s broad daylight. This can interrupt sleep patterns and cause eye strain, which is definitely not good for your overall health. This is especially prominent in today’s work- and school-from-home life where we look at … Read more
As a Linux Distribution often used on servers, CentOS finds itself a bit of a niche choice for desktop users. However, given its stable and thoroughly-tested base and access to confined Flatpak applications, the opportunities for use as a workstation are only confined by your imagination. However, with a relatively heavy desktop like GNOME being … Read more
If you’ve ever had to compress large volumes with tar, you’ll know how much of a pain it can be. It often goes very slowly, and you find yourself hitting Ctrl + C to end the task and just forget about it. However, there are some other tools that tar can use, and they’re a … Read more
Autokey is a desktop automation utility for Linux. You can use it as a text expander to create your own shortcuts for the functions you use the most in your favorite software. You’ll also have the choice to map longer pieces of text – or even whole templates – to short string abbreviations. As you … Read more
GNOME Partition Editor (GParted) is a powerful, cross-platform application that allows you to create, resize, and remove partitions on your Linux system while preserving the partition contents. The file formats it supports include btrfs, ext2, ext3, ext4, fat16, fat32, hfs+, linux-swap, lvm volumes, ntfs, and xfs. Here we show you how to create and resize … Read more
Deepin is a rising star among Linux distributions, thanks to its combination of an elegant desktop environment with the stability and reliability of Debian. But Deepin is also a divisive Linux distribution, both because of its Chinese origin and some arguable choices by its creators. Where does it diverge from the alternatives? What does it … Read more